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In reply to the discussion: I've reached a mini milestone! [View all]Plucketeer
(12,882 posts)71. My first bout with this affliction was in '88
When it first showed itself, I refused to go to the hospital as my Doc advised. I said "Just give me some pills and I'll be fine!" The next morning I was in the hospital - where I stayed for 2 weeks while they did their best to save my left lower leg. That I'm still "intact" today is a testament to the health care folks who served me. I would not want to be one of therm as I was a total ass while I was in their care. I was simply pissed at the world because of the pain and inconvenience of my plight. My hat's off to those folks for the work they do and the ill-tempered folks (like me) that they certainly deal with on a daily basis.
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When my arthritis in my lower back reached extreme levels, my doc recommended swimming.
CTyankee
Mar 2016
#82
I know-sometimes it's not even worth the effort to put it in a bowl. Where did that ice cream go?
jalan48
Mar 2016
#35
That's wonderful! I wish you all the best and I know you will reach your goal!
Solly Mack
Mar 2016
#10
Best wishes for you. I spent a week in the hospital with cellulitis a few years ago. Gawk, 17 days!
Shrike47
Mar 2016
#11
Beating obesity is very though. It is often treated and in fact feels like a character...
NNadir
Mar 2016
#40
You're already well along the road (back) to health with that attitude and
FailureToCommunicate
Mar 2016
#72
That's fine, but I'll tell you that Craigslist had a Cardio glide recently for
FailureToCommunicate
Mar 2016
#88
Stick to it! You can do it. Make a commitment to keep us updated on a monthly basis.
Fla Dem
Mar 2016
#73