Hi Everyone,
I've been off the board for about a month, and I've just read over this thread with all its replies and comments. It's quite up lifting for me.

Like many of you, I do get "down in the mouth" and feel sorry for myself, but those moments are thankfully brief. I have so much to be grateful for. I look at people walking by and think ~ I used be to be able to do that. While I walk within my home, it to is limited. I use my power chair so I don't over do it and cause myself more trouble. In spite of the routine and extreme pain, I still go to PT Wellness twice weakly. My motivation is simply believing that if I stop my mobility issues would increase more rapidly. See...that's a blessing in it self.

I'm quite pleased I see a sleep doc next week and in the following week I see Gastrology and Neurology doctors. I just hope these doctors will actually listen to me and not be else where when talking with me.

My sweetie and service dog are so loving and supportive. Thank you to each of you for sharing a bit of your stories and bits of wisdom.