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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts (2004) From: katlaughing Date: 31 Oct 10 - 11:09 PM Thanks, Jeri, I will do just that. It was kind of a shock to see this after so long. I didn't realise it ended so abruptly, two months before the surgery. My thanks to InOBU and Al and den. As you can *see*, I did okay! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: Jeri Date: 31 Oct 10 - 10:15 PM Kat, maybe you wanna close this? Feel free to delete my posts. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: Jeri Date: 31 Oct 10 - 10:12 PM Isn't it just special that 5 years later, people are still sending good thoughts? Happy Monday (tomorrow)! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: GUEST,Alan Whittle Date: 31 Oct 10 - 09:31 PM good thoughts from me and den. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: InOBU Date: 31 Oct 10 - 08:49 PM Oh, kat ol' kid... A few years, decades now, back, I had a great big thingee in my throat removed, and they took out this and that in there. What gave me great peace of mind, before I went in, was the thought that to the doctors, this was a mundane as driving a bus... they do it every day, but with real care and dedication. All will be well, and so will you. Much love Lor |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: Bobert Date: 11 Mar 05 - 08:07 PM Well, kat, first of all, Iz gald that tem folks gotta handle on yer situation... Thta's good... Now that they do I just thought I'd tell ya that Iz done a few valve jobs in my day so if ya get a funny feeeling about any of them folks out there, you can always count on me to get in my ol' Toyoter and drive out there an' give 'um a few pointers... Awww, jus' funnin'... I just know that you are in compitant hands and yer gonna be finer than a frog's hair... sun dried and split down the middle... Sho nuff are... Bobert |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: katlaughing Date: 11 Mar 05 - 05:27 PM Ya know, Spawdarlin', from this past week I think I am getting the hang of it and up there on top of that big ol' pachyderm doesn't seem near as scary as before! I have met with the cardiac surgeon, as of today, and I really like him and trust him. Personable, upfront, honest, didn't make me feel rushed; answered all of our questions; thorough AND, following in Spaw's footsteps, it seems I am interesting enough that they've all been talking about me over the past few weeks! I can just see a bunch of docs rubbing their hands in glee, grinning and debating the ins and outs of my system! Seriously, it feels as though my Dream Team has fallen into place and it is good. I have two more tests (renal and aortic MRAs), then a meeting with another specialist, in the ever-striving to get all of the ducks in a row, or should it be whiskers **bg**; then, I meet with the surgeon again, on the 24th, to look at those results and schedule the surgery. I'll keep ya'll posted and thanks so much. I feel so supported and strong when going through all of this prelim stuff and I feel fine about the surgery, thanks in large part to you all! luvyakat |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: catspaw49 Date: 02 Mar 05 - 04:15 PM It's all going fine myluv......Just stay on top of the elephant! Peaches |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: Dave Swan Date: 02 Mar 05 - 03:55 PM Great news, pal. I'm so glad it went well and wasn't too freaky. Hugs, D |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: annamill Date: 02 Mar 05 - 01:44 PM You go girl! I'm glad to hear your home. Love, Annamill |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: wysiwyg Date: 02 Mar 05 - 12:10 PM Great to hear there was no need for angioplasty-- should also mean the blood vessels will be nice for stitching, later, too! Great also to know that you have found an assurance that the upcoming surgery will be handle-able. Of course WE know you can do it, but it's nice that YOU know it now too! :~) Isn't it great to have that knowledge of how well your body works, there, too-- I mean, an awareness of wellbeing in an area that has caused some concern-- a realization that it has dependability????? I recall having has a cardiac ultrasound, and they let me watch the monitor. I was really scared I had let myself go badly in that area, but there was my heart, working away steadily and automatically, and it looked like it was blowing kisses at me with every beat. And I thought, damn, that is cool, to be able to see that now and (in memory) later-- that image of intrinsic strength, goodness, and wellness?!?!?! ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: SINSULL Date: 02 Mar 05 - 11:57 AM Life without an oxygen tank is on the horizon. Maybe you will even walk up and down the hills at Ramblewood! Good news, kat. I will keep lighting candles and praying. Love, Mary |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: Little Hawk Date: 02 Mar 05 - 11:46 AM Great to hear the good news, Kat! Y'all take it easy now and rest up and recover. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: GUEST,katagain Date: 02 Mar 05 - 10:57 AM Forgot the other bit of good news: my arteries are wide and clean looking...no angioplasty needed!! Yippee!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: GUEST,katathome! Date: 02 Mar 05 - 10:50 AM No worries, gnu. The relationship wasn't exactly plastered all over and I appreciate your concern, as well as vega's levity!**bg** I think it was El Swanno (Dave Swan) who first started joking about my needing a "tune-up." Anyway, here I am...I survived and it wasn't nearly as awful as the first one 25 years ago. I wished I'd asked for a pain pill for last night, though! I really was amazed. They let me take my own pillow into OR, put a pillow under my left leg, so my lower back didn't completely twig out. I went into OR at 1030a, they draped me and all, then the doc started in about 11a. I was back in my room at 1230p; up walking at 2p and left for home at 230p! Wonderful staff, answered all of my questions, made sure I had pain meds while there, and just now called to see how I did overnight at home. I am a mass of bruises on my left leg and groin and it hurts like hell, but still something which will be short-lived and I can deal with it. Almost worse are the two burns on my chest. Apparently, sometimes when they *tickle* your heart with the catheters in there, it causes a slight fibrilation. I found out later, they had wet patches of material on my chest to conduct electric shock in that event. Because of my fair skin, it burnt when they did, so Thank Goodness for aloe vera gel!:-) I was calm enough going in that I was able to sing a couple of calming songs to myself just before and also do some visualisation. That I was able to do so is amazing to me. I've always been too nervous before.( They did give me a low dose of xanax which helped,too!) I could *feel* all of you there with me and saw that beautiful pink glow surrounding. Had fun telling the doc that I had friends wearing pink undies in honour of my heart day! Turns out a friend here in town, who didn't know about Alba and others wearing pink, just happened to have her pink undies on yesterday, too! One of the most significant moments for me was right afterwards, still on the table in OR, thinking to myself, I can manage heart surgery and I'll be okay. First time that has felt really, really true to me and I am grateful. The doc got called away on an emergency just as we'd started talking about the results, so I expect to talk to him some more, today, but the bottom line is yes, they do need to replace the aortic valve. More on that as we get to it. luvyakat |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: gnu Date: 02 Mar 05 - 05:55 AM Oh. It was "serious" funny? Didn't clue in on the relationship. My apologies. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: GUEST,Art Thieme Date: 01 Mar 05 - 09:09 PM ...and that small laugh is just what this thread and Kat and all concerned about Kat needs. I recognized and appreciate the humor. It was funny!! Art |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: Alba Date: 01 Mar 05 - 06:41 PM Thank you soooo much for the update Vega. The day just got a lot better now that I know what's happening and that our Kat is ok and didn't get any surprise results....so back on track and on to the next step to Wellville. I can tell that you are relieved by the fact you are giving us a giggle..:>) Well I'm relieved too. Glad that all went smoothly and hope to hear from the "Woman" herself when she feels up to it. Maybe forget about Fine China and Spark clugs from the Hos Honey just pick me up a Young Doctor in need of some rest and serenity in the backwoods of Maine....Ill look after Him, can't gaurentee 'rest' though!! Much, much Love to You and your Mum and Rog and let us not forget the Prince of Colorado..(as if I would:>) Light and Love and Brightest Blessings Jude |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: Jeri Date: 01 Mar 05 - 05:36 PM Vega, thanks for letting us know. I assume when Kat feels up to it, she'll let us know what sort of a valve job the 'mechs' have in mind. I'm now thinking about shows like "Overhaulin'"... I'm thinking about her, and you, and the whole family. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: gnu Date: 01 Mar 05 - 04:02 PM NOT funny. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: vega Date: 01 Mar 05 - 03:25 PM For all you catter wanting to know -- Kat is doing fine after her deal today she should be home tonight. They want to difinitely want to take care of her left value.. & maybe the put in a new cam shaft & convert her from a manuel trans to an automatic... & of course new spark plugs & wires... & Ms. J ...I managed to swipe you some cutlery from the kitchen let me know if you need any of the fine china they have at the hosptial/auto shop...Anyway y'll have a great day... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: wysiwyg Date: 28 Feb 05 - 10:57 PM All is well, Kat; go forward in peace and confidence. ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: CarolC Date: 28 Feb 05 - 10:02 PM Best wishes on the procedure tomorrow. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: GUEST,Art Thieme Date: 28 Feb 05 - 09:08 PM Kat, I went to Mayo Clinic some years ago and promptly fell in love with my urologist!! She is a great lady. I wish you all the best and here's hoping you feel the same about yours! Art |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: Alba Date: 28 Feb 05 - 08:37 PM Well now ma Dear....here ye go on another step to Wellville. I will most definetly focus my thoughts on wrapping you in a Pink Blanket and I will burn a Pink candle during the procedure. (Hey Ill even put on my only pair of "pink" panties just for the occasion...****BG*****can't hurt can it! (of course I have lots of other colors in Panties but only one pair of Pink I have never worn...it's like I was saving them just for this, now that's way too much information me thinks~~~~) All will be well Kat. You have so much Love going in there with You. Heck there are going to be so many of us Folks in that room with you tis a wonder there will be room for the Doc.. I have adjusted some lyrics to a Song you might know, just for you Take it, take another little look at my Heart now Doctor, Take it, take another little peek at my Heart why don't you. You can have a, have another little look at my Heart now Doctor. You know you've got to so you can make me feel good. enough....I loves Ya Sis. Love and Light and Healing Energy winging it's way to you. All will be well. Another step closer to You and I at Getaway....:>) I'll be with you ALL DAY... Blessed Be Jude |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: katlaughing Date: 28 Feb 05 - 07:31 PM Thanks to you all. I appreciate it so much! (Brendy, nice to see you!) If any of you would like to join me, please surround me with a metaphorical "pink blanket of love" esp. the 30 minutes before surgery. I am to be at hospital by 9a MST and surgery will be at 1030a (That's 1230p Mudcat time. We are two hours behind Mudcat.) Just spoke to the cath lab nurse. She was very reassuring. (I DO feel quite nervous, but have some xanax to take the edge off.:-) Anyway, she said I will have to lie flat for one hour after, then up for a short walk to see how the incision does, then another two hours of lying down, BUT she also said I can elevate my head up to 45% AND have a pillow under my left leg, so that will help with my lower back pain. That's the only pain I remember from the last one of these i had in 1979. I will also be able to eat after, too!*BG* With your help and the hand-holding from the docs and hospital I feel much more confident and calm than before now. This feels like a mini-trial run for valve surgery.:-) THANKS A BUNCH!!! luvyakat |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: Bat Goddess Date: 28 Feb 05 - 06:45 PM Will be thinking of you! Tom says the worst part is after the angiogram -- having to be immobile and flat on your back (head not elevated more than I think 10%) for 6 hours. Drove him nuts. Everything else will be a snap. And the CPAP will make quite a difference. And you'll feel like a new person after the valve job. Hugs and much love, Linn |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: gnu Date: 28 Feb 05 - 01:49 PM Special good thoughts on way for tomorrow. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: Tinker Date: 28 Feb 05 - 12:58 PM Kat, I just got back from SINSULL's and a few little discussions with Jacqui about Getaway. Kat, get your self healthy so we can work on gettting you in on this fun. I've got me the most outgrageous shopping list.... Discard Mick's post, KoKo has threatened to play any of the Mudcat Ladies who get too much attention from Mick like a "Cheap Concertina." I'll send you more later, but lets get the body in order first. My dad had his neck arteries cleaned out and a quadrupal by-pass at the same time last week. He's up about and looking great. Sending our blessings and light for you tommorrow. Love ya, tink |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: hesperis Date: 27 Feb 05 - 11:05 PM Great to hear that a lot of the work is covered! Many more good wishes flowing your way. *HUGS* |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: dianavan Date: 27 Feb 05 - 07:16 PM Hey Kat! You'll get over this. They have so many drugs these days, I'm sure they will find one that works for you. Good luck! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: GUEST,Brendy Date: 27 Feb 05 - 01:52 PM All the best, kat. Thinking of you at this time. B. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: GUEST,Jaze Date: 27 Feb 05 - 01:28 PM Best of luck with everything,Kat. We're all pulling for you. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: JennyO Date: 27 Feb 05 - 09:22 AM I think it's about time I fired up the oven for another beef and Guinness pie, to send you some more of that good energy - well, it seemed to work last time :-) Lots of warm and loving thoughts, and of course the energy of Guinness headed your way from Oz, Kat. Jenny |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: Little Hawk Date: 27 Feb 05 - 12:29 AM Yeah, yeah... Hey, Kat, don't think I am going to let all this brouhaha stop me from sending you some good prayerful thoughts. I'm working on that right now. - George |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: Amos Date: 27 Feb 05 - 12:24 AM That's the Little Pissant, LH -- it's his day job. Spaw let him out to find work when his role at the Forum kinda slacked off, and he got lucky. A |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: Little Hawk Date: 26 Feb 05 - 11:54 PM LOL! I refuse point blank to answer that question, Kat. If you think I'm jealous of a friggin' ocarina, you can just think again. What I AM jealous of is whoever helps Winona Ryder zip up her dresses... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: Big Mick Date: 26 Feb 05 - 11:54 PM Hmmmm ..... Cat scans ..... I can see a whole thread on that subject. It would surely involve koko, a thong, blowing up a pissants ass..... mudCAT scans. Shit, this could be big. hey, kat, I need you there at the Gitaway. I love my mudbro's, but they jist ain't cuttin' it defending me from the Legion of Doom, otherwise known as Sins, Tink, jacqui, the whole bunch. I just know that you wouldn't join in with them on their unholy quest to make mincemeat of me. By the way, what's your favorite chocolate? What type of liquor do you drink? Do you enjoy love songs? You know that I will be rooting for you on this thing, eh? And don't worry about the gizmo making you look not sexy. If'n it is interfering with sex, you got it on wrong. I love ya, Mick |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: katlaughing Date: 26 Feb 05 - 11:35 PM Thanks, Bobertdarlin'. I did check on them and they are really cheap right now, but I am even cheaper, at the moment. Even with the first health insurance I've had in over 5 years, our deductibles and copays are still kinda high, though the heart surgery etc. are covered; no pre-existing clause!! Yer cuzzin might be doin' some, but I've got free Cat scans anytime, here in the privacy of m'own home!**bg** LH, I just think you're jealous of Cleigh. When's the last time anyone wanted to blow up your arse? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: Bobert Date: 26 Feb 05 - 11:20 PM Yo, kat.... How's 'bout going to CheapTickets.com and booking yer flight to the right coast for the Getaway... Heck, it will give ya something to look forward to plus if ya' book this far out, hey, they will almost pay you to come east... I'm not kiddin'... Get on the ball... Just punch in CheapTickets.com... And if yer gonna get any more tests, just let me know. My couzin Rufus is doing some of 'um in his half-a-double-wide... Bobert |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: katlaughing Date: 26 Feb 05 - 11:08 PM That's right, bbc! Happy B-day, early! Thanks for your kind thoughts and prayers as well. And, Leadfingers hits it outta the ballpark at 300! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: Leadfingers Date: 26 Feb 05 - 09:47 PM And 300 posts too !!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: bbc Date: 26 Feb 05 - 09:45 PM Dear kat, I'll be praying for you on Tuesday. Hope all goes smoothly! We've got those birthdays comin' up soon! love, Barbara |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: Little Hawk Date: 26 Feb 05 - 09:09 PM Uh-oh...I am about to post on this thread...again. That means Spaw will have to boycott it from now on. How sad. :-) Regarding Cleigh O'Possum, I think this whole thing is being blown out of proportion. Just because Cleigh suffers from a hole-ier than thou condition and got blown away by my casual remarks is no reason to pander to his unholesome tendency to indulge in emotional blackmail and hold Mudcat Cafe hostage to his fragile ego problems. No indeed. The whole thing is too silly for words in my opinion. That's why I'm going on and on about it. Don't let it burden you, Kat. Cleigh will bounce back from this little episode just fine. By the way, I printed out a picture of the Little Pissant and put it up on the "peeing post" outside the back door. All 3 of our dachshunds have been christening it at regular intervals ever since, and it's looking more in character all the time. Smells awful, though... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: catspaw49 Date: 26 Feb 05 - 09:00 PM LMAO.......I never thought about that but you can remove them for sex I think!!!LOL..... On the other hand, if you kept them on for some reason and your kid walked in on you, can you imagine what that would be like? Talk about your trauma............. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: katlaughing Date: 26 Feb 05 - 08:21 PM Dear kytrad/Jean, thank you SO MUCH. Please do not feel badly about going to Hawaii. I think it is marvelous. I hope you have a wonderful time. Will you get to see Mudcat's resident pediatrician, Mark Cohen? I shall think of you on the 11th, esp., as I plan on Rog and I being out to dinner that night to celebrate our 25th anniversary! It hardly seems possible it's been that long.:-) (I plan to take your sister's cassette (it's one of my favourites) with me to the hospital to listen to her oh-so-sweet voice after the angiogram, as I will have to lie still for several hours.) Well, Spaw, I saw that about Cleigh and I confess I was so verklept I just didn't know what to say! On the other hand, tell Karen I said good show...I really don't relish wearing a mask at night forever. Any hope I may have had of igniting the smouldering fires of wild and passionate love just went out the window with the "Dumbo" outfit!**bg** luvya'llkat |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: catspaw49 Date: 26 Feb 05 - 06:17 PM Hiya katmyluv...........Karen is sooooo jealous. She did the Sleep Study and in the process got a chance to try the masks and she really liked them. The results of the tests though showed she was only borderline. She was so sad!!! Like saying, "Gee, why can't I be worse because I like the medicine!!!" Bad news here.........Cleigh O'Possum seems to have gone walkabout. The Little Pissant is very angry and has gone out in search of his shelf mate and friend. Cleigh was extremely depressed and the fault of the whole thing is Little Hawk's. He had decided to chide me a little for posting less on THIS THREAD. AS you can see, poor Cleigh was extremely upset. I have quit posting anything on any thread that Hawk has much to do with. To be so unkind as he was to Cleigh.........I just want to kick his ass. ANY OF YOU WHO WOULD LIKE TO KICK THE LIVING CRAP OUT OF LITTLE HAWK'S ASS BECAUSE OF WHAT HE SAID TO CLEIGH....GO THERE AND DO SO!!! OR START ANOTHER THREAD JUST TO KICK HIS ASS> I am too sad and worried about Cleigh to start another thread at this time.............My best however to you kat!!! Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: kytrad (Jean Ritchie) Date: 26 Feb 05 - 02:57 PM Dear lady- I found this thread so very late- it now reads like a very interesting book! And I'm almost ashamed that on March 1 when you're having your angioplasty, George and I will be on a plane bound for Hawaii! Back here March 11, when I hope to find you getting better and better... Much love, Jean R. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: SINSULL Date: 26 Feb 05 - 12:59 PM Wish you could be with us tonight kat. We will raise a glass or two in your honor. Love you, Mary |
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Subject: RE: BS: Katlaughing Needs Good Thoughts From: katlaughing Date: 26 Feb 05 - 12:56 PM My dear, dear Fine Art...tried to call this morning to tell you THANKS for that very generous and eloquent praise. I was speechless with tears running down my cheeks when I read it in my email. Warts, well typos, and all and ya still liked it?! Thank yew, darlin' SO much. That a reader enjoys one's book is the best a writer can ask for, imo. I love Anne Morrow Lindburgh's "Gift from the Sea." Haven't read the other, but certainly will. To even come close in comparison is like being in heaven! luvyamuchly...kat |