Catching you up on this and that is what Follow-up Friday is about:
The knees. (What Do Other People Do?) Still waiting for MRI. Don’t understand why it takes 2 weeks to get authorization, but it is a good thing that I am a patient person. I assume if I was bleeding out, they would just let rigor mortis set in. I have an appointment with Surgeon next week. Probably tore the meniscus, but with all the arthritis in my knees, this could be a long road back. But anyway, the dogs have decided that they need to protect my knees and immediately, upon returning home from my trip, had to find ways to both apply pressure to each one.
I am absolutely enforcing the ‘don’t run down the stairs before the human’ rule (which sometimes I am lax about). They must stay at the top of the stairs until my cane and my legs get down to the bottom, or I do let them go before I even start (I figure that is safer for all). Nine, the Mancat, has taken to throwing his full little body on the steps when I am coming up, and now he has also been added to the obstacles to be avoided.
Follow Up Friday is part of the blog hop hosted by Heart Like A Dog. Check out the other blog hoppers:
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jmgoyder
January 18, 2013 at 00:42
Oh I do wish you the very best with this!
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dogdaz
January 18, 2013 at 07:20
Thanks. Right now I need it.
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angelswhisper2011
January 18, 2013 at 02:26
Dogs are so careful for us 🙂 All the best, Dogdaz, hope everything will work out fine!
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dogdaz
January 18, 2013 at 07:19
They make everything better
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Genevieve Petrillo
January 18, 2013 at 06:21
Even though the doctor told me to ice my knee, Dr. Cupcake applies HEAT from all 20 pounds of her. Looks like your little team of doctors has the same idea!! So funny!
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dogdaz
January 18, 2013 at 07:19
I used to think only the cats were heating pads, but the dogs definitely are taking care of me this time.
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Katie and Coccolino the mini pig
January 18, 2013 at 07:41
That’s a long time to have to wait. At least you’re getting some good cuddles in! We hope everything works out.
Oink oink,
Katie and Coccolino the mini pig
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dogdaz
January 18, 2013 at 07:48
Thanks Katie and mini pig. You have to really wonder if the insurance companies want you ever to get well. Well at least I have furry support.
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Vicki Flaherty
January 18, 2013 at 08:13
Very sweet. And, I bet those pups are very kind with you when you able down the steps…they have a way of knowing that us humans just don’t have. Holding an intention for clarity about what’s going on with your knees and healing that you might be well in record time.
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dogdaz
January 18, 2013 at 10:33
Thanks – I hold that vision as well.
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Vicki Flaherty
January 18, 2013 at 09:44
Loriann, you are the recipient of the Super Sweet Blogging Award! (http://abundelic.wordpress.com/2013/01/18/super-sweet-blogging-award/) Thanks for your inspiration!
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dogdaz
January 18, 2013 at 10:33
How Sweet! Thank you
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Oz the Terrier
January 18, 2013 at 09:50
We dogs can make great nurses! We hope you can get in for that MRI soon (for the love of dogs, why does it take so long?!?) so you can be on your way to getting better!
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dogdaz
January 18, 2013 at 10:33
Thanks Oz. Doctor said insurance company rejected first request because a torn knee isn’t enough for them. One just needs patience. All will work out in time.
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Jodi
January 18, 2013 at 10:35
Thanks for joining the blog hop. So sorry to hear about your knees, I hope the Drs get back to you soon and you are quickly on the mend!
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dogdaz
January 18, 2013 at 10:49
Thanks – at least I can do the virtual hop
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Jodi
January 19, 2013 at 08:49
I had an awful pain in my right knee over New Year’s and had to use a cane, I can sympathize. 😦
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dogdaz
January 19, 2013 at 11:24
Oh my. Hope it isn’t anything long term. This is not fun for sure.
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catfromhell
January 18, 2013 at 10:47
Owwie! And yous has STAIRS! Me thinks that would be torture!
Kisses
Nellie
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dogdaz
January 18, 2013 at 12:31
Well I wish I had a one level house, but I don’t. Animals like the stairs though. 🙂
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Will and Eko
January 18, 2013 at 12:55
Oh man, sorry to hear you are still laid up. Looks like the team is taking good care of you though!
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dogdaz
January 18, 2013 at 13:57
I’ve got a great heating pad system 🙂
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Kolchak, Felix & Jodi
January 18, 2013 at 23:31
Ouch! I feel like Kolchak instinctively knows when my bum knee is acting up. He always manages to knock it, apply pressure to it or push me around a bit. I hope it gets better soon!
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dogdaz
January 19, 2013 at 11:30
Thanks. Funny how they are barometers of pain, like that. It is their way of caring though.
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Bassas Blog
January 19, 2013 at 02:38
It’s good to hear that the dogs are taking care of you. Please be very careful when you move around x
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dogdaz
January 19, 2013 at 11:29
Thanks Bassa. It is not always easy with so many creatures under foot, but I try,
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Colline
January 19, 2013 at 10:15
Hope your knee can get seen to asap.
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dogdaz
January 19, 2013 at 11:23
Surgeon on Tuesday. Thanks
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Colline
January 19, 2013 at 14:39
Will be thinking of you.
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Chancy and Mumsy (Mag)
January 19, 2013 at 21:51
I am so sorry to hear they still have you waiting for the MRI. Wishing you all the very best with your appointment and what will be done about your knees. Keeping you in thoughts and prayers. Hugs and nose kisses
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dogdaz
January 20, 2013 at 11:47
Thanks – one day at a time.
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