R U an RV Mutant too?

[okmunky]

Hey Marty,

You need to wear an eye patch outside. There is a Mythbusters episode that tested the theory that pirates wore an eyepatch to keep one eye acclimated to the dark so they could see when they went below deck. It proved to be valid.

[okmunky]

Yep, Sena loves me again and has even forgiven Arlene for taking me away. Of course it probably helps that Arlene brings food every time she comes out. Sena is very loyal.... to her stomach, that is.

[MartySQ]

Ha ha ha! good laugh.

[Possum]

This is for all you Jeep-o-philes. Everyone else can continue reding oter posts. Yeah like that would happen with this bunch. Check this place out Water Car The Jeep lookalike is offered in this month's Hammacher Schlemmer catalog for a measly, once in a lifetime low low price of $135,000.00 Merican but with shipping and hadling extra.

[Oldme]

Originally Posted by okmunky

At this time 7 days ago I was being wheeled to the recovery room after double knee replacement surgery. I didn't stay long because the surgeries were done with only epidural anesthesia.

I think the anesthesiologist slipped something in my IV because I remember very little of what was happening. Maybe I was talking too much and he gave me a little Versid nap? It's nice not to have that foggy head and sore throat that general anesthesia causes.

I wasn't able to watch the surgery as I was wanting to do, due to logistics, but I do remember hearing noises that I'll spare you from describing.

Today I gave up the walker and only need a cane for balance when outside the RV. Inside I can use the counters to steady myself. My legs do tire easily and I'm still spending most of the day in bed. It gets easier every time I get up.

For the most part I can be self sufficient except for applying cream to my back. It seems that the anesthiologist didn't believe the NO SKIN ADHESIVES note written on my allergy bracelet. I have rash that covers most of my back where he applied some sort of skin glue to hold the epidural line in place.

My pre surgery bravado is starting to return. I know I still have a lot of hard w**k ahead getting my muscles back to normal, but the light at the end of the tunnel shines bright.

AND! The snow has melted, the fog is starting to burn off and the sun is hopefully going to shine this afternoon. I'm a happy camper once again.

I'm sending healing ohmmmms to Elizabeth and any other ailing mutants. May there be sunshine in your life today.

Sounds like you are doing well.
That is great to hear.
Try not to push too hard and give yourself time to heal.

The DW has the same allergic reactions to adhesives as you.
After her open heart surgery, she had blisters on her wrists
from the tape for the IV. They totally ignored the warning
and were advised to use paper tape only. After a 6 page letter
to the Hospital Administrator, they always tell us it is identified now.

Best wishes.

Back to watching the snow and freezing rain come down.
Beautiful outside.
Glad I no longer have to get around in it.

[CampDaven]

Originally Posted by Possum

This is for all you Jeep-o-philes. Everyone else can continue reding oter posts. Yeah like that would happen with this bunch. Check this place out Water Car The Jeep lookalike is offered in this month's Hammacher Schlemmer catalog for a measly, once in a lifetime low low price of $135,000.00 Merican but with shipping and hadling extra.

Nifty!
Buy one. Bring to GC, sell to Steve. He needs boat ride and a toad.

[Diwizi]

Originally Posted by okmunky

I think the anesthesiologist slipped something in my IV because I remember very little of what was happening. Maybe I was talking too much and he gave me a little Versid nap? It's nice not to have that foggy head and sore throat that general anesthesia causes. I wasn't able to watch the surgery as I was wanting to do, due to logistics, but I do remember hearing noises that I'll spare you from describing. For the most part I can be self sufficient except for applying cream to my back. It seems that the anesthiologist didn't believe the NO SKIN ADHESIVES note written on my allergy bracelet. I have rash that covers most of my back where he applied some sort of skin glue to hold the epidural line in place.

Barb.... One of my sons is a Surgeon, the other is an Anesthisiologist.... I have the tape glue allergy as well as an allergy ti certain kinds of stitches. Believe me, even though they bave never cared from me, they still hear me complain about it. No walker that is huge...

And to all..... You sent the rain back south... Take it vack, please...

[Suspinz]

Have no idea what's going on here at the moment, 'cause I'm still mostly out of touch, and trying to catchup. Thought us pop in quick as we leave St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. AT&T coverage!



Clothes hanging on a tree at Magan's Bay Beach today.



Blackbeard's Castle.

We're setting out to sea, so about to lose connection. Love you all, ohhhmmm-ing mightily for knees and lungs and furbs with ailments. And welcome all newbies!

Catch y'all whenever there's another chance.

Cheers!
Sue

[Suspinz]

Originally Posted by Diwizi

Here ya go Barb.... Bright sunny Florida..... NOT..... But thought this would catch her eye when she does get back on.... This is what I did today while watching the cold, sometimes drizzle, gulf.......

Nice work, Diane!

[okmunky]

Originally Posted by Oldme

The DW has the same allergic reactions to adhesives as you.
After her open heart surgery, she had blisters on her wrists
from the tape for the IV. They totally ignored the warning
and were advised to use paper tape only. After a 6 page letter
to the Hospital Administrator, they always tell us it is identified now.

Hey Ken,

Do you by chance have a copy of that letter in your computer? Maybe I can get some ideas for the letter I need to write. I can't even trust paper tape to be safe for me, so I bring my own that I have first tested for 5 days. There were 6 rolls of my tape that went to surgery with me, but Dr Who, that's his real name, chose to ignore all the warnings. BTW, I have found a silk tape that I can use if your DW is interested.

[JudyH]

So happy to hear you are doing well, Barb. And good that Sena is no longer mad at you.
We are set for a decent thaw in the next week. I can't wait for spring, and time to hit the road. Staying in, waiting for winter to end is such a long process this year. We had other hopes for this year but it hasn't worked out. Maybe next year we can take midwinter trip to warmer climes.

[Papawto5]

Great news Barb! You go girl.

Any mutants in central or south Florida also enjoying the monsoon that we are experiencing? No drought this Spring for Florida. Inches and inches just today.

I'm was whining until our daughters text(ed?) us from central Indiana. Sub zero again this morning. High did make it to 32*.

[CampDaven]

Hey you STMs, what day is it?

[Davdeb1]

Its hump day!!!!yeeeaaa!!