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[MarcyW882921]

Oh Cadee @Cadee2719 ! You just can't catch a break my dear friend! You must take care of yourself and let your garbage can do the same! If someone runs over the garbage can you can get a replacement, but you are a different story. As we age it is important to think ahead about the potential consequences for our actions. It's an ongoing conversation I have with myself! Bless you for finding a bit of humor about your situation later in the day.

Marcy

[Cadee2719]

Thank You Marcy.  I have always been very active and the many years my husband was ill, I took over being "the man of the house" doing all the tasks.  I love being busy, BUT as others have told me many, many times I am getting older and need to slow down.  THIS was definitely a wake up call for me.  I truly want to spend the end of my life being happy, content, rested and as healthy as I can be.  Thank You for caring.

[BeatleloverKT]

@Cadee2719 Wow you have even

outdone my stupid fall out of bed that

hurt my leg! Seriously I’m concerned as you’re having leg issues already. You

should at the bare minimum go to Urgent Care. They will advise you of next steps. In the mean time, icing the injuries is key.
Take a NSAID and rest. Keep us posted 🤞

PS- Friendly advice from a retired Nurse

[Cadee2719]

I am waiting on the results of the 11 vials of blood test that the doctor ordered.  On October 6 I am getting a bone density test.  The ice and walker and steroid are helping.  I will talk to the doctor today about my fall and see if I need X-rays.  The pain in my calfs began several months ago after a new technician gave me a nuclear stress test.  I was in so much pain right after the test thinking he used too much chemicals.  It felt like my head and calfs were going to EXPLODE and I have gone downhill since.  I intend to discuss this with my cardiologist in two weeks.  Then again, I am old and falling apart.  Thank You for caring Nurse Beatle.  ❤️  Now what is the update on your leg? hmmmmmm

[mc6844]

Yes go to Doc tho I hate going there myself  You shouldn't have a lump on your leg

[Winter2025VA]

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[mc6844]

Thank you Nicole. I'm glad you're with your daughter and you seem to like where you are now. And that's good. I get a kick out of your sweet dreams gifs. Thanks so much for posting them for us. 

[mc6844]

Seems I suffered a reaction from the flu shot. Didn't get full blown flu but have

been quite sick. Much better today. I do try to stop by often as I can. It has really

helped and all the good people on it. I gain insight and understanding as

each person shares. So, taking each day as it is and trying to keep up with

things. Life happens every day, and don't we know it! lol  Have a good day

all you lovely people! Take care!

[Cadee2719]

Hope you are feeling better.  I, too, have to get my flu shot.  They are telling you to get all the shots at once!  THAT IS NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN.  Some of these shots are new to us and there is no way of knowing the affects of getting all the shots at one time.   I got the pneumonia shot, will get the flu shot when I am brave enough to do so, holding off on the THIRD booster of Covid and the new shot for those over 60.  

[Winter2025VA]

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[mc6844]

And Sweet Dreams to you Nicole, every night! Take care!

[Winter2025VA]

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[Cadee2719]

Thank You Nicole.

[Winter2025VA]

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[Cadee2719]

My son's place is on the market.  They had their first open house Sunday.  Things have come to a stand still for me.  I am having a problem with my legs and it is very difficult for me to walk.  Went to the doctors yesterday, got blood taken today (11 vials!!!!) and waiting on the results.  I am also scheduled for a bone density test.  We were to fly into Idaho sometime this month to begin the house search, but I don't think I will be able to do that until I can walk without pain.  Hopefully the steroid prescribed will help eliminate the pain.  As I said, getting old is h*ll.  I am hoping that this will not delay my plans to move.  Thank You for inquiring Nicole.  I love on how you check on people and REALLY care about them the way you do.  I always enjoy hearing from you.  

[BeatleloverKT]

@Cadee2719 Sorry to hear about

your leg pain. I am hoping your Dr

will be able to help you. Life has a

funny way of trying to knock us

down. I know you will be able to

stand up soon and keep going. We

are women and we are strong.
Keep us posted 💜🙏

[mc6844]

Cadee, I hope you feel better!  Take care!

[MarcyW882921]

Cadee @Cadee2719 , I'm so sorry to hear about your leg pain. You are on it and turning it over to health professionals who hopefully are better equipped to analyze these things than we are. Focus on yourself to get through this time and do anything that brings relief or comfort. Take your steroid, breathe, think positive, healing thoughts, and maybe even read some material with encouraging themes.

Your son is there and things seem to be moving in the right direction for him. You have hit a bump in the road. I'm thinking of you and sending prayers for healing and comfort.

Marcy

[Cadee2719]

Thank You Marcy.  Getting more tests done, using a walker which helps.  This too, will pass.  

[BeatleloverKT]

I am home safe and sound. Yesterday had its 

moments in the form of rain so hard I had to 

pull over. I am happy I got there and back and

never got lost. A first for me!

[Cadee2719]

Glad you are home and safe.  i still admire the fact that you were brave enough to make that trip.  You go girl!👏

[Winter2025VA]

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[Therapist4u]

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[BeatleloverKT]

Good morning all! I’m getting ready for the final

journey home to NJ. It took TEN hours to get to

W VA due to a horrible crash in KY. I am still just

exhausted. Hopefully it won’t take that long today.

I will return to the forum tomorrow 💜

[Cadee2719]

Be safe.  I admire the fact that you would drive that distance. 

[Winter2025VA]

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[mc6844]

Yes, of course we'd like to hear of your trip to your mechanic!   Those visits can be

quite stressful.                                          

End of life documents are important. I think people don't understand how end of life issues work. I'm referring specifically to the "no resuscitation" form. If paramedics are called in an emergency they'll do everything they can to keep a person alive. If the patient says, "no, I don't want this anymore, I signed the form.."  Their response is, "we can't do that, because by the time we call your doctor or wherever your form is you could have something else happen and be in worse shape, so let's try this first..."  and they give the paddle or meds or whatever it takes to keep the person going. The "do not resuscitate" form is for the very end when the doctors have exhausted all efforts. That's when they ask the patient if they want to be taken off support or medication keeping them alive. I didn't fully realize how it all happened until I saw the process play out firsthand. Definitely not easy to see. And sad to remember. I gained admiration for paramedics who work in chaotic conditions under great stress. 

[MarcyW882921]

Nicole @Winter2025VA , I'm glad your Aetna call went well this time. It is always so satisfying to get a human who has answers and is able to help with issues!

That is a great end of life project that you are working on. It is an important thing to do and your daughter will thank you one day.

Marcy

[Winter2025VA]

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[MarcyW882921]

I just got back from my bereavement group and our facilitator shared a quote that might be resonate with at least some of our group.

"Grief is like the wake behind a boat. It starts out as a huge wave that follows close behind you and is big enough to swamp and drown you if you suddenly stop moving forward. But if you do keep moving, the big wake will eventually dissipate. And after a long time, the waters of your life get calm again, and that is when the memories of those who have left begin to shine as bright and as enduring as the stars above ."  --Jimmy Buffett

May he rest in peace.