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[miladycarol]

I suck. *rolls eyes at self* No no, this isn’t a permanent condition and yes, I do know better, but in this moment, I’m content to live in the land of Suckdom, borough of Hurt.



So I know why I do these home improvement projects that are likely above my level of competency, but I still manage to be upset with myself when I do something wrong or can’t figure it out. Yes, I will make it better. Yes, it will likely end up looking like there was never a problem in the end because I’m so fastidious about my artistic application of cosmetic surgery. Nevertheless, the removal of that stupid vanity/sink was horrendous.

Half the screws were stripped so I couldn’t remove them. Everything was screwed, contact cemented and silicone sealed together and into the wallboard. In my Herculean efforts (complete with martial arts “whooo-ahhhh” sound effects) to remove the vanity forcibly. I ended up putting a crowbar hole in the wallboard and pulled half the wallboard off with the contact cement. Yeah me! *groans*

G and Flex came to my rescue at the combined groans of exasperation and pain. Flex was my hero and finally muscled the darn thing out of the wall. From my position collapsed on the floor in the hallway I gave a feeble, “Yeah!” My pride forced a , “Yah, but I loosened it for you, right?” Then the boys carried it out to the front yard. I took a very cold shower and then went for the icebox. Here I sit with the ice wrapped to my back. G went out to the shed to grab the wedge pillow for my legs tonight. I think I’ll be going to bed now.

And this is why, in the moment, I suck. Hopefully, I caught this in time and it won’t become a big deal. I may call to make a medical massage appointment in the morning just to err on the side of caution. *shakes head at self for trying to do everything herself and causing more problems* You’d think I’d have already learned this lesson. *frown*

Comments

[gwyd.livejournal.com]

The best thing to do with damaged muscles is what you are doing + ibuprophen + push a large quantity of chi back and forth through the injured area. This will generally be pretty hard at first, but it way speeds healing. Hope you feel better soon.

I wish I was there to help. (I'm good at pain management). We could play "Good Touch, Bad Touch."

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

Well I'm a bit stiff this morning, but the pain is very managable. I've been down this road before. Thanks for your offer, though. I could probably use one of your treatments, you are much better at it than I could ever pretend to be. I'll muddle through.

No ibuprophen was used in the management of this pain. Trying to coneive = no drugs at all. Not even allergy pills. Wheeee. Luckily, unless I bury myself in cats for a couple of hours, I should be great until spring.

[karjack.livejournal.com]

Ha ha. You got hurt.

Seriously though, make those boys wait on you hand and foot. Back injuries can actually be pretty bad. I dealt with one for years, so if you need any advice, let me know. I can reccommend a good specialist, and if my flimsy OHP covered a referral to him, I'm pretty sure you could get him, too.

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

Actually, I've got a history of back troubles starting with my major move across the country to here. My trauma of moving locations, finding an apartment and a job as well as going through a divorce came with a complimentary back trauma that made it impossible for me to even go to the bathroom. This is no where near that level of bad. I'll cope. My plan, baby it a bit, but in general, walk it off.

Thanks for your offer though. You should tell me some time who this doctor is, though, in case I make myself much worse some day.

[karjack.livejournal.com]

Anytime, babe. Hey, if having tea at the salon would help in any way, let me know. I'm staying up today. =D

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

Actually, G, Flex and I are all going to see Shrek 2 at 2pm today at the $1.50 theatre. Would you like to see that? Otherwise, I'm not going to have time to go to the salon. We can swing by and fetch you before we go.

I Don't know how you feel about needles....

[gwyd.livejournal.com]

There is a very good Acupuncturist in the building acroos from Xenon's. I think her name was Betty Chen (It's been 9 years, give me a break). Traditional Chinese training. She was so good that when I could afford her she actually made my jaw normal for awhile. (I couldn't afford enough treatments to push it further.

If you go, plan on having G. drive you to and from and wait on you all night. It's most effective if you do nothing after your apointment except rest and drink water until bedtime.

Re: I Don't know how you feel about needles....

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

I looked her up, you were right on. And she seems to be still there. I've had accupuncture before, though I didn't notice much difference in my condition (it was in AU for a different condition). I was going to talk to my Naturopath about accupuncture for fertility. I'll see who she recommends.

[dreadygoddess.livejournal.com]

If you need a partner in recovery-beading misery....let me know ;)
I hope you feel better love....

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

Thanks... I'm fine. It'll be okay. I've had minor levels of chronic back pain on and off ever since I moved here. This is cake. My goal is to make sure everything stays in alignment and doesn't stay inflamed.

I would like to bead, though. At this point, I have some time Friday, but I'm not sure I will make it to your place. It depends on my recovery as I will not have the car.

[indiecowboy.livejournal.com]

Wow....you got your ass kicked by a bathroom. I never thought it could happen....but with the help of your superfriends...you prevailed. Now rest and contemplate your vegence!

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

I have nothing but my perseverence and an ice pack. *smile*