Where's Rattlesnake Gal?

SunsetPointWentworth · 12-20-2013, 10:38 PM

She usually has at least one post a day. Looks like she hasn't made a post since November 9th? I hope all is well with her and her family.

bclaker · 12-20-2013, 10:49 PM

Rattlesnake Gal had an operation on her ankle. She should be back soon.

upthesaukee · 12-21-2013, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by bclaker

Rattlesnake Gal had an operation on her ankle. She should be back soon.

I have to type with my hands...can't hit the right keys with my toes. (Sorry RG, couldn't help myself..Get well and back on your feet quick.

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Rattlesnake Gal · 12-22-2013, 09:31 AM

SunsetPointWentworth, thanks for asking about me.

Back at the beginning of July, I was walking in my brand new sandals on our deck and my foot just gave out.

I tried to heal it myself, but by mid October, I realized it was time to see a doctor. Turns out I severed the ligament on the outside of my foot and tore a couple of tendons.

It was a more detailed surgery that was expected.

I dropped off the Fourm to stay on task for getting ready for surgery, hosting Thanksgiving, Christmas shopping and decorating.

Surgery was on December 6th, just over two weeks ago. To say its been a rough road is an understatement. Not because of the surgery though. I have some sort of immune disorder and being exposed to all sorts of stuff sent me into a horrible allergic reaction tailspin. On the upside, the severe stomach pain that went along with the reactions kept my mind off my foot. Grastorcrom really helped get me through. (A mast cell inhibitor.). The stitches came out on Friday. The doctor was surprised that my incisions were not as healed as they should be for being two weeks out from surgery. As he was removing the sutures, he noticed that where the punctures went in and came out, the skin was very irritated. In all the years that he has been performing surgeries, he had never seen such a thing. He is pretty sure the it is from the wash they used to sterilize the area prior to the surgery, a betadine alternative. This explains why my incision area was really bothering me. Happily, each day brings improvement and with luck, I will never have to go under the knife again.

Still taking it very easy. Rest, ice and elevation. Non weight bearing until next Friday. I am really looking forward to having a good foot for the 2014 season at the lake! I really missed hiking the island this year.

Slickcraft · 12-22-2013, 09:45 AM

Yikes RG that has been a rough time for you. Hope that the new year brings complete recovery for you.

ishoot308 · 12-22-2013, 09:45 AM

Here's wishing you a speedy recovery R-Gal and a merry Christmas!!!

Dan

upthesaukee · 12-22-2013, 11:05 AM

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, RG the guy, and the RGlets.

salty dog · 12-22-2013, 01:48 PM

So sorry you had to go through all that (at any time of the year.) Glad you're on the mend. I'm sure Harry & Khaleesi helped you through it! All the best for the holidays and for the coming year.

brk-lnt · 12-22-2013, 02:40 PM

But other than all that, it was a pretty routine operation?

Hopefully you get some downtime after the holidays to heal.

Pricestavern · 12-22-2013, 04:44 PM

Merry Christmas, RG! We wish you all the best in the New Year. Looking forward to seeing you and your healed ankle this summer!

Pineedles · 12-22-2013, 07:10 PM

Merry Christmas Celia.

SunsetPointWentworth · 12-22-2013, 09:36 PM

Sorry to hear about your ailments. May 2014 bring you a very healthy ankle and no more allergic reactions!

Jeanzb1 · 12-22-2013, 10:58 PM

I'm really so sorry to read what a hard time you've had with your ankle but wish you the very best for an uneventful recovery from now on.

Merry Christmas! And a happy and healthy 2014!

tis · 12-23-2013, 07:24 AM

Get well soon, RG!!!!!

Just Sold · 12-23-2013, 09:24 AM

RG - Wishing you all the best thoughts for a quick and healthy recovery.
Remember the island is anxiously waiting your return in the spring.
Merry Christmas to you and R-Guy.

SIKSUKR · 12-23-2013, 10:06 AM

Its pretty obvious you have a large forum family that really does care about you RG.Get well.

farechofisherman · 12-23-2013, 11:01 AM

Glad to hear you are healing RG, good luck with that. Like they say "minor" or "routine" surgery is when it is being done to someone else

Greene's Basin Girl · 12-23-2013, 11:52 AM

I am sure you will be up and running soon. Have a wonderful holiday season!

ghfromaltonbay · 12-23-2013, 12:31 PM

Celia, Glad to hear you're doing better. Best wishes to you, Paul, the boys, and the little 4-legged kiddies for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

12-20-2013, 10:38 PM	#1
SunsetPointWentworth Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: claremont/wolfeboro Posts: 155 Thanks: 114 Thanked 51 Times in 26 Posts	Where's Rattlesnake Gal? She usually has at least one post a day. Looks like she hasn't made a post since November 9th? I hope all is well with her and her family.

12-22-2013, 09:31 AM	#4
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Here I Am! SunsetPointWentworth, thanks for asking about me. Back at the beginning of July, I was walking in my brand new sandals on our deck and my foot just gave out. I tried to heal it myself, but by mid October, I realized it was time to see a doctor. Turns out I severed the ligament on the outside of my foot and tore a couple of tendons. It was a more detailed surgery that was expected. I dropped off the Fourm to stay on task for getting ready for surgery, hosting Thanksgiving, Christmas shopping and decorating. Surgery was on December 6th, just over two weeks ago. To say its been a rough road is an understatement. Not because of the surgery though. I have some sort of immune disorder and being exposed to all sorts of stuff sent me into a horrible allergic reaction tailspin. On the upside, the severe stomach pain that went along with the reactions kept my mind off my foot. Grastorcrom really helped get me through. (A mast cell inhibitor.). The stitches came out on Friday. The doctor was surprised that my incisions were not as healed as they should be for being two weeks out from surgery. As he was removing the sutures, he noticed that where the punctures went in and came out, the skin was very irritated. In all the years that he has been performing surgeries, he had never seen such a thing. He is pretty sure the it is from the wash they used to sterilize the area prior to the surgery, a betadine alternative. This explains why my incision area was really bothering me. Happily, each day brings improvement and with luck, I will never have to go under the knife again. Still taking it very easy. Rest, ice and elevation. Non weight bearing until next Friday. I am really looking forward to having a good foot for the 2014 season at the lake! I really missed hiking the island this year.

12-22-2013, 09:45 AM	#6
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 5,985 Thanks: 2,308 Thanked 4,990 Times in 1,936 Posts	Here's wishing you a speedy recovery R-Gal and a merry Christmas!!! Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

12-22-2013, 11:05 AM	#7
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,559 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,412 Thanked 1,922 Times in 1,064 Posts	Glad you're back... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, RG the guy, and the RGlets. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

12-22-2013, 01:48 PM	#8
salty dog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Beverly Cove, Ma Posts: 357 Thanks: 287 Thanked 147 Times in 81 Posts	So sorry you had to go through all that (at any time of the year.) Glad you're on the mend. I'm sure Harry & Khaleesi helped you through it! All the best for the holidays and for the coming year. __________________ I'd rather be relax'n at Winnipesaukee

12-20-2013, 10:49 PM	#2
bclaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Laconia Posts: 479 Thanks: 545 Thanked 147 Times in 66 Posts	Rattlesnake Gal had an operation on her ankle. She should be back soon.

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12-22-2013, 09:45 AM	#5
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and West Alton Posts: 3,240 Thanks: 1,186 Thanked 2,018 Times in 924 Posts	Yikes RG that has been a rough time for you. Hope that the new year brings complete recovery for you.

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12-22-2013, 02:40 PM	#9
brk-lnt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Down Shores Posts: 1,939 Thanks: 535 Thanked 568 Times in 334 Posts	But other than all that, it was a pretty routine operation? Hopefully you get some downtime after the holidays to heal. __________________ [insert witty phrase here]

12-22-2013, 04:44 PM	#10
Pricestavern Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Valencia, Spain (formerly Rattlesnake Isle) Posts: 388 Thanks: 125 Thanked 142 Times in 82 Posts	Best Wishes Merry Christmas, RG! We wish you all the best in the New Year. Looking forward to seeing you and your healed ankle this summer!

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12-22-2013, 07:10 PM	#11
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,536 Thanks: 1,060 Thanked 652 Times in 363 Posts	Merry Christmas Celia.

12-22-2013, 09:36 PM	#12
SunsetPointWentworth Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: claremont/wolfeboro Posts: 155 Thanks: 114 Thanked 51 Times in 26 Posts	Sorry to hear about your ailments. May 2014 bring you a very healthy ankle and no more allergic reactions!

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12-22-2013, 10:58 PM	#13
Jeanzb1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gilford Posts: 548 Thanks: 615 Thanked 173 Times in 94 Posts	I'm really so sorry to read what a hard time you've had with your ankle but wish you the very best for an uneventful recovery from now on. Merry Christmas! And a happy and healthy 2014!

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12-23-2013, 07:24 AM	#14
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,459 Thanks: 724 Thanked 1,394 Times in 967 Posts	Get well soon, RG!!!!!

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12-23-2013, 09:24 AM	#15
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,612 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 433 Times in 209 Posts	RG - Wishing you all the best thoughts for a quick and healthy recovery. Remember the island is anxiously waiting your return in the spring. Merry Christmas to you and R-Guy. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

12-23-2013, 10:06 AM	#16
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Its pretty obvious you have a large forum family that really does care about you RG.Get well. __________________ SIKSUKR

12-23-2013, 11:01 AM	#17
farechofisherman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: moultonborough & harrison, ny Posts: 58 Thanks: 113 Thanked 33 Times in 12 Posts	Glad to hear you are healing RG, good luck with that. Like they say "minor" or "routine" surgery is when it is being done to someone else

12-23-2013, 11:52 AM	#18
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	I am sure you will be up and running soon. Have a wonderful holiday season!

12-23-2013, 12:31 PM	#19
ghfromaltonbay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clifton, NJ, Alton Bay Posts: 819 Thanks: 246 Thanked 224 Times in 130 Posts	Merry Christmas! Celia, Glad to hear you're doing better. Best wishes to you, Paul, the boys, and the little 4-legged kiddies for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!