A request from kat- new blog posting-April 2010

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: SINSULL
Date: 10 Feb 10 - 09:47 AM

My post disappeared. Must have blotted the ink with puppy pee.
Anyway - good news, kat. Very good news.

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: Tinker
Date: 10 Feb 10 - 09:44 AM

Good News...

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 10 Feb 10 - 08:44 AM

more Good Wishes for more Good News

hugs

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 10 Feb 10 - 08:03 AM

:-)

xxx

{{ }}

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: jacqui.c
Date: 10 Feb 10 - 08:00 AM

Just what we've been waiting to hear darlin'.

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 10 Feb 10 - 07:53 AM

Ahhhhhhhhhhh.... lovely.

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: maire-aine
Date: 09 Feb 10 - 10:54 PM

So glad to hear that. And it must be a relief to you, which will reduce your stress in return.

M

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: frogprince
Date: 09 Feb 10 - 08:03 PM

Good to hear, Ms.Kitty!

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: katlaughing
Date: 09 Feb 10 - 07:48 PM

Gee whiz, you're like a puppy that needs to pee!:-)

We got back just a little bit ago. They are happy with me in that I am 12 pounds less than when they saw me a year ago, despite all the prednisone and crap last summer.

They did an ICG, which is way better than an EKG, I guess, because it tells them a whole bunch of stuff about how the heart is working. She said they don't focus on just one of the measurements, but consider them all together and she was okay with what she saw. It was good.

Turns out I have not had an echo since before surgery which will be five years this May! I know I cancelled a couple for later in the year because of insurance deductibles and then wound up not going, but I don't know why I haven't had ANY at all. So, tomorrow they will call me with an appt. time for that and I'm to go give blood to check on my electrolytes etc. Everything seems to be fine except that I still have to use O2 during the day. I and a couple of other docs think it has mostly to do with the extra twenty pounds gained when I had pneumonia; my lungs sound fine. But, we need to have an echo anyway just because we haven't since the surgery.

I am Health and thank you, my friends.

kat (VTam, I like that spelling!)

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: SINSULL
Date: 09 Feb 10 - 06:26 PM

And??????

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: jacqui.c
Date: 09 Feb 10 - 04:56 PM

Thinking about you now Kat.

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 09 Feb 10 - 04:19 PM

bed time prayer wish for Katlaydee coming up.

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: Pistachio
Date: 09 Feb 10 - 03:58 PM

Adding my best wishes - hope they're of some use?
Hazel.

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: SINSULL
Date: 09 Feb 10 - 12:01 PM

I will be on my way home from work and thinking of you, kat.
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: katlaughing
Date: 09 Feb 10 - 11:49 AM

It is on for today. Thanks Mudcatters!

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: jacqui.c
Date: 09 Feb 10 - 11:34 AM

You don't think that the hideobilia is enough? I don't think that we have really been trying to do the worst we can.

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: SINSULL
Date: 09 Feb 10 - 11:28 AM

You know, Jacqui, other than inflicting tours of the Christmas Tree Shop and the resulting hideobilia on unsuspecting visitors to Maine, we haven't done any serious harm to anyone. Kendall doesn't count. We plan, we scheme, we plot and in the end we make people happy. What are we doing wrong? And what are you promising Bobert?

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: maire-aine
Date: 09 Feb 10 - 11:09 AM

Sending good thoughts/wishes your way....

M

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: jacqui.c
Date: 09 Feb 10 - 11:03 AM

If you have any problems with any of the medicos
just look at this thread and remember that the Evil Sisterhood is here at your command.:o)

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: SINSULL
Date: 09 Feb 10 - 08:00 AM

Good morning, Miss Kitty. We await the news of your appointment and continue to send happy thoughts.
Looking back at your posts from late January, it does look as if you are coming out of the worst of your slump. Keep doing what you are doing.
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 09 Feb 10 - 07:51 AM

You have my warm loving thoughts every day. I'm turning up the volume and joining the circle of love for you!

If it IS at the time you said, I'll be on my way to my wonderful womens' chorus rehearsal and will sing to you all evening through. (prolly do that anyway!)

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 09 Feb 10 - 05:11 AM

Keep us posted on the schedule - I'll "check in" this evening (my time) anyway.

> Rog will be with me.

So will we. All the way.

{{Kat}}

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 09 Feb 10 - 02:40 AM

it's probably not good to hold back Good Wishes!

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Feb 10 - 11:20 PM

Thanks!!

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: Janie
Date: 08 Feb 10 - 11:13 PM

Naw, we'll send them anyway, and more later to boot!

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Feb 10 - 10:29 PM

Thank you, my dear friends. I may have goofed. I didn't get a phone message from the cardio's office until this evening. They wanted to confirm and asked me to call them back. Well...I can't call them until 9a, so I may have to reschedule. So, maybe hold those thoughts, please, and I'll get back to you, though could still be on for tomorrow.

luvya and thanks!

kat

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: Tinker
Date: 08 Feb 10 - 09:53 PM

Blessings through the night....

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 08 Feb 10 - 08:28 PM

You go, girl!

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: maeve
Date: 08 Feb 10 - 07:36 PM

Of course, kat. I'll keep you in mind.

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 08 Feb 10 - 07:21 PM

good wishes & hugs from me, to

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: Rowan
Date: 08 Feb 10 - 06:11 PM

All the best, kat.

Cheers, Rowan

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: LilyFestre
Date: 08 Feb 10 - 05:50 PM

I will absolutely keep you in my thoughts!!!

And I love when Jacqui says, "We'll be here, melove" because it's the absolute truth.

((((((((((Hugs for strength, peace and good news)))))))))))))

Much Love,

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Feb 10 - 05:46 PM

Ah, a triumverate from the ES! Thanks, my Sisters.:-)

Morgan's CD, yes, well...seems the school sent him home, today. THEY claim he has chickenpox, but he's been vaccinated. So, I will not see him today. Will wait until he goes to the doc. He seems fine.

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: SINSULL
Date: 08 Feb 10 - 04:36 PM

Always here for you, Miss Kitty. Try not to stress out about it.
Think about Morgan's upcoming CD.
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: jacqui.c
Date: 08 Feb 10 - 04:33 PM

WE'll be here melove.

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 08 Feb 10 - 04:28 PM

will try to remember to think at you before my bedtime which is just before you see the doc.

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Feb 10 - 04:21 PM

Things have been a lot better. But, I would like to ask for a few supportive thoughts for tomorrow afternoon around 545p Mudcat time. I have a yearly with the cardiologist. I actually will be seeing his PA who is really good and a woman, so that is GOOD.

After the fiasco last summer being bullied by my now ex-PCP, going to the cardio, then, who said we needed to check for "loose stitches" around the new heart valve, I really don't want to be involved with male docs at the moment! (He had them make an appt. for a echo three weeks from the day I saw him.) After all of the anxiety was spent, Rog and I both decided he wasn't serious as he would have sent me to hospital right then and there. So I cancelled the echo.

Tomorrow will routine ekg in the office, etc. Rog will be with me.

Thanks!

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: katlaughing
Date: 22 Jan 10 - 06:47 PM

Ah...maybe we can have a adjunct group for the guys?

CU, thanks so much, esp. for the reminder!

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: Donuel
Date: 22 Jan 10 - 06:12 PM

"We really do need to set a day and time and convene a circle of Mudcat women to work together on mutual support and strength. Who's in?"

I'm out. I have a penis.

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: CapriUni
Date: 22 Jan 10 - 06:08 PM

Just found this thread, today, Kat.

First things first: {{{KAT}}} Hugs.

Second: I know we've been full out with others who have been in much more need

Ah, I know that Brain-refrain well, and boy, it sure does get to be a tired chorus! So I'll remind you, just as I remind myself:

"This is not a misery contest. There's no grand judge out there, measuring each person's need. And when we have a need, no matter how 'big' or 'small,' it is a good thing to ask for help."

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: katlaughing
Date: 22 Jan 10 - 06:08 PM

Thanks, Animaterra...maybe your messages are under the pile of wood?:-)

I love our new doc! She just called me from home. I was so concerned about so many things. She is calm, kind, not in a rush, apologised when ehr neighbour dropped by for a second, so she called me back. I told her it is refreshing to meet a doc who is committed to time with her family as well as being there for patients.

Anyway, we've agreed to give the zoloft some more time...it is the source of the GI discomfort, but that should pass (no pun intended!) and I should feel better mood-wise. Everyone keeps reminding of it taking time. She also said she's has some pts. who had to bump it up to 150mg or even 200mg to get any effects. I am determined not to have to do that!

She also confirmed the new therapist is really good. Very direct...will identify what needs work, give some solutions to work on and expects you to do so. She was really pleased to hear I will be giving him a try.

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 22 Jan 10 - 05:17 PM

I'm having real trouble with posts that disappear. I'm still holding you in love, my dear- savor each accomplishment!

I'll be with you Sunday at 4:15 Mudcat time!

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: katlaughing
Date: 22 Jan 10 - 04:42 PM

Thanks, Janie. Sins has given me some smiles.

I love the Mudcat Sisters Meditation idea and will do my best. When we help others, we help ourselves, right?

I think maybe I need to be more patient. This afternoon I have been able to "get it together" for the first time, really, in ages, to do some paperwork. It's a lot of financial data I need in order to apply for a discount at the hospital for ongoing charges (doc copays, coumadin clinic, etc.) They are very intrusive and it's a bit like doing taxes. I haven't been up for it and couldn't even think of looking at it, let alone do it. Well, this afternoon I have gone printed them all out from our bank online and Roger's employer's website. Next I have to calculate all medical and pharmacy paid charges for last year. When I get done, doing the taxes should be a piece of cake! I called the gal at the hospital yesterday when they were supposed to have received our docs. I told her about depression and anxiety so she gave me a couple of more weeks.

I think I also feel greatly relieved just having called my doc and spoken to her nurse.

Thanks, my friends, as always, for listening and being here.

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: Janie
Date: 22 Jan 10 - 04:22 PM

Afternoon, Kat. Hope you find all that is enjoyable in it.

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: SINSULL
Date: 22 Jan 10 - 04:05 PM

It's above the line again.
I'm getting seasick.

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: SINSULL
Date: 22 Jan 10 - 03:51 PM

LOL
Now it's below the line. I asked Joe to move it. He's fast!

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: SINSULL
Date: 22 Jan 10 - 03:50 PM

Well, I started a Mudcat Women Meditation Thread but the BS didn't take. It is above the line. So far DebC and I are in.

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: jacqui.c
Date: 22 Jan 10 - 02:55 PM

Good time for me.

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: katlaughing
Date: 22 Jan 10 - 01:54 PM

Kendall, been there, done that and still have the three kids to prove it!:-) I don't feel like a zombie, but I don't feel right... or left.:-)

415p Mudcat time would be fine for me, too.

Subject: RE: BS: A request from kat - in the home stretch
From: kendall
Date: 22 Jan 10 - 12:46 PM

I hated Zoloft, Paxil and that other leading brand. They turn you into a Zombie.
Kat, when you get knocked down the best thing is to get up swinging.However, if you get knocked UP, well......all bets are off.