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theoneRogue420 · 10-12-2007, 09:37 AM

Hi Vicc, nice to "see" you again.

We've had the discussion of ways to gain weight before, in the medical marijuana thread, so I won't rehash it... except to say that although I have tried all the methods, and manage to maintain my current weight of 92 lbs, my main outcome has been an elevation of my triglycerides.

I just wanted to let you know I totally understand not wanting to quit smoking. I started when I was 14, and have now smoked for 31 years. (I turned 45 on Oct. 1st, ack!)

Michael wants to quit, and he can go right ahead if he wishes. But I have no desire to. The rsd has already taken away my ability to do all the crafts I used to do to keep my hands busy. I cannot imagine how crazy I would go if I quit smoking too, lol.

I got lost in Kansas City when I was 18 and alone. I parked my car in front of a 7-11 to ask the cashier for directions back to the highway, and was shocked to discover I couldn't go inside the store! You had to use a drive-up teller sort of machine at a window. They may be common now in high-crime areas, but in 1979 it was unheard of.

The cashier was giving me directions and telling me to go NOW when she looked over my shoulder and gasped. When I turned around, there were 5-6 young men actually sitting ON my car, just smiling... and smiling in a way that made me gulp.

I couldn't see that I had any choice. I walked to my car with my head held high, and unlocked the door. They let me get in, astonished that I had the nerve.

I locked the door, started the car up, and slowly began to back up. They remained on the hood and roof of my car till I exited the parking lot, then slid off.

I have never been more scared, not even when my r.v. was getting searched by the border patrol as I left Mexico!

I sure hope everyones suggestions help, and the implant too. I'd love to hear that just ONE of us was feeling & doing better, and I can't think of a more deserving person than you.