Older Folks and Vaping Back Porch - Part Seven

[bigbells]

Wednesday evening, after old and flimsy side doors and frame were removed.

Below, a happy homeowner standing next to his new doors and framework. What a pleasure to now have decent doors. Other major home improvement projects are in the pipeline, but since I can't or don't want to do those projects myself, the timing is dependent on others. Nevertheless, I've got the ball rolling.

 

[Janet H]

Wednesday evening, after old and flimsy side doors and frame were removed.

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Below, a happy homeowner standing next to his new doors and framework. What a pleasure to now have decent doors. Other major home improvement projects are in the pipeline, but since I can't or don't want to do those projects myself, the timing is dependent on others. Nevertheless, I've got the ball rolling.

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Ok Bells, pay attention to the happiness and sense of accomplishment you feel now that the doors are in. Now remember those feelings as you tackle the next job in the pipeline!! You don't want to wait another few years, or even months to capture that feeling again right?

I've learned to keep a TO DO list and love being able to cross things off. In fact, I've been known to add something to the list that's already done just so it can be crossed off! Yeah, I know, but that's me.

 

[Janet H]

Well we are sitting here waiting for the oxygen people to call. They needed a couple more papers submitted and they will get it out today. She needs is bad. Her headaches are really hurting. She fell asleep in her chair yesterday and when her cheeks get red I wake her up. Her O2 was 65. She doesn't feel like she is getting any sleep. They called to get her pre registered at the hospital we assume for a biopsy. Don't really know they just said for appointment on the 30th. This thing must be getting worse fast because she is getting worse everyday.

I am so scared about this. I don't know what I'd do without her. Shes been my rock for so long. Don't know why this had to happen to us now.

Well, first off, call the doc and ask what he pre registration is all about. Sounds like somebody is getting the ball rolling and forgot to tell you about the arrangements.

Next, stop thinking about what you'd do without her because that's not necessarily the case. She's still here and needs you to get through this part. Just deal with the here and now. Look for the positives, even if they're only little things because a positive attitude is very powerful and you both need that now more than ever.

 

[bigbells]

I've learned to keep a TO DO list and love being able to cross things off. In fact, I've been known to add something to the list that's already done just so it can be crossed off! Yeah, I know, but that's me.

I've been getting something done every day for a month now. 29 days ago, my admittedly germaphobic brother stopped by on his way to VA from GA. I was expecting him to totally freak out about the state of my housekeeping. When he didn't do that, it somehow encouraged me to tackle the clutter. Another thing that had an effect was the death of my neighbor Blake, because the last time that my house was presentable enough that I wasn't embarrassed to have guests, in June 2013, it was because Blake and his friend Sally, along with my sister Jean, had done the work.

I genuinely thought that once again, clutter had gotten the best of me and that I wasn't going to be able to get things straightened out on my own, but surprised myself. I've taken about 9 or 10 carfuls of stuff to the convenience center since then, and although my place is still a wreck, everything is comparative... the wreckage gets more and more manageable with each hour, or even part of an hour, that I spend cleaning up. The more elbow room that gets created inside my house, the easier it gets to create more elbow room.

One other thing that greatly helps is that 6 weeks ago my doctor wrote me a prescription for meloxicam. The degree to which it makes me able to move without great pain is nothing but a blessing, IMO.

I told y'all not long ago that I'd decided to do something about my teeth. Cliffnotes version of the long story: on Tuesday I received a new full denture for my upper jaw, and the fit is incredibly good. I've had a full upper denture previously but never had one that fit so well. This denture works better than I even thought was possible, beyond my greatest expectations. It's a game changer.

 

[Kenna]

Wednesday evening, after old and flimsy side doors and frame were removed.

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Below, a happy homeowner standing next to his new doors and framework. What a pleasure to now have decent doors. Other major home improvement projects are in the pipeline, but since I can't or don't want to do those projects myself, the timing is dependent on others. Nevertheless, I've got the ball rolling.

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Yay! Done is good!

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[Kenna]

I've been getting something done every day for a month now. 29 days ago, my admittedly germaphobic brother stopped by on his way to VA from GA. I was expecting him to totally freak out about the state of my housekeeping. When he didn't do that, it somehow encouraged me to tackle the clutter. Another thing that had an effect was the death of my neighbor Blake, because the last time that my house was presentable enough that I wasn't embarrassed to have guests, in June 2013, it was because Blake and his friend Sally, along with my sister Jean, had done the work.

I genuinely thought that once again, clutter had gotten the best of me and that I wasn't going to be able to get things straightened out on my own, but surprised myself. I've taken about 9 or 10 carfuls of stuff to the convenience center since then, and although my place is still a wreck, everything is comparative... the wreckage gets more and more manageable with each hour, or even part of an hour, that I spend cleaning up. The more elbow room that gets created inside my house, the easier it gets to create more elbow room.

One other thing that greatly helps is that 6 weeks ago my doctor wrote me a prescription for meloxicam. The degree to which it makes me able to move without great pain is nothing but a blessing, IMO.

I told y'all not long ago that I'd decided to do something about my teeth. Cliffnotes version of the long story: on Tuesday I received a new full denture for my upper jaw, and the fit is incredibly good. I've had a full upper denture previously but never had one that fit so well. This denture works better than I even thought was possible, beyond my greatest expectations. It's a game changer.

Wow! You are really moving right along! Good job! New teeth! That is great!

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[2legsshrt]

Well, first off, call the doc and ask what he pre registration is all about. Sounds like somebody is getting the ball rolling and forgot to tell you about the arrangements.

Next, stop thinking about what you'd do without her because that's not necessarily the case. She's still here and needs you to get through this part. Just deal with the here and now. Look for the positives, even if they're only little things because a positive attitude is very powerful and you both need that now more than ever.

I'm trying Janet. I've been on the phone all morning to get this oxygen delivered today. I've finally got it done and will be here in an hour. So that's taken care of for now. Now the next thing is her appointment on Wednesday. She is pre registered at the hopital so I am assuming they will be doing a biopsy. Hope for the best.

 

[2legsshrt]

I've been getting something done every day for a month now. 29 days ago, my admittedly germaphobic brother stopped by on his way to VA from GA. I was expecting him to totally freak out about the state of my housekeeping. When he didn't do that, it somehow encouraged me to tackle the clutter. Another thing that had an effect was the death of my neighbor Blake, because the last time that my house was presentable enough that I wasn't embarrassed to have guests, in June 2013, it was because Blake and his friend Sally, along with my sister Jean, had done the work.

Sounds like our house. With Ginny not feeling well for a month or so it's up to me and I'm not a great housekeeper. I do the dishes and clean the bathroom and maybe vacuum. If I'm really energetic which is not often run the scrubber on the tile floor. But clutter is my middle name.

 

[misswish1]

Many prayers are going up for you guys, Pat.

 

[2legsshrt]

Thanks everyone. He O2 is up to 96 now was 80 just sitting before she would lay down. They left a big concentrator for use around the house and 15 small bottles and 4 big bottles for emergencies. She feels better already.

 

[bigbells]

They left a big concentrator for use around the house and 15 small bottles and 4 big bottles

Multiple redundant backups for the backup's backup backups, the way it should be!

 

[DavidOck]

Yay! Breathing is good!

 

[DancingHeretik]

Thanks everyone. He O2 is up to 96 now was 80 just sitting before she would lay down. They left a big concentrator for use around the house and 15 small bottles and 4 big bottles for emergencies. She feels better already.

What a relief!

 

[Kenna]

Sounds like our house. With Ginny not feeling well for a month or so it's up to me and I'm not a great housekeeper. I do the dishes and clean the bathroom and maybe vacuum. If I'm really energetic which is not often run the scrubber on the tile floor. But clutter is my middle name.

Check to see if insurance will help you get someone to come help once or twice a week?

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[Kenna]

Thanks everyone. He O2 is up to 96 now was 80 just sitting before she would lay down. They left a big concentrator for use around the house and 15 small bottles and 4 big bottles for emergencies. She feels better already.

Great news!

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[2legsshrt]

I doubt Medicare would do that but I bet if she was laid up for a while they would send a nurse.

 

[3mg Meniere]

I doubt Medicare would do that but I bet if she was laid up for a while they would send a nurse.

Ask. You have limitations,too. They know that "home health care aides" can reduce nursing home dollars. Two people here have such help.

 

[Janet H]

I'm trying Janet. I've been on the phone all morning to get this oxygen delivered today. I've finally got it done and will be here in an hour. So that's taken care of for now. Now the next thing is her appointment on Wednesday. She is pre registered at the hopital so I am assuming they will be doing a biopsy. Hope for the best.

Good job Patrick! Ginny feeling better is going to make you feel better too. And I agree with 3mg. It's good to do as much as you can yourself, but you should look into home health care aides. You might be surprised at what's available. It doesn't cost anything to ask.

 

[Janet H]

 

[2legsshrt]

Went to bed at 11 got up at 3. Couldn't sleep anymore. Did get a nap in my chair from 6AM to 9AM which is the best I have done since this all started. Ginny's headaches have stopped since the O2 and she feels a little better. This not knowing is a beech. Just hoping when they get done everything is benign read the radiologist report from her CT and he was not encouraging at all. But he's just looking at a pic. We'll see, I would think they would do a PET scan before a biopsy but who knows.