Quilting Heidi Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Hi all, I found out this morning that I will be having foot surgery on May 14th. Prayers are welcomed! I have had a compressed nerve in my foot and it just keeps getting worse. I've had two cordizone shots in it and they last only a few months. I will be out of work for 2 weeks. I will be confined to bed for 2 full days after surgery...now that really means you guys have to say lots of prayers! I'm not real good about staying in bed like that! I'm praying that after that I can figure out a way to still get some quilting done. I have my saddle stool so I'm hoping I can prop my foot and still get some quilting in, especially since I'll be home for 2 full weeks! It is my left foot so I can still drive ;);)! If all goes well I'll be back to normal at about 4 weeks. It will feel good to walk without pain. Then I'm hoping I can get back to the gym! Also say a little prayer that my MIL feels better real soon. It has been almost 6 weeks since she broke her arm and running back and forth is definitely wearing on me! I'm still preparing meals for her, doing her shopping, writing out bills and helping her with most of her cleaning. She manages to bath herself and does her laundry but other than that she is relying on hubby and I for everything. It would be easier if she would just come stay with us but she won't hear of it. I've been running back and forth which has added an hour to my commute daily! I am barely keeping up with things. I pray that while my foot is recovering that she has a miraculous recovery! And since I'm asking for prayers...pray for hubby too. His bloodwork didn't come back very good this last time and his inflamation is worse. They did some additional bloodwork to check to see if his body is metabolizing the meds the way it should and the results were that he can metabolize although not as well as they would like. They are evaluating alternatives and in the meantime increased his steroids to get his CRP levels more into the acceptable range. The CRP levels were high enough for them to note that "a future cardiac event is likely." I won't lie this is freaking me out a little. I firmly believe in the power of prayers though so get to work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 prayers for you Heidi, your hubby and mother in law!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 I will definitely be praying for you, your husband, and your MIL. Do be patient and follow doctor's orders for a quicker recovery after that foot surgery. Let someone take care of YOU for a chnge, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 You got it, Heidi!!! I wish I lived closer to you! I would make you some suppers and do your running for you!! I wll also put your hubby in my prayers!! Keep us posted at what 's going on!! love ya!! linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeriGirl Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 One day at a time Heidi........my thoughts and prayers with you and yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Heidi, I don't know how you manage to juggle everything that you do. I think I would climb a wall... anyway, I will keep you in thought and that you recover quickly from surgery. Stay off of that foot and keep it elevated. Major important advice from Dr. Shana (who has broken her right foot twice and knows...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Heidi, may you all be blessed with the strength, wisdom and support each needs in this time. I know He has plans for you , to prosper you and not harm you. He will be found when we seek Him. Now to the humor for the situation: Maybe mil will get better when she sees that you aren't able to "hop" to it for her! I do hope things smooth out for your hubby. I understand the back of the mind fear for his health and life. Remember: when two or three are gathered together there is power in the prayers, so sit down with mil, hubby and yourself too, and pray you all well. Love you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyT Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Sending prayers for you, hubby and MIL. Can't imagine going through what you go through. Your stamina must be very high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Adding my prayers that all turns out for the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 I too believe in the power of prayer. I will keep you, your DH and DMIL in my thoughts and prayers. These trials only make us stronger. Take care, Heidi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Heidi, you should be the one that had the meltdown and be retiring as of Thursday. I don't know how you do it all!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Lots of good thoughts and prayers headed your way, Heidi! And (((((HUGS)))) too! Take good care of yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsbishwit Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Heidi, prayers going out for you, your DH and DMIL, sounds like your MIL is cabable of doing things on her own now but likes having you fuss over her...she might be milking it, lol BTW how is your own mom doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 heidi - lots and lots of prayers and only good thoughts coming you rway from me. how do you keep sane? keep us posted and please let me know if there is anything i can do to help you. i am most sincere about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted April 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Originally posted by DoryJM Heidi, you should be the one that had the meltdown and be retiring as of Thursday. I don't know how you do it all!! ROFLMAO - should have seen me Sat. am...yup meltdown! I'm getting a little grumbly that MIL. Without getting too personal lets just say she has a problem after she eats and I can't fix it. Your prayers are already working because I finally convinced her to go see her regular doctor tomorrow at 11!!!! Keep it up you all! She obviously has something wrong but would not give into seeing her doctor. Another appointment for me to take her too but if it makes her feel better it will be worth it! Thankfully I have a very understanding boss!!!! Of course he knows that no matter what I'll get the job done! As for everything else I always remind myself that there are others worse off than I am! Puts it all into perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Heidi I will keep you , your DH and MIL in my prayers and thoughts. Sending you lots of positive karma and (((((((hugs))))))))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Heidi, Definately will keep you, your DH, and your MIL in my prayers. It seems like so much all at once and you probably need that rest because so many depend on you. It will all work out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francine Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 will be praying for all of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carreen Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Heidi, I've had 3 foot surgeries and where there's a will ther's a way. You'll be quillting with that foot proped up somewhere. I always wanted to make the most of the time off but when I had carpal tunnel surgery, couldn't figure out a way! god bless and prayers for you and family. We all know how MIL'S are and especially when they are old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Oh Dear Heidi, It seems that your plate is way too full and now that plate is about to overflow with these added things. I will definitely be praying for your surgery, for your DH's body to be able to absorb the medications that he need and that your DMIL will start minding you and the Dr's. I'll be praying for a quick recovery for you with no problems, and for DH's next blood test to show great improvement and for DMIL to tell you that she "can do it" so that you can take back your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 WTH? My sweet friend, this is just the icing on the cake isn't it! Well, don't you worry your lil head about it! We'll take care of the prayers, good thoughts, hugs, etc... you just get better! If I lived closer, I'd come help ya! ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((BIG HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))))))) luv -b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Did you ask her if she's gonna come take care of you wehile you are down? She and your Mom can split the chores I'm sure! Oh wait, you're supposed to REST shile you are reco9vering....never mind. Prayers for you, DM, DMIL, DH and sending a virtual foot rub your way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Ouch! Prayers are on the way for you and your family members. Do you have a morton's neuroma? I had one of those and, even though it was in my left foot, I had a manual transmission car and driving was very painful. So glad I have an automatic now. This reminds me that I need to get some pictures out to you. I should have my new camera software from Pentax in a few days. I hope it works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurieG Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Good luck with all that, Heidi. Yikes, what a busy girl you are! I will keep all of you in my thoughts. Take care of yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oireachtas Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Oh Heidi, so sorry to hear about your foot. You seem to be such a kind and giving person and I hope you will take the time needed to care for yourself. And I do have to say, most surgeons greatly underestimate the real time it takes to get back to a comfort level after orthopaedic type surgery. Most everyone I know who has had foot surgery was not ready to return to what they considered normal activites until later than they were told pre surgery. But eventually you will be back to normal and able to quilt you little heart out again. Prayers for you and the rest of your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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