Dupuytren's Contracture Support Group

Hi Sunflowers ....and John....I'm worried about you John! Not like you to be absent for so long

Just way too busy here. Was back down at Mom's for a couple days. She moves at the beginning of May, but we have hired someone to help her with that, which is a great relief! Hubby's legs are finally healing up...went to a dermatologist a week ago and has a new treatment which is very time consuming but really seems to help Then he's got eye surgery (first of 2) in a couple weeks.

I had another MRI on my hip with an injection. Haven't got the results yet, BUT I think the dye injection caused inflammation in my hip AGAIN. Hope it settles quickly Just when the rest of me was feeling pretty good!

Spring has definitely sprung...finally! Have to get my snow tires off my car soon

The last post where my photo didn't show up was of one of the owls. They're still there! And still attracting lots of attention!

Hugs and sunshine! Jo

Hi Jo!! I am concerned about John, too----he has never been away this long from puter.....hope he is ok.

Sure sounds like you are super busy. The mri--was of the hip u had surgery on?? Still not quite right....am so sorry to hear that. Glad to hear hubbys legs are healing....he sure has been having a rough time--which means a rough time for you too----togetherness! Will his eye surgery be for cataracts?? They are so different these days---quick recup time. My hubby had them done a few years ago--and did really well....he started reading as soon as he got out of surgery---he read the printing on the pack of crackers he was eating----i was shocked.

I wish you Mom best of luck with her move--so glad you have someone to help her....is she happy about the move?? She is a real trooper---so i bet she is happy. Will it be any closer for you to visit her??

Doing good here...there is a tree right outside our sun room window--and 2 days ago a robin started making a nest---omg so fun to watch!

Take care Jo. Hope we see John soon. Hugs and smiles, Sunflowers

Hi guys, Just making a quick drop in. I appreciate all of the concern. Hugs, John.

We strain to renew our capacity for wonder, to shock ourselves into astonishment once again.

Shana Alexander

Hi John and Jo!! So good to see you John---------when i saw your posting------------made me smile!!!

Quote:

Take a little time to do whatever makes a happy you.

Unknown author. Thought this one was rather appropriate!

Take care and feel better. Hugs, Sunflowers

Hi John (especially!) and Sunflowers!

So relieved to hear from you John, and sorry you having so many issues at the moment. Do what you need to do to feel better...we'll be here for you whenever.

Hubby is recovering very well from his eye surgery yesterday!

Hugs to you both! Jo

Hi John and Jo!! Hope you are feeling better, John! Jo--how is hubby doing after his eye surgery??

The person next to you is a cluster of memories of the past and expectations of the future.

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Doing ok here--just been really busy. Take care. hugs, Sunflowers

Hi Sunflowers and John:

Hubby is doing great! Saw the doc for 1 week post eye surgery check up and all is well. Expects 2nd eye surgery July 11. After that there will be no more excuses for not seeing that something needed cleaning! hahaha.

Sunny but very cool here, but nice warm weather in the forecast....yahoo! Having "girls night out" tomorrow ....my friend who spends 6 months in N.Z. and 6 months here (and therefore never has winter) is back, so 4 of us gals are doing potluck at her place. (Her hubby is away this week...while the cat's away, etc). That will be exhausting on a Fri. after work, but so worth it ....and then I have the weekend to recover. I sure can't party like I used to!

Sunflowers - nice to be busy, but don't wear yourself out!

John - hope you are feeling better....take care of yourself, lad!

Hugs! Jo

Good evening Jo and John!!!

Glad all went well with your hubby's eye surgery, Jo-----did he see big improvement right away??? So, now dealing with the drops---such the fun part! I bet your girls night out was wonderful------so great to just get out and relax with the girls!!! Helps everyone!

John-----i do hope you are feeling better and life is alittle easier for you.......

Quote for today:

Trouble is a part of your life, and if you don't share it, you don't give the person who loves you a chance to love you enough.

Author- Dinah Shore

Do take care. Hugs and smiles, Sunflowers

Hey you 2! Hope all is well! John, I'm guessing you are still not up to snuff since you haven't been posting. You take care of yourself! We'll be here!

Had a weekend at Mom's (this was Canada's long weekend...I believe your's is coming up). Helped her do a bunch of shopping for her new place. It's actually really difficult to walk as slow as she does coz my balance on one leg isn't very good, so I'm actually better if I walk faster! However, at 93, she can do whatever she wants!

I discovered something about my non-Dupuy disease. I always thought I didn't have a contracture, but if I try indicating "3" by holding up 3 fingers (index, middle, ring) I can't do it very well...my ring finger won't straighten if my thumb is holding down my baby finger (if that makes sense). So it's not just a "feeling" of tightness, there actually is something that's tight. hmmm.....

Veggies are sprouting in my garden, and I bought a bunch more veggies to plant this weekend. Some of my friends and I were joking about how many anti-inflammatories it takes to plant a garden and weed! lol! But I do love my fresh veggies from the garden

Hugs and summer warmth! Jo

Good evening---------Jo and John!! Jo, sounds like you are keeping busy--i liked the question about the anti-infmammatories----to plant a garden and weed--when you figure out the ratio---i'd love to know! Well, i dont have a big garden----but i do have 2 tomato plants! They have a garden area for the residents here------so they get it all turned over--etc.--pretty much all i had to do was make the hole!

John, we miss you and hope you are feeling alittle better---just know we are thinking of you...prayers coming your way.

Well, Jo--that is interesting about your hand--think maybe you should get it checked out?? It never did feel quite right after your carpal tunnel sugery--right?? So, maybe something else is going on in there....

I know--it is always something!

Doing pretty good here......going to be a relaxing weekend.......not much planned--might get to the movies--i want to see What to expect when you are expecting--something like that---------our g-daughter is due in 5 weeks! So, will be watching that thinking of them!

Is your Mom all settled in now, Jo?? Is she happy there?? Hope so.

Take care. Hugs and sunshine, Sunflowers