Chat-A-Thon Thread

[Lynn49]

I have a number of back issues: spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, ruptured & herniated discs, sciatica, significant nerve damage, & arthritis. The arthritis has spread to my S.I. joints (sacral iliac) and occasionally they cannot support my hips / pelvic bones. Anyhow, while I was sleeping, a spasm jerked me awake. When I jumped, the left pelvic bone dislocated.



Thanks. LOTS & LOTS of pillows.



Painful is an understatement. They administer morphine, have 4 staff hold you down while the doctor grabs hold of the bone, pulls it out, twists it, then puts it back in place. They then wrap you tight for 24 hours. Believe me, the pain meds had very little effect. I think I did some screaming, at least a little. I'm on morphine @ home too.

Oh well, the worst is over - I think / hope.
Again, thank you all for your well wishes.

Oh, my heavens, how awful! I lived on morphine while I was in the hospital last year and I can't even imagine the pain you must have been in for it not to have affected you. I got queasy just reading your list and what they had to do...I can't begin to imagine your pain. I only have 3 degenerative discs and I know how that feels when they're in pain. I hope those pillows keep you comfortable, Hon.

[Natalka]

Oh, goodness, hicks - I don't know what to day - so much you are going through...

[22hicks]

Good morning all. Thanks for all your good wishes.
I feel little better this morning. Still painful, but not as bad, THANK GOODNESS !!!!
Looks like a nice day, but some heavy duty clouds out there. I hope the rain holds off.
My son's bringing Jake back in a few minutes.
I hope you all have a great day.

[Natalka]

Happy Caturday!

[SillyLoocie]

A Get Well Wish for our dear friend Hicks she has already endured so much,
It contains all the positive vibes; the healing power of the human touch,
You have an attitude that others must envy & the way that you inspire,
I declare it would be best if all your discomfort & pain, would just duly retire,
I know how the days can grind & there are moments of feeling blue,
& you have the earned frustration rights for what you’re going through,
So, I am sending you my strongest wishes for uncomplicated days,
Just keep a little brightness as you've earned high marks of praise,
Get Jake to help out around the house & even get him to do the dishes,
& make sure you get plenty of rest & remember I’m also sending kisses,
Hope today sets the record straight it’s time for that pain to take a powder,
I hope you can hear me singing the Get Well Blues or should I sing it louder.

[cabmonk]

Made it through my first week at new job lol. Because I wasn't working I had to move to tiny room in same building. Couple days ago landlord asked if I wanted to move back to my old apartment. I'm thinking about it.

[cabmonk]

I went and talked to landlord about getting my old apartment back. He said someone else showed interest but talk to him a week before June if I want it. It used to cost $750 to rent inc cable hydro and internet but he said he'll do it for $650 now all included. I told him I understand if someone rents it before I can but I want it lol.

[dededi]

I don't know where you are and what shape the apartment is in but that sounds like a great price.

[cabmonk]

Apartment definitely better than the tiny room with shared washroom lol. Its a 1 bedroom which is 3-4 times the size of the room. It has kitchen and it's own washroom. I live in downtown timmins and only 3 block walk to work.

[walkonby]

cab, I hope you are able to get the bigger place back, fingers crossed. Hicks!! my oh my what you went through with your dislocated hip. I am glad you are feeling a bit better now!

[22hicks]

Thanks Walker, and Loocie, that is so beautiful, thank you !!

[dededi]

Really great to hear hicks, just take it easy.

[walkonby]

I am tempted to turn on the central air here! ugh!

[dededi]

[22hicks]