
Replacing the much lamented 'On My Mind' profile option, this thread is for musings, jottings, whimsies, preoccupations and the rest of the thesaurus for anyone to jot down anything they please.
I can't remember what the maximum character count was before, can anyone else? But anyway it wasn't very many so let's keep to that.
Heat-related illnesses can cause serious harm, so prevention is the best action you can take. According to AccuWeather, hydration is the number one key to staying safe. This also means avoiding alcoholic or caffeinated liquids.
That is so very hot!
Chris - I read about the increase of in cases in the U.K and the Delta variant. Hopefully more and more will be vaccinated and the case numbers will drop. Tt looks like those who have had two shots are pretty well protected,
cw - thank you. I am so glad I have air conditioning, Good to see vaccinations on the rise in Ontario. My family here have all had two shots or are booked for their second shot. It's a relief.
What a rollercoaster ride this pandemic is.
You give so much to this forum and are always there for others. Let us be there for you now okay?
That said, when I get stressed either I stop eating or I eat too much. I have no idea why that is, just doesn't make sense.
Anyway, I hope you feel better!
Hugs to you, Jenna
Geeeeez! Hopefully, things will go on more smoothly from here on out. Hugs!
I am sorry that you weren’t doing well. It’s hard watching our husbands dealing with health issues. How is your husband? How are you holding up? It’s nice that you have a daughter nearby that could help.
Depending on what surgeon I end up using I may or may not need someone to sleep in. That's why I will call doctors I know where I live and see who they recommend. It would be in my best interest (and my peace of mind) to find a surgeon that it only 2 hours or less away. That way I can come home the same day.
Vermont is a beautiful place to live and I'm lucky to have a good hospital nearby for Mom as well as her doctors. But for my needs there aren't many choices.
Jenna
I called the eye doctor I knew when I first went blind in my left eye and he recommended a surgeon on Long Island which is a 4 hour drive from me.
I have a friend that would drive me to Long Island and back, the problem is finding someone who could stay with my Mom and sleep over.
The surgery isn't urgent but I just want to find a surgeon that is possibly closer to me compared to Long Island. I'm on the borderline of New York so Albany would be closer.
I'm really nervous about getting cataract surgery done because if the surgeon makes a mistake then I'm blind in both eyes. So no, I'm not just nervous, I'm really scared. That's why I want the best.
I have some other doctors I'm friendly with that I can call and see who they recommend.
I just don't know what to do with my Mom. Her dementia is progressing (though not bad) but still I notice subtle changes. She has some days where she thinks I'm her sister or one of her childhood members.
I'm the only one who has been taking care of her so it's been on me, not that I mind so much because she's so sweet and easy to take care of. There are no more family members left (I have an estranged sister but that's another story).
Again, I would love to see clearly out of my right (good) eye.
Thanks again,
Jenna
Take care of you!💝
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Hoping all goes well. Take care.
You might ask the surgery boarders of the desirable surgeon in NY if they have any suggestions. I've found that they have not only knowledge but flexibility.
And as to your mother's being alone and nervous, if you know of someone (or would have to hire someone to care for her), give them both an opportunity to get acquainted well before having to travel for the appointments.