Ok friends.....I was feeling so overwhelmed this morning, I had 2 doctor appointments today and one of them was with my nasal surgeon.....I am still not able to breathe and I was feeling defeated and disappointed and then finding all the mess Sammi Saperstein made overnight just pushed me over the hill! I will be having more surgery probably in 2 months....this time he fixed my septum, external nasal valves and added support to my nasal tip. He was hoping that was all I needed....well, it is not! He needs to go back in and use bone grafts to reinforce the internal nasal valves.....hopefully this will be it.....

Adding my prayers for you and Sammi to all the others. Prayers for healing and strength.

I truely feel for you, it's so dissappointing when you find you need yet more surgery. It's not only is it painful, but horrible being away from home missing beloved pets. I will add you to my prayer list and pray this will be the fix you need. In the meantime, let go and rest in the Lord's strength, he alone knows exactly what you need right now. Lynne in OZ

Vicki your life sounds rather stressful at the moment. Sorry surgery is still required and a miow for Sammi and a cyberhug for you.

So sorry that you are having more surgeries and stress added to you days. Please know we are all praying for you!

I'm sorry that you need another surgery and wish you all the best. Hugs and prayers for you, dear Vicki!

So sorry that your surgery did not completely fix the problems you are having...adding Sammi to the mix one can certainly understand why you are feeling overwhelmed... we are with you! Keep the faith and stay strong.

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by basketkase 29 Jul 2020

Thanks, Kim.....you will never know how much I appreciate all the support you all give so freely!

So sorry to hear the news my friend...You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wish I were closer to help you... Know that we are all here and praying for you ... hugs

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by basketkase 29 Jul 2020

Suzanne, I need you to put all your energy into yourself right now so you get all the strength you need for your hip surgery. I wish I could be there for you for physical support!!😻

by sdrise 30 Jul 2020

Thanks my friend I am doing OK managing my best to keep up..HUGS

Keeping you in my prayers. I know how disappointing it is to know there is still more you have to do. Hugs. Nan

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by basketkase 29 Jul 2020

Thanks, Nan....it sure is.....

Dear Vicki, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. Hugs from Maureen

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by basketkase 29 Jul 2020

Thank you, Maureen....

So sorry the surgery was not effective enough. No wonder between that and Sammy you feel defeated. I hope you will feel a bit better by knowing we all care for you!

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by basketkase 29 Jul 2020

Oh Martine...you guys will never know how much your words and endless support mean to me.....cuties are the 1st peeps I come to for support and prayer......you are all amazing friends!😘🥰😍

Sorry you are going through all this. Sending hugs and prayers.

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by basketkase 29 Jul 2020

Thank you......

More waiting, more patience, more prayers, and more moolah (money). I'm so sorry. I know you were counting on this previous surgery being the fix-all.

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by basketkase 29 Jul 2020

You nailed it!!! Especially the moolah part.......even though insurance does pretty good, it's another 2 months of buying breathe rite strips although I found a good deal on a bulk box at Sam's Club😊

Oh Vicki Hated to hear all this . prayers for you.

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by basketkase 29 Jul 2020

I hated it too, Lillian, but I have had to learn that we must advocate for ourselves and Docs are not the know it alls they think they are👨🏻‍⚕️

by lbrow 29 Jul 2020

Being an R.N. I certainly from first hand experience can say Amen to that!

Vicky I am so sorry. I wish I was closer and be able to help. As it is I can only pray for you and Sammi and sending cyber hugs.

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by basketkase 29 Jul 2020

Oh my.....you need to know just being able to come here and vent relieves my sad soul and fills me with such warmth reading all your kind and loving words....💕

I am so sorry that you are still not feeling well. What a struggle. You will continue to be in my prayers. Hugs. Deb

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by basketkase 29 Jul 2020

Thanks, Deb.....I know you have had your own struggles and appreciate your prayers...

I know we can't lift you up physically, but you are being lifted up in prayer daily. Don't give up yet. Keep hope in your heart. I know right now your plate is running over but this will not beat you down. Stop and feel all of the hugs we are sending your way each and every day. And keep venting. We will just hold you tighter.

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by basketkase 29 Jul 2020

Wow, thank you, Karen.....😍😘

Not being able to breathe normally is frightening enough. Sammi seems like a lot for you to cope with, in normal circumstances. I do hope things improve for you soon. Sorry to hear another surgery is needed.

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by basketkase 29 Jul 2020

Me too, Toogie but this will not defeat me.....today is a new day and I can feel all the love and strength you are all sending me.......can't tell you how much this helps!

Oh! Vicki, I am so sorry to read this. I wish you lived close to Dr Nasef (from the Botched TV series) He seems to be a fabulous doctor. Good luck with Sammi it must be so trying for you all. Love Chris

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by basketkase 29 Jul 2020

OMG, Chris.....I watch them all the time and told Jim if this guy doesn't take care of me this time, I am going to try to get on Botched.......that is so funny you thought the very same thing.....great minds, right? 🤗

by pennifold 30 Jul 2020

Definitely, great minds - I love that show too. He certainly has a great reputation and everyone he helps out are really happy with the finished product. I love to see the ones who really need it due to natural deformities or due to accidents. On the other hand it amazes me how many people want to have plastic surgery to make their lips, butt, boobs etc bigger, but It takes all kinds to make the world go round. Love Chris

Oh, my, Vicki - I am so very sorry you are going through this. The pain is awful and to still not to be able to breath - I believe doctors' really don't have a clue how painful some procedures are! Between this and Sammi - no wonder you are feeling so down! Please know you are in my prayers - please take it easy - I am sending you loads of hugs to you, Laura

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by basketkase 29 Jul 2020

Laura, thank you so much for the hugs and support.....I have such love for all you cuties!! I draw a ton of strength from the words written hear and appreciate all of you!😘🥰