For those of you that know me

[kezabel]

I wish you well, and a speady recovery. Don't worry to much, you'll be well in no time

 

[ebwy]

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microwaveable rice and other foods are a godsend, but I had to have help opening packets. Peeling veggies wasn't going to happen at all

a lot of things take a lot of effort, and some things are impossible so you find a way around them instead.

you CAN and WILL do this

 

[chilling in muscadine]

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microwaveable rice and other foods are a godsend, but I had to have help opening packets. Peeling veggies wasn't going to happen at all

a lot of things take a lot of effort, and some things are impossible so you find a way around them instead.

you CAN and WILL do this

I'm working real hard at finding ways to do things. I've always been real independent and the hardest thing so far is to ask for help at a simple task like putting my hair in a pony tail. My depression level has hit the roof.

 

[Lunachick]

Hey Sara! Just catching up.....hope you are doing well. We are thinking of you, you know....(!) As you already know, these things take time. We'll be here for you.

 

[M To The Maxx]

Prayers sent.

 

[English Chick]

Sara ... depression is a normal by product of what you are going through.... but try not to lt it get the better of you honey.... massive hugs from EC

.... now go and have a cup of tea and a bisquit ........ and try not too worry so much. time heals remember.... time.... don't rush the healing process by pushing youself too hard..........get that kettle on stat! .......

 

[ebwy]

I'd had my hair cut off just before it happened to me otherwise I'd never have coped as my hair was so long I could sit on it. It was cut to just above shoulder length, and it was a nightmare even then. I hated having to wear it down! as you gain more mobility in your hand and arm you will be able to use clips or something to hold it up, then the day will come when you can put a scrunchie on. normal elastics followed not long behind the scrunchie.

it is depressing but try to think that you survived which means you are lucky. And as I said, it can and will improve.
it's the time it takes that gets to you, I know.

how much mobility do you have in it at the moment? can you use the arm at all?

 

[NancyDz]

Get a cloth headband, just put it over your head and push your hair back outta your face. Hang in there, wish I was close I'd come over and help . You'll get through this and you have all of us cheering you on!

 

[maplesky7]

I just read the news. It's encouraging to me to see your determination. Be strong.

hugs,
gretchen