Pippi
Supreme Ginormous Loudmouth
Let's have some fun!
Posts: 5,788
I have a Diary!
Skills: Making it over, around or under all kinds of things meant to keep me out (or in). Accomplished toilet paper thief.
Favorite Foods: Just about everything, but not kidney prescription kibble
Favorite Toys: Squeaky toys and puzzles
Pet Peves: When mom picks up someone else, especially a cat.
Furblings: (angel) Cheeky, (angel) Pixie, (angel) Dutchess, (cat) Inky & (cat) Nimbus, Dakota, Willow
Likes: All kinds of things. I like working on tricks, hikes, getting some off leash hikes, walks, pack walks, and having fun!
How active are you?: Somewhat Active
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Post by Pippi on May 19, 2021 12:32:51 GMT
Twinkle (My Sweet Angel) glad mom is feeling some improvement with her knee. I'm sure the doctor that ordered the PT could help figure out where mom could go for that. Milo Blue Eyes I hope Pa will regain some strength and endurance. My pawpaw is doing some PT right now to help him regain some strength and endurance. So far he says it just wears him out. Our a/c has been kicking on some, but luckily not running non-stop yet. We'll see this weekend. Looks like 90 Saturday, and 92 by Tuesday. Hope it stops there and goes back down some! And gosh I hope the humidity isn't bad. My mom is like yours - can't breathe with the humidity and she doesn't like to be sticky either. Ooohhh Charly that sounds like a fun game. willy ought to do good with this one. As much as I like to think I am a big dog, I do have a small mouth. Well, bigger than Cheeky's. UsurpingToby did you mom find the PT helped any with her knee? And have the lifestyle changes helped? Hope so. Go down stairs backwards? Oh my. You tell her to be careful doing that! DALLAS sometimes my mom will take the stairs rather than an elevator for the exercise, too. Ohhh, you and Dallas are having a spa day. Mom did my nails the other day. She needs to take Cheeky and get hers done. Oh my goodness ... bacon shell tacos? What a great idea! * Grabs a few and lines up next to willy *
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Post by Twinkle (My Sweet Angel) on May 19, 2021 12:34:24 GMT
UsurpingToby- Mommy never wears heels. She always wears sneakers or goes barefoot. She doesn't have any stairs where she lives. She never used the stairs when she worked unless the elevator was broken. She's worked from home since 3/20/20, so she doesn't have to walk far to get from Point A to Point B inside her house. She could do a better job of not carrying heavy things. She does need to clean out her purse. When your mom first found out she had this, how long did it take for the pain to go away & does she still have trouble alot? Wow, bad attitude or must want a boyfriend huh? The bad attitude part I can perhaps see because people tend to speed walk, stomp their feet & do things of that nature when they are upset that could put excess pressure on the joints. I don't see how wanting a boyfriend could have anything to do with it. Actually I would think having a boyfriend would make you worse. You'd be walking while on dates. Who knows what positions you both could find yourselves in otherwise that could bother your knee? I'll quit while I'm ahead. @tori- The steroids she got was both a shot in her left hip & some pills. willy- I am in line to fart!
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Post by Daisy & Josey on May 19, 2021 14:21:00 GMT
My mommy always wears tennis shoes/Skechers or Flip Flops . We have stairs to go upstairs with 13 steps and stairs to go down in the basement. Just a few our the doors to get outside.
Sometimes mommy knees hurt but it's just getting older and using her legs/feet a lot.
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Post by UsurpingToby on May 19, 2021 16:14:01 GMT
I’m here for the contest! Are we being judged on volume or rankness?
Twinkle, I’m sure the therapy helped mom in some way, but it didn’t help her pain levels during or immediately after the course of treatment. When she had PT, they were very big on icing. I can understand the philosophy, but in the real world mom found that heat worked better. At PT, they said cycling would be a good/safe activity, but she found it was irritating; walking is better. You’re right that anything that put stress on the joint is really bad for this condition. Sadly, it took years for her to get good at managing things even after PT. At the first sign of trouble, use anti-inflammatories to keep the swelling down. Use either ice or heat (whichever you find works best for you) to help with swelling. Keep you leg elevated and slightly bent as much as you can. If you sit at a chair, don’t sit on one leg or bend your knees so that your feet are under the chair. Even now if mom hurts herself, it can take months before the swelling is down and she feels comfortable again. One thing they did at PT that might have helped the most was teaching mom to walk straight ....not duck-footed or pigeon-toed. They had her practice walking with her feet lined up on the grout between the tiles on the floor. That helps to reduce the wear on the joint. Oh, if your car has bucket seats, that cat hurt you too. Consider getting a wedge cushion so that your knees and hips are at the same level.
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Post by Milo Blue Eyes on May 19, 2021 21:50:27 GMT
Hey Palz~ WOW UsurpingToby dat'z a lot o' stuff ta keepz up wif, but thankiez fur all dat info~ Mommy has pain ina her knee'z too 'n her back. Daisy & Josey mommy wearz sketcherz too! or houseshoez whish haz memory foam 'n when it wearz out, her getz new onez. Mommy used ta carry da laundry basket downstairz backwardz whish wuz easier fur her, but den her got a better idear 'n put all her clothez ina plastic bag 'n tossez 'em down! Dat werkz efen better! Momm hada laugh when ya sez ur dogterz 'n teacherz sez ya needed ta getz a boyfuriend~ Ugh whut doez dey know anyfur? Momm thinkz PT mite halp her, but her doezn't efen want ta goez to da dogter wif her painz. Jus' take it eazy 'n when Pa iz better, dey will begin walkin' sum 'n da weather iz nice. Jus' far too mush humiditiies ina airz lately 'n not really any rain, jus' dribblez earlier. DALLAS did ur mommy get tacoz yesty? willy thankiez fur halpin'~ Pippi welperz Pa seemz ta jus' wear out all da time. Taday him took mommy ta eat 'n den dey went to da store. He came inside wif her, but den petterd out 'n hada go back to da car, sez he cudn't make it. It'z a small store. Not beeg like Hyvee. 'n now home he went to bed, a'ready twice. Sez him didn'tz saweep tween midnite 'n three AM. 'n he gotta empty hiz bag efury couple hourz. Mommy wishez he wud use da attachment beeger bad 'n cud saweep lon'er. He haz 'fore 'n it pulled out da stoma wafer 'n him leaked. So he iz hesitant. Guessin' me 'n Charly will jus' 'watch' da Fartin' Contest~ Diz shud be'z fun~
Ona Menu tanite 'n all BEEF......
Hamburger Casserole
Sesame Beef Stirfry
Beef Tipz 'n Rice
Hot Roast Beast
Tortilla Pie
Beefy Lasagna
Breeskit Enchiladaz
Chunkee Chili Baked Tator
Cherry Choklit Cobbler
Double Choklit Trifle
Lemon Velvet Cake
Fresh Apple Turnoverz
Choklit Ice Cream Conez
Choklit Milkshakez
Njoy 'n thankiez fur comin' 'n purrlease come 'gain!~  
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Pippi
Supreme Ginormous Loudmouth
Let's have some fun!
Posts: 5,788
I have a Diary!
Skills: Making it over, around or under all kinds of things meant to keep me out (or in). Accomplished toilet paper thief.
Favorite Foods: Just about everything, but not kidney prescription kibble
Favorite Toys: Squeaky toys and puzzles
Pet Peves: When mom picks up someone else, especially a cat.
Furblings: (angel) Cheeky, (angel) Pixie, (angel) Dutchess, (cat) Inky & (cat) Nimbus, Dakota, Willow
Likes: All kinds of things. I like working on tricks, hikes, getting some off leash hikes, walks, pack walks, and having fun!
How active are you?: Somewhat Active
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Post by Pippi on May 20, 2021 0:09:21 GMT
Growing up mom had a lot of trouble with her knees. She found swimming or water aerobics or just walking in water to be more comfortable than anything else for some exercise. Hmm. And my mom walks duck footed. Milo Blue Eyes tossing the laundry down in a bag sounds much safer than going down backwards with a basket. My mom does much better about walking in cooler weather and struggles to get much in when it's hot and humid. That darn humidity is the worst. Cheeky and I can't really take the heat and humidity any more either. My mom didn't sleep well last night either. I think a bunch of the parents could have been up and chatting in the middle of the night last night since they were awake anyway. hehe. Do they make bigger bags that Pa could use? That would be nice so he could sleep better. That might make him feel better during the day, too, if he got a good night sleep. Isn't it amazing how quickly people can get out of shape and how long it takes to regain that strength and endurance. Not fair. Oh look. I get to be first in line for the food. Bonus! Thanks Milo! |
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Post by UsurpingToby on May 20, 2021 2:42:20 GMT
As gross as it sounds, Milo, Alpo makes the best farts. Got any Alpo tacos? I’ll have an enchilada and a choklit shake to get started. Thanks!
Mommy’s life was turned upsidedown for years because of this knee condition. By now she is so used to the adaptations that people don’t realize she has a problem at first.
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Post by Charly on May 20, 2021 3:39:19 GMT
Wow UsurpingToby that is some great info! I think the farting contest should be judged on both! Glad you made it, Toby! Your farts are legendary! Milo, we bet paw would feel better off he could some better sleep! Oh that lemon velvet cake looks so good! Pippi what is it with our mom's not sleeping well? I sure don't have any problems! Twinkle (My Sweet Angel) hope Toby has given you some useful information! willy , how are you feeling about your chances in the farting contest? Daisy & Josey mommy will only wear flat shoes! DALLAS boy this year is sure going by fast! When is mommy going to check things out in Florida? |
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Post by DALLAS on May 20, 2021 9:53:55 GMT
Good morning everyone Happy Thankful Thursday
Willy thank you for serving us the food. Willy we are both standing next to you for the farting contest
Pippi so sorry your mommy has knee problems
Twinkle glad the PT is helping mommy one has to be careful some type of PT can be harmful instead of beneficial
Pooks your mommy sounds like she has the steps like me down to the basement and a few to go outside.
Toby sorry your mommy had so much knee problems but has adapted to the problems and so nice of your mommy to share information with others having knee problems
Milo Blue Eyes thanks for all the delicious food and drinks. No mommy changed her mind about Tacos figured they were too messy but she stopped at McDonalds got a double cheeseburger which she was able to eat in peace as we were at the groomers getting all groomed she picked us up at 4:30 said the house was so quite from 12 till then she missed us so much and she smelled our fur we smelled so good and were silky smooth
Charly mommy sister is driving from New Jersey in August to pick mommy up and driving mommy to Florida to look for houses mommy is wishing the days would go quickly so she can go. Today no game playing as Di has to take her husband to his doctor and Rosemarie said we can grocery shop instead which is fine I need some groceries picking her up at 9 as have to be here at 12 for gas man will be coming between 12 and 4 to replace the gas heater.
I have been blessed only problems I have with my knees is when I attend church and genuflect when everything is quiet they crack loudly everyone turns to look so embarrassing and that was happening when I was in my early 20's but no pain like you all are suffering.
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Pippi
Supreme Ginormous Loudmouth
Let's have some fun!
Posts: 5,788
I have a Diary!
Skills: Making it over, around or under all kinds of things meant to keep me out (or in). Accomplished toilet paper thief.
Favorite Foods: Just about everything, but not kidney prescription kibble
Favorite Toys: Squeaky toys and puzzles
Pet Peves: When mom picks up someone else, especially a cat.
Furblings: (angel) Cheeky, (angel) Pixie, (angel) Dutchess, (cat) Inky & (cat) Nimbus, Dakota, Willow
Likes: All kinds of things. I like working on tricks, hikes, getting some off leash hikes, walks, pack walks, and having fun!
How active are you?: Somewhat Active
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Post by Pippi on May 20, 2021 14:04:33 GMT
UsurpingToby it sounds like you have done some research on foods and farts. Looks like we may have an expert in our midst. hehe Charly I don't have any trouble sleeping either. In fact I spend a good part of the day (and night) sleeping. Mom did get a little nap with us yesterday evening. And she says she could easily go back to sleep this morning. I thought the same thing. So I did. Don't know why mom doesn't. DALLAS thankfully mom's knees do much better these days than when she was growing up. Much of hers turned out to be food allergies. Hormones also likely played a role, and once we got mom spayed that helped, too. Mom keeps mentioning baths for me and Cheeky. I noticed she is not putting Inky and Nimbus through that. Why don't they have to have one, too? * Sneaks back for seconds. * Thanks Milo!
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Post by Daisy & Josey on May 20, 2021 14:36:29 GMT
Thank you Milo Blue Eyes for all this Yummy Foods!! It is great! DALLAS I hope Aug. gets here soon for you  That will be fun!! You better rest up before. |
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Post by Twinkle (My Sweet Angel) on May 20, 2021 19:17:17 GMT
UsurpingToby - This all sounds like very good advice. I still can't figure out where to go for PT though. I sure wish I knew of people who live near me who have went & can help. I think the farting contest should be ranked on both. teddy- Since it was your idea, I'm giving you the green light to start the contest. Pippi- I know dairy is not really good for you. Mommy has cut way back on eating junky foods & eating & drinking alot of sugar. Any advice from anyone could help. I will take all I can get!
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Post by Milo Blue Eyes on May 20, 2021 20:36:16 GMT
Hey Palz~ Welperz, yesh Pippi dere iza beeger bag Pa can attach to da smaller bag hangin' off'n da stoma, but last time him tried, it pulled at da smaller bag 'n it leaked. He really likez nitez whar dere iz no leakz, since sumtimez it jus' izn't goo' 'n he wakez up soaked. Welp, Pip, me thinkz it'z coz us kittiez self clean 'n bathe 'n pupz don'tz? Mmm 'n dey goez outside 'n roll roun' in stuff, anyfur dat'z whut Pa sez 'n dey get kin'a stinky! Charly sumttimez Pa jus' wakez up 'n can't goez back ta saweep, mommy efen knowz bout dat. Sum nitez r better den otherz. UsurpingToby Alpo tacoz? hehe! So dat iz whut ur mommy feedz ya 'n it makez ur fartz louder? teehee! DALLAS bet ur mommy iz really lookin' furward ta house huntin', but mommy memmerz when dey wuz doin' jus' dat back in 2016 'n not all o' it wuz fun. Mos'y coz dere wuz lotz snow ona groun 'n bad weather at timez. 'n mommy wuz goin' froo lotz o' eye surgeriez at da time too. Hmmm Twinkle (My Sweet Angel) can't ur dogter suggest a PT to go to? Me not knowz either, but mommy shur cud use da halp too, her knee'z seem ta be'z gettin' worse 'n her back too. It'z been a yucky couple dayz here, wif dribblez 'n sum rain, but not mush 'n we really needz it.
But here at da Malt shoppe it'z clear 'n sunny~ So we'z goin' ona piknik~
We got fried cheekin 'n hot doggiez 'n mac salad 'n ice tea~
Grilled Cheekin Kabobz
Grilled Bruschetta Cheekin'
Ribz 'n Grilled Corn
Smoked Turkey
Asian Skewerz
Lotza Watermelon 'n we can make slusheez too~
Tator salad wif Bacon (dat mite gibbz ya da fartz! hehe)
'n fur desserts we gottz...
Choklit Cheezecake ina jar
Choklit Cuppycakez
'n Ice Cream Sammyz
After eatin', we'z will take a lil nappy 'n den....let'z da Fartin' begin~!
Njoy 'n thankie fur comin'~! 
Pee Ess...thankiez willy fur a'wayz halpin' out~
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Post by Charly on May 20, 2021 22:26:47 GMT
Milo Blue Eyes , wow! Everything looks SO good!!! Thank you so much!! DALLAS , that time will get here sooner than you think!! Twinkle (My Sweet Angel) , YELP is a good place to find places rated! We just did a quick and dirty search and came up with this. PT in BirminghamBoy Pippi, we could be millionaires if we could figure out how to share our sleeping ability with our parents!! willy and Daisy & Josey, are you ready for the contest?
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Post by UsurpingToby on May 21, 2021 3:13:13 GMT
*Toooooot*. Oops, sort of got ahead of things here!
Twinkle, can Mommy’s doctor recommend a PT group to Mommy? That is how my mom found the place she went to.
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That will be fun!! You better rest up before.
