Whichever way it goes....healing wishes and good vibes for ya, Diane! Dang,
yer brave!

Hugs from Rosie

Seems all I do is complain anymore but I thought I'd let you know
what's up and why I might disappear for a bit longer. I've been in
horrible pain with my one leg wound (right) and also think I might have
a new fracture in my back. I woke up with horrible spasms across the
middle of my back reminiscent of when I had all my osteo fractures a
few years ago. It's not as bad as it was then but it's been painful for
a week which makes getting up and down awful.  The right leg wound
which was originally just a bad hemotoma is now a nasty open wound and
the dr is suspecting a bone infection. I've had cultures and blood work
and this afternoon I'm getting an MRI of the leg. The wound care dr is
talking about putting me in the hospital but I'm resisting. Best case
scenario would be home IV with a pic line for another 6 weeks if the
cultures come back positive. He did a debriding thing with an
ultrasound wand and water that seemed to make the wound improve on
Tuesday. The smell and pain are diminished which is a good thing and
the redness is not expanding. Hopefully we caught it in time.

So I guess I'm off Enbrel again. I just can't seem to catch a break
here. This is my favorite time of year.  The weather is cool and I
can't get out to enjoy it fully.   I have no Christmas decorations up.
I can't do my 100 dozen cookies a year thing which I truly do love
doing.  And I'm supposed to go on a cruise on Dec 26 to Mexico where
I've been waiting for 15 years to see the ruins at Tulum.  I hope
things improve by then.

Nick is away at school and he's the one that knows how to get her to
post for me if I go to the hospital. Maybe he can do it from his
computer there. I'll have to check. But anyway ... that's my whine.
Gotta take a shower which I can only do on Mon - Wed and Friday between
dressing changes for the wound vac. I'll check in later. Thanks for
listening.

Cyberhugs,
DianeW

It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential
is invisible to the eye. --Antoine de Saint Exupéry

Diane, you just can't seem to get a break, can you?  Really sorry about the
back and also the leg.  Had been praying the wound vac had made a positive
difference for you.  Hope you do get to take your trip and enjoy it.
Gwen

Seems all I do is complain anymore but I thought I'd let you know
what's up and why I might disappear for a bit longer. I've been in
horrible pain with my one leg wound (right) and also think I might have
a new fracture in my back. I woke up with horrible spasms across the
middle of my back reminiscent of when I had all my osteo fractures a
few years ago. It's not as bad as it was then but it's been painful for
a week which makes getting up and down awful.  The right leg wound
which was originally just a bad hemotoma is now a nasty open wound and
the dr is suspecting a bone infection. I've had cultures and blood work
and this afternoon I'm getting an MRI of the leg. The wound care dr is
talking about putting me in the hospital but I'm resisting. Best case
scenario would be home IV with a pic line for another 6 weeks if the
cultures come back positive. He did a debriding thing with an
ultrasound wand and water that seemed to make the wound improve on
Tuesday. The smell and pain are diminished which is a good thing and
the redness is not expanding. Hopefully we caught it in time.

So I guess I'm off Enbrel again. I just can't seem to catch a break
here. This is my favorite time of year.  The weather is cool and I
can't get out to enjoy it fully.   I have no Christmas decorations up.
I can't do my 100 dozen cookies a year thing which I truly do love
doing.  And I'm supposed to go on a cruise on Dec 26 to Mexico where
I've been waiting for 15 years to see the ruins at Tulum.  I hope
things improve by then.

Nick is away at school and he's the one that knows how to get her to
post for me if I go to the hospital. Maybe he can do it from his
computer there. I'll have to check. But anyway ... that's my whine.
Gotta take a shower which I can only do on Mon - Wed and Friday between
dressing changes for the wound vac. I'll check in later. Thanks for
listening.

Cyberhugs,
DianeW

It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential
is invisible to the eye. --Antoine de Saint Exupéry

(((((((((((((Diane))))))))))))))  sometimes I really don't know how you do
it.  I was crying and yelling (a bit) at God this afternoon when I had to
clean up spilt milk from the floor (yes, crying over spilt milk!) becuse I
just couldn't take something else ------ and I've been through so very much
less than you.

Saying prayers that you all did get on top of the infection early and that
you will be cruising to see the ruins after Christmas.

Hey, if you don't make the cruise - we're planning to drive down to see
friends in Altamonte Springs for a day that week as we'll be in Gainesville.  
If you're stuck at home, maybe I can run away for a couple of hours and hug
you in person!  Sad trade-off I know, I'd rather see the ruins too, but at
least it's a little compensation.  ;)

It's never whining when you're sharing health concerns.  I have found
since I've come on here that it is best to share with others.  Prayers
for you and prayers for all in pain looking for answers.

You are certainly entitled to whine, you have been through so much!
Sending good wishes and prayers you will be healed and able to enjoy
your cruise.

Gentle hugs,
Bonnie

What a bugger - just hoping that wound is better before the holidays.  Will
be sending you the best Diane.

Kelly

Seems all I do is complain anymore but I thought I'd let you know
what's up and why I might disappear for a bit longer. I've been in
horrible pain with my one leg wound (right) and also think I might have
a new fracture in my back. I woke up with horrible spasms across the
middle of my back reminiscent of when I had all my osteo fractures a
few years ago. It's not as bad as it was then but it's been painful for
a week which makes getting up and down awful.  The right leg wound
which was originally just a bad hemotoma is now a nasty open wound and
the dr is suspecting a bone infection. I've had cultures and blood work
and this afternoon I'm getting an MRI of the leg. The wound care dr is
talking about putting me in the hospital but I'm resisting. Best case
scenario would be home IV with a pic line for another 6 weeks if the
cultures come back positive. He did a debriding thing with an
ultrasound wand and water that seemed to make the wound improve on
Tuesday. The smell and pain are diminished which is a good thing and
the redness is not expanding. Hopefully we caught it in time.

So I guess I'm off Enbrel again. I just can't seem to catch a break
here. This is my favorite time of year.  The weather is cool and I
can't get out to enjoy it fully.   I have no Christmas decorations up.
I can't do my 100 dozen cookies a year thing which I truly do love
doing.  And I'm supposed to go on a cruise on Dec 26 to Mexico where
I've been waiting for 15 years to see the ruins at Tulum.  I hope
things improve by then.

Nick is away at school and he's the one that knows how to get her to
post for me if I go to the hospital. Maybe he can do it from his
computer there. I'll have to check. But anyway ... that's my whine.
Gotta take a shower which I can only do on Mon - Wed and Friday between
dressing changes for the wound vac. I'll check in later. Thanks for
listening.

Cyberhugs,
DianeW

It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential
is invisible to the eye. --Antoine de Saint Exupéry

{{{{{Diane}}}}}

DeeTee

Seems all I do is complain anymore but I thought I'd let you know
what's up and why I might disappear for a bit longer. I've been in
horrible pain with my one leg wound (right) and also think I might have
a new fracture in my back. I woke up with horrible spasms across the
middle of my back reminiscent of when I had all my osteo fractures a
few years ago. It's not as bad as it was then but it's been painful for
a week which makes getting up and down awful.  The right leg wound
which was originally just a bad hemotoma is now a nasty open wound and
the dr is suspecting a bone infection. I've had cultures and blood work
and this afternoon I'm getting an MRI of the leg. The wound care dr is
talking about putting me in the hospital but I'm resisting. Best case
scenario would be home IV with a pic line for another 6 weeks if the
cultures come back positive. He did a debriding thing with an
ultrasound wand and water that seemed to make the wound improve on
Tuesday. The smell and pain are diminished which is a good thing and
the redness is not expanding. Hopefully we caught it in time.

So I guess I'm off Enbrel again. I just can't seem to catch a break
here. This is my favorite time of year.  The weather is cool and I
can't get out to enjoy it fully.   I have no Christmas decorations up.
I can't do my 100 dozen cookies a year thing which I truly do love
doing.  And I'm supposed to go on a cruise on Dec 26 to Mexico where
I've been waiting for 15 years to see the ruins at Tulum.  I hope
things improve by then.

Nick is away at school and he's the one that knows how to get her to
post for me if I go to the hospital. Maybe he can do it from his
computer there. I'll have to check. But anyway ... that's my whine.
Gotta take a shower which I can only do on Mon - Wed and Friday between
dressing changes for the wound vac. I'll check in later. Thanks for
listening.

Cyberhugs,
DianeW

It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential
is invisible to the eye. --Antoine de Saint Exupéry

Hugs to you Diane W,

I know this has been really hard on you. You are still daily in my prayers
and thoughts. I sure hope something works out for you soon. I hope you will
get to go on the cruise. You take care.

Nann,
I have been doing that alot lately too with God. I hope he forgives me for
it. When you can't take anymore, you have to do something.