Started my physical therapy the other day. They hooked up to some machine that made my knee feel better.
Then it's time for excersise in the pool. Nice to be in a pool again. The therapy worked in that I was not feeling pain in my knee.
After this, I will be going back to the orthopedic doctor and see what's what. He did mention knee replacement. I'm ready for anything life throws my way.
Chiff out.
28 June 2012
22 June 2012
Crying
For the past two weeks or so, I have been crying. I don't know what I did to deserve this. Today, I stayed in bed all day long with a box of tissues. I wasn't sleeping, just staring up at the ceiling. My cell did not ring all day, and that's a godsend.
In between these sessions, I have managed to do laundry. I also clean up the commode. Oy vey.
I don't know what tomorrow's gonna throw at me. Oh yeah, I haven't been eating less food and drinking water. I feel as if I've lost some pounds, but I won't find out until I go to the clinic. Moi, would not allow a scale in the house.
Think of me.
Chiflado
In between these sessions, I have managed to do laundry. I also clean up the commode. Oy vey.
I don't know what tomorrow's gonna throw at me. Oh yeah, I haven't been eating less food and drinking water. I feel as if I've lost some pounds, but I won't find out until I go to the clinic. Moi, would not allow a scale in the house.
Think of me.
Chiflado
19 June 2012
Birthday Boy
Chiffie out.
14 June 2012
Left Knee Part Deux
So I've been having trouble walking and my knee hurts like there's no tomorrow. I've been using an ace bandage.
Dr M said it is advanced arthritis, so he referred me to an orthodontist surgeon and he confirmed it.
So, I'm gonna be in physical therapy for a month and then we'll see about knee replacement. I know I just hurt and want the surgery all ready.
That's the latest on poor Chiflado. Hope he gets well soon.
Chiffie out.
Dr M said it is advanced arthritis, so he referred me to an orthodontist surgeon and he confirmed it.
So, I'm gonna be in physical therapy for a month and then we'll see about knee replacement. I know I just hurt and want the surgery all ready.
That's the latest on poor Chiflado. Hope he gets well soon.
Chiffie out.
07 June 2012
Dr's Visit
I went to get my results today. My CD-4 t-cells dropped again. I'm 146 from whatever was last time. I am still undetectable.
Also got results from my x-rays. He said my knee is in advance arthritis. I do have an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon to see where we go from here.
My lungs and heart are okay. Nothing going on there. I just take all this information and file it. Again, I'm the healthiest sick person I know.
Chif out.
Also got results from my x-rays. He said my knee is in advance arthritis. I do have an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon to see where we go from here.
My lungs and heart are okay. Nothing going on there. I just take all this information and file it. Again, I'm the healthiest sick person I know.
Chif out.
Left knee
I've had two surgeries on my left knee and looks like I am need of another one.
My knee has been swollen for the last week and my doctor ordered an x-ray. I have an appointment with him today and hopefully he'll give me a script for the pain.
Chif out.
My knee has been swollen for the last week and my doctor ordered an x-ray. I have an appointment with him today and hopefully he'll give me a script for the pain.
Chif out.
04 June 2012
Adoption
I am adopted. How's that for a blog?
My parents did not want to hurt my feelings. They told David, one of my exes. And they told D. When I was in Michigan, she said my parents had told them the whole thing.
I was adopted as a newborn. My birth mother lives or lived in Houston. If I'd known, I would have looked her up when I lived in Houston.
Except for my sister and her daughters, I felt like I was an outsider. That explains a lot. That explains why my brother hated me. Once I asked my other sister for a recipe. She said it was only for family not for me.
I'm still marinating the news. I'm at a loss for words, me of all people. I've been wanting to change my name since elementary school, now I have a reason. I'm gonna get the ball rolling and get my ducks in order.
I still have my fabulous nieces as family. We've been through a lot. They are both family and friends. I love them very much. I just wish I'd learn this earlier.
Still cannot believe they told David. I guess since he was my main squeeze at the moment he would tell me. He did tell me but I just blew it off. He did not like how my family treated me. He got to go to one of the family events and we were by ourselves along with Veda our Afghan Hound. Again the outsider.
Well, that's that. I have a lot of issues to deal with and I will bring it up with my therapist. Hopefully I'll get some questions answered.
Chiffie out.
My parents did not want to hurt my feelings. They told David, one of my exes. And they told D. When I was in Michigan, she said my parents had told them the whole thing.
I was adopted as a newborn. My birth mother lives or lived in Houston. If I'd known, I would have looked her up when I lived in Houston.
Except for my sister and her daughters, I felt like I was an outsider. That explains a lot. That explains why my brother hated me. Once I asked my other sister for a recipe. She said it was only for family not for me.
I'm still marinating the news. I'm at a loss for words, me of all people. I've been wanting to change my name since elementary school, now I have a reason. I'm gonna get the ball rolling and get my ducks in order.
I still have my fabulous nieces as family. We've been through a lot. They are both family and friends. I love them very much. I just wish I'd learn this earlier.
Still cannot believe they told David. I guess since he was my main squeeze at the moment he would tell me. He did tell me but I just blew it off. He did not like how my family treated me. He got to go to one of the family events and we were by ourselves along with Veda our Afghan Hound. Again the outsider.
Well, that's that. I have a lot of issues to deal with and I will bring it up with my therapist. Hopefully I'll get some questions answered.
Chiffie out.
Birthday Boy
26 May 2012
Vet
I don't remember if I wrote a great vet experience with Affordable Pet Care. Jean Luc was scared but he mellowed when we got home.
He had all his shots and a manicure so he's strictly an indoor baby.
http://apcbasse.com/
Chiffie out.
He had all his shots and a manicure so he's strictly an indoor baby.
http://apcbasse.com/
Chiffie out.
23 May 2012
Gastric Bypass
I've been sitting on this for about three months. I wanted to tell my nieces first.
Yes, I'm gonna have the procedure. My weight has always been a problem. Like I said, last year I lost 60 lbs. without even trying. This year I gained thirty lbs and I've started to lose weight again. I've already lost 15 lbs.
I'm excited and anxious about this. We'll see how this works. I'm scheduled for sometime in September. I am having some tests before I can proceed.
Chiffie out.
Yes, I'm gonna have the procedure. My weight has always been a problem. Like I said, last year I lost 60 lbs. without even trying. This year I gained thirty lbs and I've started to lose weight again. I've already lost 15 lbs.
I'm excited and anxious about this. We'll see how this works. I'm scheduled for sometime in September. I am having some tests before I can proceed.
Chiffie out.
20 May 2012
Cane
Everyone that's seen me has also seen my cane. It's one of those cheap Mexican canes with Mayan or Aztec colours.
Yes I do need it, and I'm now schlepping with an ace bandage around my left knee. I can walk with out it, but I really need both the can and the bandage.
I get so many compliments on it from natives and tourists. The Louisiana people says it looks like a voodoo cane. Now I must have one.
But I'm comfortable with my cane.
Chiffie out
Yes I do need it, and I'm now schlepping with an ace bandage around my left knee. I can walk with out it, but I really need both the can and the bandage.
I get so many compliments on it from natives and tourists. The Louisiana people says it looks like a voodoo cane. Now I must have one.
But I'm comfortable with my cane.
Chiffie out
17 May 2012
Jean Luc
Jean Luc has been acting different lately. Last week he spent the whole week under the bed,coming out for food and water.
This week he's been craving attention. He still sleeps with me, and he's been attached with me as usual.
He keeps jumping on my lap wanting me to stroke him and hugging and kissing. Of course I give him all my loving.
He's my baby, so I will always give him my attention.
Chiff out.
This week he's been craving attention. He still sleeps with me, and he's been attached with me as usual.
He keeps jumping on my lap wanting me to stroke him and hugging and kissing. Of course I give him all my loving.
He's my baby, so I will always give him my attention.
Chiff out.
15 May 2012
Dentist
Went to the dentist yesterday for a follow up. My thrush is gone thanks to the med he prescribed.
Next on tap, he's gonna yank out some teeth and we might end up with a partial or a denture. We shall see what happens.
Chiffie out.
Next on tap, he's gonna yank out some teeth and we might end up with a partial or a denture. We shall see what happens.
Chiffie out.
13 May 2012
La Cage aux Folles
Anybody that knows me know how much I love the theatre. Yesterday HP and I went to see La Cage aux Folles.
George Hamilton was in it and he can't really sing, but he did give it the old college try. Christopher Sieber stole the show with his version of Albin. This did follow the original French film, not the poor American version of The Birdcage.
I definitely would recommend this.
Chif out.
George Hamilton was in it and he can't really sing, but he did give it the old college try. Christopher Sieber stole the show with his version of Albin. This did follow the original French film, not the poor American version of The Birdcage.
I definitely would recommend this.
Chif out.
Roller Coaster
Last year I lost 60 lbs and this year I gained 30 lbs. And as luck would have it, I've lost 15 lbs this year. I'm on the roller coaster of weight loss. I just wonder what would happen if I worked out.
Went to the theatre yesterday and my pants started to slip. I'm all for the weight loss. Now if I can only find clothes that fit.
Chif out.
Went to the theatre yesterday and my pants started to slip. I'm all for the weight loss. Now if I can only find clothes that fit.
Chif out.
08 May 2012
Ramblings
Nothing much going on for me to write anything lately. Guess I'll write about some goings on.
Just got a great haircut, makes me look like a lesbian. HP loved it and Purple 13 liked it but thought I needed to color it. I like it because it makes me look younger.
Jean Luc has been acting strange lately. He's not been eating as much as he usually does. And he's been drinking more water. Today he was mewing for no reason. He just needed attention which he always gets.
HP got a kitten last week and he's enjoying the antics. Gumbo is white with a gray marking on his head. I can hardly wait to meet him.
That's it for now. Nothing much to report except the weather. It's hot out but there is a cool breeze that makes it comfortable.
Chiffie out.
Just got a great haircut, makes me look like a lesbian. HP loved it and Purple 13 liked it but thought I needed to color it. I like it because it makes me look younger.
Jean Luc has been acting strange lately. He's not been eating as much as he usually does. And he's been drinking more water. Today he was mewing for no reason. He just needed attention which he always gets.
HP got a kitten last week and he's enjoying the antics. Gumbo is white with a gray marking on his head. I can hardly wait to meet him.
That's it for now. Nothing much to report except the weather. It's hot out but there is a cool breeze that makes it comfortable.
Chiffie out.
27 April 2012
Birthday Boy
Chiff out.
25 April 2012
Dental
As usual, I'm right. Just got back from the dentist and I do not have cancer. But he did find thrush and gave me a script for it.
Chiflado is still in good health and the healthiest sick person I know. I did give a sigh of relief.
Chiflado
Chiflado is still in good health and the healthiest sick person I know. I did give a sigh of relief.
Chiflado
23 April 2012
Thank You
Just want to thank everyone who is in my support group. I am lucky to have you in my corner. You know who you are. All friends and and family.
Thanks for being there for me. And I love ya'll more than my red Solo cup :-)
Chiflado
Thanks for being there for me. And I love ya'll more than my red Solo cup :-)
Chiflado
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