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Board: Foot Problems 11-10-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 620
Posted By debbie g
Re: activity after big toe fusion

hi i had big toe fusion i think its 7 years i am now 56 very active and can do anything. my only drawback is i cant wear high heels!!
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 07-30-2012, 01:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,584
Posted By debbie g
Re: New to board - would like opinions

we never took my mom back to the house. we didnt know what kind of reaction she would have. dont do this to yourself. i am sorry to hear about your dad. less stress the best.
Board: Foot Problems 07-24-2012, 07:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,076
Posted By debbie g
Re: Big Toe Fusion or Implant?

so sorry for your outcome. fusion should have worked. i would never go to a pod only a very well known specialist but not to focus on the past just the future find a surgeon who is well known and...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 07-14-2012, 06:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,169
Posted By debbie g
Re: living in a dementia house

good luck to you
Board: Foot Problems 07-05-2012, 11:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,999
Posted By debbie g
Re: My experience with Toe Fusion Surgery (4th week and counting)

hi thanks for putting up that info. i had the fusion 6 years ago. i do everything. my only drawback are cute womens shoes. i need a wide toe box, no more than 2 in heels, cant wear flip flops and...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 05-07-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,761
Posted By debbie g
Re: Lots of Questions

this so sounds so much like my mom when she was in the nursing home. its so hard. we did take her to lunch several times and that helped. my dad and i decided we would take her shopping. she was...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 04-01-2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,314
Posted By debbie g
Re: My amazing mother

so good to hear about your mom! i hope you feel better.
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 02-06-2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,356
Posted By debbie g
Re: I'm new and exhausted...

its so hard with children. its wonderful for you to be open and honest. your daughter sounds like such a sweetheart. she wants you to take good care of yourself so i am hoping you can try to do...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 02-04-2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 743
Posted By debbie g
Re: Mom is holding fluid

my prayers are with you. water pills do help and i hope they do.
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 02-04-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,356
Posted By debbie g
Re: I'm new and exhausted...

these boards are wonderful. support is what we all need. hugs to you
Board: Foot Problems 01-12-2012, 01:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,156
Posted By debbie g
Re: Big toe problems; looking for suggestions

sorry to hear this. i did hear replacements do fail quite often. i had big toe fusion due to a failed bunionectomy. thank goodness it worked. i was non weight bearing on crutches for 12 weeks and...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 01-05-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,337
Posted By debbie g
Re: Losing Sleep

these patients do not sleep well. i really have insomnia and cant even count the years. meds help and the fresh outdoors may help. my mom used to get up all the time at the nh and she would pace...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 01-04-2012, 05:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,899
Posted By debbie g
Re: I'm going crazy, Husband has early to middle alzheimer, Dad 95 confusing

my heart goes out to you. but you seem to be very strong and it sounds like you are taking care of yourself. remember its one day at a time.
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 01-04-2012, 04:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 918
Posted By debbie g
Re: Happy Holidays

happy holidays to all of you and thanks for your support love, debbie
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 01-04-2012, 02:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,337
Posted By debbie g
Re: Losing Sleep

i hope you find a place soon. its so difficult to be a caregiver unless you hire someone to help. but you usually need 2 people. hugs to you and remember to take care of your self.
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 12-08-2011, 01:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,100
Posted By debbie g
Re: Its really hitting me...

so sorry to hear this. dementia is a horrible disease. you need to find a liitle patience within yourself to help you thru this. its easier said than done. if you take care of yourself it will...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 11-08-2011, 02:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,132
Posted By debbie g
Re: Need Help!!!

there are many ways to leave and everyone of us has done it. its so hard. with my mom i tried to use the aid my mom loved and it worked. only on the days the aid worked. it broke my heart. just...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 11-04-2011, 05:12 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,615
Posted By debbie g
Re: Dementia is scaring me!

good luck and i know how hard it is.
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 10-10-2011, 03:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,421
Posted By debbie g
Re: Discouraged

also, you may get a letter from your clergyman or vets to say your husband was an outstanding citizen and the nursing home may reduce the price. also for yourself. we did this for my mom and they...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 10-08-2011, 02:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,477
Posted By debbie g
Re: Confused and Sad

this disease is so hard to understand. there is no rhyme or reason. hospice is wonderful. just try to take it one day at a time. take deep breaths and remember to take care of yourself. most...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 10-06-2011, 02:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,586
Posted By debbie g
Re: my father in law

thanks for all your support. this is so hard.
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 09-20-2011, 02:17 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,183
Posted By debbie g
Re: I ***HATE*** This Disease!!!

i hate this disease, also. its wonderful to vent. take deep breaths and try to take one day at a time. its so frustrating........
Board: Foot Problems 09-14-2011, 04:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,481
Posted By debbie g
Re: Toe joint fusion surgery--anyone had?

good for you! it will only get better. i learned not to care what my feet look like!
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 08-31-2011, 12:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,127
Posted By debbie g
Re: It's all a bout me.

we have all done that. its not worth the negativity. take deep breaths and try to settle yourself down. uou have to take care of yourself and remember its one day at a time.
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 08-18-2011, 03:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,152
Posted By debbie g
Re: Shoulder Surgery for Bone Spur

good luck!
Board: Foot Problems 08-10-2011, 03:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,266
Posted By debbie g
Re: Big toe fusion

it really does take a year for the swelling to go down. actually it really took 2 years. it is a very slow process.
Board: Foot Problems 06-21-2011, 02:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,415
Posted By debbie g
Re: Cheilectomy

speedy recovery to you. debbie
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 06-05-2011, 01:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,419
Posted By debbie g
Re: 2 years tomorrow

thanks you guys. i cried a little today, but i always feel her around me. i even laughed at some of the things she did in the nursing home with dementia. my dad is doing fine. he is still dating...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 06-04-2011, 10:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,419
Posted By debbie g
2 years tomorrow

hi everyone, tomorrow will be 2 years since my mom passed away due to the ugly disease of dementia. i am doing better this year than last so i guess time does heal. thanks again for all your...
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 05-12-2011, 01:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,872
Posted By debbie g
Re: Shoulder pain since the winter

i think you should see an ortho. you will need a prescription for the pt anyway. dont play around with the shoulder. only a dr can diagnose. good luck!
Board: Foot Problems 03-12-2011, 12:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 597
Posted By debbie g
Re: post mpt fusion

congratulations and good healing! look on these boards on how to ice.
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 03-08-2011, 02:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,201
Posted By debbie g
Re: Visiting Mom in Care Centre

i so remember how hard it was leaving each day from the nh where my mom was. i tried to kepp her busy so she wouldnt notice when i slipped out. finally a wonderful aid would take my mom to the tv...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 02-22-2011, 03:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,680
Posted By debbie g
Re: Hang in there

thank you guys. i am feeling better. your messages mean more than anything to me. debbie
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 02-22-2011, 03:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,906
Posted By debbie g
Re: My Les has passed away

so sorry for your loss. my prayers and thoughts are with you.
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 02-21-2011, 12:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,680
Posted By debbie g
Re: Hang in there

thank you for your words of wisdom. it will be 2 years in june since i lost my mom. i have been sick with sinus and bronchitus for the last month. i have been weepy and i feel that i want my mom...
Board: Foot Problems 02-15-2011, 12:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,329
Posted By debbie g
Re: Recovery: Shortened 2nd Toe

you probably do not need pt. i had my second toe sh0rtened and it sticks up a little. i had to have my big toe fused at the same time. the big toe is up about 10 degrees and the second barely...
Board: Foot Problems 01-28-2011, 02:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,254
Posted By debbie g
Re: Implant Removal, Then Fusion

i had toe fusion several years ago. i can do everything now without pain.
Board: Foot Problems 12-31-2010, 08:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,743
Posted By debbie g
Re: Transition from hard cast to walking boot

exfoliate the heel in the shower
Board: Foot Problems 11-19-2010, 02:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,205
Posted By debbie g
Re: Toe Fusion

i did have my hardware removed. i was about a half hour and the pain was gone the next day. thats when all the pain stopped! have it done and tell me when. love debbie
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 11-10-2010, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,272
Posted By debbie g
Re: New patient finds peace

you are so courageous. enjoy every minute of every day. you have such a wonderful family.
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 11-10-2010, 12:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,685
Posted By debbie g
Re: My mom is gone now.

i so feel for you. my mom passed a year and a half ago from dementia. it was the most devastating time in my life. time does help but there is not one day that goes by that i dont think about her....
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 11-07-2010, 11:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,390
Posted By debbie g
Re: New Alzheimer Patient

i am sorry to hear your diagnosis. just follow what the dr says and i totally agree to stay positive. keep posting
Board: Foot Problems 11-06-2010, 11:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,853
Posted By debbie g
Re: ok please tell me...who had to go to a foot doctor to get a bunion removed and Ho

go to an ortho foot surgeon. yes, you will be put under, but its mild. good luck!
Board: Foot Problems 05-27-2010, 05:12 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 31,831
Posted By debbie g
Re: How long recovery after big toe fusion?

why are you not asking for a cat scan???????????????????????????????
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 03-09-2010, 06:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,274
Posted By debbie g
Re: Hi all, sorry it has been a while.....say a prayer...

good luck to you, but no matter what she is still your mother. just love her.
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 11-14-2009, 12:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,503
Posted By debbie g
Re: Mom's Dementia. And My Guilt And Overwhelming Sadness...

hi and welcome. there is nothing you can do at this point. she NEEDS to be in a nursing home. you cant take that kind of responsibility. i also promised my mom i would never put her in a nh. she...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 09-19-2009, 02:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,547
Posted By debbie g
Re: At what point do we suggest losing a drivers license

thats an almost identical story with my mom. now is the time to take away driving from him. its such a hard decision. before he hurts himself or others-it has to be done. i will say mom did go...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 07-11-2009, 05:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,571
Posted By debbie g
Re: He has never not eaten...

i also dont know the answer to that. my mother appetite went downhill and she lost a lot of weight. but then all of a sudden she got her appetite back. she died about 2 months later. so i feel...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 12-31-2008, 01:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,148
Posted By debbie g
Re: my dad wants to take my mom home permanently

thank you for such intelligent insight. the nurses do tell me she cries looking for her family. there are patients that do scream because that is the only way they can communicate. my dad is 81...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 12-30-2008, 03:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,148
Posted By debbie g
my dad wants to take my mom home permanently

help. my mother is crying all the time and says she cant take living in the nursing home anymore. she has dementia, but all the patients have altzheimers. sorry about the spelling. i did go on my...
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