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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: GUEST,Nurse Ratched Date: 11 Mar 08 - 05:09 AM Who are you calling an old hag? I'll have you in an NHS bedbath so fast your head will spin! Mr Savage, get back in that bed and back on that IV of bourbon. Nurse will be round with the big needle soon. Nurse Ratched. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: freda underhill Date: 11 Mar 08 - 05:16 AM That old cow is developing multiple personality disorder - don't worry, Severn, she's all talk. freda |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: Severn Date: 11 Mar 08 - 07:24 AM And she doesn't even know that Chemo patients are not supposed to have any liquor until treatments all over! I was given a wonderful Sheffield tankard as a get well present back in November that I can't use, alas, until I actually get well. Is this a Poison IV? Do I sense a malpractice suit here, Ms. Ratched? Can I see the administrator in charge? What was his name again?..... 'Til then: "Hit the road Jack (Daniels) And dontcha come back no more....." "Glory Glory! Hallelujah! 'Til they lay my Bourbon down...." |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 11 Mar 08 - 07:55 AM best wishes. Severn |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: SINSULL Date: 11 Mar 08 - 08:06 AM So when can you have your first bourbon, Severn. Being declared healthy, I will be happy and proud to administer the initial dose. Even have a suitable tankard. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: John MacKenzie Date: 11 Mar 08 - 08:13 AM Sheesh Mary, I should think a sip will be enough to floor him after being abstemious for such a long time, a thimbleful will suffice to kick start him. G |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: GUEST,LTS pretending to work Date: 11 Mar 08 - 08:25 AM That Nurse Ratched - I'm pretty sure she was struck off a few years ago... Sev, stiff upper wossname and all that, take care and I'll be ready with the getaway car whenever you are. LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: jacqui.c Date: 11 Mar 08 - 08:31 AM Good luck Sev. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: Bat Goddess Date: 11 Mar 08 - 10:55 AM Well, I was brave. On Sunday I had Tom drive me up to the Nottingham school parking lot, figuring it would be empty and I could try out a few maneuvres and see if my left arm was a help or liability. Took the long way around rather than attempt the muddy morass down the hill from our driveway. Anywho, the parking lot was full, but there was space down at the end for some "spearmints" (experiments). First of all, closing the driver's door was a problem -- I'm not supposed to lift anything heavier than a coffee cup and a yank on that door to close it would be a bit more than that. Okay, right arm workaround. Drove a few times around the perimeter, then did a few Y-turns in each direction. I don't really feel comfortable, but in a pinch, I can drive. In turning the steering wheel, the left arm seems to be more safely useful to hold the wheel in position so the right hand can turn it further. I'm also concerned about stamina and fatigue. But I REALLY want to schedule a lunch with some friends in Portsmouth and, besides, Tom will probably be called for a project at Measured Progress sometime in the next few weeks. Talked to one of my physical therapists yesterday and she made some suggestions. I think I need to push myself to the point of fatigue a lot more often -- more stretching and DOING things. I don't see the surgeon until April 4th. I definitely would not consider driving in bad weather yet. I don't know. I definitely feel I have more information than I had before I tried driving, but I can't say I'm comfortable with actually driving. Linn |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: SINSULL Date: 11 Mar 08 - 12:39 PM Getaway Car, Liz? What a great idea! you can drive us all (including the fair BatGoddess) to Maryland for the festivities. There I will present Severn with a suitable goblet and a bottle of bourbon (excuse me - sour mash) carefully disguised as prune juice. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: gnu Date: 11 Mar 08 - 02:07 PM Sounds like a crappy idea, Sins. I like it. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 11 Mar 08 - 07:15 PM Er... someone else will have to navigate - I've got the directional talents of a stunned hedgehog (for hedgehog read 'potential roadkill with spines'). LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: John MacKenzie Date: 11 Mar 08 - 07:20 PM I knew your flat mate. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: Bat Goddess Date: 12 Mar 08 - 12:32 PM Arghh! I'm tired of this! It's snowing...and supposed to turn to rain this afternoon. My arm has been in growing pain since I woke up this morning (as the snow got heavier). I'm avoiding taking the heavy-duty pain killers because then I really can't get anything accomplished, so I've been chewing (not literally) high dosage ibuprohen. Still, because of the pain, my brain isn't really at its peak operation and I really need to send out some resumes applying for a couple jobs and polish the cover letters that go along with them. I don't feel comfortable sending anything out until I can reread the cover letters when I'm feeling better. When I hurt, nothing seems to function properly, especially my thought processes. All I've managed to do today are the exercises prescribed by my surgeon and physical therapists. No, they don't amplify the pain; they usually make my arm feel looser and better. Today, they are neither loosening my tight and achy arm nor alleviating any pain. I'm tired of this. Geez, I can tell the weather by looking out the window. I really don't need this internal barometer! Yes, I AM whining (and I know it). Thanks for letting me do it here (she says, hoping she doesn't have to dodge bricks, snowballs and eviction notices). It's "only" been three months...and most people I talk to (physical therapists, nurse practitioners) say the body doesn't get back to anything resembling "normal" for about 6 months. The trouble is, when I'm in pain I can't remember NOT being in pain -- even if it was just yesterday. Linn |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: John MacKenzie Date: 12 Mar 08 - 12:40 PM Sounds like you've reached a 'plateau' Linn, that's good, it means you're moving to the next stage. Keep the nasal protuberance in contact with the rotating carborundum implement, things WILL get better. Giok |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: SINSULL Date: 12 Mar 08 - 12:43 PM Chronic pain is a bitch. Pre-hysterectomy, I had severe cramps 21 days, one week off and then it started again. I was neveer without "protection". Think hard - does it hurt less than it did originally? Try to see it in that light. I will buy you some serious booze Saturday. Arrive drug free. Mary |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: Pistachio Date: 12 Mar 08 - 01:17 PM Sorry I've completely missed this Ward. SINSULL and Severn - greetings from this half of Hissyfit! At times the thread has had me laughing out loud - it really is the best medicine. Hazel, x.x. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: Severn Date: 12 Mar 08 - 01:20 PM Final treatment today. Quick stop in for a white blood cell shot tomorrow and then it's all doctor followups, a final set of scans, and theweaning off process. Meanwhile dishrag/dirtbag days are setting in. I hope I'm in good enough shape to venture down the road a few miles for a Martyn Wyndham-Read house concert tonight. The real life nursing staff were all great. They say it will tale three months to get fri od all the effects. Not sure when I'll go back to work, but I'll need one more year to get her through college and build up some of my drained cash reserves again. But for now, I remain in the hands of those in here. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: John MacKenzie Date: 12 Mar 08 - 01:22 PM Stick with it Severn, you're on the last lap to rude health, [are puns rude?] Hope the dish rag days are not too bad. Giok |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: Peace Date: 12 Mar 08 - 01:23 PM It's gonna work out, Severn. Really. You are one gutsy guy. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: Megan L Date: 12 Mar 08 - 01:41 PM Sins the car might not be a good Idea nurse squeeks set of to see a patient in John O Groats one day. She staggered back into the staffroom as the sun settelling us of her wonderous journey. Squeeky on the road The sun was just peepin ower the last field o oats When Liz she announced "I must see John O Groats" Poor Limpit said "Fine I can sleep in the car" Lady P said "Och it canny be far" And so they set of past Golspie and Tain I swear they'd been safer to have gone by the train Through Boat and through Doll till they reached Bettyhill Where Haggis Panninis were a culinary thrill. Tired o the drivin Liz went fur a paddle in the sea It made her sae cauld she needed tae - refresh hersel They spotted some Phesants and gied a wee peep But they wurny sae chirpy when the caur wis rounded up by some sheep We would send out search parties when the sun sank in the west But Manitas stopped us saying "Its all for the best" But his Laughter and song got stopped in its track. For like the bad Penny she found her way back. MHTBL. *Heading for under the table with all due speed |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: gnu Date: 12 Mar 08 - 03:25 PM Poet Lorryate she is. Keep on truckin, Megan. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 12 Mar 08 - 07:06 PM best wishes & hugs for the dishrag days, Severn sandra |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: gnu Date: 12 Mar 08 - 08:25 PM And, I think I speak for everyone when I say, we would like to make sure the kitchen is clean and the dishrags are washed and tidy for when you are up to a good session, Severn. You are truly what Mudcat is about. Although, there may be some few people (newbies?) who don't know what a treasure you are and how much you mean to The Café, many do... most do. I certainly do. Not only are you a library of knowledge of folk and blues and beyond, but you are one good salt... generous with knowledge and generous with good will. Thanks, buddy. Now. Get finished with it all and get better. We need ya here. The puns suck lately! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Medchart Re:covert Ward 2008 From: Severn Date: 12 Mar 08 - 11:00 PM Aw, shucks! I can't be all that! I thank all of you for yout continued support and friendship and for helping me keep together through all this! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: GUEST,LTS pretending to work Date: 13 Mar 08 - 08:36 AM Severn dear, keep smiling, at least you're still breathing. Megan - thank you for that, a much needed a laugh today... Oddly enough, I went for lunch in our local 'Subway' place and saw they had haggis and hovered... but I opted for tuna and sweetcorn instead. Now get back under that table.... beep beep beep beep! LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: gnu Date: 14 Mar 08 - 05:32 AM Right. SINS and Sev and Bat Goddess have updated us fairly recently. I am doing very well. The nerves are awakening/regenerating nicely. I can raise my eyebrow almost half of normal and I can shut my eye tight enough to stop using "No Tears" baby shampoo. I seldom have pain in my cheek and I am getting better at shaving with a razor (that's a VERY good thing). My lips work pretty good and I mostly only slur my speech for a while in the morning if I sleep on my left side. Still can't spit worth a darn but I'll learn to live with that. Now... updates are required from Mudguard, Skarpi, Bill D, who else? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: skarpi Date: 14 Mar 08 - 05:52 AM Hallo all , I am doin fine recocery is slow but better everyday goin to work in the end of March that mean 31/2 weeks off one week longer I though it would be so it should better by then . all the best Skarpi |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: John MacKenzie Date: 14 Mar 08 - 07:09 AM I hurt my back yesterday, and I'm having problems, sitting, standing, AND walking. Just what I need ahead of a weekend of music and drink. Can I have a bed prepared for Monday, when I shall no doubt be even worse. Dalmore in my IV please Nurse Ratched. G |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: Bat Goddess Date: 14 Mar 08 - 07:25 AM Geez, Giok -- sounds like you're in desperate need of muscle relaxant which your country produces in such exquisite variety. Laphroaig? Tallisker? Highland Park? Take care of yourself! Linn |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 14 Mar 08 - 07:40 AM Giok, injured backs are the pits - take care, & take appropriate painkillers with you. Good luck. sandra |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: SINSULL Date: 14 Mar 08 - 08:04 AM How did you hurt your back, Giok? Not the spring lambs, I hope. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: GUEST,LTS pretending to work Date: 14 Mar 08 - 08:13 AM He SAID it was trying to lift a water carrier into his caravan but I have my doubts... it is lambing time and they can be very frisky when pursued by a Scot in French Tickler gumboots. LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: jacqui.c Date: 14 Mar 08 - 08:55 AM Not a pretty picture to imagine first thing in the morning Liz! Giok - try doing some gentle stretching exercises - those usually help me when my back gets painful and might just get you through the weekend. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: John MacKenzie Date: 14 Mar 08 - 09:16 AM Thanks for the kind thoughts. I have done something to the lumbar region, and it's right in the centre just above hip height, so it affects just about every move. Jacqui I shall start by stretching up to the bar for a pint of beer, and repeat it regularly for a bit, then see how I go from there if that's OK? G |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: Severn Date: 14 Mar 08 - 11:15 AM Good luck with it, Giok! I may have completed my Chemo treatments, but the cumulative aftermath from the last one is the whammy, the worst of all, so I'm pretty much immobilized myself. It'll only get better as the meds and toxins make their way out of my system. Until then, for today, I'm a dirty doormat. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: Liz the Squeak Date: 14 Mar 08 - 11:17 AM Sev - (((xXx))) - you're still in our thoughts, and if you're a doormat, it's one with 'welcome' written all the way across it. Rest up, keep a bucket on standby and it will soon go away. LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: Bat Goddess Date: 20 Mar 08 - 12:56 PM Well, good thing I went out last week to get the feel of driving and what I can and can't expect my arm to do. Tom's going back to work next week, so I'll have to start driving myself to physical therapy, etc. AND...I have to drive to a job interview on Tuesday!!! (Yee hah!) Linn |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: Severn Date: 20 Mar 08 - 05:04 PM It turns out that I couldn't hold in food for three days. When I finally made my Monday follow up doctor's appointment (God only knows how I made it there!), they hooked me right up to an IV and later sent me to Shady Grove hospital where I remained until March 19th including a night in the ICU (Peek-a-boo!). Would you believe all this spiked my blood sugar to 1100? Now I have to function like a diabetic until they see if they can see if this is going to be a permanent condition. I see an endochrinologist tomorrow. I was issued a blood sugar count machine and will even have to give myself insulin. So sorry if I've been out of touch...... I've been looking at new ways I may may have to live and eat. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: John MacKenzie Date: 20 Mar 08 - 05:13 PM Sheesh, you've certainly had a basinful of crap lately bro. Still diabetes is something loads of folks live with on daily basis, and lead a fairly normal life. I hope it's only temporary and just a reaction to all the chemo you've had. Keep us posted, we're thinking of you mate. Giok |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: Donuel Date: 20 Mar 08 - 05:14 PM Jeez Louise Severn, Shady Grove is 6 minutes away, I coulda brought you some Curb Your Enthusiasm DVD's if I had known. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: skarpi Date: 20 Mar 08 - 05:28 PM oh men , Sev my thoughts and prayers are on its way my friend i hope you get well and they can find this out. Also hope you can start eat again you need that. All the best Skarpi Iceland |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: gnu Date: 20 Mar 08 - 05:39 PM Awww, Sev! It's GOTTA be just temporary. Gotta be. Hang in there. I mean... if they got you on an IV and yer sugar is up? After chemo? I think things will settle out. I know they will. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: Alice Date: 20 Mar 08 - 06:32 PM Wow, Sev. We're all pulling for you. Take care, Alice |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: Bat Goddess Date: 20 Mar 08 - 07:21 PM Oh, Severn! You'd think enough was enough, eh? They say adversity builds character...but, hey, you are enough of a character to begin with! The diabetes is probably (I sincerely hope!) temporary -- a result of the medicos really screwing around with your body. A friend of mine used to refer to all these character-building events as AFGO -- Another F%#king Growth Opportunity. (I say it's spinach and I say to hell with it.) Affectionately, Linn |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: Sorcha Date: 20 Mar 08 - 07:26 PM Well, gee, I mean, you know, like...what can I say? I also hope this is just temporary....you have to return the damn tankard you know...... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: Jeri Date: 20 Mar 08 - 07:30 PM Sev, YEEEEESH!!! My mom's blood sugar went up over 1000 after open heart surgery. They had her on insulin for a while afterwards. If the stress of surgery makes it skyrocket, the chemo and its side effects probably also do so. Just get through it for now. Do what you need to to get better, and we'll hope you're feeling yourself soon. (Not in public, hopefully.) It should only get better from here. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: peregrina Date: 20 Mar 08 - 07:42 PM Wishing you recovery, health and strength. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: Mrs.Duck Date: 23 Mar 08 - 03:04 PM Just make sure you get better soon, Severn. We'll be thinking of you. Just had to take Natasha in this morning too as she has a further bout of cellulitis in her leg and is on IV antibiotics. Life's a bugger ain't it! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2008 From: skarpi Date: 23 Mar 08 - 03:19 PM 300 and I am gettin better skarpi |
