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Jerry from Cape Cod

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      Jerry from Cape Cod
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      Stronly Support your position Jerry

      Jerry from Cape Cod
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      Stronly Support your position Jerry

      Jerry from Cape Cod
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      Stronly Support your position Jerry

      Jerry from Cape Cod
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      Hello folks,

      Thank you all for your concern and caring.  Especially Charlie.  He calls every once in a while to see him doing so you can let all of you know.  It has been a long road and I have a long way to go.  The paralysis and rehab will take some time to hopefully overcome.  I am in one of the best facilities in the Northeast for rehab and medical care.  I have been hospital confined and require moving machines, etc. but I do get around and  and developed friendships while in here.  I got a wonderful, dedicated team working on getting me back to as close to "normal" as possible.

      And then I have all of you.  My extended family and friends that I found on the original, MPIP just a few short years ago.  Who knew what this ride caused by stage and complications was going to bring?  What is my lovely wife says "you dealt a hand every day all you can do is play it and hope you get to play the next"

      I have a phenomenal family, Christmas was wonderful, and it seemed like every time I turned around l another relative or friend was coming to see me.  Some well taken care of and building my strength up to take on the next " battle with the beast"

      Best wishes to you all and I thank you for your thoughts and support.

      Jerry from Cape Cod

      note:Composing this message required using the assistance of voice recognition software. I proofread diligently but find I sometimes miss errors. I'm still "training" the software but I notice capitalization, punctuation and usage problems crop up from time to time. Please let me know if you have any questions about content meaning, or questions that may have been caused by the interpretation of the software.. Thank you for your understanding.
       

      Jerry from Cape Cod
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      Hello folks,

      Thank you all for your concern and caring.  Especially Charlie.  He calls every once in a while to see him doing so you can let all of you know.  It has been a long road and I have a long way to go.  The paralysis and rehab will take some time to hopefully overcome.  I am in one of the best facilities in the Northeast for rehab and medical care.  I have been hospital confined and require moving machines, etc. but I do get around and  and developed friendships while in here.  I got a wonderful, dedicated team working on getting me back to as close to "normal" as possible.

      And then I have all of you.  My extended family and friends that I found on the original, MPIP just a few short years ago.  Who knew what this ride caused by stage and complications was going to bring?  What is my lovely wife says "you dealt a hand every day all you can do is play it and hope you get to play the next"

      I have a phenomenal family, Christmas was wonderful, and it seemed like every time I turned around l another relative or friend was coming to see me.  Some well taken care of and building my strength up to take on the next " battle with the beast"

      Best wishes to you all and I thank you for your thoughts and support.

      Jerry from Cape Cod

      note:Composing this message required using the assistance of voice recognition software. I proofread diligently but find I sometimes miss errors. I'm still "training" the software but I notice capitalization, punctuation and usage problems crop up from time to time. Please let me know if you have any questions about content meaning, or questions that may have been caused by the interpretation of the software.. Thank you for your understanding.
       

      Jerry from Cape Cod
      Participant

      Hello folks,

      Thank you all for your concern and caring.  Especially Charlie.  He calls every once in a while to see him doing so you can let all of you know.  It has been a long road and I have a long way to go.  The paralysis and rehab will take some time to hopefully overcome.  I am in one of the best facilities in the Northeast for rehab and medical care.  I have been hospital confined and require moving machines, etc. but I do get around and  and developed friendships while in here.  I got a wonderful, dedicated team working on getting me back to as close to "normal" as possible.

      And then I have all of you.  My extended family and friends that I found on the original, MPIP just a few short years ago.  Who knew what this ride caused by stage and complications was going to bring?  What is my lovely wife says "you dealt a hand every day all you can do is play it and hope you get to play the next"

      I have a phenomenal family, Christmas was wonderful, and it seemed like every time I turned around l another relative or friend was coming to see me.  Some well taken care of and building my strength up to take on the next " battle with the beast"

      Best wishes to you all and I thank you for your thoughts and support.

      Jerry from Cape Cod

      note:Composing this message required using the assistance of voice recognition software. I proofread diligently but find I sometimes miss errors. I'm still "training" the software but I notice capitalization, punctuation and usage problems crop up from time to time. Please let me know if you have any questions about content meaning, or questions that may have been caused by the interpretation of the software.. Thank you for your understanding.
       

      Jerry from Cape Cod
      Participant

      Hello folks,

      Thank you all for your concern and caring.  Especially Charlie.  He calls every once in a while to see him doing so you can let all of you know.  It has been a long road and I have a long way to go.  The paralysis and rehab will take some time to hopefully overcome.  I am in one of the best facilities in the Northeast for rehab and medical care.  I have been hospital confined and require moving machines, etc. but I do get around and  and developed friendships while in here.  I got a wonderful, dedicated team working on getting me back to as close to "normal" as possible.

      And then I have all of you.  My extended family and friends that I found on the original, MPIP just a few short years ago.  Who knew what this ride caused by stage and complications was going to bring?  What is my lovely wife says "you dealt a hand every day all you can do is play it and hope you get to play the next"

      I have a phenomenal family, Christmas was wonderful, and it seemed like every time I turned around l another relative or friend was coming to see me.  Some well taken care of and building my strength up to take on the next " battle with the beast"

      Best wishes to you all and I thank you for your thoughts and support.

      Jerry from Cape Cod

      note:Composing this message required using the assistance of voice recognition software. I proofread diligently but find I sometimes miss errors. I'm still "training" the software but I notice capitalization, punctuation and usage problems crop up from time to time. Please let me know if you have any questions about content meaning, or questions that may have been caused by the interpretation of the software.. Thank you for your understanding.
       

      Jerry from Cape Cod
      Participant

      Hello folks,

      Thank you all for your concern and caring.  Especially Charlie.  He calls every once in a while to see him doing so you can let all of you know.  It has been a long road and I have a long way to go.  The paralysis and rehab will take some time to hopefully overcome.  I am in one of the best facilities in the Northeast for rehab and medical care.  I have been hospital confined and require moving machines, etc. but I do get around and  and developed friendships while in here.  I got a wonderful, dedicated team working on getting me back to as close to "normal" as possible.

      And then I have all of you.  My extended family and friends that I found on the original, MPIP just a few short years ago.  Who knew what this ride caused by stage and complications was going to bring?  What is my lovely wife says "you dealt a hand every day all you can do is play it and hope you get to play the next"

      I have a phenomenal family, Christmas was wonderful, and it seemed like every time I turned around l another relative or friend was coming to see me.  Some well taken care of and building my strength up to take on the next " battle with the beast"

      Best wishes to you all and I thank you for your thoughts and support.

      Jerry from Cape Cod

      note:Composing this message required using the assistance of voice recognition software. I proofread diligently but find I sometimes miss errors. I'm still "training" the software but I notice capitalization, punctuation and usage problems crop up from time to time. Please let me know if you have any questions about content meaning, or questions that may have been caused by the interpretation of the software.. Thank you for your understanding.
       

      Jerry from Cape Cod
      Participant

      Hello folks,

      Thank you all for your concern and caring.  Especially Charlie.  He calls every once in a while to see him doing so you can let all of you know.  It has been a long road and I have a long way to go.  The paralysis and rehab will take some time to hopefully overcome.  I am in one of the best facilities in the Northeast for rehab and medical care.  I have been hospital confined and require moving machines, etc. but I do get around and  and developed friendships while in here.  I got a wonderful, dedicated team working on getting me back to as close to "normal" as possible.

      And then I have all of you.  My extended family and friends that I found on the original, MPIP just a few short years ago.  Who knew what this ride caused by stage and complications was going to bring?  What is my lovely wife says "you dealt a hand every day all you can do is play it and hope you get to play the next"

      I have a phenomenal family, Christmas was wonderful, and it seemed like every time I turned around l another relative or friend was coming to see me.  Some well taken care of and building my strength up to take on the next " battle with the beast"

      Best wishes to you all and I thank you for your thoughts and support.

      Jerry from Cape Cod

      note:Composing this message required using the assistance of voice recognition software. I proofread diligently but find I sometimes miss errors. I'm still "training" the software but I notice capitalization, punctuation and usage problems crop up from time to time. Please let me know if you have any questions about content meaning, or questions that may have been caused by the interpretation of the software.. Thank you for your understanding.
       

      Jerry from Cape Cod
      Participant

      John,

      our condolences to you and family for your loss.

       

      Jerry and Monty

      Jerry from Cape Cod
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      John,

      our condolences to you and family for your loss.

       

      Jerry and Monty

      Jerry from Cape Cod
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      John,

      our condolences to you and family for your loss.

       

      Jerry and Monty

      Jerry from Cape Cod
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      Grady,

      I would be extremely careful of a high steroid dose.  I've been on high steroids for about three months.  So long story.  I just give the highlights.  The steroids basically shut my immune system down bad infection, then hospitalized for over two months.  There are the issues including paralysis That really steroid involved.  Although the steroids were introduced to control the swelling in the spinal cord.

      You have to weigh the quality of life.  I'm not sure what I would do if I would make the decision over Again.

      My only good news is that the spine is remaining stable throughout this whole battle.  And the feelings coming back in both legs, which is surprising all of us.  There is a good potential that I'll leave therapy and 20 or so days able to be mobile enough to function at home and then fight the rest of this battle with the spine.

      I'll keep you in my thoughts and if anything comes across that may help you out, I will pass it along.

      Jerry from Cape Cod

      Jerry from Cape Cod
      Participant

      Grady,

      I would be extremely careful of a high steroid dose.  I've been on high steroids for about three months.  So long story.  I just give the highlights.  The steroids basically shut my immune system down bad infection, then hospitalized for over two months.  There are the issues including paralysis That really steroid involved.  Although the steroids were introduced to control the swelling in the spinal cord.

      You have to weigh the quality of life.  I'm not sure what I would do if I would make the decision over Again.

      My only good news is that the spine is remaining stable throughout this whole battle.  And the feelings coming back in both legs, which is surprising all of us.  There is a good potential that I'll leave therapy and 20 or so days able to be mobile enough to function at home and then fight the rest of this battle with the spine.

      I'll keep you in my thoughts and if anything comes across that may help you out, I will pass it along.

      Jerry from Cape Cod

      Jerry from Cape Cod
      Participant

      Grady,

      I would be extremely careful of a high steroid dose.  I've been on high steroids for about three months.  So long story.  I just give the highlights.  The steroids basically shut my immune system down bad infection, then hospitalized for over two months.  There are the issues including paralysis That really steroid involved.  Although the steroids were introduced to control the swelling in the spinal cord.

      You have to weigh the quality of life.  I'm not sure what I would do if I would make the decision over Again.

      My only good news is that the spine is remaining stable throughout this whole battle.  And the feelings coming back in both legs, which is surprising all of us.  There is a good potential that I'll leave therapy and 20 or so days able to be mobile enough to function at home and then fight the rest of this battle with the spine.

      I'll keep you in my thoughts and if anything comes across that may help you out, I will pass it along.

      Jerry from Cape Cod

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