On 8/28/2012 9:31 PM, Jim Elbrecht wrote:
> ImStillMags > wrote:
> -snip-
>>
>> If you can, try not to dread it so much. Try to see it as a coming
>> relief and new beginnings and look forward to it instead of fearing
>> it. Dread and fear actually retards healing. It actually changes
>> your body chemistry. If you can lose the fear and gain anticipation,
>> your recovery will be faster and you will be healthier. Use the
>> technique of visualization. Visualize how simple and easy the
>> procedure will be, see how fast you will be on your feet and feeling
>> good. Try to actually FEEL the strength and flexibility of your
>> limbs and the strength of your muscles. See yourself in perfect
>> health and form. Do a little meditation/visualization session as
>> often as you can. The medical community has found that this really
>> does produce great results. So try it, and remember that We are all
>> here supporting you.
>
> Well said! Cheryl, what do you miss doing? Visualize yourself
> doing it--- you will be able to as soon as all this 'crap' is over.
>
> It *will* be over.

This will sound silly but I just want to do regular things again that
cause too much pain, like grocery shopping, regular shopping, and I want
to be able to plan for outings where I don't have to make sure there's
somewhere to sit every 10 minutes, and I don't want to hold everyone up
because they have to wait for my back to not be feeling like it's on
fire when I walk.

I haven't stepped foot in a regular store like a mall in years.
Amazon.com is where all of my shopping is done.