Tuesday, August 23, 2011

A New Part for NewMe

I have been quite quiet recently due to some health concerns. My back has been quite fragile since February and my 20K+ days of walking in Boston several weeks ago have tipped me over the edge once again into scary territory. I'm doing what I can to control things with the help of my yoga teacher, my naturopath and now a reflexologist. I have an appointment in mid-September to see my GP and will be asking for an MRI of my back. Forewarned is forearmed.

But wait...there's more!

Yesterday, I got a call from my knee surgeon's office offering me a surgery date: September 15th. The work complications arising from this date are just too hard to handle and I also want to have a better idea of what my back is up to, so I have refused the date. In its place, I have November 17th. Although I wish it were slightly earlier (yes, we have winter where I live!), from a work, family and spinal point of view, this is a much better date.

I continue to read and to muse, but my posts might be a bit spotty until I feel calmer and less worried.


Good thoughts sent my way are always appreciated!

10 comments:

  1. Definitely sending good thoughts your way, as well as healing ones. Best of luck with things, and I will continue to check in to see how you are doing.

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  2. Good thoughts headed your way!

    Good luck with everything and please keep us posted.

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  3. Healing thoughts coming your way. Keep positive and you will be fine.

    I work at an orthopedic hospital - so I know knee replacements are very straightforward these days. Patients normally go home after 3 or 4 days.

    Love and light - you will be in my prayers

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  4. Good for you! Be sure to set up good rehab, and have meals ready in the freezer!

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  5. Definitely sending healing thoughts your way!

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  6. Sending good thoughts to you ....try to keep positive and take good care!!

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  7. Absolutely hoping for the best for you! Take care, and I hope it all goes well.

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  8. "A chance to cut is a chance to cure" - from your pal the animal surgeon!

    Best wishes for an uncomplicated surgery & speedy recovery, Val

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  9. Sounds like you have a solid plan and a forward looking view for a new improved you! :) I am so happy you are moving ahead with this and am sending big (((hugs))), good vibes, and thinking healing thoughts.

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  10. My, oh my. It's been almost a week since I visited. Came to catch up and what do I find!? Oh, NewMe. Yes, my thoughts are with you. Surgery is scary stuff, even when it's a common procedure. (Of course, it's generally uncommon for the recipient!) Wrapping you in a healing light. Wish I could be there to hold your hand.

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