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[mousiegirl]

@Snicks1   @Bird mama   I can relate.  I lost my zippety after the last fall in January, was coming along well until then, and couldn't seem to get much done, of course the sleep issue didn't help, and was wondering what was the matter with me, figured it was sleep deprivation.

Only recently did I figure it out, I was depressed.  The last fall did me in psychologically, having to go through days of bed rest, the set-back, yet again, then I had the dehydration period, which explains why I couldn't seem to move much, forced myself out of bed only to take all day to do nothing, except to prepare meals and tend to Remmy and other necessities. One day I realized that I hadn't even finished my first cup of tea, can't remember how long this went on, finally got back on my usual fluid intake all day and during the night.

I had an echocardiogram last Thursday, and this time is not good news, not the worst.  I will be seeing the cardiologist in March, if not sooner.  I knew there would be a change, just not what I learned, so have to be careful not to fall into a depression, just too much bad news lately.  I do not know the results of the monitor I returned last week after wearing for two weeks, minus a day as it came loose.

The weather is beginning to feel like Fall, very warm, 80's, but not the blazing Summer sun, won't get cold for some months yet.

[mousiegirl]

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@viva923 wrote:

hey all

had an emergency tonight on foot-the bag i put on leaked badly- dr kristen said if my foot ever got wet to call office asap=we called left message and no one ever called us back-can't leave a wet mess on the foot-the foot was soaked= we had all the stuff here to change the bandages-we took off the old wet bandages and put on new wraps-used a 4x4 SOAKED IN betadine solution on toe=then wrapped the foot in 3 gauze wraps,then wrapped foot in ace bandage. hope what we did is OK=dr kristen did not tell us to go to ER we did what we thought was best- 

not much else. later guys

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@viva923   Thankfully you knew what to do about your foot and did it, including going to ER.  One can't always wait for their doctor these days as it is a long wait.

[Bird mama]

@mousiegirl  Health set backs, be it a broken bone, a surgery or recovery at home from an injury can sure do a number on us psychologically.

My sister, God Bless her, was so freaked out about my broken heel it was sad.  Broken heels are a small percentage of the broken foot bone category and are pretty serious.

I processed immediately that the broken heel was not good.  The psychological impact of being able one minute and disabled the next did a number on my mind for about 4 days.

Based on the ECG/EKG it sounds like you've lost some ground after maintaining for a while.  Be kind and patient with yourself Mousie. 

[Bird mama]

My sister has been rolling my 96 gallon garbage can and 64 gallon recycling can to the curb for pickup weekly since I broke my foot.  The cans themselves are not heavy when they are empty.  A couple of weeks ago I started rolling the empty cans back into the garage after pick up.

My accomplishment this week was that I took my garbage out myself.  Lord, I never would have thought this would be an accomplishment, but here we are.  There is not a human being alive who has held me to a standard higher than the standard I set for myself.  

The pickup was 1 day late because of Labor Day. 

I bought this collapsible wagon/cart from Amazon in July

On Tuesday afternoon, I put 2 lawn waste bags in the cart and rolled them to the curb.  I then rolled the 64 gallon recycling cart to the curb.

That was 4 trips (2 down and 2 back) down a ramp (driveway).  I said that's enough for my right foot.

On Wednesday morning, only after I put my compression stocking on and had half a cup of coffee did I roll the 96 gallon garbage can to the curb.

I've had to learn and accept that doing things in moderation is not failure.  It may take me longer or I may have to split the task and you know what?  That's okay.

[just bee]

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@Bird mama wrote:

@mousiegirl  Health set backs, be it a broken bone, a surgery or recovery at home from an injury can sure do a number on us psychologically.

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@Bird mama 

@mousiegirl 

Absolutely true.

[just bee]

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@Bird mama wrote:

I've had to learn and accept that doing things in moderation is not failure.  It may take me longer or I may have to split the task and you know what?  That's okay.

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@Bird mama 

Also true.

[just bee]

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@mousiegirl wrote:

@Snicks1   @Bird mama   I can relate.  I lost my zippety after the last fall in January, was coming along well until then, and couldn't seem to get much done, of course the sleep issue didn't help, and was wondering what was the matter with me, figured it was sleep deprivation.

Only recently did I figure it out, I was depressed.  The last fall did me in psychologically, having to go through days of bed rest, the set-back, yet again, then I had the dehydration period, which explains why I couldn't seem to move much, forced myself out of bed only to take all day to do nothing, expect to prepare meals and tend to Remmy and other necessities. One day I realized that I hadn't even finished my first cup of tea, can't remember how long this went on, finally got back on my usual fluid intake all day and during the night.

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@mousiegirl 

When I hear "depression," I think:

And it's not because I work in psychiatry.  It's a jolt to one's psyche to not be able to do something one day without having to work at it.

Something we took for granted is now a challenge.  Suddenly it's in your face: I'm not that kid anymore.  I'm vulnerable.

Chin up.  You have people here who know where you're at and care about you.

Please keep us updated.

[mousiegirl]

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@Bird mama wrote:

My sister has been rolling my 96 gallon garbage can and 64 gallon recycling can to the curb for pickup weekly since I broke my foot.  The cans themselves are not heavy when they are empty.  A couple of weeks ago I started rolling the empty cans back into the garage after pick up.

My accomplishment this week was that I took my garbage out myself.  Lord, I never would have thought this would be an accomplishment, but here we are.  There is not a human being alive who has held me to a standard higher than the standard I set for myself.  

The pickup was 1 day late because of Labor Day. 

I bought this collapsible wagon/cart from Amazon in July

On Tuesday afternoon, I put 2 lawn waste bags in the cart and rolled them to the curb.  I then rolled the 64 gallon recycling cart to the curb.

That was 4 trips (2 down and 2 back) down a ramp (driveway).  I said that's enough for my right foot.

On Wednesday morning, only after I put my compression stocking on and had half a cup of coffee did I roll the 96 gallon garbage can to the curb.

I've had to learn and accept that doing things in moderation is not failure.  It may take me longer or I may have to split the task and you know what?  That's okay.

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@Bird mama   Yes, that is difficult, but after the falls, I realized that as long as I am doing something each day, it's good, and on days when I can't, that is okay.

I bought a red wagon like the one pictured, decades ago, and that is how I would get groceries to the rec room slider, inside, and to the bottom of the stairs, a wonderful aide.

[Bird mama]

This little cart is a godsend @mousiegirl  

[Snicks1]

Today is my and DH's 29th anniversary. He may have passed on, but it's still "our" anniversary. On Tuesday it will be 2 years when he died. 2 days after our anniversary. That is where my lack of energy/depression/whatever is coming from. This feeling of dread that started a few weeks ago may lessen as time goes by, but it's still pretty intense, as it has only been 2 years. I took my dog with me and drove to where his ashes are scattered, then we went for a long walk in that area, came home and spent the rest of the day outdoors. Last year on the anniversary of his death, as odd as this may seem to some, I spent the day at a casino (we both enjoyed gambling at the casinos), this year I will have the work crew here, so I'll stay home, hoping watching the work proceed takes my mind off it.
I have that cart also, @Bird mama, very handy.
@viva923, sounds like you all did good taking care of your foot, good for you.
@mousiegirl, feeling depressed is, speaking plainly, sucky.
I hope everyone is having a better day!