I seriously thought about going 'out and about' but I was still recovering from the 'procedure' I'd had the day before and even if I'd decided to go out, I knew I'd be in possible trouble in short order...Sigh?
That's why I decided to simply chill out and enjoy it as best I could.

NOW TELL ME! What happened to your moniker and all? I was getting ready to call out a 'red alert' on you too! Folks are missing lately and I wonder why. It's folks like you that keep us all on track - we need you!

's - j

I'd do all the traveling and see family that is far away. Then I'd visit all Mom's old friends at the nursing home. I'd meet an old friend at I-Hop for strawberry pancakes. And I'd try to do something good for someone everyday. I'd take my three little dogs for walks on their leashes. I'd go to the Dallas/Ft. Worth Ballet. The list is unending. I guess the most important thing would be to try to help someone every day in some way.

Billye

I'd call up my grandchildren and tell them it's time to learn to play Double Dutch. I would take off my shoes and walk on the grass again. I would put my feet in the river and walk on the sand.

I would wear out all the other muscles in my body until they all hurt as much as my feet do all the time! Then I would rest, and when I woke up, pray it wasn't a dream. If it wasn't, I would do it all again!

I know I posted earlier on this thread - but didnt mention what I'd do symtom free (cause the nausea is really worse then the pain for me) --- but - I've this planned for years.....

Get in a little red convertible like I used to have and drive up the gorgeous coast of California along highway 1 from Ventura to San Franciso - which is right along the ocean - beautiful ocean, cliffs, breathtaking views, trees so windblown they reach out over the ocean - redwoods (would have to hug a big one in Big Sur), a trek along 17 Mile Drive in Carmel and maybe swing by Laguna Seca Raceway--- while at the same time eating all the foods I've been dreaming about having again for years.... a great japanese meal, pizza, some real Mexican food, a big old greasy burger and fries, cheetohs (essential) - nibbles of off the favs - desserts - etc.... and end the day just in time to cross the Golden Gate Bridge and watch the sun set over Stinson Beach in Marin Country - and a couple of friends to share it with.....

Can you tell I've thought about this for a long time??????

The best I ever felt, was when I died. It was the most peaceful I have ever felt in my life. I was born w/Turret's and then you add all the all the other injurie's I have from being a firefighter,including PN,COPD, Hyper-coagulation, and on and on. The noise in my head stopped. The pain relieved, the loss of my career ,over. My only concern was my kid's. I just knew they weren't ready for life. When that hit me the Peace left.
It's funny too, have you noticed that several of the post's mention that they felt better in the hospital. I feel that way too. It's like everyone leave's you alone. The pressure of "feeling better" goes away. No responsibilities, no trying to be unselfish in love. Just you and your meds. Just something to think about. Sometime's I feel like I could just move to Wyoming or something like that and just chill. BUt, I really do like people.

I have been just dying to ride my road bicycle!

If pain subsided, feeling and strength returned, even briefly... it is very likley I would climb onto one of my bikes and go for a ride!

If the relief lasted longer, I'd think even more deeply about all of this.
I'd take a trip to go to visit some family and some old friends, as well!

On an even longer term basis...awh...that would just be far too much fun! (I'd love to be working!)

It was the first Morphine pill and my feet in the dirty Mis River oh my what a joy ,until I tried to jump up and catch a cat fish. My older said he never saw me smiling so hard. Until I went face first into the river,trying to catch something that wasn't there, hmm how's he know. Blessing I would love to sleep and lay down on my bed,any bed.

Hey stich you look great and I would love to play double dautch with your grandaughter and my grandson how many giggles could we have.

We should all get togeter when J get's it figured out how to get us high.
Sue Your all so perfect

If my pain was gone and health issues I would not go back to the person who took things and life for granted and complained about needless stuff. I would try new things and enjoy the little things like going to the mall or even being able to sit in comfort with no worries of health issues. I would also like to go back to work and finish college. Really at this point I would just take such pleasure in feeling better,no more pain,health issues,or doctors.