From Lupin possessing the Woman’s arm to Ora Z doing her best sleeping cap impersonation and various kitty loaves surrounding her…… I think the News Cats have her covered! With Elvis as the last line of defense. She WILL rest!
It’s was a surgery for a cyst for crying out loud. After a full joint replacement like a knee they have you up and walking about in a couple of hours. Ganglion cyst surgery to the hand area is usually done with either local anesthesia or regional blockage, not general anesthesia and it should wear off after 4-6 hours. The patient should be up and about quickly after surgery.
Hand Therapy Exercises
They want you to move any and all unsplinted digits and joints as much and as often as you are able. Speed doesn’t help, but try to get the full excursion (range of motion), moving them as far as they can go. You can use your other hand to help them. Also, please move your shoulder through its full range of motion, often. We don’t want anything to get stiff.
Hand Use
It is OK to use your hand fully as much as you are able. Typing, writing, eating, and dressing are all Ok to do. You will not be able to do any strong gripping or grasping, pulling or pushing, or operating of power tools. You can’t damage or harm anything by using your fingers and hand. But it might hurt if you overuse it, so just go by how it feels.
Maat-Tilda: Time to make summer covers for sleeping mats.
Adobe Style: I think a nice cool cotton would be just the thing.
Sophititi: It’s light and washable. Do we have any cotton available?
Tillie: I have a feeling we will. I just heard giggling in the background.
Adobe Style: I’m looking forward to tonight’s dinner. Thomios is featuring cheese from the Royal Procurer’s competition as well as a course of seeds and nuts.
Enter Agnes, Alice, Tash, and Violet
Agnes-Ata: Ladies, this chocolate cheesecake was left over from yesterday’s competition. We thought we would share some with you.
Soph: I’ll get the plates and silverware (genuine silver) and brew up a pot of tea in a jiffy.
Tillie: Wouldn’t it be better to use a teapot?
Soph: If you prefer. Ladies, thank you for being a friend!
Is it just me, or has the Woman been drawn recently as someone using an “herbal” remedy for post-surgical pain? [Strictly under the guidance of medical professionals]
I suspect some people don’t realize just how physically exhausting even minor surgery can be. There may be no pain, but the body knows it’s been wounded, and goes into metabolic overdrive. Anesthetics prevent pain, but also add to physical stress because the body has to metabolize what it sees as mild poisons.
I don’t know about pressure points, but the frequency of a cat’s purr does, in fact, benefit healing: https://www.animalhearted.com/blogs/cats/healing-benefits-of-cat-purrs
For the past few days I’ve been dealing with the aftermath of a cold. You know, the type of cold that leaves you with a cough even after you get over the cold. I’ve been staying at home drinking lots of tea, and it’s helped. The worst part is when my kitty is sitting on my lap and I start coughing. It annoys her no end. I’ve also tested negative for Covid.
When I had my knee replaced.. my boys curled up and slept against my leg. Normally they didn’t even like sharing opposing corners of a Queen sized bed.. but here I was stuck on a twin downstairs and all three boys were there purring against my leg to help me heal.
Le'letha Premium Member 12 months ago
The cats talk a good game about letting the Woman rest, but their dinners had better not be late because of this!
WelshRat Premium Member 12 months ago
All they need is Bert!
uncle snipe 12 months ago
From Lupin possessing the Woman’s arm to Ora Z doing her best sleeping cap impersonation and various kitty loaves surrounding her…… I think the News Cats have her covered! With Elvis as the last line of defense. She WILL rest!
thelsrc 12 months ago
Elvis and the Fangs of Flop.
Sue Ellen 12 months ago
She has always taken good care of the cats. Now it’s their turn to take good care of her.
marilynnbyerly 12 months ago
So much love given and returned.
dmah Premium Member 12 months ago
It makes sense that cats would know where all the key pressure points are: they’re natural acupuncturists!
Code the Enforcer 12 months ago
’ Rest ’ – ’ Assured ’ !!!
Emphasis on BOTH words!! … (Until the crew wants BACON !!) … :)
Brian Premium Member 12 months ago
“You will relax, AND LIKE IT!!”
Robin Harwood 12 months ago
Head, arms, knees all covered. I’m guessing that Elvis is flopping on her feet.
I need a burrito 12 months ago
Flop
I AM CARTOON LADY! 12 months ago
Now that’s the kind of weighted, heating blanket, I like!
FreyjaRN Premium Member 12 months ago
She’s pinned well. Elvis looks happily fierce.
Gent 12 months ago
C’mon Elvis. This not a FLOP show.
DorseyBelle 12 months ago
Ah yes, we all know that feeling when we need to get up, but there are 6 cats we’d have to disturb…
TampaFanatic1 12 months ago
Hi guys, a friend of mine sent me this post: cool rescue of the day:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad25P7Nlf2I
SheMc 12 months ago
The very best way to a good recovery XXX
Fishenguy Premium Member 12 months ago
It’s all well and good until the woman has to pee!
rs0204 Premium Member 12 months ago
The “FLOP” of love. Welcome back, Georgia.
artchick530 12 months ago
I see Goldie likes the crook of the knees. One of my cats does, too.
rs0204 Premium Member 12 months ago
Sarah’s Scribbles is very funny today: https://www.gocomics.com/sarahs-scribbles?ct=v&cti=2046221
Willywise52 Premium Member 12 months ago
Rest…and cat hair…lots of cat hair…
Ignatz Premium Member 12 months ago
I see Ora Zella is a Head Cat. Those are always nice.
Katzen1415 12 months ago
Forced relaxation does not always end up being relaxing, but I think this is an exception.
misty 12 months ago
Cats, they have hatched your new health plan
Tryin’ to keep you livin’, they’re doin’ the best they can
But when it’s time for relievin’
They hope you’ll understand
This plan don’t include no litter pan
Lord, you must hold as best you can
Lord, may be time to text the Man
“Eye see a glow mushroom, rye Ann”
Cats, keep off her bladder if you can
Rest assured, it’s in their lovin’ plan
All the comfort and care that you can stand ❤️
- Forrest Richard Betts – Ramblin’ Man
Space_cat 12 months ago
Roy often sleeps attached to Barbara’s arm just like that!
Daltongang Premium Member 12 months ago
It’s was a surgery for a cyst for crying out loud. After a full joint replacement like a knee they have you up and walking about in a couple of hours. Ganglion cyst surgery to the hand area is usually done with either local anesthesia or regional blockage, not general anesthesia and it should wear off after 4-6 hours. The patient should be up and about quickly after surgery.
Hand Therapy Exercises
They want you to move any and all unsplinted digits and joints as much and as often as you are able. Speed doesn’t help, but try to get the full excursion (range of motion), moving them as far as they can go. You can use your other hand to help them. Also, please move your shoulder through its full range of motion, often. We don’t want anything to get stiff.
Hand Use
It is OK to use your hand fully as much as you are able. Typing, writing, eating, and dressing are all Ok to do. You will not be able to do any strong gripping or grasping, pulling or pushing, or operating of power tools. You can’t damage or harm anything by using your fingers and hand. But it might hurt if you overuse it, so just go by how it feels.
katey11 12 months ago
They’re all in their jammies except Elvis. He’s still on duty – guard and news.
Miss Mina 12 months ago
Oh! There’s Lupin wrapped around her arm!
diskus Premium Member 12 months ago
Nothing like haveing someone sleep on your head.
bonita.eley 12 months ago
Love the way Elvis’ fangs come out when e is serious!
ladykat 12 months ago
You will sleep, Woman, whether you want to or not! Oh, by the way, wake up and take your sleeping pill.
Grace Premium Member 12 months ago
This makes me want to go adopt 4 more cats.
Kitty Katz 12 months ago
Meanwhile, Back on the Nile
At the Artisans’ Studio
Maat-Tilda: Time to make summer covers for sleeping mats.
Adobe Style: I think a nice cool cotton would be just the thing.
Sophititi: It’s light and washable. Do we have any cotton available?
Tillie: I have a feeling we will. I just heard giggling in the background.
Adobe Style: I’m looking forward to tonight’s dinner. Thomios is featuring cheese from the Royal Procurer’s competition as well as a course of seeds and nuts.
Enter Agnes, Alice, Tash, and Violet
Agnes-Ata: Ladies, this chocolate cheesecake was left over from yesterday’s competition. We thought we would share some with you.
Soph: I’ll get the plates and silverware (genuine silver) and brew up a pot of tea in a jiffy.
Tillie: Wouldn’t it be better to use a teapot?
Soph: If you prefer. Ladies, thank you for being a friend!
Rabies65 12 months ago
Is it just me, or has the Woman been drawn recently as someone using an “herbal” remedy for post-surgical pain? [Strictly under the guidance of medical professionals]
The Wolf In Your Midst 12 months ago
Iggy providing critical healing warmth to the affected area! And Ora Zella… holding still for five seconds in a row!
Red Bird 12 months ago
Resting with cats is one of life’s greatest pleasures.
scaeva Premium Member 12 months ago
I suspect some people don’t realize just how physically exhausting even minor surgery can be. There may be no pain, but the body knows it’s been wounded, and goes into metabolic overdrive. Anesthetics prevent pain, but also add to physical stress because the body has to metabolize what it sees as mild poisons.
CatherinePrickett 12 months ago
I don’t know about pressure points, but the frequency of a cat’s purr does, in fact, benefit healing: https://www.animalhearted.com/blogs/cats/healing-benefits-of-cat-purrs
Teto85 Premium Member 12 months ago
With all that purring, probably synchronized by now, she’ll be healing at a faster rate than without.
Kitty Katz 12 months ago
I want an Ora Zella beret!
Fennec! at the Disco 12 months ago
1 – How does she sleep with a kitten on her head?
2 – I sure hope Iggy isn’t on top of her injured hand!
3 – Lupin is hugging her other arm; how cute!
All other cats seem to be in more sensible positions. Carry on.
David Rickard Premium Member 12 months ago
So the woman is under pressure? Will she wind up with the terror of knowing what this world is about?
gcarlson 12 months ago
Bed Cats from Bertha’s Kitty Boutique in the Dales.
Kitty Katz 12 months ago
OT: A few purrayers and good thoughts
For the past few days I’ve been dealing with the aftermath of a cold. You know, the type of cold that leaves you with a cough even after you get over the cold. I’ve been staying at home drinking lots of tea, and it’s helped. The worst part is when my kitty is sitting on my lap and I start coughing. It annoys her no end. I’ve also tested negative for Covid.
willie_mctell 12 months ago
Many cats who normally have no interest in sitting on humans love to do it when the human is sick.
kittylover.truitt 12 months ago
Aww! They can be so sweet!
betsypoe 12 months ago
When I had my knee replaced.. my boys curled up and slept against my leg. Normally they didn’t even like sharing opposing corners of a Queen sized bed.. but here I was stuck on a twin downstairs and all three boys were there purring against my leg to help me heal.
ikini Premium Member 12 months ago
I love Burt’s pun in the last panel’s chyron.
Taracinablue 12 months ago
This reminds me of “ominous positivity.” For example: You will feel better. It is inevitable.
rgcviper 12 months ago
Now that’s service. Love these cats.
bryan42 12 months ago
That looks like a blessed, but toasty, way to rest.
catmom1360 12 months ago
It’s been 11 years since I’ve had a cold.
miscreant 12 months ago
My bed every night. Cats on both arms and on the feet and body with a Great Dane laying full length against my back, lest he be cold.
love2cook 11 months ago
The kitty Affect!