AMEN! And well said, WS :)

After Tx thru 2006, ending up with pneumonia and an MRSA infection,
the decline of the osteoarthritis in my hip, and a total hip
replacement three months ago, like a Timex, I take a lickin and keep
on tickin...

I remain virus free and can dance a jig again, where I could barely
walk three months ago. So much to be thankful for this year...Things
really are getting better

Happy Holidays to you! :)

And might I add, to those of you still walking the walk, it IS tough
to get thru, but it is doable - persevere, and remember that one day
at a time gets you to the end eventually...I know it does not work for
everyone, in my case it did, and I am so grateful for a new chance

I put the above posts back together again just to keep the good stuff
together...

To add to the messages of inspiration...In retrospect, for years I was saddled
by an over-amped immune system raging against the dragon. It really wasn't
obvious to me over the decades - because one adapts, as best as they are able
- and so the decline can be obscured.

Now, coming up on two years post-tx, the difference in quality of life is now
quite obvious. Whereas, before, when I got home from work I invariably ended
up on the couch, today I'm looking for *something to do*. In fact, I'm all
about *doing* now, instead of simply trying to recharge for tomorrow.

This has been noted by pretty much everyone around me. In fact, the first
signs of transmogrification might have been more evident to those around me
than to myveryownself. But I caught on to it about a year ago, and if I spend
any time thinking about the difference, I could fill a page of the things I've
done since that didn't even occur to me prior to therapy.

Of course, it's rather easy to say this, now, having been rescued by therapy.
But I think that might be the point...

For fellow heppers everywhere, if you're still on the fence, but you have
family and friends to prop you up for the duration, and you have insurance
that will cover the cost,  but you're still unsure as to what to do, roll the
dice and take a chance. It could work for you, and you'll be so much better
off for the effort if it does.

It is, simply, life changing...

Cheers - and happy holidays to all.

/greyhackles

Thanks Spidey, dBo and Grey.
I have 4 weeks left and yes, I am sick and tired of being sick and
tired and
wondering if I'll ever get better. It's been a long 10 months and it
was tough at times.
I suspect I would not have made it this far without the support from
this group.
Ah yes, a normal life, I dream about it at night.
4 more f__king weeks.
My Dr thought I was done at this point, had to point out at last
appointment
it has only been 44 weeks and he wrote a script for one more 4 pack of
IF and Riba.
Thanks again, you guys rock.
Have a happy and safe holiday.
You too Cactus Jammies, I can't forget you :-)