Re: Helen
From: khickey (khickey@mciworld.com)
Sat Feb 5 10:49:53 2000
Hi Helen, and everyone else, I have again not been able to post any
messages due to illness. I have been diagnosed with pneumonia, pleurisy,
broken ribs, and shingles, all on the left side of my body. I have been in
horrible pain. I have also been off work for that time, and you know the
trouble I had with my boss the last time I missed so many days, so here we
go again. He has been very pleasant and kind to me, but you can tell he is
not happy about the time I have missed. Being that I work for the school
district, all of these illnesses couldn't have come at a better time. I was
diagnosed on Dec. 15, and we got 2 weeks off for Christmas break. I was
supposed to be well enough to go back on Jan. 4th, but when I went back the
school sent me home due to the shingles. We had 2 people (teachers) out
with the chicken pox, which is related to shingles, so he said it would be
too dangerous to the high school staff, and students to allow me to stay. I
went back on Jan. 10th, and have been out 4 days since then with increasing
pain. That's when they diagnosed the pleurisy. I have missed a total of 7
days all since Aug. 99, so I guess that isn't too bad for someone who
suffers with pain the way I do. I have heard back from the SSI office, and
they informed me that I do have a good case for disability, but don't have
enough money into the SS to get a full amount. They stated that I need to
work another 5 months, and then I will be eligible for full disability (if
the case is approved). I will continue working at the high school, and
hopefully will stay healthy until then. I am working with an elderly lady
who has been diagnosed with Ahlziemers for a few hours a day now. She is
special to me, because I took care of her husband when he was dying from
cancer. She just needs someone to check on her, love her, and make sure she
eats well. We go out to the mall or to the local deli, and have a great
time. She is getting worse with the disease, of course, but she still has a
wonderful personality and wit. I think this has helped my pain from the
adhesions, because I forget some of the pain I suffer, when I see others
who suffer more than I do. Does that make sense to anyone? I am hoping to
be up and on my feet 100% before April, as I will be celebrating my 20th
wedding anniversary to a wonderful man. I will also be celebrating my 20th
reunion for my high school in August of 2000. I have so much to do, I don't
want these adhesions to hold me down. God bless all of you, and I will be
saying a prayer for you all. Thanks, Kim
>----- Original Message -----
From: Peggy <pklippe1@nycap.rr.com>
To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS <adhesions@forum.obgyn.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2000 6:10 AM
Subject: Helen
> Hi Helen,
> I have been checking the chat schedule for Dr. Wiseman's chats and have
> not seen it on the schedule.I was wondering if he still does the chat.I
> just looked on February's calender and there is nothing there for the
> adhesion chat.
>