Shiney Sue has been pretty sick lately....
 

Tho she's posted a bit on and off in the last couple of weeks, she's had a bad time of it lately.

She just got back from the hospital earlier this week. She has/had a kidney infection, kidney stones, very high fever, fell, broke some teeth before going to the hospital. She's finding it hard to type rite now due to a pic line for IV anti-b's. From the little she wrote me, she's not a very excited camper?

I hope you all will send her some good wishes, as she's always been there for all of us. I believe she has access to a 'puter, it just hurts to type rite now.

Thanks all! -j

Sue,

Sending :hug::hug::hug: your way. You are in my thoughts and prayers to get well soon. :hug:

Shiney Sue
 

We miss your smile and humor:):) Sending good strong thoughts to get better soon - hope those IV anti-b's do their job quickly. And regarding your teeth - can say I can totally relate - we need to learn to fall not on our faces!!! Hope those are easily fixable!

:hug:

I am sorry to hear this....
 

Get better Sue... seems like you've had your share already!:hug:

Hi Shiney Sue! I hope you are feeling back to your old self again! Miss your posts!

Take care!

;)

OK Sue...
 

IF you can...just glurb out a thanks?
:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:'s And, do not Trip!
Got that? Hugs more - j

no thanks
 

are necessary... I and I am sure others "understand"....

Just get better, and stronger. We will all be here then as well!

So sorry, Shiney Sue
 

Dear Shiney Sue:

I am so sorry to learn that you have had so many health problems lately. I hope that things will get better soon. We look forward to reading your posts again as soon as you feel up to it. :hug:

Shirley H.

Shiney Sue:

You sure have had a run of bad luck lately. I hope things turn around for you and you are able to get our commune up and runnning soon... We cannot wait to move in with you and Bob... :) :) :)

Seriously, sending some get wells your way,
love,
Cathie

everyone
 

glur,glur,glur, thanks so much,my morning nurse whom the insurance pays
tells me sweetly my arm pit area where the picc is it show feel bettter tommorow,it better it's going to be there for 6 weeeks..my evening nurse
whom my insurance does not pay for,lucky have a friend a nurse for over 30 yrs. is helping out..i asked her how much it would cost,she told to shush,
and be quiet for next 3 hrs. and not bother her and bob,there watching cowboy movies.ha sorry no capitals,doing this with one finger..on these iv's
3hrs, in morning and 3 in evening..meds. making my nights and days messed up,and all i can drink for nourishment is glucerna,the com. should be suited.
karen this is ok once in awhile but oh yuck ,nasty my karen is a hero. more later,glur glur sue..:(:( :hug: to all

Awwww Sue, I'm sorry about all this attack on your body..:( I hope you feel better soon, Honey.

:hug::hug:

Glur? Guess it's as good a word as any...
 

Could be less 'socially acceptable' and in reality, probalay is?

Humm, so the nite nurse is having fun with BOB? Oh My...what a 'situation?' Can life, let alone medical life, get more complex or 'furry'? Here you are, bummed up with goshes knows what all, and your neuro is outta commission and your nursie is playing with Bob?
Really, tell me we aren't in the Twilight Zone now? Tell me!!!
As for feeling better...click your heels 3 times saying: 'There's no place like home!' emphatically and see what happens..

SallyC - like your quote! Good one.

Sue? Keep strong.. you have a 'Steel Magnolia' kind of brain/mind. Some of us here are that way.. Smart and devious...Like that.. - j

Oh our sweet Shiney Sue! I am gonna hug you now, but not too tight! :hug:

I hope that you have a speedie recovery from your health issues.
please get well soon.

Brian :)

Sue...
 

I'm thinking about you. I know you've really been suffering lately. You tell Bob to be good.

Here's a hug for you:hug:

Billye

I hope you feel better soon Sue and get back to eating food and typing with all fingers and using CAPS

Checking back in to see how you are doing... Still got that sense of humor, I see... :) Boy, you guys have cornered the market up there on being sick.

Glur... Glur??? Hmmm... Must be some new kind of nurses' talk... Meanwhile, Cowboy Bob and the nite nurse COULD be giving Gray's a run for their money.... Notice I say COULD... You know how that Bob is though. He has such a way with the ladies... :) :) :)

Nah... Doctor McBob is a good guy, probably training her on some new technique or reviewing an old one... Heh heh heh... Do they still use that doll named Annie to teach CPR? Could this possibly be sort of like an Annie review? But, lasting 3 hours???

The thought of all the possibilities here is making me light-headed...

Cathie

Sorry to see you're out of sorts, to put it mildly.
Speedy recovery, and well wishes
........and no, I'm not that BOB (durn !)

Glad to see you posted--
 

--we get kind of nervous if we don't hear from people for a while--and nobody wants to see us more nervous than we already are. :o

Feel better, and give updates when you're able.

thanks to all
 

joan thanks for posting this that was very kind.:)
shelley go mi.miss it there at times.
sally c your the honey.;)
joan bob is charming,what can i say..:eek:
taffy my swettie,gente hugs,will pop youe eyes out.:eek:
brian yor a great mate.
hey joe ,how's your ankle :(
bob is a bit of the devil,3 hrs. hmmm:kmeb i don't know why we have to fall on faces. broken teeth and nose,
can't breath...helppp
mrsd i will. we were going a bit well goofy last night,what is it eating a lot
licorice can cause:confused:
av8rgirl get me out of here,we are getting snow..:mad:again
bob thanks but i bet your a charmer as well :D could you run over and rub my legs...gezzzz i can't believe i said that oh shoot..:)
shirley h. you are a lovely person:)
cathie i can't wait to get that commune up and running so everyone can
move in and all the critters as well.:grouphug::grouphug:

they have brought over fluids to put in between the glucerna yuck,begging
for ensure or homemade vegggie juice,once again your all my hero's.
joan pt is coming next week,there bringing what you suggested.
dr. john came over and finally got those 4 hundred dollar compression hose on,he lifted me right up in the air,that was attrative:rolleyes:

well it's s

6 weeks here are nursing home,salt trucks are running up and down the
street,there is a fire department with paramedics within walkin distance,
if i could get bob alway from nurses..my gp lives across the street,so
thanks cyerspace friends..hope kidney stones on left side don't flair up.:eek:

anybody read any good books huh:eek: hugs and best wishes to you are.
mel sing us a song,and c your missed...sue out

silverlady
 

i'm sorry thank you,did you find anyone,that had anything new for dry eyes
oh boy did i ask you that,don't know,hmmm :confused: hugs sue ouch sore finger...

Dang it, Shiney Sue! Get better fast! We are all pulling for you. Sounds like you have had an awful time, and I am sure sorry for that. I hope you are feeling better soon.

Hello there, my shiney friend! Forgive me, I've been wallowing in my own woes and had no idea how you are suffering.:( I'm so sorry that I have been so utterly clueless. Cheap help, I guess.:o

What are we going to do with you, missy? I would sing a nice song for you but I'm under strict warnings from my local police department about that.

I would blow up a thousand brightly colored balloons for you, but then I'd pass out.

I would paint a mural on your ceiling to amuse you, but alas, I can't even paint well with a professional taking my orders.

I would row a boat to rescue you, but, well, we'd both drown and I think that would be littering.

I could just say from my heart that I hope you feel much better very, very soon, so I will. I hope you feel much better very, very soon, and do keep on shining!:hug:

Sue...
 

Hi there,
So glad you've got enough spunk left to make jokes. You always amaze me! :) No miracles yet for my eyes. But there is a new product coming out (hopefully in the next month) which will be like goggles but more cosmetically pleasing. And they hoping that some people will be able to wear them under glasses. It's a clear moisture goggle. It will be sealed enough to allow some humidity to build up..which will keep moisture close to the eye. I could have really used them in the two hospital stays I had. So dry in those places. I'm very well acquainted with the manufacturer/designer of this product. They already make a nightime moisture goggle that a lot of the eye doctors carry in their shops. www.eyeeco.com

I've worn them for almost 4 years now and even took them to the hospital this last trip Anyway, hoping their new product will be as successful. I'll be sure to let you know about it.

Hope Dr. John gets your feet out of the air. He is such a wonderful person.
You take care of yourself. Be a good patient but take care of yourself.

Billye

Hi Sue:

I heard you have not been well. I truly hope you are up and about soon.

Until then, here's a pretty picture to make you think and relax.

Just picture yourself (maybe with John?) and a nice picnic basket, with this view.

It's really breathtaking!!!

http://dl.glitter-graphics.net/pub/9...j8egsn33wl.gif

thanks susan how's that son of your's,have you talked to him,be sure
you tell him there's a bunch of nice,but sometimes crabby people
thinking of him,right her in cyber space...

gosh cindy you could find tire slasher for me,but i;ll take those jugs.

billye going to try the night time goggles,i wake up with such dry
eyes..years ago they use to put such gel in her eyes and taped them
shut. does your skin get dry..john got my legs down and poped me out
of the chair.

mel thanks for the picture that's where i would love to have are commune.
when you look out at our snow ,weird weather... if you have time sing me
a song,i have a feeling you have a good voice..my picc pit is starting
to feel better but sleepy i am...night all sue

Yes Sue
 

To answer your question, I have very dry skin. I soak myself in an oil/cream lotion after every shower. I looked and looked for one and tried so many things. I finally settled on one that I make myself. It's been so much more pleasing than others. The secret is in putting the lotion on immediately after the shower to lock the moisture in.

Feel better,
Billye

Don't you worry Sue:

I'll sing a song just for you.

I'll post it here when I do it. You'll laugh your head off.

Take care,

Melody

It's good to hear from you, Shiney Sue! My son in Iraq is doing fine, thank you, except for being a little cranky due to the plumbing in his area needing repairs -- no showers. Minor problem compared to what many are suffering. I am sending healing thoughts your way.

Okay Sue:

Here's your song!!! Hope it makes you smile!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vQKDHUjn-Q

Oh Boy
 

Well arm pitt is not as bad.but Bob just found out he lost his drivers lincense
oh boy now i'll have to put a patch in the hole in the ceiling..If I ever get
better. Well we have medicare bus 9-5 if you can get a appointment
to Dr. those days,and one a couple times to grocery store but frozen foods
defrost,when i eat i eat healthy choice ect. cooking is to hard for my
hands..

No place to take my wheelchair to eat,especially since the college kids are
running around like nuts. the advantage of living in big cities. besides it's
frezzing cold. then it will get hot.darn. oh well.

susan i'm glad he's ok but that sounds uncomfortable,well as long as he's
not complaining more..I how he knows how proud we or of him,but I for
one hope there all home soon..Whoops I almost said something bad about
well that,let's seen did you see the debate last night. He's in my prayers
and thoughts.

Billye i use dove shower soap and wow do i miss my good soft skin and
i would give anything to get in a tub without breaking something...When
I use to get stressed out get in the warm water and relax..My friend just
sent me a picture of his new home in NC. his shower has a big seat and
has those hydrojets,it's huge,fun yep looks like fun..Then he has a path
out side that goes down to a water fall with with that mineral springs
water fallling on you he looks good. But now has to sale house in Jersey..
I wish I could of thought to sell mine last year..Well I don't like that dry skin
but have a roof over my head.ha.

Mel i can't wait for you to sing,I bet your great...But a good laugh would
be fun...I'm trying to put some of her my daughter song's on utube she's really
good so is the youngest son. well my nurse buddy's here see ya all soon.
oh yum she brought Bob something good to eat.no fair,blaaa Gyucerna!!!
How about sugar free ice cream,oh my you wouldn't believe what she said..
hugs all sue

HI Sue!
I'm sorry, I've been so wound up in my own issues I'm just getting around to reading other's posts.
I hope you are feeling better and your finger isn't too sore from all the typing you've been doing with it! :)
Please know my thoughts are with you.........Get well soon!:hug::hug:

mel
 

that was really cute,told you could sing....i just lost another tooth it just cracked,oh nooo..good thing i'm on antibotics m vaule problems..:eek:
your a sweety..hugs and kisses sue

Glad you enjoyed it.

Lost a tooth?? You poor thing.

Take care,

Melody

thanks roxie,did you hear mel's song,it' cute..any more teeth crack
i'm going to have to put mel and alan on the street to sing so i can
go to denist.. probably turn into broadway show. my nurse is fooling
with bob again:rolleyes::rolleyes:j look that up is that legal:mad::mad:
i just got a e-mail from baxter kemb's kitty,we were laughing,and purring,
until kathie caugth us gezzzz... hugs to all,you feeling better roxie..
lot's of new people.ha just showed up...hugs to ya all sue..

Hi
 

hi shiney sue, baxter sends his hellos today:) you must stop falling down cause between the two of us falling down and knocking out teeth -we'll have enough left to make one mouth only!:eek: melody- start singing!!!!!!:winky:

I have a funny story (and I didn't want to start another thread because there are some people in such pain, that I didn't want to take any attention away from their problems).

But I did have an odd experience today with my shoes. I was given a pair from Dr. Comfort. I was measured, they came with inserts (which I promptly took out because I hated them). So when I first got them (about 8 months ago during the summer time) I used to go for walks. Sometimes they pinched in the toe box area, but I attributed that to my toe nail having not been trimmed on one of my toes. But I always make sure my toes nails are cut properly. I haven't worn the Dr. Comfort shoes in about 6 months.

Well after that one incident I began to wear crocs during the summer and into the winter. I got used to my crocs. I LOVE MY CROCS. Got them in every color. I think I've worn these Dr. Comfort shoes about 4 times since I got them.

So I haven't worn the Dr. Comfort shoes until today.

The sun was shining, so I decided to walk 20 blocks to the produce stores.

Well, (and I didn't race walk or anything), just walked normally, listening to my music).

Well, by the time I got to 10 blocks, my toes (especially on the left shoe) were killing me. I stopped dead in my tracks and said "what the???"

I knew immediately I had to take it S L O W until I got to a ninety nine cents store and see if that had a cheap pair of crocs. (That's the only kind I wear). I've paid from $1.99 to $3.99) for all my crocs.

Couldn't find a store for 4 blocks. Then I limped into the Value City Store, and there were a whole display stand full of crocs in every size and color.

I immediately bought my usual Size 11. I wear a Size 10 normally but in crocs I'm an 11.

Well, you should have seen the relief on my face when I walked out of that store. I also bought them in white for the summer. $3.99 each.

That is the only shoe I'm putting on. I had absolutely no trouble walking the rest of the way home.

I know that Crocs have a wider than usual toe box (and Donald Trump had a whole episode devoted to Crocs just last week).

I will never put those stupid Dr. Comfort shoes on again. And these are special diabetic shoes??? I don't think so.

Anybody else have horror stories about wearing shoes and then you were saved by your Crocs???

So, how did they get named that? Crocs???

Just curious....odd name for a shoe. I suppose 'Gators' was taken already...(not that those are shoes?)....Maybe it is time to start a Croc thread....I have a hunch this could go on for a while.....:D

Hi there.

A long time ago, there was such a thread. All about Crocs and how ugly they were. I remember saying "I'll never put a pair on my feet"

Now, I won't wear anything else.

Now how ironic is that!!!

Mel

I was going shopping today with my husband and dressed nicely. At the last minute I took off the shoes I had on and put on my Crocs! I just couldn't face all that walking and standing around on cement floors in any shoes except my Crocs! My ensemble suffered, but I was sooooo happy! The hilarious thing is, I have been in a couple of very expensive shoe stores lately that sell to people with diabetic foot problems. They are selling a very expensive knock off of Crocs for about $60! I do buy the real thing -- name brand Crocs. But they are only $30. I don't have all the low cost options here. But they are well worth it at any price! The best shoe in the world! (But I have to admit, I think they are ugly.)