Lieben and I

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Lieben and I
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Thu, 04-24-2003 - 5:17pm
Sorry I have been AWOL lately, but I've been missing from a lot of places in the past couple of months and every time I think I've turned a corner and am feeling better something else happens. I guess I've had some kind of virus that just won't quit and because of it I've had to cancel a lot of activities. I've missed quite a few of my crisis line training classes and will not be able to get my certificate with the rest of my class next month. I haven't been able to do much volunteering at the center, but I have been updating their resource guide because I could do much of that from home on my own computer.

For the last 2 weeks I've been on prednisone, the treatment the ENT has me on to see if my hearing can be restored. So far (and I only have one more pill), there has been no change. It's looking like the hearing loss is permanent. Part of me is pretty angry with the doctor's for not making time to see me back when I first lost it. The steroid treatment can work if it is administered within 10 days of the hearing loss and I know it was more than that - prob more like 3 weeks. My neuro in San Francisco is setting up an appointment for me to see an ENT at UCSF. Who knows, maybe there is something else that can be done.

Well, enough about me. Lots of other things have been going on, including all the work we're having done on the house. I have not heard from the carpenter for a week now though and if I don't hear something pretty soon, there's every possibility that I will go nuts!!! I want this thing done!

The news about Lieben is not very good. She was seemingly d oing about the same for a couple of months, but this week she has not been eating as much and is not as active as she had been - which was not terribly active either, but enough to keep me from being too concerned. She does eat a little, but I have to constantly encourage her to do so. She looks out the window a little, and finds her sunbeams if it's nice out. Today ir is raining and she hasn't done much of anything. We are still giving her the steroids and last Sat we got an appetite stimulant from the vet which might be helping a little - I don't know.

We're supposed to go to San Francisco on Sat meet up with my brother-in-law who is vacationing out here this week from back east. I had to tell him that as much as we want to see him, we won't leave Lieben if she isn't doing well. He understood and told me that they would be back to CA and visit with us again before too long. I got off the phone and burst into tears.

So, that's about where Lieben and I are at the moment. I do everything I can to make her happy and comfortable. We just have to play it by ear now I think. JL

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In reply to: lilies3
Thu, 04-24-2003 - 6:46pm
Sorry you haven't been feeling well, Ms lilies...and the hearing loss...That is a shame especially if it could have been prevented. Good Luck with the tests!

Hope Lieben is perking up a bit...I know that is hard.

Many Hugs and prayers

RJ


 


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In reply to: lilies3
Thu, 04-24-2003 - 7:13pm
You sure have been thru the wringer lately JL. You are a strong lady and will get thru this. Keep that perky chin up and keep fighting. That carpenter needs a little encouragement, hmm? What's his phone number...hee hee! Many, many hugs, Cappy. XO

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In reply to: lilies3
Fri, 04-25-2003 - 12:41am
The fact that Lieben is still with you is a testament to the love and care that you have given her over the last months. You have really made her life a good one. Now, you start taking care of yourself too! Got to get over that "bug". It's having way too much negative impact on your life. Hope you feel better!

Kat

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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: lilies3
Fri, 04-25-2003 - 12:52am
Janet, you've been through too much; know that we

are always thinking of you and Lieben; hope that the

doctors can find a solution to the hearing problem;

you just never know.

love and hugs,

Cindy


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In reply to: lilies3
Fri, 04-25-2003 - 1:06am
Oh, JL, I can *hear* the sadness in your post. I'm sorry little Lieben isn't doing too well. I hope she snaps out of it soon. It sounds like you are doing everything "humanly" possible to help her and keep her comfortable. So hard....

And more than part of me would be angry at your doc for your hearing loss! Now, forgive me, but I can't remember, is it just one ear or both that are hearing impaired right now?

Sure hope your Spring perks up soon for you, JL. I'm glad you came in to check in with us. We love ya,

Red

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In reply to: lilies3
Fri, 04-25-2003 - 2:24am
I already had some hearing deficit in both ears, but now I have more loss in the right ear due to whatever this thing is - some kind of virus, apparently. You know what really gets me is that while I was sitting in the exam room (waiting for him for 45 minutes) all around me are ads and brochures for botox injections and different types of facial surgeries. That's where the money is - not on people who are losing their hearing. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! Nice to see you Red! Hugs, JL
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In reply to: lilies3
Fri, 04-25-2003 - 2:28am
Hey RJ! Been thinking about you and your ds. Keeping you both in my thoughts. Hugs, JL
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In reply to: lilies3
Fri, 04-25-2003 - 2:43am
I'm trying, I'm trying! (I know, I'm "very trying!)LOL JL
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In reply to: lilies3
Fri, 04-25-2003 - 2:51am
Thanks Cindy. It's always a comfort to know I have my friends here who understand. Wish I could get over to HI for a few days. That kind of relaxation would probably have me feeling better in no time! Hugs, JL
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In reply to: lilies3
Fri, 04-25-2003 - 2:52am
(((JL and Lieben)))...as I read I just thought about how I would feel if it was my dear Socks or Tiger. You know my prayers are with you and Lieben!! I also hope there is some help for your hearing loss, that whole thing still makes me a bit angry. Hugs and Love, Gabby

       


 


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