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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Tuesday, November 29, 2005 - 5:14 pm
I am trying to decide which window to throw myself out of right now. I have been having a really rough time lately with pain. I had the knee surgery and because I was in so much pain and walking (limping) so badly, I got very bad sciatica. To make matters worse, I also developed a repeat (after 15 years) of really bad heel spurs. Needless to say, I have been in terrible terrible pain. I have been going to the chiropractor every day and the physical therapist 3 days a week. Now for the best part. My friend had gotten me tickets a while ago to see Bon Jovi tonight at Madison Square Garden. I love that man. I drool looking at him. I was so upset that I could not go. Then to make matters worse I find out that she had gotten a call tonight from someone who is very close with Bon Jovi (he did security for Heather Locklear) and she had gotten me backstage passes. <banging my head against the wall> Am I a loser or what? I just have no luck. I am sorry to be whining, but I need to vent.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Tuesday, November 29, 2005 - 6:35 pm
(((Ginger))) Has the doc given ya any pain meds? I hope things get better soon xoxo
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Tuesday, November 29, 2005 - 6:48 pm
Ginger, i'm sorry to hear that your surgery did not end your pain. my Mom had her surgery about 1.5 years ago. before her surgery, she couldn't even bend her knee. she came out of surgery fine. what has your doc said about the pain you are experiencing? i talked to my mom's doc immediately after he finished her surgery. he was very happy with how it went. so, did the doc tell you the "after pain" is normal? eta: i'm w/pamy...get some pain relief medication if possible.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, November 29, 2005 - 6:57 pm
Ginger, sweetie, you are not a loser. I'm just so sorry that you are feeling so low right now. It's sad that things have to happen to us sometimes but I think you'll have another chance to see Bon Jovi and hopefully meet them all. You can vent all you want to me. I so understand your frustration about missing Bon Jovi.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, November 29, 2005 - 7:56 pm
{{{GINGER}}} Hey girl! I can commiserate with you. A friend of mine wanted to GIVE ME tix to the Rolling Stones concert here a coupla weeks ago. A Friday night. And I hadda turn her down... my father was getting out of the hospital after hip replacement surgery that day and we didn't know what time and how long I'd be helping him get home. <sigh> THE STONES!!!! <sigh> Ginger, I hope you feel better soon!!! Hugs and kisses from San Diego! 
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 5:15 am
It is not my knee that is hurting now. That - Thankfully is healing pretty nicely. But, after 8 weeks of walking and limping so badly I threw off everything else. Well, I guess this too shall pass. LOL Costa, I am sitting and looking at the San Diego ash tray that you sent me, and it is making me smile.
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 5:17 am
Oh, and yes Pamy, I do have very good meds. After this is over, I will probably need rehab to stop taking the meds. No, I am trying very hard to keep that under control. I do not want to have to depend on the drugs. I just take them when I am ready to lose my mind.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 7:28 am
My dad's hip surgery was due to years of walking with bad knees. The stress of limping cause of his knees changed his walking patterns, and screwed up his hip. Be careful, girl! And take the drugs if you need to. That's what they are there for! 
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Calamity
Member
10-18-2001
| Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 9:47 am
Sorry for your pain and disappointment, Ginger. Hope things get better for you soon.
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Tuesday, December 20, 2005 - 2:50 pm
On Wednesday after leaving a camera shop I fell on the sidewalk, all I did was step out with my left leg and my right shot out.I was stepping down from the sidewalk to the parking lot so all my not insubstantial weight landed on my left. I was pretty horrified to see my foot facing the wrong direction. I disloacted my ankle and fractured it in two places. They couldn't fit me in for surgery until Friday and I returned from the hospital yesterday. 2 plates and 15 screws later. No weight on my leg for at least 6 weeks. I tell you it was the most excruciating pain I have ever felt. Just going from the bedroom to the bathroom on my walker is so exhausting. My poor dh had to cancel his trip away to visit his buddy in Holland and Christmas is not going to happen at mum and dad's. It it is funny the things you notice when you find you can't take things for granted. I have tried to really stay positive and think that everything happens for a reason. I wanted to check in in case anyone missed me, I'm not sure how often I'll get on over the next little while, everything seems tiring akward and painful.
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Tuesday, December 20, 2005 - 2:58 pm
oh i'm so sorry Jasper. hope the next 6 weeks aren't too hard on you. please continue to check in. do you have something to help with the pain?
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Tuesday, December 20, 2005 - 3:18 pm
It was a Morphine pump in the hospital, Percoset at home, two every four hours but I am now managing every six. My dh has been so wonderful, the first thing I wanted when I got home was my hair washed, he rigged up a system and did it, he's been getting me everything I need and has been just lovely ( lol it is only day two so he is bound to get tired of it eventually). Back to the surgeon tomorrow for an xray to make sure all is setting well, car rides are uncomfortable, everytime I bring the leg down my foot feels ready to explode when the blood hits it.
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Max
Moderator
08-12-2000
| Tuesday, December 20, 2005 - 3:30 pm
{{Jasper}} I feel your pain -- or rather felt it. I broke my ankle in much the same way in 2003. I somehow missed the step going into my garage and down I went. Snap crackle pop! I had surgery that night and also have a couple of plates and some pins in mine. You are very lucky to have your DH to help out. I live alone in a two-story house and couldn't get upstairs for five weeks. I was lucky enough to have a friend at church who leant me a wheelchair so I didn't have to mess with the stupid walker (which is, indeed a very tiring thing to deal with!) or crutches. THey sent me home with Vicodin, which I only took a couple of times 'cause it just knocked me right out. I ended up renting a hospital bed and lived in my living room for five weeks until I could get back upstairs. It'll get better. Don't remember the exact date of mine, but when I got home from the hospital was when the Columbia shuttle burned on re-entry. By August of that year, I was on vacation in Australia and walking just fine. Hang in there! And maybe Christmas will come to you!
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, December 20, 2005 - 3:59 pm
Jasper!! I hope you feel better soon! Once the pain goes away, things will be easier. I have to LOL at Max. I broke my right foot in a car accident some years ago. I drive a five-speed, but my car was in the shop for quite a long time, so I had a rental car. My auto body guys hung on to the car for weeks so I could drive the rental. An automatic. With my left foot. With my right foot elevated on the dash! Not the most ladylike, but... And I lived in a 2-story condo then. I would leave my crutches at the foot of the stairs, scoot up the stairs on my butt, crawl around upstairs, and then scoot back down on my butt. My bedroom and master bath were upstairs, so I got a great arm workout doing that for six freakin' weeks! I also did it in the summer. You try to talk someone into accompanying you to the beach when THEY have to carry all the beach goodies. And try walking with crutches in the sand. I finally had to give it up. <sigh> Before I was off of crutches, I was out dancing! (Once the pain subsided!) I wasn't supposed to wear heels, but I bought 1" heels and would go out dancing with my crutches. Kinda fun, since people will clear a big ole space around you! <grin>
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Mameblanche
Member
04-13-2005
| Tuesday, December 20, 2005 - 9:03 pm
(((((Jasper)))))
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - 8:10 am
(((Jasper))), I am so sorry about your nasty fall. Hope you will heal quickly so your four-legged Jasper can come cuddle with you again soon without sending your pain level off the charts.
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Jeep
Member
10-17-2001
| Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - 10:00 am
I guess we should form a "broken ankle & foot" club! LOL I had both ankles broken (among other things) in a nasty car crash years ago before I was married. I sat in a wheelchair for over a month, had to leave my apt and stay with mom & dad for awhile. Good thing they had a one story house. When I got back to work (same office I'm in now) everyone laughed about they way I walked (ankles were very stiff) and said I looked like I had a load in my pants! I reminded one of the guys about that the other day when he wrenched his knee and was walking sideways! ((((Jasper)))) Hang in there! Glad DH is being so sweet. Hope you have a nice Christmas, considering the situation.
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - 10:05 am
Jasper, I am so sorry. Pain like that can be so all consuming. Just know that there will be an end to it. A break can at least be fixed and will mend. I am glad you have someone there to take care of you. I am praying your pain subsides.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - 10:42 am
Bummer!
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - 3:54 pm
Thanks all, and yes knowing there is an end is good. The pain is much better today. I live in a bungalow so that is convenient. We thought about a wheelchair but were told that a young lady like myself (bless them) should go with a walker to keep things moving, I should have a great upper body and one nice ass cheek when this is over! Can you beleive my gym is giving me a hard time about suspending my membership for a couple of months? I had a wound recheck and clean and a full fiberglass cast put on today (man there is a lot of staples!) . We may still get the chair as it is really hard to go anywhere in this weather without the safety of a chair. The front steps are a real pain in the patoot and my dh could whack together a makeshift ramp. I hope you all have a lovely Xmas!
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - 5:33 pm
Jasper, once you get off the walker, you should be able to work out. I was taking weight lifting classes when I broke my foot, and I could do most of the upper body workouts (with a spotter). In fact, the guys (mostly guys in the class) would laugh at me, saying that my triceps were really lookin' good from my workout on the crutches! Be careful!!! You don't want to fall while you are healing!!!
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 10:54 am
Oh I will be Costa, but this is a no weight injury for 6 to 8 weeks and at that point I'll have to review it with the rehab therapist and the surgeon. I was hoping they would be a little more supportive I know my prior gym had no problem when I couldn't work out due to a wrist injury for a month, they just tacked it on the end. With this weather I won't be going out without a chair it'd be so easy to fall.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 11:37 am
Of course, you could always come to southern California. Where it's a quite balmy mid-70's today (and expected to be in the 80's on Xmas Day!). <grin> I can't believe your gym won't give you credit, since you have a medical excuse. Have you tried going up the line to upper management? Rather than talking to the folks at the front desk or wherever...
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