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mujicaptsd 01/11/2017

I'm so glad to be back home safely from my good vacation in Mexico. I just got in at 5 this morning, but now I am back to reality and have to work up my nerve for a full day of tests at a hospital tomorrow.

Like some others here, being handled, even by good medical professionals who are just doing their job, triggers me. But these tests are necessary. As many here know, along with PTSD I've go stage 3 chronic kidney disease. Every few months we need to monitor whether I need dialysis or a transplant.

If I get a clear bill of health tomorrow, a by product might be being allowed to have weight reduction surgery later on. I gained a lot of weight when kidney disease hit me, and it would help my heart health to shed it.

Fingers crossed and prayers and/or good vibes of support for tomorrow's day at the hospital are welcome.

DanceStrong 01/11/2017

Fingers crossed for you. I'll be sending good vibes throughout the day and picturing you with your favorite tie and a handsome cane, a true gentleman. Inside, I know you have a lot of fight in you and you are well rested from vacation to take this on now. Best of Luck!!

Zoe 01/11/2017

Good vibes sent your way. I'll say a few prayers along the way too. Keep us posted. Good luck.

lilmissy7 01/12/2017

Saying many prayers, good luck with everything tomorrow. Sending positive vibes

silverlight 01/12/2017

Prayers for you muji. i hope everything goes well.

arfie 01/12/2017

Sending prayers down the vibe-ways, muji. Got your therapy tools packed? I need a whole bag full when I attempt romps in the Medical Parks. I might even pack a shrink for this one.

Prayers in progress. . .

SunCloudJD 01/12/2017

You are in my thoughts and prayers muji....xo

Preciousbabygirl 01/12/2017

You are in my thoughts and prayers Muji! Keep us updated on how it goes and try to have a positive attitude.

Rizen 01/12/2017

I'm hoping for the best!

Muskoka007 01/12/2017

Prayers to you Muji

Pag.mars 01/12/2017

Sending you luck and prayers

mujicaptsd 01/12/2017

Thanks, everybody. I'm really fried. I had to leave the house at 6am to get to the hospital for the first round of tests at 8am, and things went on hourly all day until my last appointment at 6pm. So I didn't get home until 8:30pm. There were cardio tests, respiratory tests---you name it, they did it. Fortunately, the preliminary feedback is that I look really healthy for someone with stage 3 kidney disease. They were trying to see how 5 years of that has impacted the rest of my health.

As to my PTSD, I did great most of the day, but getting thoroughly prodded wore on me so I was in no mood by the time I went to my last appointment at 6pm.

I'll need some rest to get my mojo back. There are some important computer skills tests I have to take tomorrow and Saturday to re-certify for teaching online courses next semester at the community college where I work.

It never stops, huh? And neither does your support!

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