February 6, 2011-Catching Up

Not much to talk about for the past few days. I did get out on Friday though. It was sunny in the morning so thought it would be a pretty day but the clouds moved in before noon. But it wasn't a bad day. maybe about 25 degrees. I went to Aubuchon Hardware to get my squirrel and bird food. Then I went to Walmart to pick up a few things. I've gained so much weight back that I had to buy some bigger underwear..Ha! And a few tops also. The ones I bought that were a smaller size last year I can't get into now but I'll put them away because when I start getting sick I'll get skinny again.
I' still having problems with my Flange sticking. I did manage to keep one on for two days and the one I got on right now will be two days tomorrow morning. Going to see how long it lasts this time. I have the Coloplast ones on. I like their flanges the best. Not too thrilled about the bags but they are nice ones. Cloth on each side so they are quiet. The irritation and bleeding on my belly had cleared up a bit when I changed it. I was sure happy about that. That powder that I use helps and this time I did a double layer of it. First I put the powder on and shake any loose off then I dab it with the skin barrier then powder it again and then the barrier wipe again and let that dry real good. Then I put an Eiken seal on the flange around the hole to make a better seal and stick it on. The lady that I talk to on the phone from the Coloplast Co. told me how to put the powder on like that. She calls me every Friday to see how I am doing. She's sending me a few more samples too. If I can get these flanges to stick good then I will get a prescription from my doctor for these kind because I do like them the best.
Yesterday (Saturday) was a messy day here. It snowed then sleeted and then turned back into snow. It looked pretty last night. There was even thunder and lightening! Weird. Made for some real heavy stuff to shovel though for everyone. Today it was just a cloudy day and it was quite warm. About 32 degrees. Tomorrow is going to be even warmer. Up to 37. So hopefully some of this snow will melt. because by Tuesday we are back into the freezing weather again. I won't have to go out for a while though. Maybe later in the week. I got everything I need for now.
My sister Jeanne is heading to Florida with a co-worker on the 8th. One of her bosses is sending them on a little vacation. I think for a few days or maybe a week. Not sure. Jeanne is all excited. The other girl is driving to Albany and from there they will fly straight to Florida. They are staying at her boss's condo down there. I can't remember where it's at though.
Well, I have to get off this chair. My legs are starting to feel funny. I've been having weird feelings in my legs when I sit here to long and it makes my head feel strange. The circulation is getting cut off or something. I'll be back soon.