Get Well StarryNightin64

[tnman03]

Taz you may be right at least for another week.
I see my needle Doc Monday. He's a Marine so he won't let it last long.
BUT I'll get chewed out if I do anything too wrong.
So far I'm on track from last shoulder. I'm just really tired this time round

I'm not gonna ask him about the cabana boy help.
With my luck he'd send a TSA agent and that's just not gonna be the same

I won't scold you because your a grown woman but I will look over the top of my glasses at you and give you "the look". Take it easy, let other volunteers carry the weight and just do what you need to do to heal. One thing you need to remember is every debilitating injury or illness makes the follow on ones progressively more difficult. Translation=it takes longer to get better. So slow down and smell the coffee.

 

[starrynightin64]

I won't scold you because your a grown woman but I will look over the top of my glasses at you and give you "the look". Take it easy, let other volunteers carry the weight and just do what you need to do to heal. One thing you need to remember is every debilitating injury or illness makes the follow on ones progressively more difficult. Translation=it takes longer to get better. So slow down and smell the coffee.

Yes Sir
In some ways this is a shorter recovery this time but it's a much harder one.
Been using the meds or holistic stuff on hand. Extra fresh pineapple to help
keep the inflammation down. I'm missing real food (anything not finger food).
I've been craving a steak dinner. I figured it was the meat protein I was missing.
pulled a big box of Brunswick stew out of the freezer from a friends Christmas party.
That should help some with the meat craving. it's so thick it's like watered down pulled meat sandwich.
I'm also really cold, stiff and sore. not allowed the heating pad or a massage yet.
The goal tomorrow is to put the glad press and seal over the shoulder holes and take a long hot shower.

 

[starrynightin64]

W00T! 2nd visit with my acupuncture Doc post surgery. He's a Marine.
actually today was more cupping and a range of motion kind of day.
The sling is tightening up some of the muscles so I've got my homework
for stretching and massage this week. what I can and can't do.
He was very happy with the progress post surgery. I was worried I was sleeping too much.
I'm still lower on pain med use then he expected but I'm sleeping more because of that.

picked up some more fresh pineapple to help with the inflammation at the store
on my first solo trip after needles today. the staff know me at the store and helped me grab what I needed.
Doc said try some raw ginger too but I can't cut and peel so i'll look for some ginger extract caps.

 

[Leigh81]

Everyday will be better than the last
You rock!!

L

 

[TomBoner]

Keep going for it girl. You're getting there.

 

[ponydriver]

Sending you lots of and hugs. and of course.........

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6195/913/400/Cabana_Boy.jpg

 

[starrynightin64]

Everyday will be better than the last
You rock!!

L

Keep going for it girl. You're getting there.

Sending you lots of and hugs. and of course.........

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6195/913/400/Cabana_Boy.jpg

is he trained as a body guard too???

 

[TomBoner]

is he trained as a body guard too???

I'll be your body guard!

 

[starrynightin64]

I am feeling so embarrassed. I've been trying my hardest to not be a bother to anyone and try to get thru this whole surgery thing. My long hair has been the hardest thing to deal with and I refuse to cut it off. I've been washing it in the shower myself with 1 hand and leaving it in the braid to make it easier. I really am wanting a real good scrub down wash at a salon and then get it rebraided.

I went to the Fantastic Sam's next to my CVS today after dropping off a script. There were 8 ladies set up at stations cutting hair and it was busy but it was Saturday morning. When one lady asked if they could help me I explained what I was needing, they all turned around in the room to look at me in my sling, hair falling out of my braid all over... and then that lady looks down her nose at me like I'm some homeless person and says we only have 1 person here who braids hair she's booked up. Seriously 1 lady out of all of them who braids hair and it wasn't the one who helped me out there last surgery.

It's safe to say I will never go back into ANY Fantastic Sam's after that. I was and still am so embarrassed to be made to feel like I didn't belong even stepping foot inside their door for something that simple.

 

[Inspirinious]

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[papadoc19]

*Leaves gentle hugs*

What kind of braids were you looking to have done? Cornrows?

 

[starrynightin64]

*Leaves gentle hugs*

What kind of braids were you looking to have done? Cornrows?

nope. I'm a throw back to my Native American Grandma. So I have long straight dark hair. Just one simple long braid to get it out of my way. Those snobby women were looking only for clients they could make more money from. They were all pretty much snotty bottle beachy blondes.

My wing lady from the support group threatened to take me to the west African braiders on the south side of St Pete. But I walk in there they will be all "what we gonna do with this white girl's mess?"

So I decided FUCK IT. I'm clean & if they don't like looking at me, then screw them. Look the other way until I can take care of it myself. I can sooooo understand my wounded warriors. I should have the same rights as anyone else to walk in for a service they provide and walk ins are advertised. I looked into complaining but they are franchises and the website says take any customer service issues up with the location. I won't ever go back there or into another one of those salons.

 

[BlackCashmere]

I am feeling so embarrassed. I've been trying my hardest to not be a bother to anyone and try to get thru this whole surgery thing. My long hair has been the hardest thing to deal with and I refuse to cut it off. I've been washing it in the shower myself with 1 hand and leaving it in the braid to make it easier. I really am wanting a real good scrub down wash at a salon and then get it rebraided.

I went to the Fantastic Sam's next to my CVS today after dropping off a script. There were 8 ladies set up at stations cutting hair and it was busy but it was Saturday morning. When one lady asked if they could help me I explained what I was needing, they all turned around in the room to look at me in my sling, hair falling out of my braid all over... and then that lady looks down her nose at me like I'm some homeless person and says we only have 1 person here who braids hair she's booked up. Seriously 1 lady out of all of them who braids hair and it wasn't the one who helped me out there last surgery.

It's safe to say I will never go back into ANY Fantastic Sam's after that. I was and still am so embarrassed to be made to feel like I didn't belong even stepping foot inside their door for something that simple.

Sorry you had to deal with that...Hell, even I can braid......I wish I lived closer to you...Sending you a huge warm hug...I hope you can find another salon close...but never forget how beautiful you are...in and out...

Rest well today and take care of YOU...AND know you are loved...

 

[jameslewis]

YOU have no reason to be embarrassed. You're a strong woman, making it through a tough situation. Do you think any of those women would be as strong, and independent as you? If they can't see beyond themselves to help another; they should be embarrassed. I know for someone who gives so much, so naturally, to others - it's hard to understand how they can treat people like they treated you. You're the bigger person, and that's nothing to be embarrassed about.

 

[starrynightin64]

I really LOVE you all. The love & support you all share here means a LOT!!! I don't have many close friends in real life because I don't deal with the drama and crap. I'll call you on it or just shut you out. There is no reason to be THAT needy for attention good or bad. Plus the stress it causes makes me hurt.

Thank God for my real life more unique / odd friends & support team members. My funeral director friend came over this morning after his own ortho appointment. He undid the mess. I untangled 3 brushes of hair out of the mess and he rebraided my hair for me. I should be good for another 3 weeks or so now by just washing it in the braid.

it's also needle day

MUCH BETTER START TO THE WEEK!!!
You are ALL so AWESOME!!!
Shelly

 

[texas cop]

Keep your head up pretty lady!!! Things will get easier by the day.

 

[ponydriver]

Hope this week is better for you sweetie. I second BC, I wish I could get my hands on your hair. I could braid it no time flat. You are such a giver, it breaks my heart to hear someone who gives so much can't receive common courtesy.

 

[starrynightin64]

MUCH better day today ALL the way around. PT with my needle Doc went really well.
The pain levels were only around a 5 while we were working on some hard areas & I was due meds.
I pushed things a little afterwards by stopping for some food at the grocery on the way by.
But I have enough stuff here now I can rest tomorrow & try a smaller grocery run on Wednesday.
That should get me thru the end of the month.

Thank You Spirit... I NEEDED a good day!!

 

[Leigh81]

Hope this week is better for you sweetie. I second BC, I wish I could get my hands on your hair. I could braid it no time flat. You are such a giver, it breaks my heart to hear someone who gives so much can't receive common courtesy.

I third this.

L

 

[Sexxyred1124]

Get well soon and hope you get feeling better!

 

[starrynightin64]

Well I managed a larger grocery run Tuesday almost 90 minutes out of the house alone.
It kicked my butt but not too bad. I ended up with a couple big naps from the energy it took.
The weird thing is last evening & all night I was back to the bad chills then bad sweats.
My temp is only running a degree more then my normal like the last time it did this.
Not sure if it is the meds or what. At that point they thought it was the anesthesia side effects.
I'll have to track down one of my nurse friends and see if they have any suggestions.
Everything seems just fine

 

[emmy_christina]

~ You Need A Hug ~

It is true we cannot make a friend
In one day, or a week
But, then someone sweet comes along
We don't really need to meet

For it feels we've always been together
Connected all along
Joined at the heart in everlasting love
Destined to belong

So I want to send a big warm hug
To a dear friend of mine on-line
We may have found each other in a moment
But are friends now for all time

 

[starrynightin64]

~ You Need A Hug ~

It is true we cannot make a friend
In one day, or a week
But, then someone sweet comes along
We don't really need to meet

For it feels we've always been together
Connected all along
Joined at the heart in everlasting love
Destined to belong

So I want to send a big warm hug
To a dear friend of mine on-line
We may have found each other in a moment
But are friends now for all time

((((((Emmy))))))
I so love that and it's so very true.

I hope you've had more step forward &
good days then back this week.

I'm here if you need me!!!

 

[starrynightin64]

I made it another week. seemed to be more good stuff then bad.
still dealing with the odd chills & then melt downs but I think it's the meds.
The new biceps is really burning this morning. not sure why since I've not done anything bad.
trying ice, ice baby to see if it helps.

It's Friday flag wave so I'm resting before I need to meet up with my wing-lady & head out.
the next big challenge is Honor Flight mission 25
training is Sat & I'm only dropping off mail call letters.
The biggie will be working welcome home on Tuesday night with my teams
I'll see Doc the next day to get needles & stay on top the pain.

 

[Dogma52]

Great to see you doing so well! The PGR's need you!