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My apologies to anyone who has written me in the last couple of weeks. I've
been terribly erratic with replies because of an underlying crisis in my life.... I had a small growth removed from my foot a couple of weeks ago -- no big deal, right, except for the general discomfort and the inability to wear flip-flops. Well, when I went back in to be checked out, it seems the lab had found irregular cells in the margins, so yet more skin had to be excised, this time necessitating more real cutting rather than just lasering of tissue, plus real stitches, and leaving in a boot with instructions not to put my foot to the floor except for absolute necessities. It's HOT here in Louisiana -- my foot swelled around the stitches. Ouch. So my computer time was necessarily miniscule. I got the dressing off today, and the report had come back -- all clean, thank goodness. And no more boot. It had been a bit scary because of my having been diagnosed with breast cancer necessitating in a mastectomy 12 years ago because of dirty margins in the original lumpectomy, and for a while it had been feeling a bit like "deja vu all over again." So now all I've got to do is stay off it enough to keep the swelling around the stitches down, and learn to stop limping. The stitches come out next week. It's soooo nice to be able to shower, instead of having to manipulate my "fluffy" body into and out of a bathtub without getting that foot wet. -- Jere |
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You have my utmost sympathies. So glad to hear that tests came up
negative. Doing a happy dance here. Dianne Jere Williams wrote: I had a small growth removed from my foot a couple of weeks ago -- no big deal, right, except for the general discomfort and the inability to wear flip-flops. Well, when I went back in to be checked out, it seems the lab had found irregular cells in the margins, so yet more skin had to be excised, this time necessitating more real cutting rather than just lasering of tissue, plus real stitches, and leaving in a boot with instructions not to put my foot to the floor except for absolute necessities. |
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On 9/7/06 10:39 PM, "Jere Williams" wrote:
I had a small growth removed from my foot a couple of weeks ago -- no big *snip* I got the dressing off today, and the report had come back -- all clean, thank goodness. And no more boot. Glad to hear you're healthy! And out of the hot boot. It had been a bit scary because of my having been diagnosed with breast cancer necessitating in a mastectomy 12 years ago because of dirty margins in the original lumpectomy, and for a while it had been feeling a bit like "deja vu all over again." Very understandable. So now all I've got to do is stay off it enough to keep the swelling around the stitches down, and learn to stop limping. The stitches come out next week. Keep it up when you're sitting - much better than having it down WRT swelling and comfort. If you're having swelling a bit, besides the occassional icepack, you can make a "popsicle" with an old margarine tub -filled with water, and pop a stick in it. When it's all frozen, peel off the tub. Then you can roll the icepop around the area for a while, and just put it back in the freezer. Works great on knee, ankle injuries. But don't get the stitches wet - have to keep a cover on them - though you can ice in the vicinity. It's soooo nice to be able to shower, instead of having to manipulate my "fluffy" body into and out of a bathtub without getting that foot wet. I feel your pain. Enjoy your showers, and recuperate well. Happy stitchin', ellice |
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Thanks -- the "popsicle" idea is a great one!
-- Jere "ellice" wrote in message ... On 9/7/06 10:39 PM, "Jere Williams" wrote: I had a small growth removed from my foot a couple of weeks ago -- no big *snip* I got the dressing off today, and the report had come back -- all clean, thank goodness. And no more boot. Glad to hear you're healthy! And out of the hot boot. It had been a bit scary because of my having been diagnosed with breast cancer necessitating in a mastectomy 12 years ago because of dirty margins in the original lumpectomy, and for a while it had been feeling a bit like "deja vu all over again." Very understandable. So now all I've got to do is stay off it enough to keep the swelling around the stitches down, and learn to stop limping. The stitches come out next week. Keep it up when you're sitting - much better than having it down WRT swelling and comfort. If you're having swelling a bit, besides the occassional icepack, you can make a "popsicle" with an old margarine tub -filled with water, and pop a stick in it. When it's all frozen, peel off the tub. Then you can roll the icepop around the area for a while, and just put it back in the freezer. Works great on knee, ankle injuries. But don't get the stitches wet - have to keep a cover on them - though you can ice in the vicinity. It's soooo nice to be able to shower, instead of having to manipulate my "fluffy" body into and out of a bathtub without getting that foot wet. I feel your pain. Enjoy your showers, and recuperate well. Happy stitchin', ellice |
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Thanks -- it's just a little scary, at my age, when they say "irregular
cells" -- that could mean anything. You'd think 3 days just sitting in a recliner would be great for stitching time -- but it actually wasn't. I couldn't concentrate, and I was uncomfortable, and just generally a grump. I'm not the most active girl in the world, but I didn't realize how much I was up and down keeping busy until I couldn't do it. Now I need a stitching project that inspires me.....is anyone working on something really fun? -- Jere "lucretia borgia" wrote in message ... Dianne Lewandowski ,in rec.crafts.textiles.needleworkwrote: and entertained us with You have my utmost sympathies. So glad to hear that tests came up negative. Doing a happy dance here. Dianne Jere Williams wrote: I had a small growth removed from my foot a couple of weeks ago -- no big deal, right, except for the general discomfort and the inability to wear flip-flops. Well, when I went back in to be checked out, it seems the lab had found irregular cells in the margins, so yet more skin had to be excised, this time necessitating more real cutting rather than just lasering of tissue, plus real stitches, and leaving in a boot with instructions not to put my foot to the floor except for absolute necessities. Sorry I missed this post, it never appeared. Too bad you have been through the mill and may your progress continue well, good luck ! |
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Now I need a stitching project that inspires me.....is anyone working on something really fun? Don't know a lot about your taste, but if you like counted work/needelpoint, I just finished Laura Perin's North Woods Collage and am about to start her Saphhire Star. The collage was quick and fun. I love the colors in the Saphhire Star piece! She also has a lot of quilt based designs that are beautiful and look quick to stitch up. |
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JERE
GET WELL SOON mirjam 2006 02:39:07 GMT, " Jere Williams" wrote: My apologies to anyone who has written me in the last couple of weeks. I've been terribly erratic with replies because of an underlying crisis in my life.... I had a small growth removed from my foot a couple of weeks ago -- no big deal, right, except for the general discomfort and the inability to wear flip-flops. Well, when I went back in to be checked out, it seems the lab had found irregular cells in the margins, so yet more skin had to be excised, this time necessitating more real cutting rather than just lasering of tissue, plus real stitches, and leaving in a boot with instructions not to put my foot to the floor except for absolute necessities. It's HOT here in Louisiana -- my foot swelled around the stitches. Ouch. So my computer time was necessarily miniscule. I got the dressing off today, and the report had come back -- all clean, thank goodness. And no more boot. It had been a bit scary because of my having been diagnosed with breast cancer necessitating in a mastectomy 12 years ago because of dirty margins in the original lumpectomy, and for a while it had been feeling a bit like "deja vu all over again." So now all I've got to do is stay off it enough to keep the swelling around the stitches down, and learn to stop limping. The stitches come out next week. It's soooo nice to be able to shower, instead of having to manipulate my "fluffy" body into and out of a bathtub without getting that foot wet. -- Jere |
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Your last sentence reminds me of a country song that is out now -- it says,
if you're going through hell, keep on going, you might get through before the devil even knows you're there! -- Jere "lucretia borgia" wrote in message ... "Jere Williams" ,in rec.crafts.textiles.needleworkwrote: and entertained us with Thanks -- it's just a little scary, at my age, when they say "irregular cells" -- that could mean anything. You'd think 3 days just sitting in a recliner would be great for stitching time -- but it actually wasn't. I couldn't concentrate, and I was uncomfortable, and just generally a grump. I'm not the most active girl in the world, but I didn't realize how much I was up and down keeping busy until I couldn't do it. Now I need a stitching project that inspires me.....is anyone working on something really fun? I wouldn't think three days sitting in a recliner would be great, it never is if you are not just doing it because you want to! If I am severely limited I try to keep my friend who is wheelchair bound in mind but even so, it doesn't always work. I sometimes think when they say things like 'irregular cells' they are not thinking about how one is going to think about that, they think put that way it sounds more innocuous but really because you feel they are being evasive, it takes on new proportions. Glad you are safely through the woods now. |
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That sounds nice -- I really like quilt based designs.
-- Jere "lewmew" wrote in message ups.com... Now I need a stitching project that inspires me.....is anyone working on something really fun? Don't know a lot about your taste, but if you like counted work/needelpoint, I just finished Laura Perin's North Woods Collage and am about to start her Saphhire Star. The collage was quick and fun. I love the colors in the Saphhire Star piece! She also has a lot of quilt based designs that are beautiful and look quick to stitch up. |
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"Jere Williams" wrote in message ... My apologies to anyone who has written me in the last couple of weeks. I've been terribly erratic with replies because of an underlying crisis in my life.... I had a small growth removed from my foot a couple of weeks ago -- no big deal, right, except for the general discomfort and the inability to wear flip-flops. Well, when I went back in to be checked out, it seems the lab had found irregular cells in the margins, so yet more skin had to be excised, this time necessitating more real cutting rather than just lasering of tissue, plus real stitches, and leaving in a boot with instructions not to put my foot to the floor except for absolute necessities. It's HOT here in Louisiana -- my foot swelled around the stitches. Ouch. So my computer time was necessarily miniscule. I got the dressing off today, and the report had come back -- all clean, thank goodness. And no more boot. It had been a bit scary because of my having been diagnosed with breast cancer necessitating in a mastectomy 12 years ago because of dirty margins in the original lumpectomy, and for a while it had been feeling a bit like "deja vu all over again." So now all I've got to do is stay off it enough to keep the swelling around the stitches down, and learn to stop limping. The stitches come out next week. It's soooo nice to be able to shower, instead of having to manipulate my "fluffy" body into and out of a bathtub without getting that foot wet. -- Jere Poor baby, that doesn't sound at all like fun. I'm glad you're on the mend now and I hope the rest of your recovery is totally uneventful. Lucille |
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