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How do I get thru spine surgery recovery? I need people to talk to

Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Sep 30 1:04pm | Replies (53)
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@wendyhobbie

Recovery is challenging but I’ve always loved a challenge! I’ve been struggling with the limitations I have now but look at everything in a different way. I used to be so athletic but now I love my iPad. I play scrabble with friends online, learn new things everyday, play menus (I love to cook now but usually my husband has to finish making the meals!) I sew, and am learning how to knit and crochet. Wildlife fascinates me, I made a pulleys so I can have bird feeders and buy peanuts for the squirrels and chipmunks. I’m growing my first sunflowers and walking more each day. I’m fighting depression again because of losing my little furry companion…I think I will plant some poppies for her

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jun 2 4:39pm

@wendyhobbie, you sounds like you've found active and creative ideas to help cope with your loss and depression. Outdoors, being active and listening to the birds, etc. really helps. You might also appreciate some of these related discussions:
- Loss and grief resulting from death of a pet
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/loss-and-grief-resulting-from-death-of-a-pet/
- The value of an animal
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/the-value-of-an-animal/
- What's outside of your picture window today?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/whats-outside-of-your-picture-window-today/

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covidstinks2023 | @covidstinks2023 | Jun 2 5:19pm

wendyhobbie, Praying for you in the loss of your beautiful furry companion. I know some folks aren't great animal lovers.....I am! "The righteous man regardeth the life of his beast" Proverbs 12:10a. I'm sure you gave your fur baby much love and her/she loved you right back. I am so sorry.

Limitations are so hard aren't they? We've lost a part of our selves in them.

You are beautiful by the way! I'm sure you are so sweet.

Blessings & Prayers.....

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