Surgery tomorrow.

[Amber]

Glad you are doing good and hopefully the pain will ease up with med's and rest.

[shawn116]

I'm glad everything went as planned Rena.....now on to a speedy recovery    I hope you feel better soon 

[Doug Varrieur]

Happy to see you home and safe Rena, sorry you're in pain  ....hope you get to feel better soon.

[umpa]

Take care of you Rena 

[SarahC]

Thinking of you today, Rena. How's it going? I hope you had a good night.

[Rena]

Thank you, everyone!

I'm feeling MUCH better this morning. Of course, I haven't gotten out of bed yet, but that's okay. The cramping has let up a lot, so hopefully I am on the mend now. Rick just made me some scrambled eggs with cheese & jalapeno, along with some bacon and coffee. He's been such a help to me.

Thanks for your well wishes and keeping me in your thoughts!

[Andrea]

I'm glad that you are on the mend.  I have a sister and sister-in-law that both had the ablation procedure and they both swear it dramatically improved their health.

My mother's best advice:  keep your pjs on until you really feel up to all of your normal responsibilities.  As soon as everyone sees you dressed, they think Mom's back!  A bathrobe says something completely different.

[shawn116]

My mother's best advice:  keep your pjs on until you really feel up to all of your normal responsibilities.  As soon as everyone sees you dressed, they think Mom's back!  A bathrobe says something completely different.

How true is that!!   

Great advise Andrea

[mouseissue]

I'm happy to hear that you are feeling better, Rena!

It's a real blessing to have a loved one around that will help you.
Rick sounds like a terrific guy!

My wife went through an ablation procedure about 12 years ago.
Sadly, cramping is part of the recovery.
It took her a few days. But by a week's time, she was completely back to her old self.
I trust it will be the same for you.

[umpa]

Great Advice Andrea!!!

[SarahC]

I woke up at 5 this morning with a huge Charlie Horse in my leg. I thought of you, Rena, while I hobbled to the kitchen for a glass of water and baking soda. I wish I had thought to suggest it for you - love to see if it would work for ya. It worked like magic for me this morning. When I got out of bed, I couldn't put my foot flat on the floor - it was twisted every which way (my foot, not the floor). Every muscle in my lower leg was cramping. It took me a minute to get to the kitchen - I'm going to keep a box of baking soda and a glass of water by the bed! The cramps stopped by the time the glass was empty. Whew! My leg isn't even sore now!

[shawn116]

I will sure remember that remedy Sarah...thanks   What ratio do you mix?

[umpa]

Sarah my Doug suffers (as well as me because he wakes me up hopping around the bedroom screaming ) from leg cramps.His are always caused by not drinking enough water.

[Rena]

Feeling A LOT better today!

Even thinking of going downstairs and getting on the Total Gym for a bit.

[SarahC]

Rena, I'm so glad you're feeling better!

Shawn, it's 1 teaspoon of baking soda to a glassful of water. I tried a small glass of water and it was too strong - I had to dilute it to get it down. Last night - or rather this morning, I used 12 oz. of water and drank it right down. It's a lot like taking an alkaseltzer without the fizz. You will be amazed when you try it!

I had a really busy day today, so I'm sure I didn't get enough water - I'll have the remedy by my bed tonight for sure! Oh, and I forgot to mention - my leg isn't sore today like it usually is after a major cramp like that.