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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: skarpi Date: 28 Apr 11 - 10:09 AM all the best to all who are running from the Nurse , :O) , but good recovery to all who are sick , what ever kind it is . all the best from North Atlantic bad weather Island , been outside for the last two hours and got wet and windy .. Skarpi |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: Severn Date: 27 Apr 11 - 11:59 PM Still in the Burn Unit and shall be so for a long time yet. The latest thing they've had me do is low impact PT and excercise by walking in a swimming pool with the help of therapy nurse Ethel Fewell, whom we refer to as "Ethel Mermaid". I can do a lot of excercises in the pool even for my left arm and shoulder, so I may look strange thrashing around while I walk, but it does all have a purpose. I can walk long distances, but can't swim (or dance or run for that matter). And I find that the issued Speedos don't make you walk any faster. I just walk up and down while Ethel takes time to tell the class of old ladies to one side of the pool where to strategicly place balls and noodles.... There are also various exercise machines in an adjoining room, but you have to try to avoid the times that Hurty Gertie is in charge of the room. She applies more torque than Torquemada. The pain pills can hopefully make me even Morphine-dish than she is.... I can lift my left arm about 3/5 of the way up. Progress is slow, but progress it is, nonetheless. Dr. Lance Boyles the Dermatologist has me applying more creams to my body than some women I've been with. Special stuff for feet, knees, burnt skin, face and whatnot. The wounds are still there and ugly, but have gotten better under the dreaded compression shirts. I can no longer bill myself as the New Crispy Minstrel. I suppose being the Old Crusty Minstrel represents some sort of progress. I used up all my seasonal Eggs-essential thoughts over Easter in trying to rise to the occaision, but I can still watch the new orderly, a female ex-boxer we call Bedpan-Dora, observe the "Pass-Under" with the more immobile patients all year. That's all for now, as I have a hot se-date with a pain management nurse..... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: ChanteyLass Date: 27 Apr 11 - 10:55 PM Thank you, Freda. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: freda underhill Date: 27 Apr 11 - 08:16 AM Good luck, Chanteylass, in managing your recovery. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: ChanteyLass Date: 26 Apr 11 - 11:15 PM One week after parathyroid surgery, I returned to the YMCA for Silver Sneakers (exercise class for seniors that can be done seated or standing) today (Tuesday). In 9 days I will see the surgeon again and ask if I can resume more vigorous classes. My neck tends to bobble because the muscles in front were cut, but there is definite improvement already. I look like I tried to slit my own throat; my daughter-in-law says I resemble the Bride of Frankenstein. The red slice marks will fade to scars eventually. I wore a scarf with family (lots of children) on Easter but other than that I haven't attempted to hide the marks. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: freda underhill Date: 26 Apr 11 - 11:12 AM Sorry, that Nurse R censore4d the page, here's another go! Down under recovery unit |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: freda underhill Date: 26 Apr 11 - 11:03 AM Life's tough when you're not well, and sometimes it's good to know you're not alone. Here's a pic of me and some of my mates in the recovery ward down under freda |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: bradfordian Date: 25 Apr 11 - 11:57 AM Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery to RAY PADGETT who is at home recovering from heart surgery which he underwent last week. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: gnu Date: 05 Feb 11 - 02:21 PM Good to hear it mt. Water with beef (or anything dry, of course). I have a small sip of water before/with every second small bite unless it is a t-bone or rib steak cooked med-rare. Bread rarely but it's got marg or Miracle Whip (sandwich) on it. One thing about swallowing... cut out caffiene... especially tea. I met a mucil that was orange flavoured. I like it. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: mousethief Date: 05 Feb 11 - 01:25 PM All but back to normal. Still restricting eating of things that go down in large clumps. For instance no matter how you chew most cuts of beef have intramuscular connecting tissue that just can't be chewed down all the way. Also wary of white bread and my megasized multivite. But all limbs are back to normal and no pain to speak of in the gullet or gut. Left shoulder still hurts a bit. Metamucil is nasty stuff. And I make trips to the potty enough as it is without adding even more water to my daily intake. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: gnu Date: 05 Feb 11 - 07:50 AM Sooo... how are we all now? Severn promised "more stuff later..." and I've been keeping an eye out but... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: gnu Date: 21 Jan 11 - 03:56 PM Have you met a mucil MT? Just use it half doses at lunch and supper with well cooked veggies and fruit and it should help if you also drink LOTS of water. In any case, LOTS of water. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: mousethief Date: 21 Jan 11 - 02:22 PM Checking in. Although I'm not sure I belong in the psych ward, yet. >8/ Still on pain meds and not eating real food yet. If I skip the meds, it hurts (esp lying down - essential for sleep), and I tried eating a couple of too-soon foods and it hurt going down. Time, time, time. Good news is that the evil side effects are gone! Hands fully functional and no longer tingly; eyesight back to its normal level of badness. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: VirginiaTam Date: 21 Jan 11 - 10:34 AM I've got a hang nail |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: JennyO Date: 21 Jan 11 - 09:01 AM Rob's gonna have to spend some time in here with me in my private room. He's coming down with a bug too - seems like the bronchitis I had around Christmas. There's a lot of it going around. The changing weather doesn't help. After a few moderate days, and some sunshine, we are into another cold snap. The cold air can't be good. Nurse Ratched - don't even think about it! There'll be no reverse vasectomies while I'm around! However we do need another IV with port in it, and mine needs topping up :) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: freda underhill Date: 21 Jan 11 - 08:36 AM How is everyone? coming into this ward is dangerous, I'm coming down with a bug. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: freda underhill Date: 19 Jan 11 - 07:17 AM Gawd, that old troublemaker around again Jennyo. Tell her to Ratched off! SINS, it's great to hear you're in such good health. And Severn, cancer free is wonderful - the Burns unit sounds a bit rough. what a journey. LTS, all that can can dancing etc puts great stress on knees over the years. I've found this great stuff for my arthritis. It's called Lyprinol, and it's green lipped mussel oil. Either my arthritis has massively receded, or it's helping. freda |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: SINSULL Date: 18 Jan 11 - 08:29 AM I am almost embarrassed to admit that I am finally well. No cough; no fever; no anything. Guess that means I am on bedpan duty. Show me the way to the freezer... Where's Spaw? I put aside a bit of the kimchi for him. Thought he might like to make ratched's day miserable. SINS Good on you, Sev. Cancer free is good. Able to hug is better. M |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: JennyO Date: 18 Jan 11 - 07:45 AM Oooooooh, Nurse Ratched is around. Listen, you old X*&#!!*%*@! - there'll be no reverse vasectomies around here, discount or not! At least not without a reverse menopause for me. That Kimchi recipe was fraudulent - it made the stuff sound almost palatable, when in fact it is the devil's work - and you the devil's handmaiden! Begone foul creature!! All I want is a private room with a nice nurse, lots of pillows, warm baguettes and brie, and intravenous Pineau de Charentes. Is that too much to ask? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: GUEST,Nurse Ratched Date: 18 Jan 11 - 06:33 AM Jennyo, be careful not to take my name in vein. Kimchi can do wonders for the sluggish and the listless. Give yerself a blast, girl, and get that old man of yours in, I'm doing reverse vasectomies cheap this week. Never mind if he hasn't had one to reverse, I'll give a 10% discount (easily paid for by lack of anaesthetic). Don't you worry your little head, dear, nursie will fix things! N.R. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: GUEST,LTS on the sofa Date: 18 Jan 11 - 04:45 AM My arthritic knee doesn't like the rain so it's been giving me gyp all weekend... Today is sunny though, so I'm off to work in a minute.. Keep the beds warm, Spaw should be along any day now, Mousethief is hiding in the nurses station and Gnu is experimenting with the colon; or is it a semi colon? Doctor should be round later today - no telling which one it will be though, so be prepared! And Bill - make sure you get him to look at your throat BEFORE he looks at Gnu! LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: Severn Date: 15 Jan 11 - 04:37 PM Bill D, Keep on honking, for the love of Jesus! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: gnu Date: 15 Jan 11 - 03:42 PM ChanteyLass... GOSH! I have no words. I just hope all goes well. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: Bill D Date: 15 Jan 11 - 02:06 PM I've had a (rare) cold, with sore throat and runny nose for 3 days....but it seems paltry to even mention it after what SOME good Mudcatters are dealing with......so I wont. (but...buy stock in Kleenex!) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: ChanteyLass Date: 15 Jan 11 - 01:42 PM I feel fine, but a doctor told me that blood tests showed I have a hyperparathyroid. I hardly even knew I had a parathyroid! Anyway, a lot of calcium I've taken for osteoporosis isn't getting to my bones, and I could develop kidney stones. I now have an endocrinologist and have had a lot of tests he ordered. He has referred me to a surgeon. Thus far I have avoided making that appointment but know I must do it soon. In the meantime I am drinking lots of water to avoid those kidney stones! Most people don't want surgery, but I have already had one bad experience. Several years ago I went in as an outpatient for my first "routine" colonoscopy. During it, my intestine was perforated. During hospitalization I had a pulmonary embolism, a lung collapsed, I was put on a ventilator and into an induced coma. I came out of it after about a month. Soon after I was trached. After another month in that hospital I was transferred to a rehab hospital for 3-hours daily of occupational and physical therapy. When I entered my therapy started with wiggling my fingers and toes. When I left I was using a walker. I received more therapy at home for a month. I graduated to a cane and could drive. I walked daily at a mall. It took me a year to get enough stamina to travel. Planning the trip was what kept me going. I went to England to visit my childhood penpal and her husband. Before the trip I said I wanted to see a lot of churches. I like church architecture and knew that in a church there would be places to sit if I got tired! Now I'm supposed to have an operation on my neck! What if there's a slip-up during that! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: skarpi Date: 15 Jan 11 - 06:00 AM good recovery to all of you , I just got me flu shot this week , so fingers crossed no flu here .. I am off to play ...:O) all the best Skarpi Iceland . |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: gnu Date: 15 Jan 11 - 05:48 AM Great news on the remission. Keep the faith Sev. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: Severn Date: 14 Jan 11 - 11:38 PM Still in the Burns Unit. Every night is Burns Night until Nurse Hurty Gertie says "Goodnight Gracie!" and turn off the light. Good news from X-Ray Ted, who says my cancer is still in remission. I ordered Maryland Cream Of Crab Soup to celebrate. My friends bring me in food, because they still can't get the diabetic diet regimen right and keep trying to kill me while the docs try to cure me. That's sweet of them to keep trying to give me sugar, but I keep telling them that love is a very Splenda'd thing. They must think that artificial sweetness is for airline hostesses, God bless their well meaning hearts. And the idea of being served Swiss Charred doesn't sound too appetizing to us in the ward, either. The burns ARE getting better under the compression shirt, hugs don't hurt any more, but it still hurts and there's lots of PT Torture Stretches, Pain pills, other pills and creams. I just got another cream to put on my knees to go with the other seperate ones for feet burn areas etc. I use more creams than some ladies I know. Whoops! They caught me in the computer room after curfew and Gertie's orderlier are escorting me back to my bed. More stuff later...... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: gnu Date: 14 Jan 11 - 09:14 PM Too far? By your silence, it douth seem youse prostate. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: gnu Date: 14 Jan 11 - 06:53 PM Doc gave me two puffers (doctor samples) today for my bronchitis as we are into shovelling sticky snow in mild weather mode. And, he inspected my buddy that followed behind me a while back... when he said "that looks very good" I burst out laughing and he started to chuckle and said he meant it was a good job... and we both took too laughing (ahhh, that's funny if you read the tread about my having had a haemorrhoidectomy a while back). Then, he "proceded further" with the annuassal exam. He asked if I had good pressure. I replied I was feeling pretty good pressure at the moment and laughter again ensued. He CURTLY SAID, "When you pee!" I said, "Well, I could let you know in a few minutes but I don't think it will count." I must say, when I got outside, I had the first enjoyable, with NO pain, fart I have had since the pain in the ass began. Matter of fact, I had several today and was very happy. Unfortunately, my next prostate exam will be in a year. I wonder if there are any holistic medicine practioners I could hire for such "therepy"? I'd shove my own finger up my ass but I am not a pro so I don't wanna fuck myself up eh? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: SINSULL Date: 14 Jan 11 - 06:35 PM YUMMMMMY! Kim Chee! I am still suffering but less loudly. Between the unkindness done to my lower intestine byt the antibiotics (YES I am taking acidopholis) and the lingering bronchitis, I demand a room. A private room. And no bath. I can manage that myself. I want a TV with Netflix and a bottle of Jack Daniels along with some decent wine. Did I say WHIIIIIINNNNNNNEEEEEE?!!!!!!!!!!! That's whine not whinney. SINS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: JennyO Date: 14 Jan 11 - 05:59 PM Well I'm just about over my bronchitis, but I wouldn't mind a spell in here - just keep me away from Nurse Ratched and the kimchee. Ugh - horrible stuff! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: Manitas_at_home Date: 14 Jan 11 - 12:44 PM JTT - get thee down to the isolation ward at the other end... there's a vat of the stuff brewing and tissues on standby. I've been making quilts and blankies all year so snuggle up in one and have a snooze - just don't spill the soup and if anyone asks you for a bed bath, be sure they mean to give YOU the bed bath and not for you to bath them... we've had some strange folks in here before now. LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: GUEST,JTT Date: 14 Jan 11 - 11:25 AM Feeling nasty and slightly fluish, so I'm about to eat kimchee in chicken soup - the standard Korean cure for flu and colds. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: Manitas_at_home Date: 14 Jan 11 - 10:54 AM And Mousethief course.... he's not been here before so maybe one of you season ticket holders could explain about the psych dept? LTS |
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Subject: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2011 From: Manitas_at_home Date: 14 Jan 11 - 10:53 AM Really LTS who can't be bothered to log out... Nurse Ratched will get me for that later. Several folks are poorly so I thought we'd open up the room for them again, watch out though, the secret door to the drugs cupboard has been discovered and boarded up. Spaw, Kevin, and anyone else, GET BETTER AND GET OUTTA THERE before Nurse Ratched and Nurse Shark come round with the bedbath equipment.... it's been stored in the freezer all winter so it should be about right. LTS |
