Although many of our readers don't happen to live within the Continental U.S., I'm sure they are discovering many of the same "problems" that we are. Packaging of a wide variety of things (everything from sliced cheeses and meats to medications to paintbrushes) has changed radically in the last few years. Although I'm grateful for... Read more
After spending much of the last three months recovering from more surgeries on my foot due to osteoarthritis, I find that I still tire easily and become frustrated with my lack of energy. I realize that, according to my surgeons, "It just takes time," but I'm not very patient.
A few nights ago, I saw something that changed those... Read more
At best it was very painful, frustrating, and lonely. I know that the rest of the world tends to continue whether I'm homebound or not, but I suddenly realized (after a prolonged pouting spell), that my friends weren't trying to be mean, they just had no clue what to do!
Early March, I had surgeries #7 and #8 due to my... Read more
As I continue to heal from my most recent foot/leg surgeries due to arthritis, I've found many things that make my life a little easier. I attached a small shoulder bag to one arm of my wheelchair and always keep my pain meds in it so they're readily available as needed. I also keep an insulated mug (with a TIGHT fitting lid. I'm SURE... Read more
I am now two weeks post-op from my most recent surgeries on my foot and leg due to osteoarthritis. Although these were #8, and #9 for me, they somehow don't seem to get easier to handle. There are many things that need to be done pre-op. I knew, in advance, because of the extensive surgery on my foot, that I would not be allowed to... Read more
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