Hey all my dear friends!!! Got my splints out yesterday and I feel like I want to live now...LOL...it was really rough while those were in, so much pain pressure. Will be breathing very well when all this heals......am greasing my nose inside with vaseline for awhile as it is full of scabs and of course don't want to pick them off. Doc had a video photographer on site yesterday and they filmed my splint removal....who wants my autograph😎 That aside, I have been down longer with this surgery than the one in November and I want to hit the ground running now, but am going to force myself to take it easy for the next 2 weeks, am still gonna do stuff though......I have to just to keep my sanity!! Still struggling with Sammi's sugar levels...he was 470 on Sunday, so he is now bumped up to 3.5 units...still praying for his health...I thank each and every one of you for all your prayers, love and support believe me, it is what has gotten me through this "stuff"... I have love for all of you and wish nothing but the best for you and your families.....stay safe and well and wear your masks and wash your hands!!💖

I'm so glad to hear that you are healing up and taking good care of your surgery site. I never heard of them filming a surgery! Do you have a copy of it? Not sure I'd want to see it...especially if it is in color. It's good that you are focusing on keeping yourself busy and moving forward in spite of having to deal with this and dealing with Sammi's problems too. Do you know why Sammi's surger levels have increased? It is really upsetting when our furbabies have health issues, especially when you end up just having to take an educated guess about what is going on. He may be just reacting to you not being in tip top condition.

I am so happy your surgery went well. Bet wishes for you and yours, especially sammi. Hugs!

I know it has been an ordeal but you are on the upside now. Keeping you in my prayers Vicki. Much love! Be careful with the Vaseline, it's wonderful but you don't want it in your lungs. A little dab will do.

So glad to hear you are ready to go and do what you to love again. But do listen to the doc and don't overdo too soon. Hugs to you and prayers for Sammi. Nan

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by basketkase 02 Jul 2020

Thanks, Nan.........

Great news Vicki for you. Hope Sammi gets better soon

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by basketkase 02 Jul 2020

Yes, it is good to be feeling better.......and yes, hope Sammi turns around soon!

Hip hip hooray! for you anyway. Hope we can cheer for Sammi soon.

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by basketkase 02 Jul 2020

Thanks for the cheer and am looking forward to cheer for Sammi too.......

I have had a few surgeries but nothing like yours. I am happy you are on the mend and please rest and follow doctors orders. Prayer for you and Sammie too!

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by basketkase 02 Jul 2020

Thank you......

What wonderful news! Now, keep that promise and take it easy for the net 2 weeks. 😷Wearing my mask and my hands have been washed so often, I've worn off the finger prints! 😂 Hugs and prayers that you will get continue your recovery.

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by basketkase 02 Jul 2020

Thank you so much!!

Great news!

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by basketkase 02 Jul 2020

Yes it sure is Kim.....long time getting here or so it seemed!

So glad to hear!!! Prayers for you both!

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by basketkase 02 Jul 2020

Thank you.......

When you have been absent from your cats, do they get real "talky" upon your return? Sugartoes gets talky if I just stay in the yard too long, much less be gone a few days! Also, if I'm on the phone, he chimes in with a lot of guff.

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by basketkase 02 Jul 2020

That would be a yes for Sammi until this diabetic issue....now he only talks when it je wants food, which is all the time. Maxine though is getting needy....she rubs on everything I have in my hand so it is hard to do anything when she wants attention....😻

Its a holiday weekend, take time off and enjoy. Glad all went well. Sandy

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by basketkase 02 Jul 2020

Thanks, Sandy......so tired of feeling tired, but getting some strength and stamina back.....

I had sinus surgery before and nose was packed, sick as a dog right afterwards from pain meds. I can't imagine your situation! Ouch! Hope you feel better soon but do take it easy, the work will be there when you heal and you will feel more like hitting the floor running after a good recovery.

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by toogie 01 Jul 2020

ps-dr filmed my cataract surgery and we have it on VHS.

by basketkase 02 Jul 2020

Thanks Toogie, that is all good advice......I don't know if I could watch myself being operated on though....🤢

Hurray! I do love to hear good news. I hope that you will now see improvement each and every day and soon be breathing like a normal person. And tell Jim we say thanks for keeping such a close eye on you. I understand about needing to keep busy and keeping sanity, but do remember you need to rest too. And the rest periods are worktime too because you are healing. We forget healing is hard work. My prayers for Sammi continue. Give him lots of Cute cuddles from us all and take a few hugs for you too.

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by basketkase 02 Jul 2020

AWW, Karen.....thank you will sure give the boy some cuddles from you....Yes, I have thanked Jim over and over for stepping up and taking over my cat duties and taking care of me during this time........😍

So happy this is behind you - each day you will continue to feel better!! My husband had similar surgery - he said it was the most painful thing he had even been through - Cuties prayers are powerful - take good care and stay safe! Laura

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by basketkase 01 Jul 2020

Thanks so much, Laura......boy, you don't realize how everything is connected until you mess with one of the elements........My ears, teeth, head, throat and nose plus my eyes seem to water constantly, which thankfully has stopped since getting the splints out......

And they say the air is free. You have paid a big price to breathe well and feel well. So glad things are looking up.

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by basketkase 01 Jul 2020

You know it........I have so much vaseline in my nose right now that the nostrils are sticking together when I breathe....😤LOL

See, all this is making you a star. Do you get a copy of the video? I am glad that you remember to take it easy and will keep you and Sammi in my prayers. Hopefully both of you will feel normal again soon.

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by basketkase 01 Jul 2020

Thank you so much......been digitizing all morning so time to shut down......Jim is working from home and he will be coming in soon to nicely admonish me......

by basketkase 01 Jul 2020

He just came in and told me it was time to stop......I showed him I had just typed it!!😼

Congratulations on being splint free. Hope the good healing progresses well but dont overdo life. Are you planning on having a picture up as a reminder of the splint removal. We watched on Facetime the removal of the youngest grandsons plaster on his arm the other day but I don't think it was filmed. Cuddles and miow to Sammi

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by basketkase 01 Jul 2020

Thanks for Sammi's cuddles.....he deserves everyone of them he gets...I think he had the videographer there to make videos for his website, not sure, if I remember will ask him at my 1 mo checkup.....