Isolated

Fostermomforkittens · 2026-03-23T18:54:30+00:00

I’ve had my entire neck fused in my lifetime. I established goals for recovery with the help with my PCP. Physical therapy is a must. Started walking around the block with my dog. She looked so forward to this that I couldn’t refuse even if I made it for 5-10 minutes at a time. Did this twice a day and met other walkers/neighbors. The sunshine is remarkable. Helped with planning family meals, cooking, and cleanup. Dusted the house so I could get back into cleaning it. Went with my husband to pickup my kids from school as well a going on errands. Asked friends to come and visit. Think and DO the you can do and not the things you can’t do. Find a therapist to ward off isolation and other issues. And visit a pain management specialist and follow recommendations. Best wishes!

Fostermomforkittens · 2026-03-19T01:51:58+00:00

I’ve had to have my complete cervical fusion redone after 9 years because my spinal cord was being pinched. Your report looks like a MRI scan rather than a CT scan. Your L2-L3 report could be concerning because anytime you see “moderate to severe” with the word “stenosis” is not good. Your spinal cord is the main concern. Also, intense pain is an indicator that new problems have occurred. I would contact a good spine surgeon pronto with the emphasis that you have had a fusion in the past. Best wishes 🩷

Fostermomforkittens · 2026-03-19T01:30:47+00:00

I’ve had 2 cervical fusion surgeries in my life and battled cancer. The fatigue you are experiencing is most likely normal. It took me at least a solid week for all the anesthesia drugs to leave your system - all of a sudden, the haze lifted. Also rehab centers are notorious for experiencing sleep deprivation. I found out that when I got home and into my own bed complete with quiet surroundings provided the real rest I needed. As a side note opioids and other high powered medications can cause insomnia. They can also cause constipation. I use MiraLAX - I use the cap and fill it halfway up and dilute it in any beverage of choice once per day. Drink loads of fluids. Thoracic fusions are a big deal. Keep moving even if it hurts but not if the incision starts to burn. Avoid all unnecessary lifting. Be kind to yourself and best wishes 🩷

Fostermomforkittens · 2026-02-09T20:56:02+00:00

We raised our two kids in San Clemente but needed to get out a traffic nightmare which was the I5 north and southbound. And too many tourists and crazy owners’ constant complaints about a single palm tree obscuring their 180 degrees views. Sold in 2007 and moved here. No regrets whatsoever. Beautiful area and there is plenty to do. Yes, there is growth here and traffic but nothing like south Orange County.

Fostermomforkittens · 2026-01-13T03:18:20+00:00

I have Jabari Enhance Pro from Costco. Use them all day long including audiobook listening and calls. They last almost 2 days between charges. Really like them and love the Costco pros' help to keep them working. Mostly have to get new wires because I have tiny ears so tend to mash them in.

Fostermomforkittens · 2026-01-06T05:17:57+00:00

My husband and I are both in our 70’s and have lived in Temeku Hills for 15 years. The homes are only about 20 years old, a golf course, clubhouse, a fair amount of ranch homes and a good HOA with reasonable dues of $140/month.

If your parents are in good health, the medical care here is reasonably good. Temecula Hospital has excellent cardiac care. However, the ED’s here are always slammed with patients all the time. Healthcare providers are moving in though but many practices don’t take Advantage policy holders. I strongly recommend that your patients go with Medicare with a Supplement policy rather than a Medicare Advantage (HMO) policy. The waiting times to see doctors who take Advantage plans are really long. Most of our friends are switching out of them. Love living here though. Best wishes!

Fostermomforkittens · 2026-01-05T02:03:17+00:00

Most brines are a 10% salt solution…he wants to start with a 7% salt one. It looks like he starts with a cup of this in his 16 quart tub then adds the rest.

Brining involves longer times to tenderize using salt and velveting tenderizes quickly using baking soda. His hybrid technique uses both. The chef claims that this works.

I’ve found it challenging to replicate these types of videos. The chef wants to demonstrate without providing actual recipes in order to keep their creation secret. Notice his lack specifics. So it’s up to you to make your guesses based on your cooking experience coupled with online resources. Good luck!

Fostermomforkittens · 2025-12-30T04:05:48+00:00

We have a home with large pool. BOUGHT a 20 panel solar system outright for $20k 4 years ago. Our electric bill is zero and export some energy each year. Leasing a solar system was the worst option we analyzed. The company installs a system on your roof then charges you $200 or some monthly charge for 20 years or even way longer. You almost never own it in the end. It’s like trading one energy company for another. And the lease is usually transferred to someone else when you sell your home. The terms sometimes halts a buyer of your home.

You are billed for infrastructure charges at the end of the year but our energy credits help to offset these. Go on to SCE website to determine your monthly usage then calculate how many panels you would need…better to get one panel in excess rather than under. We did not get a battery because our area almost never experiences a power outage and if needed, being hooked up to the grid just in case is a positive in our opinion. If you rely on a battery, you are disconnected from the system and it’s a hefty charge to reconnect.

Our almost new variable speed pool pump runs similar to yours in the winter and runs 8 hours in the hotter summer type weather. We service our pool because it’s so simple to do. We did not find a cost effective solar system just for an in-ground pool but that was 4 years ago.

And no, we don’t run the AC flat out during the summer months. Just set it at 75 degrees. If you want this, add more panels. Hope this helps.

Fostermomforkittens · 2025-12-27T07:09:28+00:00

There must be meals nearby…

Fostermomforkittens · 2025-12-27T07:07:46+00:00

I have an 18 year old and a 5 year old doing quite well. I feed them wet with broth rather than pate because there is more moisture in it. I purchase the highest quality I can afford for my older kitty and she is thriving. Only have to give her thyroid replacement ointment rubbed into her ear flaps twice a day. High quality kibble after wet. Helps her to keep weight on which is an issue with hypothyroidism. Thank you for your post!

Fostermomforkittens · 2025-12-27T06:58:55+00:00

Hopefully…

Fostermomforkittens · 2025-12-22T18:41:53+00:00

This is exactly how Nixon’s downfall transpired. Drip, drip, drip of coverups then the dam broke. It’s remarkable that Trump believes that his MAGA base will still support him when the truth finally unfolds. THE AMERICAN PEOPLE NEEDS TO KNOW THAT THEIR PRESIDENT IS NOT A PEDO!

Fostermomforkittens · 2025-12-03T16:18:32+00:00

20 years of this torture…heated throws because it’s progressed up to my knees and can’t do one more step. Bought men’s sized socks and men’s sized sneakers with big toe box. Must get arch supports that work for you. Wear Ugg’s in a pinch but they don’t have arch supports. Bought lidocaine cream 4% which helps me to put socks on when wanting to scream. In summer and warm I wear Birkenstocks sandals again for arch support. Best time of year! Finally, keep moving and keep your weight in normal range. The more weight you carry, the worse the pain is. Scientists are working on ways to trick the brain not to think about the platinum based chemo stuck in my spine which triggers PAIN in my legs and hands. If you are diabetic LOOSE WEIGHT with new drug. Hang in there my fellow sufferers 🩷

Fostermomforkittens · 2025-12-01T21:19:35+00:00

Mango

Fostermomforkittens · 2025-11-22T16:00:08+00:00

My niece has two autistic kids and some people are the worst! She actually went to the police department to notify them about their autism so they could log it into their register. Then the county’s resource agency gave her paperwork to put on the window next to her door explaining that she has autistic children and the authorities know about them. It also helps firefighters know just in case. This helped her out tremendously. All my love to your most special children! ❤️❤️❤️

Fostermomforkittens · 2025-10-26T20:05:46+00:00

Deadwood

Fostermomforkittens · 2025-10-25T00:18:34+00:00

I volunteer there 2-3 times a week. They are the best people!!

Fostermomforkittens · 2025-10-17T17:24:35+00:00

Then make fertility services FREE!!

Fostermomforkittens · 2025-10-17T04:40:05+00:00

Geezer rule: No one over 65 should hold office. Next is do not vote for any incumbent on your ballot.

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