[Saffy]

Good luck with the trial. A student nurse tried to wash my hair in the sink at the hospital but didn't rinse it properly and it drove me MAD. First thing I did when I got home was kneel on the floor with me head over the bath and get my daughter to do it with the shower attachment.

The baptiste dry stuff is just wrong! Again, itchy scalp.

I'm one of those who don't feel clean without washing my hair every day. It took me two days at home then I was in the shower. I didn't wasn't the stitched areas and I dabbed myself dry, but my doc said that was fine .. Just no long soaks in the bath till the stitches were out.

Am back in on 10th November for a pre op and to meet another Neuro surgeon who will be doing my paddle lead .. And hopefully, after that, it will only be a couple of weeks before my op.

[Saffy]

Past .. I was swimming in the sea less than three weeks after the op.

[Mark56]

Hoping here your paddle goes well and soon!! Hair stays clean..... AND that you are able to swim the channel after all heals up!! How's that for a challenge?

Hoping all is going well with your Tootle,
My little white Zoom car is in the shop with a major meltdown.....
Prayin for your paddle,
Mark56

[Rrae]

Originally Posted by Vivster

I could pretend that I'm camping (just without the campfire - or smores). I might try Yellow's idea with the trash bag, if I get enough courage up.

Remind me to tell you about the time I once used a pair of underwear to brew coffee in while camping. Mind you, this is years ago.......and the undies were clean. Hey, a coffee drinker will go to ANY means to get the brew if the coffee filters were left at home.

Mark, I'm so sorry about your car

[Mark56]

You truly DO know how to put a funny spin on a camping story Rae!!!! I just don't have a thing to compare!!

The harmonic balance wheel on the front of the engine flew apart while at idle destroying the top of the engine. bent alll 16 valves, tore up the cover plate, killed the brand new timing belt, the head had to come off. Warranty will take care of all but a $100 bill and I get it back on Monday...... so Zoom I can go again.... hoping the engine holds together...... it is amazing how bad it was from an at idle running of the engine as it self destructed.

Wow,

Now, about that coffee...........
Mark56

[Rrae]

So that's how mechanics keep their job security - install self-destructs in the engine. brilliant.

Yes, the coffee saga....I neglected to mention that we were up there near your neck of the woods in the high altitude - two grown adults hovering over a campfire with a pair of men's briefs and a pot, frantically trying to get it to BOIL.

[Sophie_]

Hi Vivster,

I have Medtronic so feel free to ask me anything, even PM me if you like. Unfortunately my Medtronic hasn't worked too well for me, especially the back pain but it has helped the left leg. I have the constant tingling buzzing sensation but I've gotten used to it now so that doesn't bother me. I charge up religiously every 4 days and it can take from 2 hours to 6 hours but it's mostly around the 5hrs, I find it quicker when I'm resting so it makes better contact. To charge the charger unit the bit you plug in doesn't take along at all, the technician said to just leave it plugged in all the time but I'm a fire-fighters daughter and I couldn't leave an unused anything plugged in for no logical reason.

I think I mentioned in my last post, I used knell in the bath with some water and a sponge, then I'd knell beside the bath bend my head slightly and someone would wash my hair. Even after I could shower I needed help drying off my legs and getting dressed for a few days, I also have one of those grabber things and they're fantastically helpful!

When did you say your date is for? It won't be long coming around!

Wishing you the very best hun

Sinéad

Originally Posted by Vivster

You are so sweet to wish me well on the trial. I'm having a medtronic SCS. The programmer/representative has been so helpful, and gave me a couple of local ladies names and phone numbers who had the same trial with the the same doctor. The rep also met with me and my oldest daughter to go over any questions. I'm still concerned that the unit will be back "there" for ten days, and irritation/infection. Just some slight anxiety right now.....
I thought I would try small amount of water in the tub to splash on me as well. I could pretend that I'm camping (just without the campfire - or smores). I might try Yellow's idea with the trash bag, if I get enough courage up.

[Mark56]

Yep Viv, as Sinead says, those things are famous around here, and I think Rae got 30 or 40 of them on sale, so she might even be able to cut you a bulk deal!!

Now as for coffee at high altitude, it is pretty darn hard to get water to boil up there. Hope it was worth it and no one had to wear those things afterward )

Sinead!!!!!! Prayin for you kiddo, you know that!!
Mark56:smileypra y: :s mileypray:

[Ananimity]

Always get a smile reading posts (good one and difficult) Thanks Sinead for hair washing ideas. So many times I leave my feet/legs wet to air dry. Guess I could use my grabber to dry myself (?) The person who invented the grabbers was a smart person, who must have needed one themselves.
I would have enjoyed a cup of underwear coffee Rhae. I really need my beans in the morning. Mom used to boil water and let the grounds sit for a while and pour off. She called it okie coffee. (being an okie, I guess she knew) Marc - so glad your car will be back up and running soon!! So you can zoom again.
For me - waiting until Monday - 10/31. No trick or treating for me though. All good with maybe a few treats!

[Mark56]

We pray your 31 October brings to you a feeling of gratifying help, release from the monster of pain, a beginning on the long road to being YOU again! Prayers without ceasing,
Mark56