Meggieprice | Tuesday, November 05, 2002 - 08:52 pm     Ok JuJu-here's the thread! As most of you know I was struck down August 15th with three torn discs and bedridden for almost 11 weeks. I have slowly gotten better while my DH photographed 14 weddings without me and took such good care of me as to not be believed. Well, this past Sunday I helped with a wedding! I took about half the photos I normally do as the camera is so heavy, but I fully helped arrange all the portraits, which I love. It was truly being back among the living again. I was so happy I almost burst. I still have some health issues to work with- (see gall bladder thread, lol! and this week have apparently acquired a virus causing vertigo -yes there is such a thing) but I really feel that I am on my way. Tomorrow I am going to Berkeley to have injections of dextrose to the ligaments to cause healing- a therapy used in many sports medicine clinics and for which I have high hopes. So many of you have been such a support to me all during this I just had to let you all know. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Now, where is the I'm addicted to TVCH support group thread????  |
Goddessatlaw | Tuesday, November 05, 2002 - 08:57 pm     Miss Meggie - I'm so happy to hear this news. It's one thing to fight your way through an injury with a projectable time it will take to heal - it's quite another to maintain the great attitude and good humor you've displayed in the face of an injury which has no predictable rate of recovery. Congratulations on your recovery, even though you're not quite done, and let me say you're an example to us all of how to handle suffering with grace and humor. Bless your big ol' heart. {{{{{{{{{MEGGIE}}}}}}}}}}}}} |
Juju2bigdog | Tuesday, November 05, 2002 - 10:26 pm     Meggieprice, thanks for posting. I am sure lots of people here are thrilled about your victory. Congratulations. |
Tess | Tuesday, November 05, 2002 - 10:43 pm     Yay, Meggie! I'm so glad for you. |
Draheid | Tuesday, November 05, 2002 - 11:04 pm     {{{{{Meggie}}}}} I am thrilled to hear your wonderful news. Thank you for sharing with us. Best wishes for continued success in your recovery. I hope everything goes well with your treatments and I look forward to hearing of your progress as soon as you feel able to let us know. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow. Until then, take great care of yourself and your wonderful family. |
Teatime | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 04:21 am     You've been so strong, Meggie and you're such a delight to read on here. Good luck and continued healing after those injections today! |
Djgirl5235 | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 04:23 am     Congratulations Meggie!!!! Way to go! You're definitely an inspiration to us all with your upbeat attitude and bright outlook throughout! I wish you continued success with your therapy and hope to hear about a full recovery sooner rather than later!!!! All my thoughts with you! |
Meggieprice | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 10:40 am     I'm really nervous today cause its injections into the same place that has caused such pain to me-no anesthetic- but they said a hand to hold is the most I should need and of course my DH will be there giving just that. I'll keep you posted! This therapy could be helpful to many people so I am kind of a guinea pig for my doctor- he has heard about it but not had someone do it. I just love you all, what can I say? Knowing the people on this board has changed my life. |
Marysafan | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 10:44 am     Good luck Meggie....I hope all goes well. |
Queenfish | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 10:49 am     that's great meggie. Glad you are better |
Karuuna | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 10:57 am     YAY, Meggie! Glad you're doing better, and let us know as soon as you can how today went. And we're all holding your hand, it's just long distance.  |
Jagger | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 11:03 am     That's great news Meggie, hopefully the shots will really speed the recovery process up. |
Wargod | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 11:17 am     Alright Meggie! I'm so glad things are starting to look up for you and hoping that toay will help you even more! We'll be waiting to hear how it went for you. |
Chiparock | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 01:01 pm     Yay, Meggie! You'll be running at full speed in no time!
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Squaredsc | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 01:07 pm     big hugs going out to you (((((Meggie))))). I hope the injections went well and also adding my hand to the group. |
Whoami | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 02:15 pm     {{{{Meggie}}}} Adding my hand to the group as well...
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Kstme | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 02:38 pm     Meggie...(((((thinking of you))))) |
Scootersmom | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 03:24 pm     (((Meggie))) so glad to hear there is progress coming your way. Let us know how it went today!
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Misslibra | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 03:35 pm     Didn't know you were having back problems on top of the gallbladder problems Meggie. So good to hear your back is feeling better. |
Car54 | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 03:47 pm     Uh oh, she's mobile now...she is gonna be dangerous! |
Babyruth | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 03:59 pm     Yay, Meggie!! Sending continued healing vibes your way! (((((((Meggie))))))) |
Juju2bigdog | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 04:52 pm     Giving Meggie a hand ... |
Meggieprice | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 05:30 pm     Waaaaaah I am in full whining baby mode- when I reported the vertigo to the doctor in Berkeley she examined my ears , said they are inflamed, I have labrynthitis, whatever the %$#@!& that is causing the vertigo...and she could not do the injections today. The way the prolotherapy works is to actually cause a very specific localized inflammation so that your body rushes blood and everything it knows how to do to the area and builds new ligaments, etc. If you are fighting something off then you wont mount the right response. I had to reschedule for 2 weeks and hope the vertigo goes away. I cant raise my head up, lower it to read, or turn suddenly without the room spinning. I just want to get back in bed and pull the covers over my head. The only silver lining I can find in this cloud is that my husband took me to Casper's hot dog's, a landmark since the 30's and I ate some real actual fat for a change! |
Draheid | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 05:53 pm     Well, Meggie, I'd be happy to call the WAAAAAmbulance if you need it . Seriously, I'm glad they figured out the Vertigo before trying the other treatment. You'd have probably been very disappointed if they had gone ahead with treatment under less than ideal conditions for it to be effective. I know you know this. And it's perfectly OK for you to crawl back into bed and cover up for a while. Make sure the computer is on the nightstand so you can check in with us!!! Oh, and I figured I leave these since they might not look as good in 2 weeks. I'll just get more then!
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Meggieprice | Wednesday, November 06, 2002 - 06:35 pm     What Dra- no link to the labrynthitis website? Just joking! I've looked it up already. I love my roses-thank you!- and am already feeling glad she looked in my ears and saw the infection. One thing at a time. I did wallow for a bit and DH joined me and we cuddled me out of my funk. The Waaambulance-thats so good! LOL! Gotta use it next time Zachy is whining about something. |