My attitude has gotten even more positive after surviving a major heart attack last Feb. and being a lot healthier than before it, except for the arthritis in the left hip. Compared to people with incurable diseases, or who die, I'm very blessed to be here and only limping around in pain.
This morning, I just need to vent a little bit, and say "DAMMIT, IT HURTS!" I refuse to take anything stronger than Tylenol or Motrin, and them only when really needed - don't want either addiction nor kidney/liver problems.
Finally overcame the trepidation, and mailed a letter to the orthopedic surgeon asking to get on the schedule for a hip replacement - said I want my quality of life back (including quality of sex life <ha>). Also sent dr a form for the handicapped parking placard - hey, I am !!
Am amazed that I'm not depressed about going through layers of medical care for asthma, low thyroid, sleep apnea, cardiac, now hip. Just glad I'm not DEAD, still have a loving wife, a decent job, and a future - even a better one when I get rid of the pain.
But today I'm grumbling a little bit.
thanks for letting me vent.
-Ben
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