tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post9140117621037400815..comments2023-12-01T10:35:12.938+00:00Comments on Boatlife: Cruising Aboard NB Valerie: Update From JaqLes Biggshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06200731053479474814noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-83111514064889224582016-02-20T18:41:58.648+00:002016-02-20T18:41:58.648+00:00Hi Carol, Woot! House sold. Boat buying next??? Xx...Hi Carol, Woot! House sold. Boat buying next??? Xxx<br />Mrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-39523054200428517072016-02-20T18:40:32.705+00:002016-02-20T18:40:32.705+00:00Hi Kelly, thanks for the recipe. We do have an exc...Hi Kelly, thanks for the recipe. We do have an excellent juice extractor so I will see what I can whip up. Give your mom a big hug from the next time you see her. Xxx<br />Mrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-51470852763622033122016-02-20T18:38:21.554+00:002016-02-20T18:38:21.554+00:00Oh Karen what I wouldn' t give for a good long...Oh Karen what I wouldn' t give for a good long visit with you! I miss you Pal!! I am blessed to have Les by my side and so many wonderful friends and family cheering me on. The pain soon passes and even though we are still tied to this area we are so happy aboard our Narrow floating home. The winds rock the boat and make the chimes sing, meanwhile we are sitting side by side in front of the fire, warm and content. There is a pot of homemade soup on the stove, I baked bread this morning and a pan of the best brownies last night. I have everything I need and so does Les. Xxx<br />Mrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-36595668049002972702016-02-20T18:31:40.538+00:002016-02-20T18:31:40.538+00:00Hi Wyn, thanks so much for checking in with me and...Hi Wyn, thanks so much for checking in with me and for the encouragement. Some days are really tough. Pain meds only do so much and then one just has to buckle up and do the exercises no matter how much it hurts. So glad Jack is up and running on both pins again. It offers me hope! Xxx<br />Mrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-10333848152231262932016-02-20T18:28:40.690+00:002016-02-20T18:28:40.690+00:00LOL! Tina and Andy, I am so pleased we have you bo...LOL! Tina and Andy, I am so pleased we have you both nearby to eat the evidence! We have killer brownies currently so do come by and try them. Xxx<br />Mrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-63634076268996952442016-02-20T18:26:32.035+00:002016-02-20T18:26:32.035+00:00Oh Marilyn thanks for today' s belly laugh! No...Oh Marilyn thanks for today' s belly laugh! No tango for me. Time will make this better. Saw an osteopath here last Friday. She helped a lot. It is amazing how one is jerked around on the operating table. I had two left ribs out of alignment that were pinching nerves running to my fourth and fifth fingers on the left hand. I came out of surgery with both fingers numb and my left S-I joint feeling extremely tight, like it had been hammered in place. Osteopath really helped with both. Going back next We'd. Before my first physio class on Thurs. Give Mick my best. Xxx<br />Mrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-5807237428671844532016-02-20T18:20:18.270+00:002016-02-20T18:20:18.270+00:00Hi Bryce, great minds run in the same direction! W...Hi Bryce, great minds run in the same direction! We are both thinking that Warwick is a good place for Les to have his stomach reversed. When???? Ah that is another question for a different day. Xxx<br />Mrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-87418146542465748062016-02-20T18:18:17.381+00:002016-02-20T18:18:17.381+00:00Hi Sally, thanks. It is good medicine knowing we w...Hi Sally, thanks. It is good medicine knowing we will be seeing you soon! Xxx<br />Mrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-16244018317336655972016-02-19T16:13:41.946+00:002016-02-19T16:13:41.946+00:00Dear Les and Jaq
So glad to see you are all recove...Dear Les and Jaq<br />So glad to see you are all recovering nicely. I am back at work now and looking after Dad but will be on the TRent and Mersey again the 19th of March for a week. House is sold! Lets hope we can catch up this year.<br />Much Love<br />Carol BVAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-44740430793989951632016-02-18T05:47:51.491+00:002016-02-18T05:47:51.491+00:00Hey Jaq! My mom went through this 2 years ago, an...Hey Jaq! My mom went through this 2 years ago, and it was a bitch to say the least... But fresh green juice every day had her healing faster than our PT and Ortho had ever seen. If you can get it - her recipe was cucumber, kale, spinach, celery, apple. I like to add carrot, but she says no root veggies for this healing recipe. It's actually quite good!! And it works!<br /><br />Hugs!<br />Kelly in PullmanKelly Newellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18131656837349450975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-44717574838038605372016-02-17T20:00:03.694+00:002016-02-17T20:00:03.694+00:00Jaq and Les ... What the two of you manage to cope...Jaq and Les ... What the two of you manage to cope with astonishes me .. not because you get through it but because you fly through with great success and fantastic attitudes. Nothing knocks either of you down for long. <br /><br />So glad you finally had a positive hospital experience.<br /><br />It will get Much better ... speaking from experience.<br /><br />Karen in PullmanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-1207365418109328472016-02-16T17:04:48.102+00:002016-02-16T17:04:48.102+00:00Hi Jak
You are doing well!! I did say that it was...Hi Jak<br /><br />You are doing well!! I did say that it was a hard road ...but my Jack ... Two knees in 5 months ..... Is just so great !!<br /><br />Keep doing the exercises and it WILL GET BETTER!<br /><br />Much love to you both<br /><br />Win & Jack<br /><br />NB. FIRECRACKER Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01446933789065227345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-80165925022396503742016-02-12T13:18:32.711+00:002016-02-12T13:18:32.711+00:00Good to see you moving more freely the other day a...Good to see you moving more freely the other day and a more cheery you too!<br />We just about managed to force the rest of the cake down yesterday but do feel you are a little out if practice so Will let you know in advance when we plan to pop by next!!<br />Keep up the exercises and hop (sorry - hope) to see you soon<br />Xxxantinadynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-91571358179889195482016-02-11T08:48:29.940+00:002016-02-11T08:48:29.940+00:00Jaq, it's good to know that the pain is of a d...Jaq, it's good to know that the pain is of a different quality than the pain you had prior to the operation - means you know that it is going to improve. Mick should be home by now (due Thursday) and I have just emailed to find out how he is doing (and Julia who will have to cope with the man in pain ...)<br />Don't take up the Argentine tango quite yet, but don't rule it out either ... MxoxMarilyn, nb Waka Huiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09485346080040799974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-32951729311897096772016-02-10T18:36:03.785+00:002016-02-10T18:36:03.785+00:00You are now slowly returnng to your better than no...You are now slowly returnng to your better than normal, which is good. And you are more vertical than horizontal (except when in exercise mode).<br />All good.<br /><br />As to surgery for the other knee; you have a hospital location you trust; on that bassis, now you know where to go. <br /><br />Maybe Les can have his reverse surgery done there????Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17914426100626846282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-87648507907985914762016-02-09T20:46:08.197+00:002016-02-09T20:46:08.197+00:00Glad you are doing well and Les too. We are thinki...Glad you are doing well and Les too. We are thinking about you lots<br /><br />Sally xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-60912469678277032982016-02-09T20:44:11.658+00:002016-02-09T20:44:11.658+00:00So glad to hear things are going on well for you a...So glad to hear things are going on well for you and for Les. We think about you lots. Love. Sally xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-43186127288010194822016-02-09T20:23:03.527+00:002016-02-09T20:23:03.527+00:00Hi Adam,
As you say; right now it is post op pain...Hi Adam, <br />As you say; right now it is post op pain which will fade eventfully for good. All ready I can feel a difference in my knee. That never ending, soul sucking, bone grinding pain every time I stood on my leg and walked is gone!<br />Love and hugs to you and Adam. xxxMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-30634341323510357502016-02-09T20:21:08.023+00:002016-02-09T20:21:08.023+00:00Hi Carol! Les did make it back but not until nearl...Hi Carol! Les did make it back but not until nearly 9 last night as the wind had taken RR lines down ahead of Watford and trains were passing single file at 20 MPH through certain sections of track, which means connecting trains were missed. NO matter, we slept in today and I had my stapled out this afternoon. <br /><br />Stay warm, stay dry and love and hugs to you, George,and Molly. xxxMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-58188288275921414792016-02-09T20:18:46.992+00:002016-02-09T20:18:46.992+00:00Hi Marilyn,
I am having no issues at all in relaxi...Hi Marilyn,<br />I am having no issues at all in relaxing into being cared for; it feels odd to be on the other end of the stick but Les is doing such a great job I am soaking it up. <br /><br />The pain is what it is; it will eventually all be gone. It is post op pain BUT there is no more splintering,soul sapping deep bone grinding pain in my knee anymore. I feel like very soon I might be able to gambol like a spring lamb!<br /><br />Please pass my best on to Mick. I have no hesitations about coming back to Warwick and getting the right knee done; perhaps next winter. <br />Love Jaq xxxMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-79060199260299639992016-02-09T20:14:24.792+00:002016-02-09T20:14:24.792+00:00Hi Carolyn,
The Airhead is a such a good thing! I ...Hi Carolyn,<br />The Airhead is a such a good thing! I would hate to think how stuffed we would be if we had to find an Elsan along this section of the cut.<br /><br />Glad to know the wind hasn't taken you away! Stay warm, stay dry!<br />Jaq xxxMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-81607771548607155992016-02-09T20:11:52.174+00:002016-02-09T20:11:52.174+00:00Oh Sue you know it! I am so blessed to have Les by...Oh Sue you know it! I am so blessed to have Les by my side. He even manages to make the grueling parts fun and funny. I too am relieved all went well in hospital Warwick Hospital gets am A plus rating from me. <br />Love to you and Vic--oh and congrats on the news about going large!!<br />Jaq xxxMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-16385013597535042932016-02-09T18:43:29.310+00:002016-02-09T18:43:29.310+00:00Good to know things are progressing well. If you&...Good to know things are progressing well. If you're like any of the others I know who've had joints replaced, you'll soon be better than before -- and forget all the pain it took to get there!Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00797263033136330290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-84591273773740154302016-02-09T07:03:00.077+00:002016-02-09T07:03:00.077+00:00Hi Jaq and Les, Good to hear that you’re staying p...Hi Jaq and Les, Good to hear that you’re staying positive Jaq and that the physic is pleased with your progress. Hope that your pain control continues to improve over the next few days and that Les gets back from Watford safely to your nice warm boat and that stew he’s thoughtfully prepared for you both. Love and hugs to you both. xxCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18155792486454776550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-20501985394941559712016-02-08T18:24:10.266+00:002016-02-08T18:24:10.266+00:00Hello there, Jaq, Good to know you are improving a...Hello there, Jaq, Good to know you are improving and keeping the pain under control somewhat. I am told by others that it does get better and then it's magic to have a new knee that works without pain, so hanging in there is all you can do apart from the exercises that get you to the other 'there' - the different one from where you are hanging in, if you get my drift ...<br />Mick is in for his knee replacement at the moment, so I will make sure he does NOT read this post, or he'll limp out as fast as his gammy leg can take him ;-)<br />Love and hugs to you both, and do your best to relax into being cared for instead of caring. M&DxxooMarilyn, nb Waka Huiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09485346080040799974noreply@blogger.com