I saw a Dr in the clinic in my town who specializes in sports medicine, and he referred me to a larger clinic in Wisconsin.
I had my first appointment today, and they xrayed the hip, and I have to go back the 19th of Feb. for an MRI, then the 23rd of Feb. for an aspiration of fluids of the hip, (here's hoping they can get fluids. They couldn't get any a year ago.) and an injection of steroids. I regret not allowing the steroid injection a year ago, but they took me by surprise and it scared me. Now, I can't imagine it hurting any worse than it does right now.
So, hopefully I will get some pain relief in a couple of weeks.
They mentioned my using a CANE!!! I truly don't want to, but he said it would take 2/3 of the weight off that hip when I walk. I also got a lecture about losing weight.
More good news! They finally came and put my water heater in this afternoon. I'm waiting for it to get hot so I can start washing dishes and clean up my kitchen etc. Doesn't seem like something so simple could mean so much, but it does.
I've been living in the 1800's this week!
You gals should see the snow here. It is so beautiful! And it is snowing again as we sit here. I wish I was more limber. I'd love to go sledding. Or have a snowball fight.
Did any of you ever build forts of snow then stand behind them and pitch snowballs at each other? Sometimes the snowballs wouldn't smash upon impact with the ground and we'd store them to throw back at the other side.
My age is telling on me, ... I'm going back to my second childhood.
I had mild chicken wings and ranch dip for lunch and pizza for supper. Good though!
Saturday I get a grandson and a granddaughter, from 2 different families, to take shopping for their Birthday presents, then I'm going to see if there is a kids movie playing and take them to that. If not, then I'll let them pick out a couple of movies and I'll buy them for them to watch here Sat. night. They are going to stay over night. I have quite a few kids books that I keep here too, including a whole collection of hard cover Disney books, but I think I'll pick up a couple more.
I changed the filter on my furnace today, and even though it had been a while, I couldn't believe there was that much yuk in the air in my house! Icky doo! I need to keep closer watch on that. I have the filters that you are suppose to be able to wash and re-use, but, no way am I going to try to wash that thing!
Sheila, thanks for getting in touch with me. I thought everyone had just faded out, so I quit coming here.
You had mentioned Dad was going to watch the superbowl. What was his reaction to the half time show and Janet Jacksons nipplegate? Did he yell, "INSTANT REPLAY!!"?
Charlotte, I hope you feel better soon. Is your Remicade due soon?
Sunny, Guido is a hoot! Thanks for sharing.
Hello to everyone else out there.
I better get moving here and answer other messages.
Everybody have a great evening!