Sorry I forgot!

Here is what I found out at the dr appointment.

As you know I have been having problems with my right hip this summer. I found out that I have congenital hip dysplasia. The best way do describe it is by the pictures below. The picture on the left is of a normal hip. The picture on the right is of a hip with dysplasia. I do not have to deal with the bone spurs as shown in the pictures. I do however have a tear in the labrum (the cartilage that lines the hip socket). The tear may partially be due to the shallow acetabulum. The area that is torn is where the acetabulum is now (pic on right). The Dr feels that the tear may be due to the pressure on the hip in this area because the acetabulum does not cover the whole hip joint.

I am scheduled for surgery on November 2nd. At this time it will only be an arthroscopic surgery. Therefore it is less invasive than regular surgery. This may change however. On the 12th of this month I have to meet with a pediatric orthopedic doctor. The reason I have to meet with a pediatrician is because this disorder is more common in young children. My doctor is concerned that the pressure on my hip that caused this tear may cause another one in the future. The tear may occur again because the pressure on my hip is in a location where it shouldn't be. In a normal hip the pressure is on the bone not the cartilage. Therefore labral tears happen due to injury not due to change in pressure on the joint. The doctor on the 12th will determine if a lengthening of the acetabulum is necessary. If so the surgery will definitely be more invasive with a longer recovery time. The doctor does not think that this will be the case but he wants to check everything out first as he doesn't want to have me return in 6 months with the same complaint.
I know that this is 2 more months in pain. At this point I see the light at the end of the tunnel. I see that there is going to be an end to the pain. I have an idea of when and I have something to look forward too. The doctor said that surgery may be moved up. This is good or bad in my mind. As you may or may not know I am headed to Seattle for a conference at the end of October. I do not want to do anything to jeopardize that trip. However if I can be cleared to travel I may be able to do it earlier. At this point I am not counting on this as I don't want to be disappointed if it doesn't happen.

So this is what I am dealing with at the moment. I ask you to think of us over the next 2 months. I have been in a LOT of pain and it is making me hard to live with. If we get together be patient with me. It takes me twice as long to walk places as it used to. If I am snappy I don't mean to be. It is only me dealing with the pain that I am in. I am trying to keep a sunny disposition, but that doesn't always work!

Wal-Mart Not So Evil After All

Think that it is awesome that Wal-Mart stepped up sooner than the American government!!! Way to go!!!

This was taken from Wal-MartFacts.com.

"Our heartfelt thoughts go out to the many individuals and families affected by Hurricane Katrina. I felt it important to share a few thoughts on what we can do as individuals, and as businesses, during this time.

First, in the appropriate way for you, let's make sure we offer our thoughts and prayers to the individuals and families affected by this tragedy. This is a terrible situation which has impacted the lives of many, including our own associates, customers and friends. We can only hope that the situation is resolved soon.

Support for those affected communities is so important right now. We feel a responsibility to make sure we take care of our customers and associates. One of the most important things we can do right now is support the emergency relief efforts taking place. They are in need of financial contributions. We have contributed $1 million in cash to the Salvation Army to help with activities such as providing 400,000 meals per day and portable showers, and another $1 million in cash to the American Red Cross to run their shelters and provide relief. Additionally, $15 million from Wal-Mart has been committed for other relief efforts. We are also donating truckloads of supplies such as water and ice to the emergency services in these areas.

To make it convenient for people to donate to this effort, we are accepting donations for these relief efforts at all 3,800 Wal-Mart and SAM'S CLUB locations. You may also go to any of our web sites, which link directly to the Salvation Army and the Red Cross for donation support.

As a company, we are also focused on making sure our associates are safe and have the necessities they need like food, shelter and clothing. We have activated our Associate Disaster Relief Fund to assist in these efforts. There is also a special hotline that we have set up so our associates can check in with us and tell us what they need. We are also making exceptions to our pay policies for this disaster that will be based on facility and impact.

This is a unique situation which calls for unique solutions. Today more than ever, let's not let our friends down. Please do what you can to help."


- Lee Scott

A Little Thursday FUN!!!

C...Carbon
You scored 15 Mass, 34 Electronegativity, 46 Metal, and 0 Radioactivity!

Nobody understands you... no, not even organic chemists. The social individualist. You like your attention... but not TOO MUCH attention. You are able to form incredibly close relationships with many individuals, but you don't really get along with preexisting groups. You value equality in relationships, and don't deal well with overly submissive or demanding people. Well, whatever... thanks for making life possible... oh, and cut the global warming out.






My test tracked 4 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:








You scored higher than 2% on Mass







You scored higher than 58% on Electroneg







You scored higher than 30% on Metal







You scored higher than 0% on Radioactivity

Link: The Which Chemical Element Am I Test written by effataigus on Ok Cupid

D-day

Today is D-day!!!! Doctor day!!! I am very excited at the fact that in a little over 7 hours I will be in the Dr's office. I know that sounds crazy just happy to be in a Dr's office! All the guys at work have been on my butt about being an old lady. Especially since I am looking forward to a Dr's appt. I will be back later this afternoon to tell you all about it!!!! Think happy thoughts at 2:30 this afternoon. Cross your fingers and toes for me!!!

Where did this week go?

I have been crazy busy this week. Each day at work I think "Oh I will have 10 minutes to type something up." End of the day, where did the time go? I get home eat my sugar-free Jell-O and start supper. Let me tell you this dieting thing takes up a crazy amount of time. In the time it takes to measure all of the ingredients, cook it, clean up, do the dishes and get tomorrow's lunches ready two warring factions could fight the war and negotiate a peace treaty. I honestly spend 3 hours a day now in the kitchen. The time has paid off 7lbs down. Too many more to go. But that is a start. I can already tell that my clothes are fitting better. Enough about that!

A week from yesterday I go see Dr. K. I am more than excited about this. I am starting to feel like a kid in anticipation of going to the first day of school. I will be bouncing around on the 1st and ppl will think, wow she is as giddy as a school girl. I think that I have cried all the tears and am ready to move on. Although there are momentary collapses, they are less frequent. Josh has learned that there is nothing that he can do but hold me and love me. Which he is really getting good at. I have tried staying off the drugs. I know it is crazy sounding. But I have learned to tolerate the day to day pain. So I only take them when the pain is more than I can take. I can hobble around. I don't need to screw up my liver by taking all of those painkillers. I am saving that for the alcohol!! ;)

We are off to Mitch-ah-palooza this weekend in South Wayne. We are hoping for minimal rain and nice weather. The forecast is highs on 80 and 62 at night. That will be really nice sleeping weather. We have all of our camping stuff in the spare. I hope Josh's car has enough room for it all!!! Have a great weekend!!!!