Is It Always N Behavior to Violate Others' Boundaries?

[Hopalong]

I'm really sorry, Bones.

Please fight to regain your health whether you're on disability or not.

People do lose tons of weight, begin and commit to exercise programs, and totally restore their health.

I hope you will too.

Whatever's NOT possible, is not your fault.
But nutrition is unbelievably powerful...ask Ami about Dr. Schulz.

I am shocked at the difference. So I feel a little evangelical about it.

Funny how I always read about these things, and somehow thought I had a different sort of body...hah.
It responds exactly like any other human body does to good care, and potent nutrition (food not pills).

I've given up white flour, eat a lot of veggies, more fruit than I used to, and frequent fish.
That generally it.

When I lose control, it's sugar. That's an unsafe thing for me. But when I stop it for a week, then I gradully lose the craving.

sending courage,
Hops

[BonesMS]

Thanks, Hops.

It's become a bit more complicated as one of the doctors noticed that I may have the beginnings of osteoporosis.  Add the mulitple spinal birth defects that cause muscle spasms and compresses one of my lungs doesn't help much either.  The doc is concerned that the osteoporosis may cause the spine to put more pressure on my lungs, interfering with my ability to breathe.  (I saw the X-rays and my spine is twisted around pretty bad and is clearly pressing on my left lung.  What irks me is that this could have been corrected when I was younger but NWomb-Donor ignored that too.)

Bones

[Ami]

Dear Bones,
  I am thinking of you. I hope you use all the resources available  for your healing. I use Dr Schultz. I am glad that Hops appreciated him b/c he is the best, IMO.
 I know that you are smart and resourceful, Bones.     Ami

[Hopalong]

Damn, Bones...upsets me to hear you were neglected.

Here's the most serious question. You're in your 30s now?
Is it possible for you to have and survive corrective surgery?

If the doctors say it is, would you do it? I believe I would.
It would be pure hell for a few months of recovery, but imagine the future.

If they say it is not, what are the options?

I can't imagine how frustrating it would be to WANT to exercise
but feel unable to breathe well enough.

Would it help your body to do a gentle swimming program?

Could your breathing muscles get stronger that way?

worriedly,
Hops

[BonesMS]

Dear Bones,
  I am thinking of you. I hope you use all the resources available  for your healing. I use Dr Schultz. I am glad that Hops appreciated him b/c he is the best, IMO.
 I know that you are smart and resourceful, Bones.     Ami

Thanks, Ami!

Bones

[BonesMS]

Damn, Bones...upsets me to hear you were neglected.

Here's the most serious question. You're in your 30s now?
Is it possible for you to have and survive corrective surgery?

If the doctors say it is, would you do it? I believe I would.
It would be pure hell for a few months of recovery, but imagine the future.

If they say it is not, what are the options?

I can't imagine how frustrating it would be to WANT to exercise
but feel unable to breathe well enough.

Would it help your body to do a gentle swimming program?

Could your breathing muscles get stronger that way?

worriedly,
Hops

Hi, Hops.

I'm approaching my 60's so that kind of extensive spinal surgery is not an option any longer.  The doctor and I discussed that possibility and he felt it would put my life, well-being and quality of life at risk because all of my bones, muscles and nerves are twisted around each other.  I have a follow-up appointment with my primary care physician in a week and a half and I plan to take my X-rays to show her what the lung specialist saw.  From there, I plan to discuss where I need to go to have the bone scan done and whatever follow-up is required.

In the meantime, I've printed out all the preliminary forms I need to fill out for disability and hardship deferment so I have to start reading them to make heads or tails of them plus see what additional documentations these forms require, etc., etc.

Bones

[BonesMS]

I'm still going over the paperwork and noticed that I have to order another copy of my birth certificate in order to prove to the government who I am.

Bones

[Hopalong]

That's a pain.
Bureaucracy is such fun, huh.

Who would you LIKE to be?

xo
Hops

[BonesMS]

That's a pain.
Bureaucracy is such fun, huh.

Who would you LIKE to be?

xo
Hops

Thanks, Hops.

Bureaucracy IS a P.I.T.A.  (Who would I like to be?  I'm not sure yet.)

Bones

[BonesMS]

I've filled out and sent the "pre-application".  Now I have to wait for Social Security to respond.

Bones

[Ami]

I know it must be a frustrating road that you are on, Bones. My heart goes out to you and I am wishing the best for you!      Ami

[BonesMS]

I know it must be a frustrating road that you are on, Bones. My heart goes out to you and I am wishing the best for you!      Ami

Thanks, Ami.

Bones

[BonesMS]

I have another doctor's appointment on 21st and another test on the 28th.

Bones

[Hopalong]

Please keep us posted...about diagnoses, and most especially,
what's the very best thing you can do to make yourself feel better....

sending comfort, support, courage...

love
Hops

[BonesMS]

Please keep us posted...about diagnoses, and most especially,
what's the very best thing you can do to make yourself feel better....

sending comfort, support, courage...

love
Hops

Thanks, Hops!

Somewhere in there, I also have to schedule a bone scan.

Bones