Hey Guys,
It's me! I'm still living! I'm at my mother's house and James and I
made the trip in about 4 hours. The last hour in the car was pretty
excrutiating and I'm in a lot of pain at the moment. I actually felt
better while I was in the hospital and that car ride took more out of
me than I thought, but I couldn't wait to get here to see Charles! He
just lit up when he saw both of us! That in itself was worth that
painful trip. Of course the first thing he tried to do when we got
here was climb on me, so he has to learn that mommy has "boo-boos" and
that's just not possible.
I just wanted to thank you all for your concern and well wishes. It
meant a lot to me and James. He's so touched at what a wonderful group
of people you all are and he was so moved by everyone's concern for me.
Well, the percocet is starting to work and I need to lay down in the
worst way. I just wanted to pop in to say thank you and I love you all
very much.
I'll pop in periodically while I'm here so you guys don't forget me!
Love to all and a whole bunch of hugs and kisses too!!
Joyce
Mommy to Charles
Wife to James<<<the man I love
Marc - 26 Mar 2005 02:38 GMT
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> I just wanted to thank you all for your concern and well wishes. It
> meant a lot to me and James. He's so touched at what a wonderful group
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> worst way. I just wanted to pop in to say thank you and I love you all
> very much.
So glad you got there. 4 hours in a car after a major op, no wonder it got
bad. Just glad you're safe with loving hands to look after you.
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Marc
Stara Baba - 26 Mar 2005 02:46 GMT
(snip)
> I'll pop in periodically while I'm here so you guys don't forget me!
Nevah.
> Love to all and a whole bunch of hugs and kisses too!!
I'm wiping the lipstick off now, Toots. We love you, too. Glad you're
doing well. Joyce, rest as much as you possibly can. When you get home
and are on your own, you'll need your strength. Take care of you.
-Barb

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Puester - 26 Mar 2005 03:39 GMT
> (snip)
>
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> and are on your own, you'll need your strength. Take care of you.
> -Barb
I'll second what Barb said. You will recover a lot more quickly if
you take it very slow and easy now. If you push yourself it will
take a lot longer. Let people help you!
gloria p
Nan - 26 Mar 2005 04:13 GMT
>> (snip)
>>
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>you take it very slow and easy now. If you push yourself it will
>take a lot longer. Let people help you!
I"ll third this!!! You absolutely need to take it very easy, even
when you feel like you can manage, take it easy. You'll be surprised
how little activity can make you feel the need to rest or cause
soreness.
Nan
toto - 26 Mar 2005 17:43 GMT
>>> (snip)
>>>
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>
>Nan
Fourth voice weighing in here. It is really important to get your
rest, sweetie.
--
Dorothy
There is no sound, no cry in all the world
that can be heard unless someone listens ..
The Outer Limits
Nan - 26 Mar 2005 03:17 GMT
>Hey Guys,
>
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>
>Love to all and a whole bunch of hugs and kisses too!!
Yeeow, I thought a 20 minute ride home after my surgeries was bad
enough! 4 hours... groan.
*gentle hugs*
Enjoy those painkillers ;-)
Nan
dejablues - 26 Mar 2005 03:57 GMT
> Hey Guys,
>
> It's me! I'm still living!
Glad you're doing well. Now be sure and laugh as you walk past the "feminine
products" aisle in the supermarket! ;-)
Becky
a fellow fibriod sufferer
Lynn - 26 Mar 2005 04:42 GMT
Glad you made it safe and sound. Take care of yourself and rest all you can.
Lynn
Broken - 26 Mar 2005 05:06 GMT
> Hey Guys,
>
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> Mommy to Charles
> Wife to James<<<the man I love
Get better!
:)
Glad to hear you're doing well Joyce...
Alley - 26 Mar 2005 11:28 GMT
> Hey Guys,
>
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> Mommy to Charles
> Wife to James<<<the man I love
Wow that seems so fast.You must of missed both your boys...Glad it all went
well, like everyone says take it easy, lap up all the help you can get for a
speedy recovery, gosh in a few weeks you won't know yourself. Hope you have
a good book ready for when your off some of the pain meds but still need to
rest up.
take care
Alissa
Kate - 26 Mar 2005 13:00 GMT
As if we'd forget you Joyce!!
Glad to hear you're doing OK, that must've been some journey - Take
care and rest up so you can enjoy life to the full again once you
recover :o))
Kate
Mamma Mia - 26 Mar 2005 13:16 GMT
glad you are ok.
look after yourself, hope you are feeling well soon
chris
> Hey Guys,
>
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> Mommy to Charles
> Wife to James<<<the man I love
toto - 26 Mar 2005 17:36 GMT
>Well, the percocet is starting to work and I need to lay down in the
>worst way. I just wanted to pop in to say thank you and I love you all
>very much.
>
>I'll pop in periodically while I'm here so you guys don't forget me!
We could not forget our Joyce!
>Love to all and a whole bunch of hugs and kisses too!!
(((((((((((((((((((((Joyce, James and Charles)))))))))))))))))))))))
--
Dorothy
There is no sound, no cry in all the world
that can be heard unless someone listens ..
The Outer Limits
kiticat - 26 Mar 2005 23:10 GMT
> Hey Guys,
>
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> Mommy to Charles
> Wife to James<<<the man I love
Welcome home Joyce - its lovely to have you back :)))
Sarah
Bell Jar - 27 Mar 2005 09:03 GMT
(((((((((((((((Joyce)))))))))))))))))
I hope you are feeling better soon.
> Hey Guys,
>
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> Mommy to Charles
> Wife to James<<<the man I love
michelle downunder - 27 Mar 2005 21:33 GMT
> Of course the first thing he tried to do when we got
>here was climb on me, so he has to learn that mommy has "boo-boos" and
>that's just not possible.
you need a banana pillow to protect yo ur tummy
Michelle
--
If a man does not keep pace with his companions,
perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer.
Let him step to the music he hears, however measured
or far away.
- Henry David Thoreau
Puester - 27 Mar 2005 21:35 GMT
>>Of course the first thing he tried to do when we got
>>here was climb on me, so he has to learn that mommy has "boo-boos" and
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>
> --
Another use for a leftover Boppy!
gloria p
Nan - 27 Mar 2005 21:39 GMT
>>>Of course the first thing he tried to do when we got
>>>here was climb on me, so he has to learn that mommy has "boo-boos" and
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>
>gloria p
Yep, I used mine after my hernia surgery so I could hold A on my lap
without causing pain.
Nan
Broken - 28 Mar 2005 00:57 GMT
>>>>Of course the first thing he tried to do when we got
>>>>here was climb on me, so he has to learn that mommy has "boo-boos" and
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>
> Nan
Ummm...I'm afraid to ask...but what's a 'boppy'?
Nan - 28 Mar 2005 02:13 GMT
>> Yep, I used mine after my hernia surgery so I could hold A on my lap
>> without causing pain.
>>
>> Nan
>
>Ummm...I'm afraid to ask...but what's a 'boppy'?
http://tinyurl.com/43ult
A nursing pillow.
Nan
Broken - 28 Mar 2005 02:18 GMT
>
>>> Yep, I used mine after my hernia surgery so I could hold A on my lap
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>
> Nan
Oh...okay. The wife never used one, maybe because she never nursed. lol
michelle downunder - 27 Mar 2005 21:43 GMT
>Another use for a leftover Boppy!
i always just used a banana pillow for feeding etc... it was bigger..
for my giants. lol,
Michelle
--
If a man does not keep pace with his companions,
perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer.
Let him step to the music he hears, however measured
or far away.
- Henry David Thoreau