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Skriven 2013-09-05 22:59:53 av Nancy Backus (1:3634/12.0)
     Kommentar till en text av Ruth Haffly
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-=> Quoting Ruth Haffly to Nancy Backus on 09-01-13 20:09 <=-

 RH>> The back is doing well overall but he's got some plantar fascitis
 RH>> giving him problems now. Makes it harder to get out for a walk. He's
 NB>> If not one thing, it's another... :(   Hope it clears up quickly...

 RH> Right now it's slow going. He's not doing too much walking and has a
 RH> double layer of gel insoles in his shoes. Time and patience will be
 RH> the best healers.
 
Any idea what precipitated the plantar fascitis...?
 
 RH>> for 3-5 days so as not to stress the puncture site.  but, the heart is
 RH>> clear, no signs of blockage.
 NB>> Always good to get a clean bill of health... :)  Good news that... :)

 RH> Very good news, especially since the stress test had shown areas of
 RH> concern. I'm gradually retaking over the kitchen but Steve is helping
 RH> a lot yet.

At least it's usually some sort of cooperative effort in your kitchen
anyway... :)   
 
 NB>> Did they do the puncture on your wrist?  That's the new preferred
 NB>> site, when it is possible, at least that's what they told us up
 NB>> here... :) Sounds like it might have been the groin, though...?

 RH> It was the groin; they thought I might have too much scar tissue in
 RH> the wrist area to be able to use it. Hardest part was lying flat (and I

Ah.  Right.

 RH> mean flat!) on my back for the hour or so afterward--couldn't even lift
 RH> my head. Steve feeding me supper was quite the process!

I'd've had to wait to eat supper until I was allowed to be off my
back...  with my GERD, one wouldn't want to take the chance of my
choking or aspirating...

ttyl           neb

... Hardtack tastes like plywood but is not as tender.

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