[Kiya]

Doc's as frustrated as I am about the lack of mental health available to me and fully understood my despair. But then told me I ought to go back to less-than useful therapists, even cancelling my pt if needed to make it work. I disagree on that account. At this point I think I've learned that bad therapy is worse than no therapy. and healing my neck NOW while I am still relatively young is far better off than not and letting it turn into a problem that would require surgery down the road.

As for my stomach issues, she said clear liquids only for the next 48 hours >_< and then the BRAT diet. So naturally, not having any thing that counts as clear liquids (Doc said no to rice milk), I went to the store and bought fake cheese dip and chips. ate all of it. problem solved works as well as immodium and tastes better. (ok so a little did the shopping) I also got fake mashed potatoes with gravy mmmmmmmm.

How are you?

[cakeladie]

No you did not eat the chip and dip! You are going to regret it in a few hours.

Lord women. I am very tired and depressed today. Tomorrow is my dad's birthday (he died last year) and I am not sure how to handle it. Plus I am in a lot of pain and have a nasty head ache.

[lizardlady]

Originally Posted by cakeladie

Kiya how did your doctor appointment go?

Liz how are u holding up?

I fell asleep on the sofa at 7:30 last night. Woke up and wandered to bed at 11:30. Could barely drag myself out of bed by & this morning. Needless to say I was late for work.

I hurt all over and am exhausted. I am so dang tired of this.

[cakeladie]

Hang in there Liz it can only get better well that's what I keep telling myself.

Hugs to all.

[Kiya]

Lots of hugs and good wishes to you all!!!

yep - I feel like I ate a bowling ball... but, hey, it stayed in - even though there were a few iffy moments. I just felt like I would 'toss' the chicken broth for sure. :/ blarg.
we'll see how tomorrow goes. I get to pretend to be a professional Whoooohoooo! 3 whole hours... that's one hour more than I am usually able to pull off. Crossing fingers.

Again, hugs to all struggling!

[~Christina]

Camping was enjoyable and relaxing on one hand and hard and stressful on the other. Had a nice time, much needed break from the daily ins and outs.

Ahhh the pain, expected .. yet it always comes as such a shock

One day I might not be so surprised when the shyt hits the fan.

Gentle hugs to everyone

[cakeladie]

Christina I am glad you made it back safely and had some fun. Now releax.

I would have tried to post this has a new thread but I can not figure out how. Christina showed me once and I was able to do it then but I think those brain cells are on vacation.

So here goes. My husband had to work is normal shift. Come home and try and get some sleep then be back at work at 11 am for the "shut down". He will not be home until 3-6 am. So I am all alone with the cat and the dog.

I have been doing my best to keep the house quite so he could sleep. Well he woke up grumpier then a bear. It turns out that our wonderful daughter (she's a had full) totaled her blazer (this is in his dream) and I gave her a blank check to go get another car. I would never do that.

So he is so pissed off he just left for work and I am home alone. I don't like being here at night alone.

So I warned my daughter about the shut down and how her dad is when they have one of these and she said she will be quite. OMG she is like a bull in a china shop.

No wonder I have migraines and stomach issues.

Ok I am done venting for now.

take care everyone

[Kiya]

(((((((((Cakeladie))))))))))
hoping everything will go ok and smoothly and quietly. Sending support to you this night!

[cakeladie]

I just hope my hubby wakes up in a good mood if not it's going to be a loooooooong weekend

[Weird38Entity]

Not good today. Thank heavens for voice activated typing, since I can barely lift my arms.

[~Christina]

If he wakes up grumpy send him back to bed....

I have my fingers crossed for you

[cakeladie]

He woke up in an "ok" mood told me to get ready and we would go to the beach for lunch.
So I got ready made sure I brought my arm crutch and we had lunch over looking the ocean.

I did manage to walk down and put my feet in the water. On the way back we stop at a few stores and looked around and bought some local honey.

So over all a pretty good day. It was the right amount of time for me to be out. My leg was starting to hurt from walking. I was able to sleep for 5 straight hours, good sleep not tossing and turning. Good day all around.

[Kiya]

yay!!! I'm so glad, Cake!

[cakeladie]

you know we have been together for over 20 years. I never thought I would find someone because I have a special needs child and if his own father did not want him who would?

then I met my husband Ken and my son's disability did not matter. He taught him to ride a bike he taught him to write his name when the school could not. That is a special man.

Sure it has not all been a bed of roses and we have had our issues but we work through them. Most guys would have left when I was dx and could not work anymore but not him. He still says I am beautiful. Did I want to go to the ocean and to lunch today? not really but he knows how much I love the beach and he had the rest of the day off so off we went and it was nice. We had a very nice time. I am sure since he did not get that much sleep that he will be in bed early which is good. I already took my night time meds so hopefully I will get to sleep early. I just hope my lunch stays down.

How are you feeling? Better?

[~Christina]

I'm so happy that you had a lovely day! especially when it came as a surprise!

[lizardlady]

I'm on vacation for the next week!

I decided that if I'm going to be tired and hurt I might as well have a "good" reason. I worked in the yard the last couple of days pulling weeds and spreading mulch, pressure washed most of the outside of my house and finished stacking the cord of firewood I got a few weeks ago. Do I hurt? Oh heck yes, but at least I got some things done. Was also asleep by 9 PM both nights.

[Travelinglady]

Hi, all! Hello, liz! I am impressed with all the work you got done. I have done some housecleaning recently and hurt afterwards, but I know what you mean. At least I have the satisfaction of accomplishment.

I have been taking Cymbalta for awhile and it's helping. I've even had more energy.

A big, gentle to you all!

[cakeladie]

Well 2 big days for me.

Today I met up with my grandmother and my uncle and we made the rounds at the cemetery and changed flowers and stuff. it was hot today.

After that I picked up the hubby and went to pickup his work registration for his work truck. then to the grocery store then home. Lord I am tired.

Cooked dinner did the dishes and now I have to break out the embroidery machine and make a couple of stuff for my son's coworkers birthday.

But I need to clean. Liz zap some of your energy this way please.

Hope everyone is staying cool and pain free.

Kiya how's the tummy holding up?

Christina are you able to sleep any?

January where are you?

Hugs to all

[January]

Here I am. Thank you ever so very much for remembering me. I've not been my usual self lately. I hurt all over. The foot and leg are doing better though. They fitted me with a soft brace and it really helps. I still have pain but it's not nearly as severe as before. It's safer, too. I go to the dentist for an evaluation tomorrow. I have a broken tooth that's cutting into my cheek and my face is swollen. I'm just aching all over.

I hope the rest of you are doing well and that your pain is really down.

[~Christina]

Cake!~I got a few hours last night. I really want a good 24 hour sleep coma !

You had a busy busy day. Now you need to rest and recover

Liz !~ You got a lot done! Yes you hurt but I do the same. I over do things and suffer but it is a good feeling when you are able to get so much accomplished

January!~ I am so sorry your just not feeling well. Broken tooth, Ugh. I loathe anything dental * shudder*

I need to do something today. I am in that antsy mood from hell ! Just not sure what I should do, I am still in recovery mode from camping.

On a happy note I can finally get a tattoo I have been wanting for a year now. Yes I waited a long time, have to make sure Bipolar doesn't take the reins and I wind up with a Hello Kitty on my arse. . This one says " Inhale the future .. Exhale the past" and it has a few silhouettes of birds, I am having it done on my collarbone and front shoulder area. I think it fits me perfectly ..

I have grown and changed so much in the last 4 + years. I finally have taken back control of my life, I am much more positive. Funny that it took a chronic pain condition and being diagnosed Bipolar to actually helped me find my way to a healthier more positive outlook. Talk about hard work lol

Anyway ~ Have a great day friends Do at least 2 things that make you happy

[Kiya]

Hey everybody, hope everyone's doing okay.
Stomach totally crashed – thanks for asking – but I made it on a walk around the block to pick flowers for solstice, and then walked up to the farmers market. Made several laps there and then walk home. Win!
I'm tired and hurting too but that's okay because I feel accomplished. I wish the vendors that I had wanted to see had been there and wish that the other vendor had samples of what I wanted to try. I gave them a suggestion of cooking up some of those things to sell rather than selling them in the raw, as it were. I love crawfish but I won't deal with the preparation of them. And these guys make them great!
Hope everyone has a good day!

[cakeladie]

Hey everyone well I had another exciting, stressful day and I am NOT doing anything tomorrow.

Hubby woke up cranky, he did not sleep well which meant I did not sleep well . Our daughter did not even call and wish him a happy Father's Day. He wanted to go do something so we went to the fair. My brother in law and sister in law and one of their kids met us there. We got in at the right time awesome parking and not to crowded.

I had my powerchair and we had to buy me a hat because I could not find mine but I had an umbrella so that helped. We sent a lot of time in the farm animal areas. We had a good time. I am very sore and tired but I felt bad for my husband so I made it happen.

Now tomorrow I am going to rest. The kids will not be home so it should be just us. Hopefully I was covered up enough that my lupus will not act up.

Yay for Christina for getting a little more sleep.

Jan, good luck at the dentist. Not my fav place ever to go. I hope you start to fill better.

Kiya, sorry about the tummy I made sure not to eat anything at the fair for fear of my tummy acting up. But I am glad you got to go for a walk in the fresh air. That's always nice and good for you.

Liz, rest women. You amaze me by how much you do and now your on vacation so please take some time for yourself.

The last few days have been packed for me so I am going to enjoy the peace tomorrow when everyone leave.

If I forgot anyone I am sorry. Take care sending lots of hugs.

Oh Bubbles hows the new apartment?

[Kiya]

Rest day for Cake!!! You took on a lot! I also hope you were covered up enough!!

[Bubbles&Buttercup]

You've all been doing so much, it's impressive! I feel bad for how lazy I am. I did go on my exercise for a little bit today, so that's a start.

Cake - the apartment is great! Having a place to myself makes me much less stressed. Waking up in the morning and knowing I won't have to see anyone makes it possible to get out of bed on the hard days.

[January]

Yay Bubbles!!!!! Good for you! Yay everyone for being so active and doing what you want/need to do.

I found out a lot at the dentist's office. I have an abscessed tooth. After much confusion, I have the right meds to take so they can pull it next Monday. There is a lot of work to be done and I won't know what all is involved for another couple weeks. I'm exhausted and achy.