Orchids&Dragons

Good luck!

Practice not drinking while you eat. It is a total reflex for most of us and a hard habit to break. I have to move my glass to another area or put a paper towel over it so that I remember. Good luck!

Sounds like a classic case of the foamies, but 5 years out - wow!

Do you just put them on a sheet pan or a sil-pat?

Interesting, so prayer isn't necessarily religious at all. Although, I admit, I use it with a religious intent.

After a motorcycle wreck, a co-worker with a case of road rash showed up at work with a maxi-pad taped to his shin. His wife is a "buck up and deal" kinda girl. And, believe it or not, in active-shooter training at work (it was required) the police officer said that they carried tampons in their kits. Quick fix for a deep wound until you could do better.

@Creekimp13 Gotcha. You're on my "positive thoughts" list now

YEAH!!!!!!!!!! Good luck!

This is a straw-man argument. You can't compare interactions with anonymous people on a public forum to interactions you have with family, friends or co-workers. They know you. We don't. None of us on this thread will offer prayers for you anymore. We'll send positive thoughts instead. However, most relationships on these boards are very superficial. If support is requested, the requester should take what is offered in the spirit in which it is given. If the poster wants something specific, they can merely state something like "I need some positive vibes right now." The poster has the duty to set the expectations. No one wants or has the time to get to know everyone to whom they respond. Those of us who believe in prayer, despite our ignorance and superstition, will continue to offer it in the hope that it helps.

Well said! Bobbi, I do hope your husband comes around. This is a major life-change and will affect both of you whether he wants it to or not. Best wishes.

Congrats @Jesta on your surgery. Hope your healing proceeds swiftly! No, it's not a problem, you're just lucky! It's still good to get in the practice of sipping, because not all liquids are water, but good for you!

So are you ok will postive thoughts/wishes?

I don't get the parallel, but I'll think about it. Are you ok with positive thoughts/wishes sent your way?

How is someone offering to do something for you offensive? I understand that you may think it's a waste of time, but why offensive?

Fantastic! Congrats!

At least you know. Hope you feel better soon.

Awesome!

Congrats! Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Yes, but I don't think they'd be convenient for you. I usually go to one at USMD (on I-20 in Arlington). It's the 2nd Tuesday of each month (around 6pm?) and open to all. They've got a really good coordinator and usually have excellent speakers and then some meet and greet time. I've gone to one meeting in Mansfield but that one had a really small turnout that day, so I don't know whether it's generally good or not. If you find any good ones, please let me know. I'm open to all the support I can get

I'm in Kennedale, so south side. Are you going to local support meetings?

I am so sorry you're having such a rough time. You have every right to be angry. Even though the surgeon is out of town that is no reason to abandon his patients. I'm praying that you get some relief.

Who was your surgeon, btw? I'm curious since we live in the same area.

So happy you're doing better!

Good luck on your surgeries and best wishes for a speedy recovery! June starts in just 2 days!

You may not consider yourself religious, but I do. You pray and you believe. Thank you for sharing! I'll check out those books when I get home!