Jangchub expounded:

Ann, how much longer should I wait to send you the brug and datura?
Pretty soon it will be very hot here. They will survive several weeks
inside in a sunny window. Want some fountain grass! Hahahaha.

It should be safe now, V. I'm home to get the mail usually, so even
if it's a bit chilly they'll get inside quickly. Thanx!
--
Ann, gardening in Zone 6a
South of Boston, Massachusetts
e-mail address is not checked
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On Thu, 26 Apr 2007 17:54:52 -0400, Ann wrote:

Jangchub expounded:

Ann, how much longer should I wait to send you the brug and datura?
Pretty soon it will be very hot here. They will survive several weeks
inside in a sunny window. Want some fountain grass! Hahahaha.

It should be safe now, V. I'm home to get the mail usually, so even
if it's a bit chilly they'll get inside quickly. Thanx!

Okay, I'll pack em up and send them. I'll email when they're sent.

v

"Jangchub" wrote in message
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On Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:52:55 -0400, Ann wrote:

Cheryl Isaak expounded:

Ok - I've only tackled much smaller ones. Shall I pass the salt scrub?

Absolutely! I'll share your pain )

Okay, so call me a dumbo, but today I gardened hard, made sure I got
on my knee with all my body weight several times on concrete, and
jiggled my knee around a lot so when I get my MRI tomorrow morning it
will be at its worst. I cannot believe moderate arthritis is causing
this excruciating pain.

My miniscus is torn, and I think now a hunk tore off completely and is
rattling around in there, catching on my joint now and then as I wince
with pain. If this is only arthritis, I have much more respect for
people with rheumatoid...this is only osteo.

Feh.
v

Yes they do do athroscopic surgery for a torn miniscus. I had that several
years ago and just had a total knee replacement 2 years ago. Much better and
no pain at all now.

Betsy

On Mon, 30 Apr 2007 18:16:38 -0400, "betsyb"
wrote:



Okay, so call me a dumbo, but today I gardened hard, made sure I got
on my knee with all my body weight several times on concrete, and
jiggled my knee around a lot so when I get my MRI tomorrow morning it
will be at its worst. I cannot believe moderate arthritis is causing
this excruciating pain.

My miniscus is torn, and I think now a hunk tore off completely and is
rattling around in there, catching on my joint now and then as I wince
with pain. If this is only arthritis, I have much more respect for
people with rheumatoid...this is only osteo.

Feh.
v

Yes they do do athroscopic surgery for a torn miniscus. I had that several
years ago and just had a total knee replacement 2 years ago. Much better and
no pain at all now.

Betsy


The miniscus surgery kept your pain down for two years? I am
wondering if knee replacement should just happen in lieu of the fact
that I am getting older and would heal better if I do that at a
younger age.

I guess first I have to see the whole picture, and on Wednesday I see
the MRI results.

Victoria

--
"God has a plan for me. I don't know what that is, and I'm
not leaving until I find out."



BetsyB



"Jangchub" wrote in message
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On Mon, 30 Apr 2007 18:16:38 -0400, "betsyb"
wrote:



Okay, so call me a dumbo, but today I gardened hard, made sure I got
on my knee with all my body weight several times on concrete, and
jiggled my knee around a lot so when I get my MRI tomorrow morning it
will be at its worst. I cannot believe moderate arthritis is causing
this excruciating pain.

My miniscus is torn, and I think now a hunk tore off completely and is
rattling around in there, catching on my joint now and then as I wince
with pain. If this is only arthritis, I have much more respect for
people with rheumatoid...this is only osteo.

Feh.
v

Yes they do do athroscopic surgery for a torn miniscus. I had that several
years ago and just had a total knee replacement 2 years ago. Much better
and
no pain at all now.

Betsy


The miniscus surgery kept your pain down for two years? I am
wondering if knee replacement should just happen in lieu of the fact
that I am getting older and would heal better if I do that at a
younger age.

It surely did keep the pain in check. I am 68 now and the surgery was 2
years ago. It was tough doing the rehab for it but damned if I would allow
myself to walk with a lime when I finished and I don't. Half of healing well
depends on you!

I guess first I have to see the whole picture, and on Wednesday I see
the MRI results.

Victoria

"betsyb" wrote in message
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--
"God has a plan for me. I don't know what that is, and I'm
not leaving until I find out."



BetsyB



"Jangchub" wrote in message
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On Mon, 30 Apr 2007 18:16:38 -0400, "betsyb"
wrote:



Okay, so call me a dumbo, but today I gardened hard, made sure I got
on my knee with all my body weight several times on concrete, and
jiggled my knee around a lot so when I get my MRI tomorrow morning it
will be at its worst. I cannot believe moderate arthritis is causing
this excruciating pain.

My miniscus is torn, and I think now a hunk tore off completely and is
rattling around in there, catching on my joint now and then as I wince
with pain. If this is only arthritis, I have much more respect for
people with rheumatoid...this is only osteo.

Feh.
v

Yes they do do athroscopic surgery for a torn miniscus. I had that
several
years ago and just had a total knee replacement 2 years ago. Much better
and
no pain at all now.

Betsy


The miniscus surgery kept your pain down for two years? I am
wondering if knee replacement should just happen in lieu of the fact
that I am getting older and would heal better if I do that at a
younger age.

It surely did keep the pain in check. I am 68 now and the surgery was 2
years ago. It was tough doing the rehab for it but damned if I would allow
myself to walk with a lime when I finished and I don't. Half of healing
well depends on you!
Misspelled limp. Sorry.

I guess first I have to see the whole picture, and on Wednesday I see
the MRI results.

Victoria

"Jangchub" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 30 Apr 2007 18:16:38 -0400, "betsyb"
wrote:



Okay, so call me a dumbo, but today I gardened hard, made sure I got
on my knee with all my body weight several times on concrete, and
jiggled my knee around a lot so when I get my MRI tomorrow morning it
will be at its worst. I cannot believe moderate arthritis is causing
this excruciating pain.

My miniscus is torn, and I think now a hunk tore off completely and is
rattling around in there, catching on my joint now and then as I wince
with pain. If this is only arthritis, I have much more respect for
people with rheumatoid...this is only osteo.

Feh.
v

Yes they do do athroscopic surgery for a torn miniscus. I had that several
years ago and just had a total knee replacement 2 years ago. Much better
and
no pain at all now.

Betsy


The miniscus surgery kept your pain down for two years? I am
wondering if knee replacement should just happen in lieu of the fact
that I am getting older and would heal better if I do that at a
younger age.

I guess first I have to see the whole picture, and on Wednesday I see
the MRI results.

Victoria

What did your doc suggest. The knee only is warrantied for 15 years. I
wonder what happens then, rust?

Betsy

"Janet Baraclough" wrote in message
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from "betsyb" contains these words:

I had that several
years ago and just had a total knee replacement 2 years ago. Much
better
and
no pain at all now.

Betsy
I am
wondering if knee replacement should just happen in lieu of the fact
that I am getting older and would heal better if I do that at a
younger age.

Victoria

What did your doc suggest. The knee only is warrantied for 15 years. I
wonder what happens then, rust?

The same as with artificial hip joints. If it's in place long enough
to wear out, patients will eventually need a second op to refit a new
artificial joint.. There are a range of prices and qualities available,
so it may be preferable for middle -aged patients to invest in the
longest-lasting material available, first time round.

Janet

Janet I doubt I will last long as the knee. My Oncologist only said the
extra Chemo "Might" give me an additional 5 years. I was diagnosed in Jan,
2006. Both trips of chemo followed.
Want me to will it to you? : )

Betsy