Facing It Alone

[Guest guest]

Here's the URL for the Facing It Alone group:

<<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OSSG-Facing-It-Alone>>

I have to admit that the group is rather slow in activity but I will

stick with the

group in an effort to keep infusing it with energy and life.

In addition, I believe that the NW group may also start having folks

migrate over to

it.

As I said, this is an area that is sorely underestimated. I have been

totally on my own

for years, so I anticipated having special challenges and needs that

would not be met.

Even so, I had every doctor's office, etc. assure me that all will be

fine. This really

over-simplifies the situation. Even getting the meds I've always

taken in the past has

been h*ll.

In talking to my surgeon's office, I commented that I want to help

the surgeon and

future patients who are on their own, help to cope with things.

Something that may sound silly is that I have abdominal pain every

single night. I

end up crying each night. Another OSSG group I belong to was

concerned and felt I

should go to the ER. After careful examination, I realized that my

crying was in

great deal because I am all alone. I disclosed to the group that I am

a 'great big fat

baby' about suffering physical discomfort on my own.

The truth of the matter is that having someone to express sympathy

goes such a long

ways towards making anything bearable, you know? I mean, I don't pout

and moan

in front of a well wisher; I generally don't feel the need because

the sympathy they

express does wonders to assure me that I am cared about.

Hope you don't all think I'm a basket case.

Actually, in light of all, I am doing brilliantly.

I just am having trouble coping with everything one must coordinate

all by oneself.

Thank God, I am having no problems with the medical aspect of my

surgery.

Isn't that the best? '-)

Hugs to all,

gobo

Lap DGB/Dr.

July 9, 2001

[Guest guest]

> Hope you don't all think I'm a basket case.

> Actually, in light of all, I am doing brilliantly.

> I just am having trouble coping with everything one must coordinate

> all by oneself

Gobo:

I don't think you are a basket case, I think you are insiteful. And

I truely mean this....I admire you...for your strength of courage to

go forward in creating a better, healther life all on your own.

I tip my hat to you

Jo