They won’t let us have any fun
Well, good news and bad news.
The good news: The orthopedic surgeon doesn’t think that the Baron needs surgery.
The bad news: That doesn’t do anything for the pain and insomnia.
Well, good news and bad news.
The good news: The orthopedic surgeon doesn’t think that the Baron needs surgery.
The bad news: That doesn’t do anything for the pain and insomnia.
November 17th, 2005 at 5:59 am
I am glad he does not need surgery. I wish they could do something about the insomnia and the pain. My brother and my husband both swear by the virtues of chiropractors but I have never tried one.
What is a glove balloon? That has to be one of the strangest signs yet. I hope things get better for you and Alan. Give Sugar a treat for me.
November 17th, 2005 at 9:17 am
Karen, Darn I can’t read the sign. And I could use a smile from somewhere today.
Be glad that surgery is not indicated. I could let you in on some post surgery joys and so far there hasn’t been much sleep there yet, either.
Slight skif of snow in the the night but someone came and swept us out early. Probably Jim. The boss doesn’t have PT until 1:45 today so it should be all gone by then anyway.
Guess we will all have to just keep on keeping on and sooner or later things will be better. bonnie
November 17th, 2005 at 9:19 am
Those glove balloons are all the rage with kids - mine included. I hope hubby will get some good sleep.
November 17th, 2005 at 10:02 am
Sure glad to hear that the Baron doesn’t need surgery. Don’t know what to do about the insomnia & pain. Dad use to take a shot of wiskey before he went to bed, said it helped him. I use to write in a journal every night when I was taking care of mom and that seemed to help. Hope you can find some relief for him.
Later; M
November 17th, 2005 at 10:03 am
Remember working at the Home and making rubber glove balloons? M
November 17th, 2005 at 10:24 am
Funny sign.
Has the Baron tried therapeutic massage? I recommend it after it worked for me; it does take a while, though.
Hope he can get some rest soon!
Montannie
November 17th, 2005 at 12:21 pm
Karen: From what I’ve read, you know most of this already. So I merely concur, saying these things that I may know I did. The most pro-active action you can take, before any comprehensive diagnosis of a new disease processes,is to continually monitor Al’s blood sugar and make sure he conforms to any meds schedule as prescribed. Apparently, he’s been having some trouble tolerating the new regime and/or the meds thus prescribed. If he doesn’t “feel right”, ask questios. I’m not suggesting you go Northwest Queens on them, but good practitioners appreciate good questions and are always available to answer them. And please, speaking of “them” — ever mindful there may be many agents handling this case — it is imperative that each know what course the other prescribed and the manner in which, and time, Al is being treated. It is important that his diabetes become a managed [chronic] condition, not in the least should his emergent condition necessitate surgery; less it delay or impede the healing process.
Keep your wits — I know, “What wits?” — about you and, mindful that it will get better.
Still in the birdhouse.
November 17th, 2005 at 6:10 pm
One time while trying to blow up a glove balloon I had accidentally inhaled. Then I swallowed. I probably shouldn’t have done that. To tell you the truth, I don’t think it ever came out! How long does it take to digest latex? Does anyone know? Could this possibly be why signs like these are created? Dang nabit! There was no sign to warn me!
November 17th, 2005 at 6:38 pm
Excellent advice from siggi nee ziggy. When there are multiple specialists involved, the patient and family have to be the glue that holds everything together. Coordination doesn’t always happen within the system any more. Despite those gloomy thoughts, I’m here to say after 33 years of dealing with serious chronic illness that the system can definitely be made to respond!
Am thinking of you and yours…
November 17th, 2005 at 8:58 pm
NO GLOVE BALLOONS? DOWN WITH THE GLOVE NAZIS! If the morons would get some magazines besides two year old Conde Nasty Travelers maybe we wouldn’t have to blow up gloves to keep from going to sleep, lord knows we pay them enough to afford at least some one year old Outdoor Life or something. I would have to agree with the chiropractor idea, I’ve had really good luck with mine over the years. He was able to help my wife with her carpal tunnel problem and avoid her having to have surgery. Far less invasive, far safer, far far cheaper. It can’t hurt. As for the insomnia, I know what cures that, for me anyway. I’m sure you’ve already tried it though.
I hope everything comes out OK, best wishes.
November 18th, 2005 at 10:31 am
Catma - We’re glad, too - even though I think he would have had surgery the day he saw the doctor - if he thought that the pain would quit. . . The sign was by the boxes of “latex-free” gloves on the other wall. I should have taken a photo of the “Latex-free Zone” sign.
Bonnie - Hope that you’re hanging in there, too. Who said farmers are grouchy?
Bonita - Thanks - he needs it.
ZG - I’m ready for the whisky
Montannie - Thanks - I may have him talk with you about that.
Siggi/Ziggy - Ah, my friend - me go Queens? Not likely! He has a wonderful diabetes educator who is helping tremendously. It’s been overwhelming for him. His blood sugar #’s have been good - especially considering the amount of pain and stress that’s going on. Once we get some of the other issues squared away - the diabetes should be a piece of cake - made with Splenda, of course.
Jough - Are you serious?!
Bitterroot - Thanks E!
Justin - My own magazine peeve is the gynecologist’s office. Some of us barren old witches really don’t want to read baby magazines. Sigh. . .
November 19th, 2005 at 8:38 pm
Karbon Kounty Kookla:
By going “Northwest Queens on ‘em”, I was implying you not open a big can of vintage Hellgate woop-ass. In otherwords, don’t go ballistic — you dig? (I would turn in my stethescope before I’d encourage anyone to go to “Northwest Queens Hospital” for comprehensive treatment.) Nice to read all the support you’ve got!
Lator gator.
November 19th, 2005 at 8:43 pm
If surgery isnt indicated, than what is the disgnosis? Herniated disk?
He needs a referral for physical therapy.
November 20th, 2005 at 11:13 am
Awweee… What stinkers. Glove balloons are great fun and not nearly as dangerous, or expensive, as nuclear weapons.