Seasons Greetings from MichaelJH

[MichaelJH]

A few of you will have noticed that I have not been active for a while. Three medical issues have dominated my life\:

i) Macerated wounds on my right (only) foot. After a change of protocol those on the leg and heel healed whilst those around the forefoot and toes improved. Unfortuneately a few weeks ago the gradual improvement stopped and is now reversing (very worrying). On Thursday I finally got agreement for an MRI scan four months after it was first discussed.

ii) Learning to walk yet again. The approaching two years as I waited for revision surgery did my quads no favours and I am still struggling to regain full strength. However, on Thursday I dis walk about 20 yards with just two sticks.

iii) Phantom pain. I have now had a change of medications I was getting exhausted by lack of sleep due to severe phantom pain. On Friday I was expecting a call to discuss this but it never came and I subsequently found out the surgery closed at 2:00pm. When I was working we used to finish a few hours earlier on Christmas Eve but it was two days away. Overall I am fed up with people, like the local council and outpatient appointments, going home early on a Friday (anything from 2:00pm on) as many are working from home anyway.

I addition I am trying to move away from Over-60s living!

To finish off I would like "To Wish You All A Merry Christmas, and a Healthy and Happy 2024!"

[Mirador19]

I'm so sorry to hear of all your problems, you have got such a strong spirit and i can see that is being sorely tested at the moment. I wont say keep your chin up is of no use to you at all. But i will wish you a heart felt Merry Christmas and hope that 2024 is better for you. Heres wishing you a all that you wish for yourself in 2024.

Joan x

[BeKind28-]

Hello

I had noticed we had not seen you on here for a while and sorry to read what you have been going through such a lot to deal with

I hope you have some lovely plans for Christmas and it is a good one for you x

[080311]

So sorry to hear about your medical issues, sometimes life just sucks 😩 I really hope you have a lovely Christmas and the New Year brings you better health. These last couple of years have been rough on you.

Best wishes Pauline

[Heyjude31]

So sorry to hear of your ongoing challenges. I sincerely hope you are able to have a relaxing Christmas and that 2024 is a much better, improved year for you. 🤗

[lettingoffsteam]

It sounds like a very tough time for you Michael and so frustrating to experience so many delays. I hope that 2024 will bring healing and an improved way of life for you.

[Noodlesalad]

I sincerely hope 2024 is kinder to you.Merry Christmas 😊

[Milkfairy Heart Star]

I am sorry MichaelJH that you still have so many challenges to face.

I hope that 2024 is a better year for you.

[Silvertail]

Hi Michael, I hope 2024 is much kinder to you and your health improves greatly. Sending hugs. xx. Sandy

[AliceAnnie]

Really hope your troubles are left behind and that the New Year is a much better one for you. Meanwhile have a Happy Christmas and take care x

[JeremiahObadiah]

Good Morning and Christmas Greetings to you MJH,

I had noticed that we hadn’t heard from you for a while and was hoping you were ok. Obviously you were far from ok, which I’m very sorry to hear. However, the walking progress is very positive, well done. I'm sure that it is a big and tiring challenge but I think you are a determined person.

I do send you my very best wishes for the other concerning issues and for managing to move to an appropriate place for you.

Do let us know how you get on, will be thinking of you.

[Harefieldfan]

sorry to hear about all of your troubles, Michael. I hope you can enjoy the festive season and that things improve in 2024

[Qualipop]

So sorry to h ear of your ongoing problems. We've missed you. I have a friend who has just started with similar wounds but his GP has jumped right on it . They seem to improve quickly but then another one breaks out. I've no idea what they are using but it is worrying and must be more so for you. I've lived 30 years with chronic nerve pain but at least I know what it is. Phantom pain must be so frustrating. My very best wishes for things to improve for you.

[MelB51]

I was thinking about you just the other day and wondering why you were so silent, so good to hear from you even if your troubles are still there. I was thinking about Valentina too, who has also posted today and them Be Kind and Buddy Blue, who don’t appear to be active. I will just have to keep looking at site!

[BeKind28- in reply to MelB51]

Hello

I am active you must have been missing my replies

But I miss Buddy Blue even though I am now going to PM her

Hope you are keeping well and Happy Christmas x

[HHH2017 in reply to BeKind28-]

Merry Xmas to you BeKind28 and thank you for your kind words to us all throughout 2023.

[BeKind28- in reply to HHH2017]

Hello

Thank You

Hope you are having a lovely day

Happy Christmas to you x

[MelB51 in reply to BeKind28-]

Thanks for this. You are an asset to this site! Let me know how Buddy Blue is going along. ❤️

[BeKind28- in reply to MelB51]

Hello

I have tried to find her in members on here but she does not seem to be showing up

She was still a member a while back as I messaged her and I am wondering if she has left which I hope not , I shall keep looking and let you know or someone else may let us know how she is x

[BeKind28- in reply to MelB51]

Hello

Her user name was buddy2blue

Took me ages to find her on here

I have messaged her just in time to wish her a Happy New Year

Things have not got any better for her but she seems like they have not got any worse which is something and I am glad even though she does not come on the Community there s still away like messaging her that we can ask how she is x

[Lezzers]

I'm very sorry to hear things have been so difficult for you Michael. We too have had an incredibly difficult year adjusting ourselves to worsening & newer health limitations & our property to be more disabled friendly. I really hope you manage to have a good Christmas & I hope things improve for you massively in 2024.

[HHH2017 in reply to Lezzers]

You have been very supportive on the forum Lexxers. I really hope 2024 is a kinder year to you & yours.

[Lezzers in reply to HHH2017]

Thank you and I wish you the very best for 2024

[Handel]

Hello Michael. I've only just had your post. You've been through such a lot over the past couple of years and hopefully that MRI scan will prompt better treatment. I agree wholeheartedly with you about 'early closing'!

Lets hope 2024 will be a better year for all of us.

All the very best. Jan xxx

[HHH2017]

Hi Michael, what a difficult year/time you have had and continue to experience! Yet you still find time to pop on and wish us all a Merry Christmas 😊 I really appreciate that and sincerely wish you a good Christmas and much healthier 2024 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽 Take care 👍🏽

[cappachina]

Hi Michael Sorry to hear ofbour problems I hope you have a peaceful Christmas snd 2024 brings better health and the move you wish for

[Etblue]

So sorry to hear about your struggles and difficulties with earlier Friday closing times. I hope things ease for you in 2024. Take care

[Alison_L]

Merry Christmas, Michael. Here's to a better 2024 x

[isobelhannah18]

I hope the New Year brings you much better health. I agree about the impossibility of getting in touch with any service - it's stressful.