Well, gang, we just got back from seeing the orthopedic surgeon. He
pronounced Crash's Avascular Necrosis to be *severe* in both hips,
necessitating two total hip replacements. The first will take place on
June 8th. Not sure when the second one will be, but if it interferes
with the cook-in, well ... there's always next year.

We'd appreciate any prayers, vibes, thoughts, candles. Whatever you've
got.

Carol and Crash

"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
oups.com...
> Well, gang, we just got back from seeing the orthopedic surgeon. He
> pronounced Crash's Avascular Necrosis to be *severe* in both hips,
> necessitating two total hip replacements. The first will take place on
> June 8th. Not sure when the second one will be, but if it interferes
> with the cook-in, well ... there's always next year.
>
> We'd appreciate any prayers, vibes, thoughts, candles. Whatever you've
> got.
>
> Carol and Crash

Yuck - we'll keep good thoughts for Crash,

Best of luck

Dimitri

On 3 May 2005 15:02:20 -0700, Damsel in dis Dress wrote:

> Well, gang, we just got back from seeing the orthopedic surgeon. He
> pronounced Crash's Avascular Necrosis to be *severe* in both hips,
> necessitating two total hip replacements. The first will take place on
> June 8th. Not sure when the second one will be, but if it interferes
> with the cook-in, well ... there's always next year.
>
> We'd appreciate any prayers, vibes, thoughts, candles. Whatever you've
> got.

Industrial-strength good thoughts on the way!!!


--
Dan Goodman
Journal http://www.livejournal.com/users/dsgood/
Decluttering: http://decluttering.blogspot.com
Predictions and Politics http://dsgood.blogspot.com
All political parties die at last of swallowing their own lies.
John Arbuthnot (1667-1735), Scottish writer, physician.

Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> Well, gang, we just got back from seeing the orthopedic surgeon. He
> pronounced Crash's Avascular Necrosis to be *severe* in both hips,
> necessitating two total hip replacements. The first will take place
on
> June 8th. Not sure when the second one will be

Good luck.

http://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic70.htm

Sheldon

Stavo dormendo su un bancale di lambro quando il post di Damsel in dis
Dress mi desto'

> We'd appreciate any prayers, vibes, thoughts, candles. Whatever
> you've got.

You have all my prayers, vibes, thoughts and candles.
Cheer up, Dams'
--
Vilco
Think pink, drink rose'

Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> Well, gang, we just got back from seeing the orthopedic surgeon. He
> pronounced Crash's Avascular Necrosis to be *severe* in both hips,
> necessitating two total hip replacements. The first will take place
on
> June 8th. Not sure when the second one will be, but if it interferes
> with the cook-in, well ... there's always next year.
>
> We'd appreciate any prayers, vibes, thoughts, candles. Whatever
you've
> got.

All best wishes and *powerful* vibes, for you both.

Mac

Damsel in dis Dress wrote:

> Well, gang, we just got back from seeing the orthopedic surgeon. He
> pronounced Crash's Avascular Necrosis to be *severe* in both hips,
> necessitating two total hip replacements. The first will take place on
> June 8th. Not sure when the second one will be, but if it interferes
> with the cook-in, well ... there's always next year.
>
> We'd appreciate any prayers, vibes, thoughts, candles. Whatever you've
> got.
>
> Carol and Crash

Good luck, eat good - lots of calcium, vit. D food, & vit. C. and protein
to heal with. Sounds like a chef salad to me, with lots of "stuff."
Edrena

On 3 May 2005 15:02:20 -0700, "Damsel in dis Dress"
> wrote:

>Well, gang, we just got back from seeing the orthopedic surgeon. He
>pronounced Crash's Avascular Necrosis to be *severe* in both hips,
>necessitating two total hip replacements. The first will take place on
>June 8th. Not sure when the second one will be, but if it interferes
>with the cook-in, well ... there's always next year.
>
>We'd appreciate any prayers, vibes, thoughts, candles. Whatever you've
>got.
>
>Carol and Crash
>

You've got 'em! Please keep us posted.

Sue(tm)
Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself!

"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote:

>We'd appreciate any prayers, vibes, thoughts, candles. Whatever you've
>got.
>
>Carol and Crash
>

Well, Carol, you already got my response <G>. And, it may sound
pretty grim now, and it won't be much fun for Crash, but once he gets
healed and gets the therapy over - watch out! You're gonna have
trouble keeping up with him.

In article .com>,
"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote:

> Well, gang, we just got back from seeing the orthopedic surgeon. He
> pronounced Crash's Avascular Necrosis to be *severe* in both hips,
> necessitating two total hip replacements. The first will take place on
> June 8th. Not sure when the second one will be, but if it interferes
> with the cook-in, well ... there's always next year.
>
> We'd appreciate any prayers, vibes, thoughts, candles. Whatever you've
> got.
>
> Carol and Crash
>

Well, crap!! Take care.
-B
--
-Barb, <http://www.jamlady.eboard.com> Sam I Am! 5/3/05

Sheldon wrote:
> Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> > Well, gang, we just got back from seeing the orthopedic surgeon.
He
> > pronounced Crash's Avascular Necrosis to be *severe* in both hips,
> > necessitating two total hip replacements. The first will take
place
> on
> > June 8th. Not sure when the second one will be
>
> Good luck.
>
> http://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic70.htm
>
> Sheldon

Thanks for the link! I've done a lot of researching, and never found
anything nearly so informative. Of course, there's a lot of it that I
don't understand. It's very helpful, nonetheless. It'll help us to
understand how and why this is happening.

Carol

The Joneses wrote:
>
> Good luck, eat good - lots of calcium, vit. D food, & vit. C. and
protein
> to heal with. Sounds like a chef salad to me, with lots of "stuff."
> Edrena

I wish he *could* eat. Even the smallest amount of food makes him sick.
Even some Ensure-type stuff (Boost) put him head-first in the toilet.
Gotta call the doc tomorrow. He hasn't had anything to eat since last
Monday. We'd figured that the ortho guy might be able to help, but
he's very much the specialist.

In the meantime, I'm pushing the vitamin/mineral supplements, the
calcium, and continuing with the glucosamine (which he's been taking
for some time).

Carol

AlleyGator wrote:
> "Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote:
>
> >We'd appreciate any prayers, vibes, thoughts, candles. Whatever
you've
> >got.
> >
> >Carol and Crash
> >
>
> Well, Carol, you already got my response <G>. And, it may sound
> pretty grim now, and it won't be much fun for Crash, but once he gets
> healed and gets the therapy over - watch out! You're gonna have
> trouble keeping up with him.

He's pretty scared right now, but from real people's accounts, it
really shouldn't be all that bad. It sounds terrible, and he'll be in
the hospital for about 5 days, but he'll be up and walking the day
after surgery.

Carol

One time on Usenet, x-no-archive: yes said:
> "Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote:
>
> >We'd appreciate any prayers, vibes, thoughts, candles. Whatever you've
> >got.
> >
> >Carol and Crash
> >
>
> Well, Carol, you already got my response <G>. And, it may sound
> pretty grim now, and it won't be much fun for Crash, but once he gets
> healed and gets the therapy over - watch out! You're gonna have
> trouble keeping up with him.

I agree, had a friend who had her hip replaced and once she
healed up, she was very happy with it. Best wishes and happy
thoughts for both of you, Carol...

--
Jani in WA ~ mom, vid gamer, novice cook ~
"The ships hung in the sky in much the same
way that bricks don't" - D. Adams, HGTTG

Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> Well, gang, we just got back from seeing the orthopedic surgeon. He
> pronounced Crash's Avascular Necrosis to be *severe* in both hips,
> necessitating two total hip replacements. The first will take place
> on June 8th. Not sure when the second one will be, but if it
> interferes with the cook-in, well ... there's always next year.
>
> We'd appreciate any prayers, vibes, thoughts, candles. Whatever
> you've got.
>
> Carol and Crash

Man, this bites. But he's going to be doing so much better after the hip
replacements. Hang in there.

Jill <--whose dad is having femoral artery bypass surgery Thursday or Friday

Damsel in dis Dress wrote:

> Well, gang, we just got back from seeing the orthopedic surgeon. He
> pronounced Crash's Avascular Necrosis to be *severe* in both hips,
> necessitating two total hip replacements. The first will take place on
> June 8th. Not sure when the second one will be, but if it interferes
> with the cook-in, well ... there's always next year.
>
> We'd appreciate any prayers, vibes, thoughts, candles. Whatever you've
> got.
>
> Carol and Crash

Positive thoughts winging their way your way.

---jkb

--
"You know what I blame this on the breakdown of? Society"
-- Moe Szyslak

Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> We'd appreciate any prayers, vibes, thoughts, candles. Whatever you've
> got.

Best vibes to you and yours, Damsel!

<not exactly Hallmark, is it >

Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> I wish he *could* eat. Even the smallest amount of food makes him sick.
> Even some Ensure-type stuff (Boost) put him head-first in the toilet.
> Gotta call the doc tomorrow. He hasn't had anything to eat since last
> Monday. We'd figured that the ortho guy might be able to help, but
> he's very much the specialist.

I've seen a lot of people react to Boost/Ensure/etc. that way. Too nutrient
dense for some people, especially those who can't eat anything at all. Can
lead to problems with gastric osmolarity, causing bloating, cramping, nausea
and vomiting and/or diarrhea, dehydration and electrolyte imbalance... if we
try to correct it with the substance that caused it, things get even worse.

The doctor might be able to put him on something nourishing but not as
overwhelming.

Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> AlleyGator wrote:
>
>>"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote:
>>
>>
>>>We'd appreciate any prayers, vibes, thoughts, candles. Whatever
>
> you've
>
>>>got.
>>>
>>>Carol and Crash
>>>
>>
>>Well, Carol, you already got my response <G>. And, it may sound
>>pretty grim now, and it won't be much fun for Crash, but once he gets
>>healed and gets the therapy over - watch out! You're gonna have
>>trouble keeping up with him.
>
>
> He's pretty scared right now, but from real people's accounts, it
> really shouldn't be all that bad. It sounds terrible, and he'll be in
> the hospital for about 5 days, but he'll be up and walking the day
> after surgery.
>
> Carol
>

When I had my left hip replaced, the surgery took place early in the
morning. I was sitting up in bed a couple of hours later and when the
nurse came around late in the afternoon, she told me to try and take a
few steps. I was walking with a walker and then with a cane the next
day and I walked out of the hospital with the same cane four days
after the operation, with only Marcel helping me into the taxi.

The pain was not bad at any time and all I ever needed were a couple
of Tylenol tablets. I did need a special high chair or stool on which
to sit at home and a special seat for the toilet, to make it higher.
All the large pharmacies have these stools/chairs for rent in New York
and the special toilet seat extension and cane were handed out to each
patient at the hospital, who had this kind of surgery. I wish Crash
the same kind of hospital stay and recovery once he is home.

I know that I am not the only poster at rfc who had this operation and
the others will probably tell you something similar. Please, tell
Crash not to be scared, that he will be fine a few months from now.

Good luck to both of you, M

Damsel in dis Dress wrote:

> The Joneses wrote:
> >
> > Good luck, eat good - lots of calcium, vit. D food, & vit. C. and
> protein
> > to heal with. Sounds like a chef salad to me, with lots of "stuff."
> > Edrena
>
> I wish he *could* eat. Even the smallest amount of food makes him sick.
> Even some Ensure-type stuff (Boost) put him head-first in the toilet.
> Gotta call the doc tomorrow. He hasn't had anything to eat since last
> Monday. We'd figured that the ortho guy might be able to help, but
> he's very much the specialist.
>
> In the meantime, I'm pushing the vitamin/mineral supplements, the
> calcium, and continuing with the glucosamine (which he's been taking
> for some time).
>
> Carol

Ensure does taste icky, I thought Boost only slightly better. Try thinning
them with skim milk 50/50. Those drinks are so th-ick (!) that he might not
miss the fat. And tell him this fad diet of sick bones he's concocted to
lose weight is not fair to the rest of us (little g). When preggers I had
to take vitamins with food or they made me sick. Have tried the BRAT diet
for sick people? Bananas, rice, applesauce, or toast? I'd try the dry toast
first myself. And tell the specialist that his stomach is connected to his
hip bones by way of the belly button.
Edrena

"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
ups.com...
>
> AlleyGator wrote:
> > "Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote:
> >
> > >We'd appreciate any prayers, vibes, thoughts, candles. Whatever
> you've
> > >got.

....blowing it all your way - BIG e-vibes.

Elaine (going through major stuff too)

pennyaline wrote:
> Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> > I wish he *could* eat. Even the smallest amount of food makes him
sick.
> > Even some Ensure-type stuff (Boost) put him head-first in the
toilet.
> > Gotta call the doc tomorrow. He hasn't had anything to eat since
last
> > Monday. We'd figured that the ortho guy might be able to help, but
> > he's very much the specialist.
>
> I've seen a lot of people react to Boost/Ensure/etc. that way. Too
nutrient
> dense for some people, especially those who can't eat anything at
all. Can
> lead to problems with gastric osmolarity, causing bloating, cramping,
nausea
> and vomiting and/or diarrhea, dehydration and electrolyte
imbalance... if we
> try to correct it with the substance that caused it, things get even
worse.
>
> The doctor might be able to put him on something nourishing but not
as
> overwhelming.

We're calling the doctor tomorrow and I'll ask him about this. Ever
since going on the heavy-duty narcotics, he hasn't had an appetite, and
hasn't been able to keep anything down when he does try to eat. I'll
report back tomorrow.

Carol

"pennyaline" <nsmitchell@spamspamspamspamspamspamspameggandspam .com>
wrote:

>Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
>> We'd appreciate any prayers, vibes, thoughts, candles. Whatever you've
>> got.
>
>Best vibes to you and yours, Damsel!
>
><not exactly Hallmark, is it >
>
Positive thoughts and crossed fingers (they do count, don't they?)
--
Susan N.

"Moral indignation is in most cases two percent moral, 48 percent indignation, and 50 percent envy."
Vittorio De Sica, Italian movie director (1901-1974)

Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> pennyaline wrote:
> > Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> > > I wish he *could* eat. Even the smallest amount of food makes him
> sick.
> > > Even some Ensure-type stuff (Boost) put him head-first in the
> toilet.
> > > Gotta call the doc tomorrow. He hasn't had anything to eat since
> last
> > > Monday. We'd figured that the ortho guy might be able to help,
but
> > > he's very much the specialist.
> >
> > I've seen a lot of people react to Boost/Ensure/etc. that way. Too
> nutrient
> > dense for some people, especially those who can't eat anything at
> all. Can
> > lead to problems with gastric osmolarity, causing bloating,
cramping,
> nausea
> > and vomiting and/or diarrhea, dehydration and electrolyte
> imbalance... if we
> > try to correct it with the substance that caused it, things get
even
> worse.
> >
> > The doctor might be able to put him on something nourishing but not
> as
> > overwhelming.
>
> We're calling the doctor tomorrow and I'll ask him about this. Ever
> since going on the heavy-duty narcotics, he hasn't had an appetite,
and
> hasn't been able to keep anything down when he does try to eat. I'll
> report back tomorrow.
>
> Carol

Ensure and Boost are kind of rich, he may have more luck with a fruit
smoothie, like orange julious, with some Horlicks added. I know for
positive that no matter how sickly/poorly my appetite breast milk works
for me, on tap naturally. And you'd be surprised at how readily
available, I'm serious... have your doc write a scrip and your
insurance will pay.

Great website, one of the best: http://horlicks.com

Sheldon

One time on Usenet, "pennyaline" <nsmitchell@spamspamspamspamspamspamspameggandspam .com> said:
> Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> > I wish he *could* eat. Even the smallest amount of food makes him sick.
> > Even some Ensure-type stuff (Boost) put him head-first in the toilet.
> > Gotta call the doc tomorrow. He hasn't had anything to eat since last
> > Monday. We'd figured that the ortho guy might be able to help, but
> > he's very much the specialist.
>
> I've seen a lot of people react to Boost/Ensure/etc. that way. Too nutrient
> dense for some people, especially those who can't eat anything at all. Can
> lead to problems with gastric osmolarity, causing bloating, cramping, nausea
> and vomiting and/or diarrhea, dehydration and electrolyte imbalance... if we
> try to correct it with the substance that caused it, things get even worse.
>
> The doctor might be able to put him on something nourishing but not as
> overwhelming.

Or you could try thinning the drink with some ice cream, milk,
or water (probably the latter). It wouldn't have as much nutrition,
but some is better than none...

--
Jani in WA ~ mom, vid gamer, novice cook ~
"The ships hung in the sky in much the same
way that bricks don't" - D. Adams, HGTTG

One time on Usenet, Margaret Suran > said:
> Damsel in dis Dress wrote:

> > He's pretty scared right now, but from real people's accounts, it
> > really shouldn't be all that bad. It sounds terrible, and he'll be in
> > the hospital for about 5 days, but he'll be up and walking the day
> > after surgery.

> When I had my left hip replaced,

<snip>

> Good luck to both of you, M

What an encouraging story, Margaret -- that was very kind of you...

--
Jani in WA ~ mom, vid gamer, novice cook ~
"The ships hung in the sky in much the same
way that bricks don't" - D. Adams, HGTTG

On 3 May 2005 15:02:20 -0700, "Damsel in dis Dress"
> wrote:

>Well, gang, we just got back from seeing the orthopedic surgeon. He
>pronounced Crash's Avascular Necrosis to be *severe* in both hips,
>necessitating two total hip replacements. The first will take place on
>June 8th. Not sure when the second one will be, but if it interferes
>with the cook-in, well ... there's always next year.
>
>We'd appreciate any prayers, vibes, thoughts, candles. Whatever you've
>got.

Prayers, vibes, thoughts *and* candles!

Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd
AAC(F)BV66.0748.CA


"If the soup had been as hot as the claret, if the claret had been as
old as the bird, and if the bird's breasts had been as full as the
waitress's, it would have been a very good dinner."

-- Duncan Hines

To reply, replace "spaminator" with "cox"

"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
ups.com...
>
> AlleyGator wrote:
>> "Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote:
>>
>> >We'd appreciate any prayers, vibes, thoughts, candles. Whatever
> you've
>> >got.
>> >
>> >Carol and Crash
>> >
>>
>> Well, Carol, you already got my response <G>. And, it may sound
>> pretty grim now, and it won't be much fun for Crash, but once he gets
>> healed and gets the therapy over - watch out! You're gonna have
>> trouble keeping up with him.
>
> He's pretty scared right now, but from real people's accounts, it
> really shouldn't be all that bad. It sounds terrible, and he'll be in
> the hospital for about 5 days, but he'll be up and walking the day
> after surgery.
>
> Carol
>-------------------

Oh my! Wow!

Dams, you can count on our prayers!

Isn't modern medicine amazing? Wow, to be able to walk the next day... !!
Medicine constantly amazes me - yet they can't stop a cold! LOL

Hugs to you and Crash! Please tell him that we're pulling for him.

Cyndi

"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
oups.com...
> Well, gang, we just got back from seeing the orthopedic surgeon. He
> pronounced Crash's Avascular Necrosis to be *severe* in both hips,
> necessitating two total hip replacements. The first will take place on
> June 8th. Not sure when the second one will be, but if it interferes
> with the cook-in, well ... there's always next year.
>
> We'd appreciate any prayers, vibes, thoughts, candles. Whatever you've
> got.
>
> Carol and Crash
>

Hey Carol,

Best from the SBF and self.

alan

"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
oups.com...
> Well, gang, we just got back from seeing the orthopedic surgeon. He
> pronounced Crash's Avascular Necrosis to be *severe* in both hips,
> necessitating two total hip replacements. The first will take place on
> June 8th. Not sure when the second one will be, but if it interferes
> with the cook-in, well ... there's always next year.
>
> We'd appreciate any prayers, vibes, thoughts, candles. Whatever you've
> got.
>
> Carol and Crash

Thinking good thoughts for the both of you.

Mikol



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Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> I wish he *could* eat. Even the smallest amount of food makes him
sick.
> Even some Ensure-type stuff (Boost) put him head-first in the
toilet.
> Gotta call the doc tomorrow. He hasn't had anything to eat since
last
> Monday. We'd figured that the ortho guy might be able to help, but
> he's very much the specialist.
>
> In the meantime, I'm pushing the vitamin/mineral supplements, the
> calcium, and continuing with the glucosamine (which he's been taking
> for some time).
>
> Carol

FWIW, I have had persistent nausea since a car wreck in Aug '03 - no
one really knows why. When I get really sick, all I can handle is
diluted ginger ale (1/4 to 1/2 strength) laden with crushed ice - and
if I sip on that for 12 hours or so, I can then handle light food.
Usually only cold cereal and skim milk, though. Once I hold that down,
I can eat "real" food. So you might try the diluted ginger ale trick
if you haven't already.

-L.

On 3 May 2005 15:02:20 -0700, Damsel in dis Dress wrote:

> We'd appreciate any prayers, vibes, thoughts, candles. Whatever you've
> got.

It might have rain tomorrow... and I'll be glad to dedicate it to
someone, somewhere!

"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
oups.com...
> Well, gang, we just got back from seeing the orthopedic surgeon. He
> pronounced Crash's Avascular Necrosis to be *severe* in both hips,
> necessitating two total hip replacements. The first will take place
> on
> June 8th. Not sure when the second one will be, but if it interferes
> with the cook-in, well ... there's always next year.
>
> We'd appreciate any prayers, vibes, thoughts, candles. Whatever
> you've
> got.

You may have everything I have. God bless. Warmest wishes to you both
and and I hope that everything goes well.

Ophelia

On 2005-05-03, Damsel in dis Dress > wrote:

> We'd appreciate any prayers, vibes, thoughts, candles. Whatever you've
> got.

Tell Crash to keep the mettle to the metal so he can get back out
there and pedal.

nb

On Tue 03 May 2005 11:09:31p, -L. wrote in rec.food.cooking:

>
> Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
>> I wish he *could* eat. Even the smallest amount of food makes him
>> sick.
>> Even some Ensure-type stuff (Boost) put him head-first in the toilet.
>> Gotta call the doc tomorrow. He hasn't had anything to eat since last
>> Monday. We'd figured that the ortho guy might be able to help, but
>> he's very much the specialist.
>>
>> In the meantime, I'm pushing the vitamin/mineral supplements, the
>> calcium, and continuing with the glucosamine (which he's been taking
>> for some time).
>>
>> Carol
>
> FWIW, I have had persistent nausea since a car wreck in Aug '03 - no
> one really knows why. When I get really sick, all I can handle is
> diluted ginger ale (1/4 to 1/2 strength) laden with crushed ice - and
> if I sip on that for 12 hours or so, I can then handle light food.
> Usually only cold cereal and skim milk, though. Once I hold that down,
> I can eat "real" food. So you might try the diluted ginger ale trick
> if you haven't already.
>
> -L.

Only once in my life have I been unable to eat anything and it lasted a bit
over a month. Could never figure out what caused it, a virus perhaps? A
friend insisted on taking me to a Bavarian restaurant for dinner one night.
A tradition there was bringing a pot of fresh chicken soup to the table.
When I tried the soup, it was the first thing I'd been able to keep down,
and I kept eating bowl after bowl. After that meal everything returned to
normal. For me, at least, that chicken soup was magic!

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
____________________________________________

Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.
Sam Goldwyn, 1882-1974

"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
oups.com...
>
> We'd appreciate any prayers, vibes, thoughts, candles. Whatever
> you've
> got.
>
> Carol and Crash
>

Wow, that's a heavy load. Stay strong, we'll take care of the prayers,
vibes, etc.

Chris

"Damsel in dis Dress" wrote in message

> Well, gang, we just got back from seeing the orthopedic surgeon. He
> pronounced Crash's Avascular Necrosis to be *severe* in both hips,
> necessitating two total hip replacements. The first will take place on
> June 8th. Not sure when the second one will be, but if it interferes
> with the cook-in, well ... there's always next year.
>
> We'd appreciate any prayers, vibes, thoughts, candles. Whatever you've
> got.
>
> Carol and Crash

Good wishes to Crash and to you. Take care of yourself, too, in your role
as caregiver.

Dora

On 3 May 2005 16:21:46 -0700, "Damsel in dis Dress"
>
>Thanks for the link! I've done a lot of researching, and never found
>anything nearly so informative. Of course, there's a lot of it that I
>don't understand. It's very helpful, nonetheless. It'll help us to
>understand how and why this is happening.
>
>Carol

Carol,

I have had 4 hip replacements, so if you folks need someone to talk
to, let me know.

Christine

Damsel in dis Dress > wrote:

> We're calling the doctor tomorrow and I'll ask him about this. Ever
> since going on the heavy-duty narcotics, he hasn't had an appetite, and
> hasn't been able to keep anything down when he does try to eat. I'll
> report back tomorrow.

I'm wishing you and Crash a lot of luck.

For the appetite thing, you don't happen to be in
California do you? This is one of the legitmate uses
for canabis, enabling people to eat who otherwise
can't because of narcotic induced nausea. Seriously.
Legal in Cali, and possibly a couple other states,
though the feds seem to disagree and I haven't kept
up on who has won the latest court battles.

Bill Ranck
Blacksburg, Va.

> wrote in message ...
> Damsel in dis Dress > wrote:
>
>> We're calling the doctor tomorrow and I'll ask him about this. Ever
>> since going on the heavy-duty narcotics, he hasn't had an appetite, and
>> hasn't been able to keep anything down when he does try to eat. I'll
>> report back tomorrow.
>
> I'm wishing you and Crash a lot of luck.
>
> For the appetite thing, you don't happen to be in
> California do you? This is one of the legitmate uses
> for canabis, enabling people to eat who otherwise
> can't because of narcotic induced nausea. Seriously.
> Legal in Cali, and possibly a couple other states,
> though the feds seem to disagree and I haven't kept
> up on who has won the latest court battles.
>
> Bill Ranck
> Blacksburg, Va.

That portion of California law has yet to be fully adjudicated and IIRC requires
a doctors prescription. See below:


http://www.canorml.org/laws/calmjlaws.html


Possession of marijuana is a misdemeanor under California Health and Safety Code
Section 11357. Possession of one ounce (28.5 gms) or less is punishable by a
maximum $100 fine. Jail time is possible for larger amounts or for hashish,
which is an optional felony ("wobbler"). However, under Prop 36, effective July
1, 2001, first- and second- time possession-only offenders may demand a
treatment program instead of jail. Upon successful completion of the program,
their conviction is erased. Possession (and personal use cultivation) offenders
can also avoid conviction by making a preguilty plea under Penal Code 1000, in
which case their charges are dismissed upon successful completion of a diversion
program. Possession offenses are expunged from the record after two years under
Health and Safety Code Sections 11361.5 and 11361.7.

Possession of one ounce or less in a vehicle while driving may also be charged
under Vehicle Code 23222, which is treated identically to HSC 11357 B.

Medical marijuana: Medical patients and their designated primary caregivers may
legally possess and cultivate, but not distribute or sell, marijuana under
Health and Safety Code 11362.5 (Prop 215) if they have a physician's
recommendation or approval.