https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-ive-been-novdec-2018 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:23:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-ive-been-novdec-2018/page/2#post-1995288 Wed, 23 Jan 2019 13:25:40 +0000 Chris987 1995288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>Taylor! </b></p> <p><b>Canada,</b> thanks! Being in car accident sounds so horrible, glad you are healing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-ive-been-novdec-2018/page/2#post-1994917 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 02:48:34 +0000 Canada 1994917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chris, I'm ever so sorry to hear you have been in pain. Especially back pain which is the kind that no one else knows about so you didnt get lots of sympathy and casserole offers! Physical therapy, movement, yoga, exercise are all excellent ideas when you can manage them. When I was being lifted into the ambulance after a DWI driver struck my car head on I only felt immediate pain in my left hip ( my left leg had been trapped in the car wreck) so I assumed it had been broken and all I could think was "oh god, please. Please. Not that." Probably similar to your scary thoughts about potential heart attacks. Rest assured that you sound as if you are through the worst of your scary injury. Lots of soft hugs to you.</p> <p>Please continue to be gentle with your self. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-ive-been-novdec-2018/page/2#post-1994893 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 02:12:39 +0000 taylor 1994893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just saw this Chris!<br /> Chronic pain is extremely debilitating and I am so glad you are through the worst of it. Also I had no idea about it being a symptom of a heart attack for women . Sharing that information here is invaluable. Thank you so much .</p> <p>I do hope you continue to heal and feel better with each new day , to a full and complete recovery ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-ive-been-novdec-2018/page/2#post-1993510 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 15:02:19 +0000 Chris987 1993510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>THanks<b> bj1111!&nbsp;</b></p> <p>Yup <b>Kellygirl!&nbsp;</b></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-ive-been-novdec-2018/page/2#post-1993492 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 14:22:58 +0000 kellygirl 1993492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol! Yes it does.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-ive-been-novdec-2018/page/2#post-1993275 Thu, 17 Jan 2019 20:52:38 +0000 bj1111 1993275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a scare!&nbsp; So glad you did not have a heart attack.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-ive-been-novdec-2018/page/2#post-1993107 Thu, 17 Jan 2019 14:18:29 +0000 Chris987 1993107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>KellyGirl</b>! You are so right, so many people have some sort of ache or pain or something. It doesn't have to last a long time to be debilitating. Modern life isn't kind to our bodies, we have to do a lot of exercise and other stuff to deal with it, most people find it hard to find the time, and it just gets worse as you get older. But as they say, getting older sure beats the alternatives!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-ive-been-novdec-2018/page/2#post-1993083 Thu, 17 Jan 2019 13:53:11 +0000 kellygirl 1993083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you are on the mend! Back pain is the worst. I had a back issue over Christmas and you're right, it totally affects everything. It was humbling to read how many Fabbers have struggled with chronic issues--makes me feel like a baby for my two week flare up out of the blue (but due to stress, I think.) Hope that you get some relief! Hugs.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-ive-been-novdec-2018/page/2#post-1993036 Thu, 17 Jan 2019 11:03:04 +0000 Chris987 1993036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks La Bell D! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-ive-been-novdec-2018/page/2#post-1992987 Thu, 17 Jan 2019 05:23:38 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1992987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Serious hugs!&nbsp; &nbsp;I truly hope you're feeling much better!&nbsp; &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-ive-been-novdec-2018/page/2#post-1992654 Wed, 16 Jan 2019 14:58:20 +0000 Chris987 1992654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that sounds awful Texstyle, and that reminds me that I need to start doing massage myself now that the pain is not there all the time. You&nbsp;are right that exercise helps a lot! My 90 year old mom recently declined my lunch invitation because it would have made her miss her weekly yoga class, and she has some pain issues too and didn't want to miss the class. We went on a diff day Thanks for the support! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-ive-been-novdec-2018/page/2#post-1992324 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 16:17:42 +0000 texstyle 1992324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad you are feeling better and on the other side of that!&nbsp; I had a similar thing happen years ago one morning woke up and could barely move without excruciating pain in the upper back. I tried so many things - chiropractor, acupuncture, and finally the thing that helped the most, massage. It lasted for a couple of weeks or so if I remember correctly. I think I was in a daze most of that time. Pain can be so life changing. It prompted me to get back to working out with weights regularly (gently at first of course). Now I try to work out with weights (not too heavy) a couple times a week and it seems to really help. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-ive-been-novdec-2018/page/2#post-1992307 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 15:03:20 +0000 Chris987 1992307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi <b>Shiny</b>, I have a feeling they called in "pleurisy" for lack of any better name. It never occurred to ME that it might be a heart attack..I have very good cardiac health However the symptoms, according to the EMTs, were similar, which I'm glad to know. I only went to the ER because I could only take extremely shallow breaths and was in horrible back pain so I knew something was very wrong, but the pain was never IN my lungs. Love the half birthday idea...and it will be in June which though not summer will certainly be warmer than December </p> <p><b>Laurie,</b> how miserable for your issues to flare up for no particular reason. I always believe there really is a reason, but many times we can't figure out what it is and that makes it extra frustrating.</p> <p><b>bonnie</b>, that sounds like a memory you won't forget but would like to!. I had a bad bought of bronchitis about 15 years ago and remember that it took many weeks to recover. Our bodies are tough but they can take a long time to heal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-ive-been-novdec-2018/page/2#post-1992170 Mon, 14 Jan 2019 22:40:13 +0000 Bonnie 1992170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a terrible two months you have had. I still remember how painful it was to breathe when I had pleurisy in my early 20's. YLF and wardrobe planning is a fun distraction when recovering. I also read a lot of books and watched TCM last year when I was recovering from complications from the flu (low electrolytes). Hopefully you'll be 100% soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-ive-been-novdec-2018/page/2#post-1992048 Mon, 14 Jan 2019 15:00:26 +0000 Laurie 1992048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Much empathy from me.&nbsp; &nbsp;I was making such progress after my Aug back surgery then suffered a huge set back in early Dec. that I am still recovering from.&nbsp; No particular reason - just flared up, as others have described.&nbsp; It takes so long to settle down.&nbsp; It's absolutely depressing.&nbsp; &nbsp; Sending wishes for a very quick calming down of the inflammation, and speedy recovery.&nbsp; &nbsp; And thank goodness it was not your heart, that's great news.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-ive-been-novdec-2018/page/2#post-1991304 Sat, 12 Jan 2019 04:28:03 +0000 shiny 1991304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey I sent you a PM but re-reading this... pleurisy is nothing to F with!! I had that in my teens. The pain was so incredibly bad. If I had to cough, I felt so much pain I'd nearly black out from it. See stars and the world would start to dim and go dark .. just from the pain. So sorry you're going through this. Can totally understand how you might've thought it was a heart attack, and glad you went to the ER because you just never know.</p> <p>There is such a thing as a half birthday and I think you need to celebrate yours this year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-ive-been-novdec-2018/page/2#post-1991247 Fri, 11 Jan 2019 23:47:39 +0000 Chris987 1991247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much for the kind words<b> Pil, Barbara Diane, Adriana, </b>and<b> Janet! </b></p> <p><b>karen13</b> nodding along with you. You give such excellent advice, I hope you are taking it yourself :-)</p> <p><b>Anchie</b>, sounds like you have been through it too, for 9 months, it must have seemed endless.&nbsp; </p> <p><b>Bijou,</b> thanks, a holiday certainly would have been much more fun! </p> <p><b>Sisi</b> thanks, and Simon is a funny guy, he's very sweet and affectionate SOME of the time but at other times not so much. Like most cats he has his routines/patterns. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-ive-been-novdec-2018/page/2#post-1991230 Fri, 11 Jan 2019 22:42:01 +0000 Janet 1991230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chris, that does sound SO scary, and I’m really glad you got everything checked out and did not have a heart attack (something I increasingly worry about, with my family history, especially when I fall out of shape as I have done lately). I hope you are feeling much more like yourself quickly and can get back to activities you enjoy. It must be hard! Sending gentle hugs and lots of support. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-ive-been-novdec-2018/page/2#post-1991197 Fri, 11 Jan 2019 21:39:24 +0000 Adriana 1991197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chris, I feel for you. What an awful long time to have this and suffer pain.<br /> Take care. I hope it stays away. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-ive-been-novdec-2018#post-1991006 Fri, 11 Jan 2019 15:17:22 +0000 Sisi 1991006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a nightmare ! I am so glad to know that you are doing better.&nbsp;Simon-the-Cat must be a very sweet cat. Now you deserve a big birthday celebration! My best wishes. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-ive-been-novdec-2018#post-1990992 Fri, 11 Jan 2019 14:49:10 +0000 Bijou 1990992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chris, thanks for the update, like Suz, I thought you must have been on a holiday. What an awful situation to be in. I am very glad that you did not have a heart attack, but thank you for the information about what those symptoms are.&nbsp;</p> <p>Hoping you have a speedy recovery and you are not the only one to have a little weight to lose post Christmas! It is so good that your cat was such lovely support.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-ive-been-novdec-2018#post-1990913 Fri, 11 Jan 2019 09:51:44 +0000 anchie 1990913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry that you have to go through this. I completely emphatise. Being suffering from immobilizing low back pain from April through November and had most miserable summer. During that time I was depressed, frustrated and put on weight which depressed me even further. Tried so many different things to get rid of the pain that I am not sure what helped me in the end. It will get better for you too, it just takes time and lot of work and patience. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-ive-been-novdec-2018#post-1990880 Fri, 11 Jan 2019 04:47:32 +0000 karen13 1990880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Chris - I'm so sad this happened. I suffered a life long disc injury at age 20 and I know how debilitating back injuries are. Plus you sometimes feel so helpless because you don't always know why it flares, but kind of guilty you often know you weren't taking care of yourself. Hugs and healing thoughts.&nbsp;</p> <p>I had a flare up last week and I am amazed at how demoralizing it still is, even though I've dealt with it for 30+ years and this one wasn't immobilizing, just keeping me from the things I love. Know that you will get better and that you need to be patient with your body. Depending on what your doctor/therapist says, it is amazing how good for the psyche and body a slow walk or very gentle exercise can be. I finally xc skied slowly today, and my soul feels better. It was killing me over the past few days because we finally got snow a few days ago. Take car of yourself and keep us posted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-ive-been-novdec-2018#post-1990839 Fri, 11 Jan 2019 01:33:35 +0000 Barbara Diane 1990839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry that you are going through this but glad you are improving. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-ive-been-novdec-2018#post-1990749 Thu, 10 Jan 2019 22:29:10 +0000 pil 1990749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chris, so glad you’re on the mend, what a trying time for you. Occasionally I get a painful recurring knot/spasm in about the same area you described so I can’t even imagine being down and out for as long as you have.<br /> Hope you’re 100% very soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-ive-been-novdec-2018#post-1990693 Thu, 10 Jan 2019 19:59:59 +0000 Chris987 1990693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>Sal, menosmom, sterling, cindysmith, kkards</b>.</p> <p><b>Angie</b>...yes we are always cute, adorable, and every other positive descriptor as far as our pets are concerned. Unconditional love at it's purest </p> <p><b>Jenn</b>, Definitely! </p> <p><b>Jane, </b>yes yoga is great for one's back and for the body in general. I've done it for years but had taken a break. No more yoga breaks for m</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-ive-been-novdec-2018#post-1990536 Thu, 10 Jan 2019 11:43:12 +0000 kkards 1990536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>what a horrible way to spend the holiday season...and your birthday....i'd plan a big to do for you half birthday,,,,<br />hope your recovery continues swiftly and you feel like your old self soon </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-ive-been-novdec-2018#post-1990500 Thu, 10 Jan 2019 07:44:33 +0000 Jane 1990500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How very horrid and debilitating. It is very good to hear from you. Sending you positive thoughts and all good wishes for a restful recovery. Yoga sounds like it could be very helpful. </p> <p>How lovely Simon understood. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-ive-been-novdec-2018#post-1990416 Thu, 10 Jan 2019 01:38:42 +0000 cindysmith 1990416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad you're feeling better, and I hope you continue to heal (((hugs))) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-ive-been-novdec-2018#post-1990397 Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:31:42 +0000 Jenn 1990397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a rough go you've had! I'm so sorry you're struggling with this, and glad to hear you're recovering, even if it seems frustratingly slow. You should plan a belated birthday celebration. You deserve it. </p>