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Here's to Your Health:  Update from The Soap Maven  |
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TheSoapMaven
True Blue Farmgirl
691 Posts
Susan
LA
USA
691 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 01 2006 : 06:57:43 AM
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I only wish I could do all the things I feel like doing. I feel absolutely great. Seriously. I hope that doesnt change! I was determined before surgery that I would be positive about it all but it really hasnt been an effort. I know I cant do anything for another few weeks so I will start soon on paperwork and planning my fall/holiday open houses. I have had brain fog - probably from the anesthesia - but that seems to be better every day as well. Today is day 7 and I can only say I wish everyone had as easy a time as I have had. Dont get me wrong, I have some sore spots and a heck of an incision - about 20 staples - a 7 inch long scar on an 8 inch long belly!!! But it was much easier than a c-section - Jerry says could be due to the fact that no one is sucking the life out of me and waking me up every hour!! Could be! I nursed all my babies (had 2 natural births and 4 c-secs) and those afterbirth pains will do you in! So those experiences are sort of my point of reference.
I am getting outside a lot. Early morning walks around the gardens, supervising the pumpkin planting and making of a few new flower beds Jerry is working on. In the afternoons I walk down to my mom's house and have coffee with her and visit a while. Its about a hundred yards to her door maybe.
So I am good. Very good. Tomorrow I go for my first check up and to see about getting my staples removed. I am sure the 70 mile (each way) trip wont be easy but we will take it slow and try not to tire me out too bad!
I am really thankful I have felt so good but wont do anything I am not supposed to. I want NO setbacks. Friends are coming to visit and providing meals and we do so appreciate it. It is not that Jerry cant cook for us but this is what friends do for each other and you rob others of a blessing when you dont let them help you out. So we are enjoying some very good homecooked meals that we didnt have to make!
I will be in touch again soon. Just wanted to let you all know I am alive and well and thankful for my health.
Susan
Proprietress of Dahlem's Soapworks http://www.thesoapmaven.com
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sugarsfarm
True Blue Farmgirl
272 Posts
Leah
Woodward
Iowa
USA
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Posted - Jun 01 2006 : 09:03:32 AM
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Im glad everything is going better than expected, and i hope that continues!!
You must be the change you want to see in the world.
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FarrarFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
330 Posts
Lynda
Frohna
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Jun 01 2006 : 09:34:46 AM
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So good to hear from you, Susan and it does sound like all is well; that is a blessing. God is good and has answered all of our prayers. Thanks for letting us know and keeping us posted. I finally put your package in the mail, I am so unlike you being so organized, but maybe at this time you will have a few more minutes and not have to rush through the mail. Coffee each day with our mom sounds very lovely. Surely they are treasured moments.
Take care and God's continued blessings to you and your health.
In His hands,
Lynda L.
Pray in faith and you will not live in doubt.
www.pamperedchef.biz/lorenzfamilycooks |
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blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
1323 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2006 : 10:03:36 AM
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Glad to hear you're doing so well. You're moving around but not overdoing it. You know - what you said about "robbing others of a blessing" is so true. I never looked at it quite that way. So thank you, Susan, and keep healing.
Debbie
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
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Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1553 Posts
Jo
Virginia
USA
1553 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2006 : 10:30:16 AM
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| Susan, I love your attitude and join the others in saying I am glad you are feeling great. The first week after major surgery is always tough. You're an inspiration to us all! Jo |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2006 : 2:50:10 PM
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You see Susan I TOLD YOU WE WERE ALL WONDERING HOW YOU WERE DOING!!
NANCY JO |
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farmgrlchick
True Blue Farmgirl
439 Posts
Theresa
Columbus
Montana
USA
439 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2006 : 3:50:05 PM
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So wonderful to see your post! COntinue to take care!
Theresa |
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theoanne
True Blue Farmgirl
282 Posts
teddie
CARROLLTON
GA
282 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2006 : 2:10:30 PM
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So glad your doing well. And to think you were worried. Enjoy your recuperation and continue to be blessed.
Teddie |
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TheSoapMaven
True Blue Farmgirl
691 Posts
Susan
LA
USA
691 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2006 : 1:18:57 PM
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Hey all you happy farmgirls! I got all my staples out yesterday...all 22 of them! Wasnt bad at all. But the trip...that was a different story. We did a little shopping while we were in the big city and whew...I was pooped. So tired I was restless last night but took a 3 hour nap today! So I feel human again! Go back in two weeks for the ALL CLEAR (I hope). Hubby even made 4 batches of soap for me today while I supervised. He's a sweetie!
Talk to you all again soon.
Susan
Proprietress of Dahlem's Soapworks http://www.thesoapmaven.com
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ThymeForEweFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
705 Posts
Robin
An organic farm in the forest in
Maine
USA
705 Posts |
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CountryGirl85
True Blue Farmgirl
225 Posts
Laura
Oswego
IL
USA
225 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2006 : 9:10:31 PM
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I'm glad to hear you're doing so well! How nice of your hubby to do that for you! Keep up the positive attitude!
Laura
"In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart." Anne Frank |
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owwlady
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Jan
Tomahawk
WI
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2006 : 08:06:19 AM
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| Susan, glad to hear you're doing well. Sounds like you came through this out on top of things. |
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TheSoapMaven
True Blue Farmgirl
691 Posts
Susan
LA
USA
691 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2006 : 08:17:38 AM
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Good morning. I had a really blah day yesterday. Felt down and blue and just sad. To be expected I suppose. Took 3 long naps and then slept all night. Not like me. But I feel better, much better today. I am at day 15 and seem to be healing real well. I might have some days I dont feel as strong or happy.
It is a beautiful day here today though and I ate my first real ripe tomato for breakfast this morning...not a roma either a big juicy beefsteak! Picked it myself and come right in and ate it! I like my tomatoes room temp! It was YUMMY!
Susan
Proprietress of Dahlem's Soapworks http://www.thesoapmaven.com
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2006 : 08:55:16 AM
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It is very normal to have up and down days after surgery. Just remember that things will get better again, time is a great healer. Don't push yourself and be sure to enjoy every 'mater samich you can get your teeth around! Be careful not to lift those huge beefsteak tomatoes...let your hubby do that for you!
hugs and lots of well wishes your way,
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Meg
Moderator/Farmgirl True
974 Posts
Meg
Idaho
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2006 : 10:07:21 AM
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Susan...So good to hear you are doing well. Nothing like a ripe tomato rite off the vine for good healin'!
MaryJane's daughter,
Meg
megan@maryjanesfarm.org |
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country lawyer
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
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Posted - Jun 15 2006 : 07:37:28 AM
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Hi Susan, Hope your healing has continued and that you are feeling much, much better. Did you go back to the doctor yet? I've been waiting for June 15th, the day mentioned on your website, to place another order. Do you have that fabulous laundry powder ready to ship out yet? I also enjoyed the candle and soaps. So fresh smelling! The Farmgirl Clean and Farmhouse Kitchen is wonderful...don't know which is my favorite. Let me know when you are ready for an order. Take care!
"All shall be well and all shall be well and all manner of things shall be well."
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TheSoapMaven
True Blue Farmgirl
691 Posts
Susan
LA
USA
691 Posts |
Posted - Jun 15 2006 : 08:28:28 AM
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I just took the notice off my site! I am sorta up and running. I have "some" of every thing...laundry powder is here too...just today!!! YEAH!!! UPS just brought the last of the ingredients! Ship time is still about 7 days due to catching up. But looks like I am back in business!!! I go to the dr. tomorrow and I expect to be released to resume my life sans lifting heavy things. I feel better than I have felt in 10 years. Seriously. I feel great. I still get tired fairly easy. But other than that...I am new woman.
Susan
Proprietress of Dahlem's Soapworks http://www.thesoapmaven.com
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vtharvestfolkart
True Blue Farmgirl
69 Posts
doreen
West Pawlet
VT
USA
69 Posts |
Posted - Jun 16 2006 : 05:13:47 AM
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Hello Susan. So glad you are feeling better.
Take care
doreen
Please take a look at my folk art. http://www.crowsoup.com/Market1137.php
"IT'S GOOD TO HAVE AN END TO JOURNEY TOWARDS....BUT IT'S THE JOURNEY THAT MATTERS IN THE END" |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Jun 16 2006 : 07:12:23 AM
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hey gurlfren .. i told ya' .. you'd be up and dancin' in no time! but do remember 'the healing time' .. oh and those blues are just ever so temporary! "HO-MONES" as we southern women would say!
When i had my hysterical-ectomy .. i woke up feeling jus' ever so fine! HA! i had not tried to get UP yet!!! The nurse told me to expect a little 'down' time on about the third day .. because of shifting hormones. I just laughed and told her that i felt so UP .. that i couldn't possibly feel DOWN! WELL!!!!! i woke up on that third morning BAWLING to beat the band! (hmmmm .. i guess i'm easilyh 'suggestible') .. had my crying jag .. and it never happened again!
DO take it easy .. life and all it's routines will still be there after you are all healed! Good to hear from you gurlfren! xo, frannie
True Friends, Frannie
My KENTUCKY RAMBLINGS 'blog':
http://cabincreekfarm-kentucky.blogspot.com/ |
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TheSoapMaven
True Blue Farmgirl
691 Posts
Susan
LA
USA
691 Posts |
Posted - Jun 16 2006 : 6:08:24 PM
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Back from the dr - got the GREEN LIGHT for everything but heavy lifting - which he pointed out was a bad idea at any time. Told me to get home and makes some soap!! I really appreciate my dr so much. He walks in says "WOW - how do you feel??? You look great. Your color is good...cheeks are rosy and I know that isnt make up! Your hair looks so healthy...eyes bright." I told him I felt great, had been doing a little around the place, picking a little in the garden, made a couple batches of soap with help. Quite honestly I feel 10-15 years younger. What a great feeling...to feel like I am in my thirties without having to go back relive them!!! Which I wouldnt do for anything...I love Autumn...even if it refers to my season of life!
He told me he thought I would continue to feel better all the time. Absolutely no issues with the estrogen (from soy and yams)-working like a charm...not one hot flash or night sweat...not one headache cramp or back pain. Then he said "See, I told you we would still be friends when this was over with." - He knows I do NOT like to go to the dr!
I called my oldest daughter when I left the drs office today and told her what he said. And she said "Mom, I dont know how to say this without it sounding bad...but you just seem so...much more...on an even keel. Just always feeling good must really be great for you. Well for everyone!" I had to laugh. I knew what she meant. When you feel bad all the time or most of the time your fuse is a little short.
So when hubby called tonight he was so happy to hear I got such a good report. He really cant believe how good I feel...how my mood swings are gone...my headaches...he's as happy for me as I am!
So that's it...just giving an update.
Susan
Proprietress of Dahlem's Soapworks http://www.thesoapmaven.com
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2006 : 06:09:23 AM
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Hi Susan- I am so happy to hear that you are doing well!! I can feel your joy coming through your postings. Having a hysterectomy is such a liberating thing, isn't it? Welcome to the club.
Karin |
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TheSoapMaven
True Blue Farmgirl
691 Posts
Susan
LA
USA
691 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2006 : 06:16:37 AM
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Thank you! You know I was thinking this morning, we have to embrace each phase. Its the only way to live. I am going to enjoy this stage! I told Hannah this morning...this is the first morning I woke up and didnt think about my surgery. I had actually let it slip my mind! So yea, I am moving on! And by the way...my pumpkin vines are giving me great pleasure right now~a much needed rain yesterday and I cant wait to post pictures this early Autumn of the harvest!
Love you all!
Susan
Proprietress of Dahlem's Soapworks http://www.thesoapmaven.com
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Jun 18 2006 : 9:35:57 PM
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Susan -- I am so glad that you are feeling so much better and can go back to making soap. I can totally relate to what you've been through before the surgery. I had been so miserable for so many years and after my surgery (didn't have a hysterectomy but had a thermal oblasion) my family couldn't believe the difference in my emotional attitude. My husband said it was like being married to a new woman! I will tell you that menopause has been the best thing that ever happened to me. In fact -- I love this stage of my life! I would take a hot flash any day over cramps, bloating, and PMS! I chose not to use estrogen and haven't even used anything natural. The only thing I have been careful about is making sure I'm getting my daily calcium requirements.
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2006 : 05:29:43 AM
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Susan - it is so good to read your reports! You deserve to feel better than you have in years! Look at all you accomplished while feeling poorly. Just watch what you'll do now! :)
Peace |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Jun 19 2006 : 05:59:54 AM
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suszie-q .. don't know if it will be the same for you or not .. but i NEVER had .. NO .. NOT EVEN ONE .. hot flash! IF i went through "mental-pause" .. it was unbeknownst to me! like a good little patient .. i took all the estrogen that my docs recommended .. until going to a woman doctor .. who told me to look at my own family history .. and possible consequences .. and i told her i was going to try going without them for awhile to see if i saw any changes or felt any different .. NOPE! again .. never skipped a beat! felt the same on and off .. soooo .. i talked with her and stopped taking them. (that was a couple years ago .. and i still feel the same great that i did before!) In a month or so .. you won't even know you had the big "O"!!
xo, frannie
True Friends, Frannie
My KENTUCKY RAMBLINGS 'blog':
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