I can't sit outside because of the rowdy bunch of people that have moved in around me. I want to but it's just not safe. And I need the sunshine, I am deficient in Vit D so much that I have to take a supplement.

I can't really plan to go out for long periods of time because my stomach acts up so I break up what I have to do into small bites, multiple trips out. I get very anxious when I out. :o

i just wanted to say thank you to all of you for all of you kind words. it means so much to me to know that i have such caring friends. i am in alot of physical pain today but my mood is a little better. my brother is still struggling but i keep praying he will find his way. i get really depressed sometimes because i have been so sick and isolated but maybe i do need to try to get out of my bedroom a little more even if i am in pain. it's so good to know if have the support of my friends here (whom i consider my family now too). you have all given me the strength to face each day and have taken away my sadness because i know now that i am not alone because i have all of you here to lift my spirits when i am feeling down. thank you all again for being so nice. and i want you all to know that i am here if you ever need a friend to lean on too. i hope you all have a wonderful day today. take care.

Well, you'll be happy to know that I finally caught her, she is "tanked". :D She is not too happy about it either but I am the parent here. :p

I have had many, about 30, iguanas before and I know it takes 6 months for them to trust you then another 6 months for them to love you. :winky:

Took 3 weeks of not eating for her to calm down enough for me to catch her. She left a big, long doodie on the kitchen floor yesterday, that's how I knew where she was. It was just a matter of catching her off guard, just for a moment. She was on the window sill spying on the birds eating cereal. :D

I'll try to get a picture of her for you. :wink:

Thank you for the visuals; and the smile you just caused.


Gerry

Bad News!! She broke her tail off, almost the whole thing. She thrashes around in the tank so much she broke it right off. :( It'll grow back but not for a while. :( She is subdued right now, it must hurt. :(

I haven't given her a name yet. I don't even know what sex she is.:eek:

I didn't realize Igs were so complicated to care for -
https://www.google.com/search?q=igua...guana+care+101

A full grown one would need a room sized cage..:eek:

tail loss - http://www.iguanaden.org/health/tailloss.htm

I am bumping up the OP as this thread has gone somewhat off topic

RSD ME,
Thinking of you today and hope you are doing OK.
D.

Hi RSD ME,

Hope you are following through with trying to avoid isolation despite the pain.

Thinking of you and your brother.

Dave.

thanks again to all for your kindness. knowing i have friends like all of you makes me feel so much better. i don't feel alone anymore because you are all so awesome!

i did force myself to get out of bed and go out a little with my husband and son for my sons birthday last weekend. i was in alot of pain from my rsd and fibro but i took my extra pain meds from my dr and pushed through the pain.

when i got home i was really hurting but it was well worth it. we had such a wonderful day together doing a little shopping for my boy and having a nice dinner and cake (that i baked)!

i have been in bed most of the week since then recovering from the extra pain but it was worth it. and it lifted my spirits to get out of the house and spend time with my son.

thanks again for helping me through my depression. i still get low moments but with friends like all of you, they don't last long. your compassion has helped get me out of my slump.