I Hate Dialysis Message Board
Off-Topic => Off-Topic: Talk about anything you want. => Topic started by: gothiclovemonkey on November 09, 2015, 05:49:06 AM
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There arent many 'good day' posts, especially from me, so I thought, since this time of year I almost always get kind of down Id post a few of my happy thoughts. Everyone, post some good thoughts, and funny pictures! Lets have a good one!
I feel relatively happy right now. Considering the roller coaster ride this year has been, I am pretty happy about that fact. I have my moments still, when something brings my attention to the hell that was 2015, but knowing its nearly over and a fresh new year will begin makes me smile.
I think I shall deem 2016 the year of ME. The past few years I have dedicated time and energy to a people that probably didnt deserve even the tiniest bit of it and that are no longer in my life. So, I am glad to put that energy into me for once. I must admit, I have never really been keen on the idea of 'treating' myself, in any way. But, i think its overdue. I will NOT start a relationship, or meet new people, or do things i do not want to do. (thats a tough one, saying 'no' has never been my strong suit.)
I am almost done paying of my ex husbands debt he so kindly left me with. (a giant 3d tv I never wanted, and begged him not to get, because he didnt work- promised hed find work and pay the darn thing, then left, after id already invested about half the cost. I couldnt bare to eat that...so now im stuck with a giant tv that cost way more than its worth) So I am so glad that cost will be gone. And the silver lining to this is, I shall pretend I am still paying that, and save it, then maybe I will actually make it to vegas or wherever this year!
I am nearly done christmas shopping. I am very excited. My son wanted a free standing punching bag. (and in case you dont know, they are ridiculously expensive.. the cheapest ive found was $150!) I happened to stop into a Good Will store (thrift store) to see if I could find some winter clothes for my son, who is growing like a darn weed. I happened upon a free standing heavy bag! I couldnt believe it! $30!!!!!!!!!!!!! and it doesnt look used at all! and also found some great shirts for him too!
He is obsessed with all things asian, I also came across an asian teaset. which was on his list. $3 (normally around $20+!!) And he wanted some 'ninja swords and throwing stars' he wanted REAL ones, but hes only 11, so no. but I tell ya, those after halloween sales, 90% off, I found a sword set, with 2 swords, holster, and 2 sai's, a neat retractable throwing star and a pack of throwing stars. Needless to say, I have marked all but two things off his list. (a kung fu uniform and a kimono) and it at most has cost me less than $50. I am pretty damn happy to make my son's xmas this year. everyone else i typically dont buy for, I make cards and personalized ornaments out of sculpy, or paint something neat. so thats all i have left to do. (im still hoping to find that uniform in my price range... so far cheapest ive seen it was $25 plus shipping... which isnt horrible but hes growing way to fast to put down that kind of money!)
I have learned so much this year. I am thankful for that. Even when it seemed unbearable and I didnt want to deal, I am still thankful for the learning.
I hope evryone has a wobderful holiday season!!!!
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As much as D sucks, I consider myself fortunate that I live in a country where D is readily available and I don't have to worry about how to pay for treatment.
On the down side, I got my notice that my medicare "earner's punishment" for next year will be $240 a month on top of the normal medicare premium because I sold stock to buy a house and it change my income figures.
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Have a good day tomorrow!
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I'm happy that my husband's hemoglobin is up from a 6 to an 8. Will be even happier when it gets back over 10.
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Because I just joined and want all members to Have HAPPY thoughts and random GOODNESS throughout their day!!! Hey I was told you like the chatty ones. Don't worry I can't post that often.
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I'm happy that my husband's hemoglobin is up from a 6 to an 8. Will be even happier when it gets back over 10.
What number before they let him return to home hemo? When I had that problem, I was sentenced to the clinic until it hit 8.5.
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I'm happy that my husband's hemoglobin is up from a 6 to an 8. Will be even happier when it gets back over 10.
What number before they let him return to home hemo? When I had that problem, I was sentenced to the clinic until it hit 8.5.
I think they said he has to be up to about a 9. He was scheduled for 9 treatments in-center, has 2 left to go. We'll see. While this has given me a break from home-hemo, it really worries me to see him struggling just to get thru the day right now. He's been thru He-double L and that's on-top of life's daily bs that comes up.
I might add, I am thankful for my husband's attitude and willpower. And yay, hemoglobin!
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I am thankful for so many, many things. Even though 2015 was a rough one for me medically, I have had some awesome events take place. Both of my sons are married and I have two beautiful grandchildren who I love to the moon and back. I survived cryptococcal meningitis unscathed, when the doctors said I would probably die or have brain damage. I have the most supportive husband anyone could ask for, and he not only donated a kidney for me, but also got me through the meningitis scare. He even bought a small place in Florida for me and my mom to get away from the cold winter. I also have 4 super nieces and nephews who are going to be a blast at Christmas this year. If you add it all up, the good has far outweighed the bad and I am grateful to be here and spend time with everyone. Here's to 2016 being an even better year! :beer1;
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HA..he did it!! :thumbup; My husband's hemoglobin level is back up to 9.5 and his new arterial buttonhole is working great. I'm looking more forward to Friday (the day we resume doing home-hemo) than I am Thursday (Thanksgiving). Because of being anemic he's been going in-center for nearly a month now so getting to come back "home" is cause for celebration and MUCH to be thankful for!
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Great news .... :yahoo; :yahoo;
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My happiness is my husband got a kidney transplant, his second, 2 months ago, things are going well, and we should be able to move back home tomorrow ! Been staying in a little apartment near the hospital the past 2months since we live 100 miles out, and his doctors wanted him close by.