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[toto1013]

Hey I wouldn't even make you a 25cent bet on that....Can you tell I don't like being a looser!
Made it through a lot of things by finding something to laugh about....

Yes, it is amazing how far we have come in the medical field with some things. I am all for anything that helps quality of life which I will take over quantity(which I try not to think about, LOL)

 

[Glam]

Just got done with True Blood. And I know I am in a house where yankees are in the minority, but I gotta say.....there is some strange things in that show. But something about it (the weirdness?) keeps me watching.

TT: I did read your post....and I don't understand much of it, medically. Cellulitis? I take it that is not the male version of cellulite cause I have had that for years and never needed a Dr. Seriously, I have no idea what that is. But I do know the heart procedures are common place now and not too much to worry about. But why the sleep study if you are not having a sleeping problem....or did I miss something. Sorry, I am not much of a nursie....my expertise is insurance which is not nearly as profound as being a nurse.

 

[Pokeygizmo]

Just got done with True Blood. And I know I am in a house where yankees are in the minority, but I gotta say.....there is some strange things in that show. But something about it (the weirdness?) keeps me watching.

Just so's you knows, Gramva, we love y'all yankees and wouldn't want you anyplace else but here with us having fun.
It may help to know that there is a yankee classification system - and as long as we don't lump you in the group labeled Damn, all is well between our worlds.

Besides, you lub boiled peanuts. That makes you A-OK by anybody's standards, LOL.

 

[Glam]

OK---just read up on cellulitis. Basically it is a staph infection under the skin. Sorry to hear that. Hope they can get it under control......nothing to take lightly. I am sure you were given a strong antibiotic.

 

[Glam]

Thanks Pokey, for making me feel warm and fuzzy inside. But you southerners are known for being the outgoing, friendly type people that we could use more up here north of the Mason-Dixon line.

 

[TexasT]

LOL, gramva, what you have experienced is cellulite. Different thing although the words are real close.

What I have is a deep tissue infection in the ankles. My feet are swollen real bad and my lower legs are so red they almost glow in the dark.

On the sleep study, my cardiologist says if I have sleep apnea then I need to use one of those machines you put on your face at night and try not to strangle yourself with the danged hose from the machine to your face. But according to him using the machine would give me a lot more energy because I would awaken with my body well oxygenated.

TT

 

[SecondChance]

Well crap! I leave you guys alone for a few hours and look what happens!!! T is fightin the doc to stay outta the hospital, salem sounds like she needs to be in the hospital... and just general concern abounds!!! Where is my WTH button???

Seriously....I am so sorry to hear the news.... salem my dear get you a%% better my friend, do what ya have too.. I got the other place covered..

And T, do not let that infection get out of control...cuz I have been there...and ya don't want to do it!!! Are ya listin young man?? And make sure ya do all them dang followups!! I know there a PITA...but ya gotta do what ya gotta do.

Whew! Ok is everything covered now?? Geesh what would you all do with out me???

SC

 

[Pokeygizmo]

Just a drop in to wish all of you a good night - my long-lasting party with y'all yesterday is taking its toll and the bed is calling me -
sweet dreams, everyone. I'll catch up with youse guys later...

 

[Glam]

+1 on what SC just said. I have not known you for long TT, and for that I feel my life has been missing something. And I want you around a long time in order for me and you to make up for lost time.

And I need lots of time to plot my revenge for running out of that pond naked cause I thought the gator was gonna get me.

 

[toto1013]

Yes, you will feel tons better if that is what you need TT...I can not stand being pinned down or small spaces....I thought if this dang mask hooked to a machine will make me feel better, I can do it. Named it Darth Vader.....

 

[tgcrna]

LOL, gramva, what you have experienced is cellulite. Different thing although the words are real close.

What I have is a deep tissue infection in the ankles. My feet are swollen real bad and my lower legs are so red they almost glow in the dark.

On the sleep study, my cardiologist says if I have sleep apnea then I need to use one of those machines you put on your face at night and try not to strangle yourself with the danged hose from the machine to your face. But according to him using the machine would give me a lot more energy because I would awaken with my body well oxygenated.

TT

I know you know this... but if you have sleep apnea, you are unknowingly waking up all night because you quit breathing. So you would have a lot more energy because you would be getting a full night's sleep as well as being better oxygenated.

 

[Glam]

Toto: Were you given that sleep test for the same reason as TT? Did you have sleep apnea.....and after the test, what did they prescribe to help the situation?

 

[salemgold]

Thanks for the well wishes guys As soon as I posted that last post I lost power and went back to sleep. Getting plenty of fluids so up drinking GKA Will be back when I am feeling better.

Gramva- I did not bake those cookies Kind of glad that I did not do it last night since I was probably already sick

 

[salemgold]

Toto: Were you given that sleep test for the same reason as TT? Did you have sleep apnea.....and after the test, what did they prescribe to help the situation?

Not sure what you guys are talking about but I have sleep apnea. A C-pap works wonders and makes you feel like a whole new person

 

[Glam]

WHAT????? For sure no cookies??? OK----will open up the Oreos..but not the same. Hope you are completely 100% after a good night's sleep, Salem.

 

[SecondChance]

gram if I am not mistaken a C-pap is the breathing machine that toto mentioned... it is supposed to help keep you airway open and let you breath and therefore sleep....

I am sure tg, or Pokey or toto or pretty much anyone else could better inform you but, I am here so this is what ya get for now!...lol

SC

 

[salemgold]

WHAT????? For sure no cookies??? OK----will open up the Oreos..but not the same. Hope you are completely 100% after a good night's sleep, Salem.

Heck grams, I slept all. day. long. and still getting ready to go back to sleep again. I must be better in the morning! If not I will be forced to give hubby a list and send him to the store! Now I think it has been at least 25 years since he has been in a grocery store!

 

[salemgold]

gram if I am not mistaken a C-pap is the breathing machine that toto mentioned... it is supposed to help keep you airway open and let you breath and therefore sleep....

I am sure tg, or Pokey or toto or pretty much anyone else could better inform you but, I am here so this is what ya get for now!...lol

SC

As I said I wear a cpap every night and have for about 15 years so could pretty much tell ya anything that ya need or want to know about one

 

[SecondChance]

Oh poor guy!! that is gonna be painful!! I go to the store way too often...and I hate it!!! Here is hoping you are better by morn....salem.... for many reasons... just one of which is for poor hubby....

Really hope that ya feel much better!!

SC

edit:...I knew you could too salem my dear... just didn't think ya would be up to it tonite

 

[salemgold]

Salem, so sorry to hear your not feeling well. Hope the large hail ends soon and your illness does as well.

I spent the day at the hospital, seems I have developed cellulitus in my right ankle. I narrowly escaped being admitted at the cost of enduring two huge shots in my magnificent bahonkus. I have to go back tomorrow for what they call Wound Care then I have to go back Wednesday I think... for a procedure where they stick some kind of a deal down my throat to check a valve in my heart that apparently isn't functioning real good.

I don't think these people are too smart because my heart isn't attached to the end of my stomach. I think you can guess what is.

Then I have to go see the cardiologist again by Friday and then also have to pre-register for a sleep study which is stupid because sleeping is something that I do supremely well, in fact, I'm envied by men all over this Country for being able to sleep any where, any time and during any conversation ...unless we're talking about me.

This old age isn't what its cracked up to be.

Anyhow, I'm here and lets get the stories started!!!

TT

OH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so glad that I went back and read this! I tried to skip to the end until I saw the comments of others I am so very sorry to hear about this! Those infections can be very serious I will keep you in my thoughts this week! I know that your wife will take good care of you but I will worry nontheless.

Now I see why everyone is talking about sleep apnea. If you have it (your wife may have heard you snore loudly or pauses in breathing through the night?) and it is left untreated it can weaken your heart valve over time That is why it is so important to wear a cpap when you sleep although many people don't like them. The mask and tubing is a little confining and if you are chlostraphobic like I am it can take some getting used to BUT once you start wearing it is like your brain starts waking up.
I walked around in a daze and fog for so long before being diagnosed. I would sleep 12 hours a night and wake up with my eyes blood shot red and exhausted. I finally talked to my Internist about it and he explained why it was so important to have the sleep study done and get a diagnosis even though I was fairly young. Once you start using the cpap you will feel so much better you will not be able to sleep without it. Now I am told that I look a little like Darth Vader while sleeping but it is so worth wearing that mask! The fact that you can sleep anywhere anytime is probably because you do have sleep apnea and are never getting any rem sleep which is the deep restorative part of sleep.

When was the last time that you dreamed? Do you remember? I never thought about my lack of dreams until I started dreamimg after wearing my cpap for the first week.