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[twisted_ophelia]

I am now starting to feel signifcantly better. I even feel like eating. I have heard of the B.R.A.T. diet so I'm going to give a banana (the B!) a try and see how my body reacts to that. I'm feeling less lethargic and weak, more like myself. The poo issues were terrible. I'm not sure what worse, the vomiting or the poo. Having to clean myself up 3 times in 2 hours while feeling like Death was horrific, to put it mildly.

I definitely think it was probably gastroenteritis as my buddy was saying earlier. I looked up the symptoms and it's pretty much exactly what happened last night and this morning. So weird how suddenly things like that can come on.

[Ches]

Well Mimi, I was wrong... I was certain you would be fine. If it makes you feel any better, today hasnt been my finest either.

At the very least, you're that much skinnier now. You can actually eat an entire cake guilt free, to celebrate making it through such a rough day!!

Edited by Ches, 19 March 2009 - 10:04 PM.

[StillFingers]

Mimi and Ches,

Since you mentioned death and cake, I thought you might enjoy a bit of British humor

Eddie Izzard - Dress to Kill - Cake or Death

[twisted_ophelia]

Haha, Ches, I know, I seriously think I lost at least 5 lbs in that stomach flu disaster. Ice cream cake, here I come!

I don't know what the hell is going on with my body this week. I have twisted or done something equally shitty to my right knee during a transfer. I have an old injury that is pre-SCI in which I tore the outer ligament in my knee. My knee is always popping in and out if I'm not careful during transfers and whatnot and last night, I heard a clickity click and some pops--which is not that unusual for that old broken down knee--but the thing has now swelled up pretty bad and I can't straighten it out on the bed or anything. I'm going to California in a few days and my whole body is falling apart!

[StillFingers]

twisted_ophelia, on Mar 20 2009, 08:23 AM, said:

Haha, Ches, I know, I seriously think I lost at least 5 lbs in that stomach flu disaster. Ice cream cake, here I come!

I don't know what the hell is going on with my body this week. I have twisted or done something equally shitty to my right knee during a transfer. I have an old injury that is pre-SCI in which I tore the outer ligament in my knee. My knee is always popping in and out if I'm not careful during transfers and whatnot and last night, I heard a clickity click and some pops--which is not that unusual for that old broken down knee--but the thing has now swelled up pretty bad and I can't straighten it out on the bed or anything. I'm going to California in a few days and my whole body is falling apart!

Mimi...you're going to be in Cali soon, please stop by if you're near the Huntington Beach area, as I have a spare power wheelchair you can use...damn girl, what a nasty week for you, be well soon

[Scribbler]

StillFingers, on Mar 20 2009, 07:15 PM, said:

twisted_ophelia, on Mar 20 2009, 08:23 AM, said:

Haha, Ches, I know, I seriously think I lost at least 5 lbs in that stomach flu disaster. Ice cream cake, here I come!

I don't know what the hell is going on with my body this week. I have twisted or done something equally shitty to my right knee during a transfer. I have an old injury that is pre-SCI in which I tore the outer ligament in my knee. My knee is always popping in and out if I'm not careful during transfers and whatnot and last night, I heard a clickity click and some pops--which is not that unusual for that old broken down knee--but the thing has now swelled up pretty bad and I can't straighten it out on the bed or anything. I'm going to California in a few days and my whole body is falling apart!

Mimi...you're going to be in Cali soon, please stop by if you're near the Huntington Beach area, as I have a spare power wheelchair you can use...damn girl, what a nasty week for you, be well soon

That's the best chat up line I've heard for ages Stillfingers.... I've got a spare power chair... That's a good one.... Let me know if it works....

[StillFingers]

Scribbler, on Mar 20 2009, 11:22 AM, said:

StillFingers, on Mar 20 2009, 07:15 PM, said:

twisted_ophelia, on Mar 20 2009, 08:23 AM, said:

Haha, Ches, I know, I seriously think I lost at least 5 lbs in that stomach flu disaster. Ice cream cake, here I come!

I don't know what the hell is going on with my body this week. I have twisted or done something equally shitty to my right knee during a transfer. I have an old injury that is pre-SCI in which I tore the outer ligament in my knee. My knee is always popping in and out if I'm not careful during transfers and whatnot and last night, I heard a clickity click and some pops--which is not that unusual for that old broken down knee--but the thing has now swelled up pretty bad and I can't straighten it out on the bed or anything. I'm going to California in a few days and my whole body is falling apart!

Mimi...you're going to be in Cali soon, please stop by if you're near the Huntington Beach area, as I have a spare power wheelchair you can use...damn girl, what a nasty week for you, be well soon

That's the best chat up line I've heard for ages Stillfingers.... I've got a spare power chair... That's a good one.... Let me know if it works....

Mike I wasn't even thinking that way, you older naughty boy, I do like your style

[qbounce]

Hey Ophelia,
I'm only 15 minutes North of Stillfingers. I don't speak Canadian very well, but I AM a quick learner.--hehe

Hope your doing well soon for the trip. The weather here's gorgeous!

[Ches]

I need to pull out a map now and chart you Californians... There's so many of you and all seem to be fairly close to one another - with a few exceptions.

[twisted_ophelia]

Knee is doing not-so-hot It's making an audible grinding noise when I pick my leg up and try to rotate it around or extend it. I still can't straighten it out on my bed without major resistance.

Hehe Jerry, thank you for the spare power chair offer. Right now I'd be grateful for a power chair since I have no energy, feel like shit, and have seemingly done something pretty bad to my knee. I wasn't able to get in to see my doctor today but spoke to a friend of mine who just happens to be a doctor, described the symptoms, and he said it sounds like I've done something to the cartilage but no one will be able to tell for sure without an MRI which will have to wait until I get back from California. At least I'm able to keep food down--though it's all still bland food--and have been drinking Boost. I look like a pale ghostly raccoon-eyed version of myself right now, heh.

I won't be in the L.A. area this time around--I will be up in the mountains--though I may be in Bolsa Chica in May and I will definitely be in the San Diego (La Jolla) area in the later summer! I would love love love to meet up with you guys, we'd have fun (and I'm trying get Ches to join me out in Cali too!) I'm supposed to be monoskiing next week up in a lovely mountain town (Mammoth) and hanging out with a friend but not sure that I'll be up for skiing every day now.

Qbounce, I think I speak American better than I speak Canadian . Most people would think I'm nuts for saying so but I actually prefer the USA to Canadialand and hoping to relocate to the US at some point anyway.

I'm usually really positive and upbeat but I am having a very hard thinking happy thoughts right now with all the health/body stuff that's happened this week. I actually just feel like hiding under my blankie and never coming out. There's only so much a person can take!

Edited by twisted_ophelia, 20 March 2009 - 10:14 PM.

[Scribbler]

twisted_ophelia, on Mar 20 2009, 10:11 PM, said:

Knee is doing not-so-hot It's making an audible grinding noise when I pick my leg up and try to rotate it around or extend it. I still can't straighten it out on my bed without major resistance.

Hehe Jerry, thank you for the spare power chair offer. Right now I'd be grateful for a power chair since I have no energy, feel like shit, and have seemingly done something pretty bad to my knee. I wasn't able to get in to see my doctor today but spoke to a friend of mine who just happens to be a doctor, described the symptoms, and he said it sounds like I've done something to the cartilage but no one will be able to tell for sure without an MRI which will have to wait until I get back from California. At least I'm able to keep food down--though it's all still bland food--and have been drinking Boost. I look like a pale ghostly raccoon-eyed version of myself right now, heh.

I won't be in the L.A. area this time around--I will be up in the mountains--though I may be in Bolsa Chica in May and I will definitely be in the San Diego (La Jolla) area in the later summer! I would love love love to meet up with you guys, we'd have fun (and I'm trying get Ches to join me out in Cali too!) I'm supposed to be monoskiing next week up in a lovely mountain town (Mammoth) and hanging out with a friend but not sure that I'll be up for skiing every day now.

Qbounce, I think I speak American better than I speak Canadian . Most people would think I'm nuts for saying so but I actually prefer the USA to Canadialand and hoping to relocate to the US at some point anyway.

I'm usually really positive and upbeat but I am having a very hard thinking happy thoughts right now with all the health/body stuff that's happened this week. I actually just feel like hiding under my blankie and never coming out. There's only so much a person can take!

I'm sure Stillfingers would be happy to give your knee a thorough examination TO...

[StillFingers]

Mimi...hide under the blankets, keep warm, enjoy you mammoth trip, get your knee fixed, put a smile back in your heart and on that lovely face.

And, if you and/or Ches make it out this way...who knows, I may actually be rollin again...how about a picnic in the park or at the beach?!

Be well

Jerry

[twisted_ophelia]

Aww, I love picnics! I would be up for that!

Knee doesn't seem any better. I'm worried that, despite me taking some clonazepam last night, my legs were spazzing out in my sleep and doing more harm to it. I can't even get in to see my doctor, I'm hoping he'll be able to see me on Monday before I leave but I doubt there's anything he'll be able to do until I get back from Cali anyway. So many friends have said to me things like "Well, you're already in a chair, what are you so worried about?" Jeez.

[Apparelyzed]

I'm suddenly not that bored at the moment!

Simon

[twisted_ophelia]

Apparelyzed, on Mar 21 2009, 11:59 AM, said:

I'm suddenly not that bored at the moment!

Simon

Yay! Why?! Something exciting happen or is it just this fascinating thread that has perked you up?

[StillFingers]

twisted_ophelia, on Mar 21 2009, 09:07 AM, said:

Apparelyzed, on Mar 21 2009, 11:59 AM, said:

I'm suddenly not that bored at the moment!

Simon

Yay! Why?! Something exciting happen or is it just this fascinating thread that has perked you up?

I'm thinking maybe Simon want's to go on a picnic Mimi, perhaps we should do Breakfast in the Park...they serve great pancakes there, anyone interested.

[twisted_ophelia]

I love breakfast food. I eat it for dinner or at any time of the day. Pancakes, eggs, etc., is such comfort food, imo.

[Scribbler]

Stillfingers Picnic

If you go down in the woods today you'd better go in disguise,

If you go down in the woods today beware of a big surprise,

Stillfingers is there, he's totally bare, he's after girls who wheel in a chair,

Today's the day that Stillfingers has his picnic...


You letch Stillfingers, you're worse than me...

[StillFingers]

Chivalry is dead, I knew I was going to hell...thank you Mike, nice poem.

[nomis]

Scribbler, on Mar 22 2009, 09:47 PM, said:

Stillfingers Picnic

If you go down in the woods today you'd better go in disguise,

If you go down in the woods today beware of a big surprise,

Stillfingers is there, he's totally bare, he's after girls who wheel in a chair,

Today's the day that Stillfingers has his picnic...

Picnic time for teddychairs
The naughty teddychairs are having a wonderful time today.
See them, catch 'em underwears....

Oh Oh, I agree Scribbler. Shameful.

[Trinity]

You boys are incorrigible!

[greybeard]

Scribbler, on Mar 22 2009, 08:47 AM, said:

Stillfingers Picnic

If you go down in the woods today you'd better go in disguise,

If you go down in the woods today beware of a big surprise,

Stillfingers is there, he's totally bare, he's after girls who wheel in a chair,

Today's the day that Stillfingers has his picnic...


You letch Stillfingers, you're worse than me...

Heh Heh! Great stuff, Scribs.

[twisted_ophelia]

[StillFingers]

I'm bored...maybe some pineapple or pancakes will help guess I'll have a picnic in bed, damn crumbs

[Scribbler]

StillFingers, on Mar 22 2009, 05:24 PM, said:

I'm bored...maybe some pineapple or pancakes will help guess I'll have a picnic in bed, damn crumbs

I've got the Pineapple here. its almost ripe; I check it daily... Oh, how I wish...

[qbounce]

StillFingers, on Mar 21 2009, 11:22 AM, said:

twisted_ophelia, on Mar 21 2009, 09:07 AM, said:

Apparelyzed, on Mar 21 2009, 11:59 AM, said:

I'm suddenly not that bored at the moment!

Simon

Yay! Why?! Something exciting happen or is it just this fascinating thread that has perked you up?

I'm thinking maybe Simon want's to go on a picnic Mimi, perhaps we should do Breakfast in the Park...they serve great pancakes there, anyone interested.

Don't they close at 3pm? To late.

[StillFingers]

qbounce, on Mar 22 2009, 02:09 PM, said:

StillFingers, on Mar 21 2009, 11:22 AM, said:

twisted_ophelia, on Mar 21 2009, 09:07 AM, said:

Apparelyzed, on Mar 21 2009, 11:59 AM, said:

I'm suddenly not that bored at the moment!

Simon

Yay! Why?! Something exciting happen or is it just this fascinating thread that has perked you up?

I'm thinking maybe Simon want's to go on a picnic Mimi, perhaps we should do Breakfast in the Park...they serve great pancakes there, anyone interested.

Don't they close at 3pm? To late.

Qbounce, I prefer to start early and spend the day...

Edited by StillFingers, 23 March 2009 - 12:06 AM.

[twisted_ophelia]

Yay, I'm in a better mood than I've been in the last few days! The injured knee seems a lot better--swelling went down overnight. I'm going up into the mountains in less than 24 hours and I need to be healthy! The friend of mine who lives out there and who I'm visiting told me yesterday that the elevation is 8000 feet! Hopefully I'll be able to adjust to the high altitude really quickly.

Edited by twisted_ophelia, 23 March 2009 - 03:49 PM.

[Scribbler]

twisted_ophelia, on Mar 23 2009, 03:49 PM, said:

Yay, I'm in a better mood than I've been in the last few days! The injured knee seems a lot better--swelling went down overnight. I'm going up into the mountains in less than 24 hours and I need to be healthy! The friend of mine who lives out there and who I'm visiting told me yesterday that the elevation is 8000 feet! Hopefully I'll be able to adjust to the high altitude really quickly.

If your sat in your wheelchair TO you'll be that bit lower.....

Its 6 oclock when Greybeard & Nomis

Will take you off to bed,

Cos you're a tired little teddy bare...

*Wordsworth, eat your heart out*...


I see we like the same music Nomis...

Edited by Scribbler, 23 March 2009 - 07:04 PM.

[greybeard]

Wordsworth didn't have your style, Scribs!