Gaelen wrote:Bill, having just lived through my own most (to date) excruciating trip to interventional rad Monday, PLEASE just freakin' ask, the fat is, there may be a liveable solution out there you just haven't thought of. You don't need to break yourself further! And please don't try to out think your docs on pain meds and which activities will be too much!Bill5107 wrote:I hate to admit it, but the almost week of forced bedrest really did do me wonders too. I was resting a lot at home before, but it's a whole different class of resting in the big house, isn't it? I really was fine going with the flow for the first 4 days. I slept when I could. I did avoid napping a couple times to enjoy visitors, but I knew that was a win/loose in many ways, unfortunately.
...Well, seems I'm restricted now..no driving (for now or ever now, unsure), no swimming let alone any jostling...apparently I'm actually more fagile than I have any idea about. . ., so no other physical things like biking/climbing etc... Also no overnight stays...I think I could talk them into that one, as my hammock is quite comfortable, but honestly, I don't think it buys me anything. If it does, I'll re-ask.
...Anyway, I've been faced with a bunch of "don't"s. I am ok with that so long as I can still find the things I can do. There is plenty, just takes getting re-adjusted. I'm feeling pretty good now so I hope to be able to spend a few hours a day at camp at least. Well, it's a real long haul to camp, so perhaps not every day. I do want to stay involved as I will be scoutmaster for some time longer it seems. I do wonder as time goes on just when I need to pull the plug. Of course I don't want to, I love the role. I want to do it properly though too. . . I want to be sure we do that before it becomes an issue. I try to be super honest with my kids, but the truth also is that I don't want the truth to get too hard before parting from the role.
Girl scout leaders teach planning. Improvisation. Common sense. They put up obstacles and teach/encourage their scouts to think things through...sitting still. Ain't nothin' wrong with THAT skill set, may not be as much "bully yourself down the mountain" as "hands-on problem-solving" but the problem solving practice could get the a job some day!
I know you'll make the right choices, Bill. Strong thoughts .
CRguy wrote:Once heard a lecture by someone who dealt with severe psychiatric/emotional/physical abuse patients.
Bill5107 wrote:HE'S COMPARING ME TO MENTAL PATIENTS AND GETTING AWAY WITH IT?
Bill5107 wrote:HE'S COMPARING ME TO MENTAL PATIENTS AND GETTING AWAY WITH IT?
BrownBagger wrote:Thanks for that.
Bill5107 wrote:CRguy wrote:Once heard a lecture by someone who dealt with severe psychiatric/emotional/physical abuse patients.
HE'S COMPARING ME TO MENTAL PATIENTS AND GETTING AWAY WITH IT?
Bill5107 wrote:I might even be able to contribute something meaningful to the conversations for next year's leadership this way too.
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