Spring 2007 Buffalo River Homesteaders Campout is ON!!

Such a LONG story..LOL..I'll try to condense..
When the docs put me on Lyrica, the nerve pain caused by poisoning went away..the pain in my HIP went down to a very dull roar, until I walked..then it came back full force and doubled. I took a very minor fall..but afterwards, even though I didn't fall on my back, my back hurt..a lot. The Doc ordered an MRI of my back, and for the first time EVER, an MRI of my hip..SURPRISE..despite my telling several doctors over the past years that the MOST pain that I have is in my right hip/upper leg and that it wakes me up at night and it's simply excrutiating..and despite them knowing that it's THAT pain which has kept me from walking..(NOT the pain in my lower legs..I've ALWAYS told them that was different)..nobody had wanted an MRI of my hip..

Essentially, I have "no hip left"..the MRI showed "OLD Avascular Necrosis"..that's a process where there is a lack of oxygen to the bone, killing it. The bone dies, and eventually collapses, causing severe arthritis, bone spurs, and if it's not diagnosed for YEARS, the entire joint is gone.."poof"..So much for the Neurologist who told me in 2004 that "There's no medical reason Madam that you cannot lift that right leg." I'd like to take the MRI report and staple it to his forehead (in a Christian sort of way)..

The Orthopedic Surgeon was horrified.He said he'd expect to see such an MRI if he were in a 3rd world country where people had no access to medical care. The good news is that he said he can give me a new hip..YEAH!! The bad news is that because I've spent YEARS like this, he said it will take more than a year of "very hard and painful Rehab" to learn how to walk again. Painful? I'm so accustomed to pain, that part doesn't bother me. I'm so looking forward to the light at the end of this tunnel. The nerve damage in my lower legs will be a problem always..but it pales in comparison to the pain from this. He also said that there is no correlation between the toxic neuropathy and the AVN..two totally separate issues. Can one person BE so lucky? ROFLOL..My friends are starting to call me "Jobette"..LOL..God IS good!
Lord willing, I'll be rid of this hideous pain and be able to do so many things that I've not been able to do for years and years. Bad husband & bad docs..oh well..looking ahead and not behind me..life is GOOD.

Dennis and Don stopped by for a visit and got to see the MRI photos..they were nice enough to let me whine rather incessantly.. Thanks guys!!

That is absolutely amazing Lesley, you really need to tell your story at every medical school in America. I'm not by nature a litigious sort of person, but I'm betting there are some top of the line lawyers that might also be interested in hearing from you.

Hope you will also see it as humorous, but when I think of you I'm often reminded of something you said at one of our campouts about sometimes not speaking up...girlfriend now is the time to think about changing all that

You are right, life is good.

Hugs
Marlene

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I sure am looking forward to one day attending the Campout and not needing any WC or help getting to the ladies' room..remember that? That was FUNNY!!!

Haloooooo? Is anyone there? What a riot.

oh wow lesley. i'm soooo glad for you to hear that. you must be thrilled. God is god, isn't he. ok, marlene, i'll let jessie know you'll be cooking with him again, and that there's gonna be a cook-off. he's gotten so good at scrambled eggs he cooks them for church whenever the youth host the brunch between ss and church. thanks so much for teaching him your skills he also loves to cook pancakes...but he needs a little more practice on those.......for a 12 yo, he can cook.

savannah is mad at me because i won't let her bring her CAT!!! can you see that? i am bringing my dog, and she's sure her cat would love to travel that far, too.....

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marlene, jessie is all excited about cooking with you again. i can't believe this thread has made it to page 7 and no one has posted on it since 9 feb!!!

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Where: Group site 5 at Buffalo Point. I called today and made the reservation...so, we are back to the original site......
When: May 4th, 5th and 6th, 2007.
Those planning on attending are:
Me, and rotten dog, Phoenix
Marlene and Noah
Dennis and Don
Mamabear[hopefully]
RipVanArkie and crew[love the name!!]
okgoatgal2 (laura) and kids
posifour11 (russell) definite maybe


who else?

If any one is left off, sorry, but I'm not as good at lists as Marlene is............

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the above post was copied from ladonna's original post on the subject of who's gonna be there. i did no calling. forgot to "quote" it. oops.

anyone else coming?

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2 Adults and toddler planning to come

Are Corky and Milt not planning on being at the Campout? I did not see their names on the list.
Would not be the same without our Sultan!

idunno. haven't heard from corky and milt yet about it. hmmmmm.

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Oh, come on Laura, let Savannah bring her cat Most cats do not travel well vehicles, but her's might be the exception. I'm not sure she will enjoy having to spend all her time taking care of the cat, and playing with the cat so that it's cries to get out of it's container didn't disturb others, ask her if she'll think about that one for me for awhile

Oh, and tell Jesse, I've learned about a new way to make campout omelets that I'm hoping he'll help me try out.

Got a p.m. from Tater asking about the campout, hopefully you can soon add her to the list. Told her I'd come over and bump this up so it's be easier for her to find

Hugs
Marlene

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Can't wait to see all our friends again! Told Big Joe, Shelia and Beth last night. Joe was playing at Fox's Pizza, Mountain Home and got to talk to Bethy a while. Hopefully they can make it this time. Joe now has a Jujitsu school in Flippin, something he's wanted to do for years.

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Count me in, good bad or ugly I'm gonna insist on making it this year. Been too long since I last saw Phoenix...... oh yeah, and all of y'all too!

(dare2b, aka "tater")

fil grew up in salem, thats not far from there.

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YAY!!! Tater is gonna be there!!! I'm trying to keep mr Phoenix healthy. I'm with Dennis, I cannot wait to see friends again...old as well as new ones....and of course those that have never been are always welcome!! Ya might learn somethin, and it's guaranteed that a good time will be had!!

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Where: Group site 5 at Buffalo Point.

When: May 4th, 5th and 6th, 2007.

Those planning on attending are:
Me, and rotten dog, Phoenix
Marlene and Noah
Dennis and Don
Mamabear[hopefully]
RipVanArkie and crew[love the name!!]
okgoatgal2 (laura) and kids
posifour11 (russell) definite maybe
ozarksgf/Gail if possible
MerryMedic 2 adults and a toddler
dare2b/Carol

Laura/LaDonna will help ya'll keep this up todate.

Hugs
marlene



who else?

If any one is left off, sorry, but I'm not as good at lists as Marlene is............[/QUOTE]

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Okay, I'm doing my part to keep this thread up front . . . .

We'll be there, with the munchkin. Anyone want to start talking trades? We've still got our lye soap & candles & yarn, and with a new buck, probably some angora bunnies.

Of course, this means I have to be good & get my homework done before we go. Anyone coming out Thursday afternoon?

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Where: Group site 5 at Buffalo Point.

When: May 4th, 5th and 6th, 2007.

Those planning on attending are:
Me, and rotten dog, Phoenix
Marlene and Noah
Dennis and Don
Mamabear[hopefully]
RipVanArkie and crew[love the name!!]
okgoatgal2 (laura) and kids
posifour11 (russell) definite maybe
ozarksgf/Gail if possible
MerryMedic 2 adults and a toddler
dare2b/Carol
ozarkcat, hubby and munchkin

Laura/LaDonna will help ya'll keep this up todate.

Hugs
marlene



who else?

i'm trying to keep up

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Well , will try to get there -- anywhere close to drop a trailer so I can bobtail there? Just be me and my killer attack vampire puppy dog -- shes a rare romanian breed! LOL