Assuming this means ALL the symptoms go away with the pain, I would grab my family and take them to the Caribbean. I'd teach my son to jump waves, run (and I mean RUN) on the beach, and then I'd have his Dad watch him while I found the casino and was able to sit long periods of time to play blackjack. (I HATE having to get up every 5 minutes to stretch my back, leg and foot.)

We'd walk the beach at night, swim in the pools at all hours, and not worry about how the temperature would affect my foot. Then we'd leave for England and walk all the old castles we could fit into day 2, then jet to Walt Disney World and walk the whole thing, ride all the rides, coasters, etc., and have NO problem walking it all.

Oh, and since this is a fantasy, there would be no cigarette smoke at the hotels or in the casino, or anywhere, my son would be an angel in 1st Class where we'd ALL be upgraded, and we'd also be upgraded to the finest suites in the hotels. ;)

Tigg, I agree. While these things are within reach...they are just as you said, limited. I can go to a theme park with the kids, but its not the same.
I love the idea of cleaning but lol it wont happen. We do remember the pain free days, that is why we grieve, hope for improvement.
Every day I ask myself if this pain will make me bitter and angry, but its doing the opposite. Its making me softer and more compassion for others. You never know,especially the quiet, hidden pain in life.
love you guys and thankful.

I'd throw a big party for my friends and neighbours.
I'd go for a walk in the woods, down to the stream.
I'd finish unpacking and put up some decorations (I moved last June).
I'd go for a swim in the pond.
I'd go out and be in the world.
I would put on some lively music and dance!

If I had three whole days without pain I would take my grand daughters backpacking and teach them about nature. We would camp out under the stars. Eat grandmas famous dehydrated tofu chili, and tell secrets to each other in sleeping bags.

I always take along a fun thing like the fixings for tin can ice cream. If you have never done this it is a hoot. You can make homemade icecrean in two tin cans using snow pack & ice. You just have to have evaporated milk and of course rock salt to cool the ice. Then you duct tape everything together securely. With the children you roll the can back and forth until it is icecrean. In the backcountry the center usually is this wonderful milkshake consistency that the kids love. You can make flavors, but keeping it simple gets the best results I found. I like to use to coffee cans with nice fitting lids. One coffee can must be small enough to fit inside the other. When you duct tape the lids on be sure the will not leak. This is also a fun thing to do at a kids party. Because they roll the can themselves and it take about 20 mins. Frost forms on the outside of the can so there is always some thrills when that begins. And kids love to eat what they make themselves. Hugs, Cathy

I'd go to the Florida Keys and lay on the beach by day and dance by night. And drink. Lots of liquor, And lots of sex (with my husband). And I'd eat whatever I want. And walk around town and watch the sunset in the square. Yeah, that's what I'd do.

ok..3 days...
day one......pack up my two little ones and drive to disney land...do everything we can from the time we get there till bedtime..wich i would sleep thru the night

day 2...i would have a party,all of you who are in your pain free days would come,we would dance,drink and play games,laugh,and eat junk food...the party would be in a condo in the Keys....we would walk the strip...before the party,we would go to the ocaen and run on the beach...swim,snorkle,ski,boogie board ,parasell.lay out in the sun with a long island ice tea....dag gone it,we would do everything possible to do in that one day and night in the Keys


day 3.........i would clean my house,spic and span....(and i wont have a hang over,remember,no pain)i would plant a beutiful flower garden,i would play with my kids when that was done,i would run with them,play ball,throw frisbee,play horse shoes,go bowling,ride a bike....then i would have all my kids(6)and grandkids(2)over for a night of dinner and games

,during all 3 days,i would take photo's...as i wouldnt want to forget one second..i would also journal to look back on....and i would tell all my doctors to stick those meds where the sun dont shine

i suppose thats it,lol....

njsandym.......looks like we will be in the keys together,lol

Omg, lol, I love this!!
What would the docs think if there were lines of us giving meds back. Maybe then they would know we dont want them, we need them.

i've been thinking about this all day, too, and i've enjoyed reading the replies b/c i haven't felt too great...but you've all inspired me
yes, dance in high heels!
and run on the beach and play in the waves and look for shells
ride roller coasters over and over
and go white water rafting
and and go to amerika's party!
go play with children, too...someone's!

I have never had a pain free day. So I have no idea what. I'd do with an hour or a day let alone three. So outta my reality!
I'd be afraid to have to go back to being in paint. People I know killed themselves faced with life sudden filled w pain. I'd be scared.

The difficult ones:
Skydive.
Go on roller coasters.

The easier ones:
Go for a walk just because.
Sleep well.
Go running.
Play volleyball, baseball, football, and soccer again.
Learn to ride a bike.
Walk up and down stairs, just because.
Use a normal backpack instead of a roll-around one. (At least one of those days has to be a day I have class. :P)
Laugh when I want to, not because I have to laugh to make people think I'm okay.
Do cartwheels.
Go shopping.
Enjoy thinking without my mind being clouded by pain.
Skip.
Swim.

That might be a bit much for three days, but I think I could fit it all in. :D

Sunnybunny, we already have those dark days when we think we can't make it another day with the pain we endure. It's true it would be hell to return to the pain, but oh boy how we would truly enjoy and savor every minute we feel well. We already do that too. We take those moments throughout the day, when we feel a bit better, to get the small things done in life.
Give it a shot, imagine what it would be like. You deserve that break, we all do.

Snow ski ALL day!
Go shopping ALL day in high heels!
Deep clean my house....baseboards, scrub everything, change paint colors inside and have a dinner party like the good old days!

Wow three whole days... Well I'd have to

Go for a bike ride
Take a loooong walk along the waters edge
Plant a flower garden
Clean my apartment really well
Go to the farmer's market and all the art galleries I can find
Spend lots of time playing with my grandchildren
Take them to the park and the beach
Go dancing with my bf
and of course make love
Then have the best sleep ever

I take it that you mean rather than "dwelling" on what we can't do; just take a break and daydream a little...good idea...sounds fun.
I would give a massage to every single senior ( assisted living where I used to work) that wanted one... above and beyond it made me the happiest because it helped them SO MUCH! When someone is locked into a forward position because that is where their spine lives... I can't help but want to nurture and help in anyway that I can.

Three days straight ( NO pain) Yeeessssss! :) And all those friends...
*FREE MASSAGE!!!**