Well I went back to the surgeon today and he cleaned out the incision which
BTW is still draining. The healing is slow because of diabetes,but I cant
figure why the drainage.  It has been 8 weeks now.  He doesn't seem to have
an answer. he put me back on that awful levaquin.  Has ...

Sharon wrote:

Dear Folks,
First an update:  My middle son has entered an apprenticeship to
become a plumber!  He's thrilled and I'm happy to have him working.
While this is not my first choice for my son, I am happy to see him

Swiped from alt.support.cancer.prostate
A little girl asks her Mum, "Mum, may I take the dog
for a walk around the block?"
Her Mum replies "No, because she is on heat."

Is it bad to force stiff joints into a position, even if after being forced
you then find it slightly easier to get into said position naturally?
I know it sound strange but at the mo am having problems with my toes. I
can't straighten them naturally, they seem to curl up. This is ...

I'm a 63 yr old with a recently repaired saggital band tendon. 2
fingers have been in a cast for about 5 weeks. I removed the cast
recently and found the uninjured index finger swollen and in seemingly
worse shape than the repaired one. After 3 days out of the cast, it's

I talked with Diane's husband, Wayne, last night. He said Diane went into
the hospital 6 weeks ago. She had the surgery on her leg, then went into ICU
4 weeks ago. Something happened in her stomach, they opened her up and it
was the colon problem. They cleaned all that out and ...

Had a couple of inquiries lately, and want to let you all know everything is
fine here.  Life has been hectic and somewhat overwhelming (but mostly in a
good way), and I don't spend much time at the puter.  You have all been in
my prayers through the last year, even though I ...

Hi, folks,
Sorry for being kinda absent, but this hip replacement hoop-dee-doo has
been slowly evolving into not much fun, not to mention getting a totally
unnecessary cancer scare from this hot-shot surgeon, who doesn't seem

Had ice and snow last night and today. Took the little dog out for a potty
stop. Hit a patch of ice on the steps and legs flew up. The rest of me went
down. Landed full weight on the edge of the bottom step with the small of my
back (meaty part on left side.) Screamed out in pain ...

This greeting is for our lovely Kate (d'huit) whose birthday it is today!
I hope you have a wonderful day, filled with laughter, love and light.
Biggest hugs,
Kelly C.

I am having an ulnar nerve transposition tomorrow afternoon.  I know
I'll be fine and that this is just another "bump in the road".  BUT
being put to sleep is really scary for me.  I've had three surgeries
in the past 7 years but this is still difficult for me.  Please

I suffer from arthritis too, that's why I do all my shopping on-line.
Forget about that now though, just enjoy the Oscars, it's wonderful
entertainment, isn't it?
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Anyone have an update on Diane? Praying for her everyday...
Cindy