tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421007530617008911.post6361416524368137640..comments2023-10-01T08:43:13.346-04:00Comments on New Me: A Fresh Start: I Was RightUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421007530617008911.post-21016225963953121032010-11-10T14:35:57.570-05:002010-11-10T14:35:57.570-05:00Good physiotherapists are hard to find and worth s...Good physiotherapists are hard to find and worth so much - can often do as much or more than surgeons and are critical to recovery after surgery too<br /><br />Glad you found someone good with good advice<br /><br />And I too am SO GRATEFUL to live in a country where there is universal healthcare and no idiotic stuff going on like exempting McDonald's from covering the part time minimum wage earners or having families go without care because they can't afford it. Shameful.Sarah@LowStressWeightLosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04516055228558206118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421007530617008911.post-15369838037862492632010-11-10T06:21:49.698-05:002010-11-10T06:21:49.698-05:00I think a lot of people have a poor foundation upo...I think a lot of people have a poor foundation upon which their bodies are built (as you do and I do as well with a congenital spine defect), and people judge us for not being more active because they have no idea what it is like.<br /><br />I hope that your surgery goes well, should you elect to do it, but the recovery does sound difficult. Sometimes the cure is worse than the ailment. I'll be wishing you well from halfway around the world.screaming fatgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556199963917842135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421007530617008911.post-47467523551856522772010-11-09T10:10:49.619-05:002010-11-09T10:10:49.619-05:00NewMe, My grandmother was Canadian. So I missed th...NewMe, My grandmother was Canadian. So I missed the brass ring by one generation! Doggone it. Taking your husband to the surg consultation is an excellent idea, not only for the second ears but for a reason I wish was not common: possible gender bias. In my experience, and that of several women friends, there has been anecdotal evidence that docs tend to take the male voice more seriously, particularly when the woman is presenting with pain. I haven't looked at *real* research, but there does seem to be a pattern, at least in my neck of the woods. <br /><br />BTW, I sang my blessing for you this morning at sunrise, and have no control over the outcome, of course, but it was nice to be thinking of you and sending good thoughts. :)<br /><br />-RebeccaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421007530617008911.post-57246465986066523802010-11-08T21:55:24.959-05:002010-11-08T21:55:24.959-05:00well, I hope they can find a less invasive way to ...well, I hope they can find a less invasive way to help your knees. Best wishes.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13708815560712267698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421007530617008911.post-12264732698398259712010-11-08T12:55:49.187-05:002010-11-08T12:55:49.187-05:00Oh Rebecca,
What terrible news. I will give you a...Oh Rebecca,<br /><br />What terrible news. I will give you all my good thoughts too. I'm a strict agnostic (lol) but I'll take anyone's prayers with many thanks.<br /><br />What with all my long-standing ailments, I realized a few years ago that living in the US (were I to want to do so) would be totally impossible since I am swimming in pre-existing conditions. Our system may not be perfect in Canada, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. Without universal health care, I would really be up the proverbial, sh*t-filled creek.<br /><br />Come up to Canada. I'm sure you have lots to contribute to our country!<br /><br />Debra, Monster and Ann: Thanks for the good wishes!NewMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11172571318565002724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421007530617008911.post-91612056238241229172010-11-08T12:11:58.125-05:002010-11-08T12:11:58.125-05:00I won't list my own ailments except to say, &q...I won't list my own ailments except to say, "Sista, keep on keepin' on." Yeah, an old hippie here. :) <br /><br />I was scheduled for joint replacement today. Then, 4 days ago, I found out my medical insurance is nonexistant because of a non-work related accident that kept the wage earner out of work beyond the time our medical coverage could continue. I need the surgery so I can have a chance to work. No surgery, no income. But with no income, no surgery. <br /><br />Why o why didn't I marry a Canadian? *sob* <br /><br />I'll say a morning prayer during my sunrise meditation for you, if that does not offend. It is my way of saying I'm wishing you the best outcome and good spirits.<br /><br />-RebeccaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421007530617008911.post-30672937000429631832010-11-08T12:00:43.289-05:002010-11-08T12:00:43.289-05:00Wow, Newme. Hug. Hug. Hug.
And an extra hug fo...Wow, Newme. Hug. Hug. Hug. <br /><br />And an extra hug for the "unsaid" thing, which might be presumed shallow or off topic, but isn't. I always hate to admit it, but I can't help but think about how my weight-loss maintenance will be affected when I have a major health setback -- in the past three years I've had emergency bowel surgery twice, and one planned foot operation. The question "What will I do to maintain?" causes me as much apprehension as the surgery itself. Logically, I know it's more important to just do what the doctor says and get as well as I can, but I can't help but ponder it. If that's in the back of your mental file cabinet, trust that you will get through this. You will. You will. You will. With cyber hugs and real ones. And, YES, take your husband with you to be a second set of ears.DebraSYhttp://www.justmaintaining.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421007530617008911.post-83834904328947541522010-11-08T09:49:44.131-05:002010-11-08T09:49:44.131-05:00Big hugs! I have fibromyalgia, scleroderma and ast...Big hugs! I have fibromyalgia, scleroderma and asthma. There are days, I am like you, I just want to be pain free.<br />http://monstersopranoweightlossjourney.blogspot.com/K-Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02443866211485558090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421007530617008911.post-5629113589143974162010-11-08T08:03:59.876-05:002010-11-08T08:03:59.876-05:00I love the grateful part at the end -
a good feat...I love the grateful part at the end - <br />a good feature - and I love to that you added it!Anne Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10435482289459434828noreply@blogger.com