[Cobra]

Hi Mandy, Thank you, as for your self you will know when the time comes I'm sure of it, in the mean time concentrate on the time you have when your able, I simply adjusted things to suit my capabilities, did things in a way I could manage, probably pushed things a little more than I should but if you don't do that you wont know your true ability. Hope that makes sense 
Plantoid, Ive lived with this for over six years now and I have learnt for my self with personal experience, I haven't even been given an Occupational Therapest, what ever they do? I went to pain management two years ago during a real bad spell for help nothing I had would relieve the pain and I had gotten quite low, I mentioned I had, had enough if you get my drift and he just laughed! I left the room and never went back, either that or hit him there and then, that was a really low point for me and once again I got my self out of it and back on track. I'm afraid my confidence and belief in the medical world has somewhat wained. Believe me I'm fine in my self and already making plans to fit with my current level of ability, I'm going to crawl under me landy soon and get to work here even ten minutes a day will make progress, you just have to be satisfied with small bites of the cake and to honest a little nibble tastes as good as a mouthful 

[Bionic]

Cobra,
It sounds to me as if you have mostly got it sorted. Being strong willed certainly helps.

In 1985 I was involved in a very bad car accident and I am sure that staying positive got me through it. I was in a wheelchair for a few months but never considered that I would not be able to go back to a 'normal' life.
I went to an occupational therapist but they were pretty useless really and not geared up for someone with the injuries that I had.  It was a group class and everyone else in the class were young men who had injured themselves playing sports.  Not in the same league really.

I went back to work after 22 months and having a positive mental attitude meant I continued on more or less as if nothing had happened. As I am getting older I feel the aches and pains more and the joints stiffen up but luckily there really isn't anything I can't do.

Enjoy yourself under the landy and hopefully the warmer spring weather will bring about a new lease of life.

best wishes
Sally

[scotelf]

Your optimism and attitude shows what a determined person you are, but sensible too in making your difficult decision. All the best Cobra, looking forward to more of your posts, don't go away anywhere!

[Tilly]

Hi Cobra
-- just wishing you well and admire how you are handling the situation -good luck to you ......Tilly 

[little blue]

can I just add in defence of occupational therapy ... there are some fantastic OTs out there - it just takes a bit of looking sometimes

[Cobra]

Little Blue I'm sure there are  . I have no opinion of OT's I simply have never been referred to one or offered one in 6 years, despite two separate consultants asking me what my OT thought, when I replied I don't have one, they simply carry on with another subject? There a bit like mirage in the desert, apparently their there but Ive yet to see one up close 

Thanks again, I'm not a super hero, you know, I'm just doing what I have to do to manage and its a real truth, that there is always someone else worse off, trouble is that comment never helped those who are..

[mmu]

What a super, brave lot of positive thinking folk on this forum, good luck to you all.
From another biking/smallholding household.

[Cobra]

Hi all,
Sorry havent been about on here  Been through the mill a little, most of it was antisipated and prepared for best you can.

Whilst I have the opportunity, I wanted to wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a productive New Year. I’m off to the surgeon on the 14th Dec. Dreading it  If they decide to operate its 50-50 that Ill end up Paralyzed. Trouble is if its left then that conclusion isn’t far off apparently, mind you according to them I should of had wheels 4 years ago, so never give up and always look forward; Ill be chasing sheep next year what ever happens lol. If the worst comes to pass, it’s not over, just the beginning and a new way to do things and few more challenges.

Thanks for being there the past year or so and for all the support and encouragment thats kept me and mine gong.

MERRY CHRISTMAS to my dear freinds xx

[tazbabe]

hope it goes the right way for you xx

[Sylvia]

Will put you on our prayer list xxx

[Rosemary]

Good luck, Cobra. Hope you get a positive outcome from the surgery.

[Bionic]

Cobra, best wishes for the 14th. 
I am a great believer in the power of positive thinking (it helped me through a very bad car accident), so keep your chin up as much as possible.
In addition there will be lots of people on here wishing you well through it all.
Sally

[SallyintNorth]

All my very best wishes for the surgery, Cobra.  You'll be back here inspiring us with your courage and positivity soon.   

[Fowgill Farm]

Sending you best wishes Cobra, hope all goes well on the 14th. On the bright side you'll have a great excuse for putting your feet up over Christmas.
See my surgeon in the new year but hopefully it will just be a litle job to straighten me out. My new phsyio is helping tremendously and of course still taking the tablets!
Anyway best of Mandy  xx

[Dan]

Good luck friend, will be thinking of you.