Val's Cafe

frogmorton

Aw thank you all for your kind comments

Lucy is under the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Brum. The hip man deals with younger patients. He has done many of these so hopefully knows exactly what he's doing

The shoulder man is a professor and we haven't met him yet. We see him a week today. Hopefully he will agree with the hip man. Both joints are similar aren't they?

Yes Barbara I think it means joint replacement? Ah well :?

I think it's lovely your niece wanting to help her favourite Aunty!!

Kath - you have every right to 'carp on' not that you do though. Cellulitis is scary and dangerous I hope they've given you a hefty does of the antib's?

Have you heard re your mammogram yet? I have been thinking about it.

Christine Well done for doing the oven!! Wow!! Extremely virtuous!!

I bet the hospice were very pleased with your donation I bet the seedlings are happy that they have room to grow now too

I agree with you about facebook :roll: too much rubbish on there, but these days you sort of have to go on there :?

I put our heating on for an hour last night too and this morning.

Onwards and upwards as they say

dachshund

Hello Toni Barbara Kathleen Christine and anyone else I missed.
Toni is Lucy's sore hip and shoulder on the same side I hope Lucy's must be in a lot of pain with both.
Barbara i'm sure your niece love to help you. it's cold here.
Kathleen i'm sorry you have cellulitis I hope it soon clears up.
that is the same anti I was on.
Christine i'm sorry about your mat did it all come out. I hope you have a good day.
take care all
joan xx

dachshund

Hello Toni Barbara Kathleen Christine and anyone else I missed.
Toni is Lucy's sore hip and shoulder on the same side I hope Lucy's must be in a lot of pain with both.
Barbara i'm sure your niece love to help you. it's cold here.
Kathleen i'm sorry you have cellulitis I hope it soon clears up.
that is the same anti I was on.
Christine i'm sorry about your mat did it all come out. I hope you have a good day.
take care all
joan xx

barbara12

Morning all ..the sun is shinning again hope you all have it
Kath I am sorry..my youngest son has had cellulitis..so I know how rotten that is..he dreads it coming back..hope the ABs work very soon and you get some good weather ..its a strange country..
Joan I did enjoy my niece being here..we chatted so much...but she did my ironing...
Christine hope the weather is better for you..I will have to get a pic of the wold garlic and have a look we do have a little woods nearby maybe it will be in there...when you said you hand flicked...mine does the same..suddenly..and when I am typing my finger will jump and press the wrong key.. glad you got rid of the charity stuff
Toni I am sure they will help Lucy loads..like you say the pain must be bad..but knowing Lucy she will bounce back through all this...
OH off today so we will go out somewhere..not a clue yet
Hope Aiden is ok and he is absent because there family is there..and they are having some lovely lunches out
Love to everyone xxxxxxx

Kitty

Don't know whether I've done right or not. I've ordered myself a pair of crutches, to see if it makes walking easier. Any tips? I'll let you know how I get on with them.

I also bought some prezzies for Emily and Alex. Vintage stuff for Emily of course. A sewing kit, scissors and a pin cushion for Alex.

barbara12

Kath I used crutches..I have manged with one since my first thr, but after this second one just cant get on with one..it really dose make my back worse..I have the flexi feet on mine they are a sort of shock absorbers..and they do help my shoulders..and standing them up in a cafe or wherever.. turn them over they stay up better..well sometimes ...

frogmorton

Kath I have sticks Lucy has crutches and I prefer her crutches when I am in trouble. You have done the right thing!

Joan Lucy's shoulder is right and hip left so she has trouble getting comfy in bed bless her

Barbara you are right 100% Lucy will get on with it - she's not really a moaner. Aidan is probably very busy with his visitors, but I bet he nips in soon to check we're all ok

Your niece sounds lovely

bubbles

indeed I will Toni, high time I was back in the cafe.

After a week of family visiting, we are all back to normal, whatever that is. I will have a little read and catch up.

Kath, you have cellulitis, oh dear, lots of antibiotics should do the trick. You go ahead and use crutches, tips, well, I have found the Cooper ones, with the shaped handles, an absolute hand and wrist save.

https://www.completecareshop.co.uk/mobility-aids/elbow-crutches/coopers-adjustable-elbow-crutches-with-comfy-handle-view-large?gclid=CjwKEAjwsr-6BRCLvrj785rbhTsSJADjUxakQUxwrrxxILplmGsXs6S0adHvGCgLryOWFo_9lbyDRxoCXEDw_wcB

I got mine from the physio department. The standard handles were not doing carpel tunnel any good at all.

Toni that is a difficult pill for Lucy and you all to swallow, having the joints replaced. Sending lots of hugs. The Professor and the Consultant do know their jobs, down to a fine art. That doesn't make the surgery any less worrying for you and Lucy.

Flip Flap Flop, I will have to read up on that one.........LOL

Wild garlic, oh we have woods full of it, you can smell it so strongly in the evening. Apparently, the Roman soldiers used to use it on their feet, as an antiseptic, when they were marching. I am sure you can use it in cooking, but never fancied it myself. No more Tea throwing Christine Oops. Don't worry, I have regular oopses, is that a word?

I am getting lost in my reading back. I blame the pills. :roll:

We have had a good week, met up with family on Tues and Thursday, lovely lunches, lovely cakes. This was one heck of a chocolate muffin



just a fabulous little bistro, in an old Rectory, on top of the moors, near to us, just amazing. Truly blessed.

Off to Mark's today, Friday, to stock up on some proper food like cheesecake and butter and scones............ A nice light lunch in Ner***, then home. Will leave early as town will be so busy, market day on a Friday, plus the kiddies are still off.........heaving it will be.

Right. I will stop rambling. Hugs and everyone take lots of care. XXXX Aidan

frogmorton

Hello Aidan!!

Good to see you back and to hear you had a great week with your family visiting

That muffin looked a-ma-zing!!!!!! I want one The bistro you found does sound lovely - it's good that you recognise blessings.

Thank you for your reassurance about Lucy. Next weds we will know more.

Sounds like a busy day out for you today I hope it's cool enough for you out there. Yes schools won't be back 'till Monday.

Will check in with the solicitors today :roll:

Love

Toni xxx

dachshund

Hello Barbara Kathleen Toni Aidan and anyone else I missed.
Barbara I hope you have a good day to day.
Kathleen I had crutches I find them a lot easer they feel better than a stick because they are above your elbow.
Toni i'm so sorry for Lucy but she's young and strong she can do it I know.
Aidan I hope you had a holiday where do you find your fancy cakes.
have a good weekend everyone
take care all
joan xx

Kitty

Welcome back Aiden. Glad to hear the family visit was a success, and my word, that is one gorgeous cakes. Big slurps and lots of lick smacking and dribbling at my house. :hammock:

I'm on my iPad, so it's difficult to see the replies. So apologies if I've missed any important news.

My crutches arrived this morning, Coopers. Got them adjusted, but using them really does hurt my back. The idea of using them was to try and stand up straight. But with the sciatica, it sends massive electric shocks all the way down to my toes. :shock: anti biopics appear to be working. I just hope they gave me enough. 28 days supply at 4 a day. They will finish on Monday. :?

Still cold here, but it's supposed to warm up on Sunday.

Hello to everyone I've not mentioned. Xxx

frogmorton

Oh Dear Kath...

That's not good. Someone I met off this forum (Roses1) used to have some that you almost leaned on, on your forearms? I think you ought to ask for an assessment of your mobility. Start with physio or OT and see what they suggest. You can't spend out on anything else till you know what isn't going to hurt you can you?

If your legs aren't 100% better by Monday I would ring for more antib's too.... ((()))

Joan absolutely Lucy will be just fine bless her I hope you have a lovely day like us? The sun is shining here but it's not too hot either - perfect :hammock:

barbara12

Afternoon all its very very warm... :splash:
I love the sun but the heat really sets off my joints..
Kath I have ended up with 2 pairs from the NHS must get some back to them...and my toilet frame..done with that now OH has put me an higher toilet in..my feet dont touch the ground.. hope they help you..
Aiden glad you have enjoyed your family outings..now that is what I call a muffin.. I have seen so many cooking programs using wild garlic though I would give it a go..when I find some..the bistro sounds amazing..just up my street..I wish..
Toni I love my niece like a daughter..think I said she had her son at 17..and is still with his dad, people said they wouldn't last..and is such a good mum..so ...he is 15 now ...will have everything crossed for Lucy ..I think she will be in good hands..
Joan we have had lovely weather for over a week now..very unusual for the North west..hope you have the sun..I can just see the little doggy's running around the garden...
Well I started this over an hour ago and then we had visitors..thank goodness for Firefox..
Love to everyone..xxxxx

bubbles

A very warm, late evening to all, Joan Barbara Kath Toni Christine Elizabeth Mig
Toni, the muffin was amazing - but it wasn't mine, it was my B In Law and Niece, they both had one. I am not a lover of strawberries, but I saw these arrive and said "don't touch them, I want a picture for the cafe" - bless, they don't understand lol. I had a huge home made scone, with lashings of butter, (for extra calcium).

We will have to be on pocket duties next Wed, for Lucy's appointment, count me in.

Any news from the Solicitors? It must be driving you batty, waiting for a date.

Joan, we are blessed with so many wonderful places to have gorgeous cakes and treats, with it being a tourist area, there are places a plenty. hope you are ok and enjoying some sunshine.

I was ok with the weather, but, as always, it gets humid at night and that just floors me. Getting hotter over the coming days. I am like you Barbara, the warmer it gets, the more my joints shout. My GP always assumes that the warmer weather eases things, he asks me every time and he always gets a loud "NO", as I sit there melting. We are having very warm weather for up ere in the north.

Kath I am glad that your crutches arrived, but they seem to be causing problems already. I know they can take some getting used to, but do get a check up, referral, to make sure they are the right ones. I know the ones that Toni means, people are almost doubled over with them. They used to frighten me, thinking they would keel over. I find it hard to stand up straight, even with my crutches, worse still if I have sat for a while. I am rambling. I hope the cellulitis is improving. Any worries, heat, increased redness, pain - back to the GP. Hark at Matron, sorry.

Right, I am sweltering, so I will have to go for a cool wash. Potter a while and stand in front of the fans, (three going at the moment).
Hi and hugs to one and all and anyone I will have forgotten. Take care, XXXX Aidan

dachshund

Hello Kathleen Toni Barbara Aidan and anyone else I missed.
Kathleen i'm sorry they cause you pain. I hope you can find a way around it. when I had a op on my foot I was given elbow crutches.
Toni I hope everything goes well on Wednesday.
Barbara you have a good weekend with not too much pain.
Aidan i'm so sorry the heat helps mine. I hope you have a good day.
take care all
joan xx

barbara12

Morning all it is very humid..
Aiden we have 2 fans on the go..I took one upstairs last night..the hot weather has always effected my joints..like you say they think the cold and rain..they have a lot to learn...when you said you took a pic for the cafe and they dont understand..I have been on about our plane journey..they think I am going slightly mad
Joan..I am glad to hear the warmth helps your joints...hope you both have a good weekend...
Yes pocket duties for Lucy and Toni next week...
Love to all...xxxxxxx

bubbles

Hi to all, thought I would write while there is a breeze and the sun is not blazing down - yet.
Glad the warmer weather helps your pains Joan. Dr told me my bodies thermostat had given up the ghost, cannot remember why, it is years ago. From October to April I freeze and May to end of September I am a melting moment. :roll:
The AC unit is coming out later, not having another evening with one hot flush after another.

In laws popping in soon for a coffee and a scone. OH, I forgot to say, went to Ner*** yesterday, very nice, not as busy as we thought, even though town was thronging. Lovely veggie panini, then thoughts turned to cake. A scone. Sorry, no scones :shock: I had to force myself, to have a triple chocolate cheesecake - It was quite a struggle. #

OK, I am starting to get a bit hot, so time for a shower...........Everyone have a nice week end and keep cool those who like cool, enjoy the sun, those who love being hot.....XXX Aidan

bubbles

barbara12 wrote:

Morning all it is very humid..
Aiden we have 2 fans on the go..I took one upstairs last night..the hot weather has always effected my joints..like you say they think the cold and rain..they have a lot to learn...when you said you took a pic for the cafe and they dont understand..I have been on about our plane journey..they think I am going slightly mad
Joan..I am glad to hear the warmth helps your joints...hope you both have a good weekend...
Yes pocket duties for Lucy and Toni next week...
Love to all...xxxxxxx

It is very humid Joan, we are fanned throughout, bit of a breeze, thank goodness. AC out of the wardrobe later. xx

Kitty

Thanks to all for advice/suggestions etc. It has started to warm up here.

I'll definitely be joining Lucy and Toni for pocket duties next week. Hope everything goes well. xxx

:too-hot: :hammock: :cheers:

OH keeps telling me I have to force myself to stand up straight and try to walk even without crutches, no matter how much it hurts.

applerose

Kath, I've never had to use crutches but if it helps, then you have definitely done the right thing. Do you think they might need readjusting again? Hope things have improved before your antibios run out.

Aiden, good to see you. Glad you've had a lovely time with your family. Yes, you can smell the garlic from quite a distance. I think oopses is in our dictionary as they do happen a lot. That muffin looks yummy. I find my joints are better in the warm weather but I can hardly move with fatigue. I have more energy in the winter but much more pain. Can't win, can we?

Toni, hope you get some news from the solicitor and things go well with Lucy's appointment on Wednesday. I'll be in your pockets along with the others.

Barbara, you be careful on that toilet. We don't want you falling in. I've told people about the things we get up to in here and they look at me as if I'm crazy. I'm glad you managed the cheesecake. Terrible when you struggle with cakes.

Joan, I'm glad the warm weather helps you.

Could you all send a little sun and warmth up here please? We have had grey skies and rain all week. And I've either needed the heating on for half an hour in the evenings or I've sat with a fleece throw over me. I'm hoping to at least get in to the garden for a while at some point over the weekend. Went to visit my dad yesterday. I have it written in my diary that it is Fathers Day this Sunday so I took a card for my dad just in case I don't get there on Sunday. Doh, silly me. It's not for another 2 weeks yet. I finished my Mindfulness course last week and got an email today to say I've passed and I've got my diploma.

tkachev

Just got back from a week in Cornwall. The weather was superb.

Hope everyone is doing okay. Will read back,

Elizabeth xxx

bubbles

Hi to all, hot as it is - finally the AC unit is out of the wardrobe and running at full speed, cooling us down as fast as it possible can.

Kath it is difficult to force a stance that causes pain, the more pain, the more we guard against it, tensing up in other areas, which, in turn, alters the way we stand, sit, walk etc. As long as the handles of the crutches are set to just below waist height, they should be ok. Too high and it pulls your back, too low and it hurts your back, neck etc.
I know other people only mean well and try and encourage us to stand up straight, walk without crutches, not holding on to the furniture. All well and good, but, be it OA or RA we are all here for a reason in the cafe and on the forum, because we have a problem, that to a greater or lesser degree, affects our lives, on a daily and nightly basis. We put up with, tolerate, work our way through, hurt our way through, paint on a smile and take each day as it comes.
We have better days, we have terrible days, we are hit with fatigue that is almost indescribable at times. We can only do what we can do, on any given day, small steps, slightly bigger steps.

Sorry Kath, that's not a lecture to your OH. I blame the heat for getting me on my soap box. Hope the cellulitis is improving.

No Christine, we cannot win, it just doesn't happen :roll: Well done on getting your diploma, I will send lots of sun and warmth, as a treat. :sunny: I think we need a large cake, to celebrate. :splash:

We will have a nice choice now.

Barbara, what are you doing falling down the toilet, I didn't know there was a mishap occurring

Welcome back Elizabeth, hope you had a lovely week. you can sit with us all and take a break, eat cake and drink lots of home made iced lemonade, or T. You will be tired after your holidays and Christine is super tired too, I am pooped with the heat, so we can all sit on a huge garden swing and take a nap.

Toni, Mig, Rose and anybody I have missed. Take care, I am going to stand in front of the AC and chill myself silly. 8) XXX Aidan

frogmorton

Morning everyone

Sorry I was AWOL yesterday :oops:

Really lovely to see Elizabeth and hear you've had a lovely holiday - well-dererved

Oh Aidan Bubbles those cakes!

Good advice about Kath's crutches there - I never thought the height could be the cause :shock:

Wise words too about our health issues each of us can do what we can do some days more some days less, but our best at all times.

I wish we'd hurry up and move - Lucy needs her A/C!

Thanks you all for your offer of pocket duties for Lucy for Wednesday. You know it actually made me well-up :oops:

Christine - I spoke to the solicitor on Friday - well another one as she is away on holiday :roll:

Typical!

How did you find your mindfulness course then? I did a one day retreat on the same subject. Very useful I found it but quite hard to do in real-life. Wish I had known about it when I was sat by Lucy's hospital bed soooo anxious. Can I come to you for advice now?

No bad thing you saw your Dad anyway bless him. Yes two weeks time

Kath - I think you shouldn't go mad like OH thinks I know I wouldn't. I would do a teeny bit more each day if I could. No need to walk in my pocket at all you can rest in there it's comfy

Joan bless you I am glad the warm weather helps you joints

Barbara - it's a bit too warm for me too I am always at my worst this time of year although I think the OA type joints prefer warmth.

I had to show Paul the 'café' years ago because he though I'd lost it completely!!

Did you fall done the loo :?

Today Paul and I are off to Malvern - not sure whether Lucy would like a ride or not......to pick up a scooter (2nd hand ebay) for MIL's birthday.

She has got very isolated since she came home form hospital. Her 2nd hip needs doing, but with the type 1 diabetes and dialysis they can't risk op. She doesn't mind, but she used to walk up the town and have a natter to people.

She drives into town (Shipston upon Stour?) sometimes, but it's the human contact she needs....she thinks they're a waste of money. I hope she can manage it. There's gravel on her drive.

We shall see eh?

Love to you all
Toni xxx

frogmorton

Just a thought

does anyone remember me wrapping this for my MIL years ago?



We said if she couldn't guess what it was she couldn't have it!!!

Please tell me I don't have to wrap this years' pressie?!!!!

dachshund

Hello Barbara Aidan Kathleen Christine Elizabeth and anyone else I missed.
Barbara we have never used a fan we are cold in the evenings.
I hope you have a good day.
Aidan you are right about the crutches. everyone's pain is how they have it. my friend said I have arthritis in my little finger. we all have to cope with it as best as we can.
Kathleen have you asked your o/h to try them to see how he gets on with them. have a good day.
Christine well done on your diploma will you be leaving us.
how are your eyes and ears getting on. I hope you have a good day.
Elizabeth i'm glad you had a good holiday. have a rest full day.
take care all
joan xx
Hello Toni have a good day all of you I'm sure your Mil we enjoy the scooter its less bumpy if you go slow on gravel.
joan xx