My first PT appointment for my hip is in an hour. I'm (1) afraid it will hurt more than my hip already hurts, and (2) afraid it won't help. (I know that one appointment can't fix everything; I just mean that in general, doing whatever exercise plan they come up with, and doing it consistently over time, won't help.) (I'm just spooking myself because the pain is really getting to me.)
The money was too good. I got stupid.
Jayne ,'Ariel'
Natter 78: I might need to watch some Buffy for inspiration
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Steph L. - Aug 19, 2025 8:05:46 am PDT #8879 of 8888
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
-t - Aug 19, 2025 8:21:34 am PDT #8880 of 8888
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I hope it does help, Tep. I am not in favor of my friends being in pain.
sj - Aug 19, 2025 8:44:32 am PDT #8881 of 8888
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Good luck, Tep!
brenda m - Aug 19, 2025 8:58:21 am PDT #8882 of 8888
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Good luck Tep! And Tim!
I am now giving the stink eye to our Kroger stores that don't have Chobani Less Sugar Lemon.
Hard same, Marianos.
I’m very glad we all have a Brendon in our lives. The Brendon. Laura I’m so sorry for your loss.
Masterfully worded obits are a whole thing. Been there.
So my jackass brother who couldn’t come to Toronto with us for three days in July to see our elderly aunts because he didn’t feel right leaving his crazy Russian wife on her own is now planning a 10 day visit out here (without her, as far as I know) followed by a back-to-back overseas work trip. Why must they be so fucking extra?
-t - Aug 19, 2025 11:15:43 am PDT #8883 of 8888
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Oh, brother
Steph L. - Aug 19, 2025 11:23:46 am PDT #8884 of 8888
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
PT was not (too) painful, and I have a list of exercises to do for range of motion, because my right hip's range of motion is super super limited. The physical therapist said we won't even get to stretches until the range of motion is improved. So fingers crossed that the exercises help!
lisah - Aug 19, 2025 11:53:15 am PDT #8885 of 8888
Punishingly Intricate
I’m doing PT for my hips now too, Steph! Stiff hip twins! Worst twins ever!
Steph L. - Aug 19, 2025 12:05:56 pm PDT #8886 of 8888
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Boo, bad hips! Yay PT twins!
JenP - Aug 19, 2025 12:06:22 pm PDT #8887 of 8888
I'm glad you've got a plan, Steph -- pain-be-gone and range-of-motion-returned ~ma to you.
In very mundane news, I found a good dog groomer to dremel Birdie's nails. She haaaaaates getting her nails done (as many do, I'm guessing), but this went well with me holding and soothing her and the groomer dremeling. Uh, and Trazadone delivery 3 hours prior. Better than at the vets, where they clip, which she really, really does not like. Don't blame her.
Atropa - Aug 19, 2025 12:17:21 pm PDT #8888 of 8888
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
I'm so sorry, Laura.