ButterflyLois

Amputee life before and after...

Friday, March 03, 2006

~Its Rae's Fault~

I am going to be messed up on days this whole week..Rae
didnt come today, she had a flat tire, and so she wont be here
until tomorrow..So my whole week is gonna be goofy. up..I wont
remember what from what lol... And its Rae's fault...she is in
such BIG trouble lol...and she doesnt even KNOW IT.lol..She will
laugh when I tell her...:-)

I knew we were going to have a storm, my stumps have felt
like they each weigh 900 pounds. This morning when I sat
up it was almost hard to do they felt so swollen, yet they
really werent. Some days, they really feel as though they could
just explode the pressure is built up so badly. My feet just
drive me nuts they hurt so bad sometimes..And what gets me
is that REALLY, there is NOT a time that they dont ache or
hurt or cramp up. Sometimes its so bad and catches me off
guard and my whole stump will move. My invisible feet ...
well some days..If they weren't gone I would maybe make
arrangements for them to BE gone!! no..but they sure do hurt.
and it really just amazes me...

I have been going thru these phantoms now for 5 years for my
right 4 for the left...and these phantoms have NOT gotten any
easier..As a matter of fact, my right leg was amputated first,
then my left..My right stump and invisible leg bother me MORE
than my left !! so figure that...I dont understand it...Someone said
the closer my invisible foot feels to where the amputation really
is , the phantom will ease...my feet havent gotten any closer that
I know of.. I really think..we all just handle this kind of amazing
invisible pain differently..We pretty much can describe the pain
the same way..yes..but I think it just affects us each differently.
well maybe as to how well we each handle this unexplained pain.
I dont think our heads accept it...maybe THATS the answer.. But
it really is amazing tho...I wish it would stop..It does get old...

I got so mad at this chair today.. I really wish it would break in better.
It seems to just have a mind of its own..It is SO hard to steer. Well..
my other one..I could just get a push off the table to something and I
would coast straight.. This one.....well it goes where IT wants to.. It
refuses to roll in a straight line...even though the tires are straight,
as thats the trick..lol.. But I have complained steady about this one.
I think even the brake thingies are defective. My old chair is just
sitting in the dining room so neglected and it was such a good one.
That one could really MOVE..this new one just seems so stiff and
hard..I guess cuz its new..My old one is just that..old..5 yrs...was the
first one I got when I got moved in here...thats why they replaced it..
Its still in good shape but it is because it very seldom went outside.
I bet I can count how many times it was lol..not many..But its a good
one..I do like the black smaller wheel on this newer one..Its not a
bad chair it is identical..just new I guess..Some people are just
never satisfied are they? lol :-) just gotta gripe.

Well I'm just gonna mumble and grumble my way right on into the
kitchen...I did make a meat pie today, I had no choice..lol I took
the meat out for it yesterday..so I had to use it.. It should be just
about ready by the time I hit publish on this and get out there..I
timed it JUST right lol...So I do hope y'all have a great week end.
I dont have any plans..well yes i do ..Rae is coming tomorrow lol...
see? I forgot almost already.. Ok I'm hitting the Publish button..
see ya tomorrow..Nitey Nite...

Y'all have a good one now Y'hear? LUV YA!!! & THANKS!!!


Always, Lois****


May God Bless you today,
I'm so honored to call you friend,
I pray the Lord will keep you safe,
Until I write again...


8 Comments:

  • At 9:24 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Hang in there, things will work out.
    Bon soir
    Robert

     
  • At 4:53 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Dear Lois,
    Poor Rae!! I hope her shoulders are broad!! If it's any consolation, I have trouble with the days, too. Suday Church is a saviour in more ways than one!! Gives me something to hang the rest of the week on. I'm reading the lesson to-morrow, so I've got to get it right.
    You know, you need somebody there to give you a nice, gentle massage. Can you put my name at the top of the list, please!! lolol ;-)
    Take care, my dear, lots of love and hugs from
    Raife.

     
  • At 6:30 AM, Blogger Lois said…

    I will do that Robert :-) I have lots of patience when it comes to waiting for the GOOD things ..:-)

    Yes Rae will laugh, She's very nice, I am so glad she doesnt mind putting up with Dutch and can work around him.

    I shall start a list as to who wants to come and give me a massage, the way my back feels today, like I slept on a bed of nails, got me up at 5am..lol.. Well Dutch sitting on my face helped a bit too.. :-)

    Hope your reading goes well.. I know it will.

    Have a good day :-)
    Always, Lois****

     
  • At 8:54 AM, Blogger Gray said…

    I hope you are feeling better. Thanks for telling us about your experience.

    I wonder if the tires on your chair are matched? I have a realtive who had that problem, and it turned out that the tires were not quite identical.

     
  • At 9:18 AM, Blogger Lois said…

    Hi Gray, Hmmm that sounds logical.. I never had..well lets say I DONT remember having this problem with my other chair.As hard a time as I had getting this one I dont know if im up to fighting with them again lol..But that could very possibly be a cause..
    thanks :-)
    Hope your having a good week end...
    ALways, Lois****

     
  • At 12:49 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Hey Hon,

    Boy that Rae is in REAL trouble - lol.

    Sorry to hear your legs are bothering you so.. You know if I could I'd be there and give them a nice massage and.......

    Well, I'm sorry I keep missing you too. See ya soon......

    Bare Hugs,
    Butty

     
  • At 5:22 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Hello Lois,

    I also would like to give ur legs a good massage.

    By the way u are really georgous. Hope that the picture that u will post on coming sunday is a really special one.

    bye..bye..bye

    Take Care

    Yashvin

     
  • At 6:19 PM, Blogger Lois said…

    hi Butty, I told Rae was ALL her fault..she just laughed lol...

    As the day wore on today they did get
    better..but I stayed out of my chair alot today..I think that is helping...

    Massages are a good thing...:-)The photo tomorrow will be one like I have not taken before...so be prepared..lol
    i think everyone will like it.. :-)

    Always, Lois****

     

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