My bunion is coming back already.

[laptopvixen]

It hasn't even been a year since the surgery.  I'm seeking out a new podiatrist to assess things.  I'm still having pain just from walking a lot even in my "special" shoes and orthotics.

I like my new job, and the people there, but it's super stressful and busy and sometimes I just feel like I am dealing with helpless people all day long, I'm so tired when I get home.  And I forgot that in customer service everyone's problem  IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PROBLEM.  I had someone pestering me the other day to bring something to my manager to push it along further and I'm like, dude, trust me he cares a lot less about your issue than I do.

Things with Nigel are up and down.  His high blood pressure has come down successfully.  He quit smoking, I failed miserably.

I'm going to Florida in May to see sara and st pete and do the hemo walk.  I'm so excited for this to come.

I've had a winter of blahs and a lot of "is that all there is?"  I'm hoping that the onset of nicer weather and more things to do outside will start to alleviate that.

My parents are going to China in May.  They're ok but my mom's not great.  I'm trying to get them to move into the city - my dad said something when I saw them on Saturday that leads me to think that they're feeling neglected.  I feel like I have no time to make the drive out there on any sort of a regular basis.

[laptopvixen]

Oh and we're getting a tax REFUND this year, which is nice.  Not a big one, and we always try to get to $0.00 anyway but it's nice to not owe for a change.

[Marle]

Oh I see how it is! Well you'll have to see me even if you don't want to because I'm walking too hmmpf!

How long are you staying?

I was hoping that your life was rainbows and puppies. Just because you're out of sight. I see life is just life as all of ours. But that's a good thing.

[Marle]

Ugh yeah the bunion thing really sucks I'm sorry.

How's Nigel taking the Margaret Thatcher news?

[laptopvixen]

Apr 8, 2013 10:03:00 GMT -5 @beagle said:

Bunions can COME BACK?

Yes, I think most do even after surgery but not in under a year.  He left me with a crooked big toe, it points outward (slightly overlapping my second toe) which is pulling the bone at the side of my foot right back out.

Marle of course I will see you, too!  Derp.

[laptopvixen]

He has a deep hatred for Thatcher so I'm sure he's not too sad.

[dana2006]

I'm really sorry to hear about the returning bunion and the pain. Ugh. Hope your new podiatrist gets to the bottom of things.

Will your parents be part of a tour group? I feel you on the parental care thing. My parents moved from NJ to NE Philly after mom retired, but it's still kind of far for me to make regular visits. They're now talking about moving out to CA to be close to my brother's family and their only grandchild. It feels like they've given up on my having a kid.

Speaking of, that's the main story of my life lately. I've started seeing a RE and have undergone several surgeries to reduced a fibroid, which may or may not have been the reason for our IF.  

Have a great trip to FL--it sounds great!

[lightbulbsun]

I'm sorry your having a hard time with bunion/work/life. I hope things get better for you this summer. It's supposed to be 80 tomorrow

[ProfessorArtNerd]

Ugh, that fucking bunion! What an asshole!

I miss your face!

how are the kitties?

Lucy's going to be five at the end of May. FIVE. and in Kindergarten in September. I have to start paying Catholic school tuition. HOLY SHIT.

You can only do so much, dear. That applies to your parents, and smoking. You were able to do some more for/with them when you weren't working, because you WEREN'T WORKING, jeez.

[laptopvixen]

I am always up for getting together, but you guys have to plan it.  This job leaves me literally zero time to do anything other than work from 8 to 5.  You plan it, I will show.

Nigel was at university in Manchester when Thatcher started shutting down all of the pits (mines) and he volunteered extensively with workers' organizations.  He saw a lot of hungry people with no work.

[MWOS]

Laptop! I missed you! I'm bummed to hear about your shitty bunion. Fuck that bunion. If you ever wanna travel to where I am, I know a great surgeon

[laptopvixen]

The kitties are all fine.  Herb had his first vet visit on Saturday (outside of the feral vet clinic that he went to when we trapped him) and he did so well!!  He was scared but docile.  I thought he'd be a maniac.  He's in great health and all of his adult teeth in which puts him at about six months.  He's very snuggly and cute.  He and Gene are besties, they were spooning on the mat in the sun yesterday.

That reminds me I need to get an update on Peaches.  I never did find out what sex he/she is.

[laptopvixen]

Apr 8, 2013 10:20:09 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

I'm excited that you are coming down for the hemo walk! I really hope I can make it. We've pushed back closing on our house to "on or before May 24," so I am worried that is going to conflict with the GTG. ugh.

YOU'RE BUYING A HOUSE?  Are you buying your house?  And I hate to ask like this, but your dad??...

[gozf]

Hiiiiiii!

I suck these days. I have no energy and no money and I feel like a bad friend.

I love you, though, and I fully intend to actually see you very soon.

[Jalapeñomel]

Hi! I asked about you the other day. Thanks for checking in with us.

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i wish you would come back here as often as your bunion returns to your foot. i mean, if the suckass bunion HAS to come back.

[laptopvixen]

tamb I'm sorry about your dad and I'm sorry I wasn't around for you.

I'm very excited that you're buying a house though, that is awesome.

[lkoenig]

I missed you too lady, hope all is well aside from the bunion....I had the bunion surgery January '12, so far all is holding up but did hear it could come back, I pray mine doesn't that was some painful sh*t