The Social

Yesterday I went to my preop for my disc replacement surgery.  This was the first preop, with my VA doctor.  They decided that since I would be in the hospital for a few days that the flu shot and the pneumonia shot would be in order.  I got one in each arm as well as a blood draw.  I knew that I would be misurable for the first night as the shots always give me side affects.  About 11pm I spiked a slight fever of 99.5 and had muscle aches and a headche so I decided I would take some Tylenol.   I got up i...

Hello All: From the age of one to Hundred and some, we all encounter sickness. Is there prejudice againt sickness? I think not. In the year 2018, health care prices is not pretty. Literally one could purchase a vehicle, for the amount it cost to be insured. Some ask is there a penalty for not being insured?  Personally speaking My answer would be DEATH. I suppose there is cheap insurance, at least that's what's said. I wonder if they cover existing health issues? Six months ago, I met a lady by the name of Debbie.  She is orig...

I heard about this husband, who was quietly reading the paper, His wife snuck up behind him and hit him in the head with a frying pan. He said what was that for? The wife said that was for the piece of paper I found with the name lou. He said "oh" honey that was just the name of the horse, I bet on at the race track. Two days later , she hit him in the head with a bigger fying pan. He said what was that for? She said your horse just called!! I heard this joke from a speaker, just wanted to share. angelicamarie

Subject: Fwd: BURIAL AT SEA   BURIAL AT SEAMick and Paddy had promised their Uncle Seamus, who had been a seafaring gent all his life, to bury him at sea when he died.Of course, in due time, he did pass away and the boys kept their promise. They set off with Uncle Seamus all stitched up in a burial bag and loaded onto their row boat. After a while Mick says, 'Do yer tink dis is fer enuff out, Paddy?'without a word Paddy slips over the side only to find himself standing in water up to his knees. 'Dis'll never do, Mick. Let's ro...

Hello and good morning to all...  This is really not anything related to this rn but I have been getting msgs from others but I can not respond back since I'm not a member nor send you a message but if u send me one first I can respond back... Sorry I'm not trying to be rude by not responding but I don't have that luxury of sensing something back... Hit me up when ever you all can...   Thank you to all who have messaged me and have been so helpful and understanding with me... This is why I love this site so much. Great people o...

Today I've been experiencing one of my off days.  I've been thinking alot about my two emergency surgeries and feeling sad about it happening.  I've been asking "why" all day.  I never got a reason why my lower bowel just died.  I keep thinking if I just knew the reason.  This pattern of thinking has caused my depression to raise its ugly head.  It hasn't caused a great deal of issues with me until just lately.  I am glad that I will be seeing my VA therapist later on in the week.  She can help me so...

Hey all, long time no see... Just been out of it for a long time after my last surgery but here I am and doing better. Well here goes... I don't know how to cope how my body looks and how I feel about myself anymore. I look at myself in the mirror and I cry from all the scars I have and feel as if no one will love me since society now a days wants a picture perfect woman which I know doesn't exist. But I've always been pretty confident about myself until lately. I don't know who to go to or where... I've had a lot of positive vibes off thi...

I have a new surgery coming up on October 25 th.  It is not ostomy related but that doesn't make it any less scary.  I will be having neck surgery to replace a disc in the C5/C6 area of my neck.  I am hoping that the numbness in my hand and the pain in my right shoulder will be relieved.   I have had these issues now since January 2016.  I am not going to lie to you, I am terrified!   I am lucky that the VA is covering the surgery in a civilian hospital. The doctor is supposed to be one of the very b...

NOTE: I have just had a message come up on screen to warn me that someone was hacking into my online communication on this site and for me to close the site immediately- I wonder if anyone else has experienced this. 

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Hello. I am brand new here.  I just wanted to take a few minutes to introduce myself.  I had a colostomy with radical hysterectomy in November 2017 ( in one surgery).  Even thought it's been 10 months I am struggling with challenges, but am grateful for the surgery that saved my life. I wanted to find a place I could share, vent, offer support and learn.  As a cancer survivor, I have the will to endure no matter what.  God bless you all. Never forget you are a warrior.

Lookin for Fredbilt.  He is not receiving my msgs i sent him...thanks

i hope that all those folks in the path of this Huge storm, Florence,  have evacuated if on the coast,  and prepared if you are inland in SC or NC.  We are in the Columbia area and it is heading straight for us once it comes on land. We are ready and will be safe for whatever happens. Our animals are safe as well! At this time we expect a lot of rain and some high winds. Hope the trees hold their own and do not fall on the house! It’s going to be a wild ride, so hang on! If there is anyone in SC in my area and are need...

Hello Everyone, I just wanted to mention the fierce Hurricane (currently Florence) that is currently heading toward the East Coast of the U.S. and ask those who believe in the power of prayer to keep all of the East Coast in your prayers. Thank you!