Re: Hi there Florida Night Owl!

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Dear Debs...let's have a raffle and hire a hit man for that Mack

truck!!!

You've been going through so much. It will be a joyous day when they

are able to address your problems with the right treatments. I'm sorry

there's so much pain. And you're right...people really CAN'T understand

until they walk a " foot " (cause that's all it takes to hurt!) in our

shoes.

I'm still learning about the various weight loss surgeries. First I

need to deal with the uppp/tonsillectomy, then possibly the

microdiskectomy later this summer. It will truly take an Act of God for

my insurance to approve any bariatric surgery, but that's why there's

faith! I am doing my PT exercises, throat & breathing exercises, and

trying to make healthy food choices.

On Mother's Day I got hit by that same $@#%! truck, when just 20 minutes

in the sun at a lovely picnic with my daughter triggered a strange

flare. Still not over that, but no more prednisone, mtx or Remicade til

after surgery. I'm going to ask my surgeon if it's ok to have an

injection in my left elbow and both wrists, but if he says no, it'll be

no.

The weather here is BEAUTIFUL. About 75 degrees, a few fluffy clouds

but sunshine and a sweet breeze. I live about 60 miles east of the

ocean, on the outskirts of Portland. A few nights ago it was unusually

muggy here all night long and the weathercaster said we had the same

humidity that night as a city in Florida! I can't remember which one,

but I thought of you. : )

I hope you're getting some rest & healthy food. You are one prayed for

lady!!!!

I appreciate your friendship, too, Debs. God bless you BUNCHES.

Much Love & Many Tender Hugs....

Tess