5/24/23 - Meals and Update
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (157489)
United States
May 25, 2023 5:37am CST
Well, I called the doctor's office again yesterday morning and finally got a call back from "Nathan" around 11 am. He said that having this much pain was "normal", "it will subside", "you can request more pain pills if necessary" and then he asked me when hubby's follow-up appointment was. Gave me no satisfaction whatsoever. He needs to feel better for himself but also he needs to go to the bank to get cash to pay the landscaper. He's not going to wait forever. We need to go inside the bank, not just through the drive-through; so I can't do it. I wish you could see my husband walking all hunched over and in such pain. It would make you angry.
Hubby's cousin came over yesterday and watered the new plants for us. They were all getting droopy. She will come again Saturday morning. We aren't expecting any rain for the next week! She couldn't use the hose which was a giant pain. She had to use a watering can and run around the back of the house to fill it each time.
Breakfast - Cinnamon oatmeal square
Lunch - Meals on Wheels - Chicken, rice, mixed vegetables, red cabbage, Mandarin oranges
Dessert/Snack - Cranberry orange muffin
Dinner - Turkey and Swiss on a bagel and potato salad
What did you eat yesterday?
Photo Credit: Mine - If memory serves me correctly, this is the oldest house in Key West, Florida (now the Curry Mansion Inn). There is a widow's walk (or widow's watch) at the very top which you can't see. We climbed a ladder to get to the very top and look out.
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@JudyEv (326339)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 May
@LindaOHio That's true but if his doctor won't help him ..... 
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@LindaOHio (157489)
• United States
26 May
@JudyEv He said he feels a tiny bit better this afternoon. This morning he didn't feel well at all.
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@LindaOHio (157489)
• United States
25 May
He doesn't want to go to the ER. His doctor should have helped him.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
25 May
I finished mowing the rest of the yard yesterday afternoon and then it started sprinkling off and on the rest of the day. At least the yard is finally finished.
It depends on which weather report you look at for my area. The National Weather forecast says no rain for the next seven days. The local weather forecast shows rain again Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
I ate a sausage, egg and cheese croissant for breakfast, a fried ham sandwich for lunch and a slice of Shepherd's Pie for supper.
I hope you and your hubby have a good day.
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@Laurakemunto (12862)
• Kenya
25 May
Your to do list atleast is complete.
Nice menu you got there ,so sumptuous and delicious too!! Am sure you did enjoy every bite of your food!
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
25 May
@Laurakemunto True... I wasn't sure I'd get the yard completely mowed before the rain started.
Thank you. I did enjoy my meals.
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@Laurakemunto (12862)
• Kenya
25 May
@DaddyEvil sometimes our bodies become lazy to do something or maybe the weather or other unpreventable circumstances but when done, we deserve a pat on the should so I stretch it to you
You are welcome
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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
25 May
Why do I perceive that they don't have empathy for their patients? If the patient is in severe pain, it means the medication is not working and perhaps they can change it to something that would ease his level of pain. May I ask if you could not bring him to their ER for treatment? I could understand how painful it must be for him.
Breakfast - oatmeal and 1 banana
Lunch - rice, shrimp, and veggies
Dinner - rice, luncheon meat and chicken
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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
25 May
@LindaOHio Right, his doctor should have done something. I'm wondering what type of doctor could ignore his patient's pain.
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@LindaOHio (157489)
• United States
25 May
He doesn't want to go to the ER. His doctor should have done something for him.
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@lovebuglena (43100)
• Staten Island, New York
25 May
Can you zelle the landscaper money? That’s a great option if possible. More pills to dull the pain may not be a good thing. Never know the side effects.
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@lovebuglena (43100)
• Staten Island, New York
25 May
@LindaOHio As an example, my mom has Chase and I have Chase. We both signed up for Zelle through our bank. We can Zelle (send) each other money through our online Chase account. No fee. If anyone else has a Zelle account you can send money to them. I think you sign up for it through your online bank account. You sign up with either your email or your cell phone number. I think any bank would allow that. Chase was just an example. Maybe Zelle has its own app or online site but that I have no idea.
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@LindaOHio (157489)
• United States
26 May
@lovebuglena Thanks. I checked it out yesterday; and I believe you have to have a cell phone. The landscaper decided we could give him a check. That solves that problem.
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@RubyHawk (99423)
• Atlanta, Georgia
26 May
@LindaOHio I guess it’s one day at a time, each a little better hopefully.
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@LindaOHio (157489)
• United States
26 May
He says this afternoon he felt a tiny bit better. This morning was not good for him.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (82186)
• Rupert, Idaho
25 May
Sorry to hear how the conversation went. It's disappointing when they are no help.
That's good the plants got watered, sorry about it being a pain to do though. No rain would be nice. We got a big storm yesterday with rain and lots of hail. There were piles of it!
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@MommyOfEli2013 (82186)
• Rupert, Idaho
25 May
@LindaOHio It was bad, and it lasted 10 minutes or more (the hail part).... the roads were even flooded, the lights in town went crazy...was a crazy storm
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@AmbiePam (85734)
• United States
25 May
Does your insurance pay for Urgent Care? I just ask because mine only pays for the ER, so I can't go for the "less serious" option. I use the term "less serious" not at all to minimize his pain. I'm speaking from their silly perspective.
Their sad attempts at assurances must be driving you guys absolutely crazy. If Urgent Care isn't an option, I'd go straight to the ER.
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@LindaOHio (157489)
• United States
25 May
He doesn't want to go to the ER. His doctor should have done something for him. Thank you for your concern.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
25 May
Had some noodles yesterday for late lunch. Then some apples and peanut butter for snacks.
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@FourWalls (62518)
• United States
25 May
I had chicken taco salad for lunch, and BBQ chicken and rice for dinner.
Isn’t it infuriating how doctors offices just don’t seem to care (unless you don’t pay them, then you’ll hear from them 80 times a day)!!! One of the lasting side effects of covid, I’m afraid.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49161)
• United States
26 May
I’m so sorry that he is still in that much pain.
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@LindaOHio (157489)
• United States
27 May
He said yesterday afternoon that he felt a tiny bit better.
@wolfgirl569 (95903)
• Marion, Ohio
25 May
I hope he starts feeling better. It seems like a long time not to be.
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@wolfgirl569 (95903)
• Marion, Ohio
25 May
@LindaOHio That's why it seems he should be feeling better
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@LindaOHio (157489)
• United States
25 May
It's been a week; and he's not feeling much better.
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@RasmaSandra (73803)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 May
I just love that big old house, I had tater tots, diced tomatoes, and gravy, I will just keep on hoping you can get some help for hubby.
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@LindaOHio (157489)
• United States
26 May
He says he feels a tiny bit better this afternoon. He was not doing well this morning.
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
25 May
I am angry at the doctor. This should not happen and is totally unacceptable. Again, I am so sorry he is going through this much pain. I hope he can find a new doctor soon. And get some relief.
Happy you got your plants watered. I know that gave you some relief. The pocket hoses are so much easier to use.
A nice looking home in the photo. Great memories to share. I hope today is better for both of you.
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@LindaOHio (157489)
• United States
25 May
I'm angry at the doctor too! Thank you for your concern.
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
26 May
@LindaOHio You are welcome and you have every right to be angry.
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@Laurakemunto (12862)
• Kenya
25 May
I just relaxed yesterday was tired and made home buns with Beans. It was tasty my family enjoyed .
Today I woke up and did some laundry work some other parts of home chores not yet done will finish later.
Am hope that your hubby enjoy the rest of your day
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@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
25 May
I am thinking the medical community ought to have more compassion and address pain. For sure they have medicines or other methods they know of but wont prescribe.
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