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oldsoldierfadingfast

(220 posts)
Thu Nov 20, 2025, 04:50 PM Nov 20

OK. so you haven't heard from me...

for awhile. Mid-summer, CFS/ME faded away more of me taking me down to 71# and letting me walk about 15 feet before I had to sit down. BUT! The ole gal is on her way back.
In the last month, I have gained back 7# (all in the wrong places - none on my butt, so I still have to carry a pillow around) but I can get to the kitchen to fed myself and Henry, who tells me in dog years he is older than I am. Still go to DU when ever possible to 'catch up' but realize I am still far behind.
Still don't have the energy to be up long enough to type but I can point and click recs. With the great help I have from my angel friends, I will be back to whatever my normal is going to be pretty soon and I will be able to get my words, for whatever they are worth, out to each of you again.
Saved the best part of news for last. On the second day of early voting, my angels got me dressed, into the car and took me to vote in person. It was worth the effort as my crimson county 'almost' turned blue!

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OK. so you haven't heard from me... (Original Post) oldsoldierfadingfast Nov 20 OP
((oldsoldier)) blm Nov 20 #1
Hugs . Keep on going. Srkdqltr Nov 20 #2
Welcome back, you toughie! JohnnyLib2 Nov 20 #3
It's so good to hear from you. Iris Nov 20 #4
Good to have you back. 💕 sheshe2 Nov 20 #5
So happy to hear you're improving senseandsensibility Nov 20 #6
Welcome back. It is so good to see you here. May your recovery continue. niyad Nov 20 #7
Best Wishes for fast, continuing recovery!! n/t lastlib Nov 20 #8
Hugs malaise Nov 20 #9
Welcome back! MIButterfly Nov 20 #10
One foot in front of the other, otchmoson Nov 20 #11
So glad you're back. LoisB Nov 20 #12
Good on you, OldSoldierfadingfast!!! LNM Nov 20 #13
Good going....keep up the good work !!! Karadeniz Nov 21 #14

Iris

(16,806 posts)
4. It's so good to hear from you.
Thu Nov 20, 2025, 05:20 PM
Nov 20

And I'm delighted you got to vote in person!

Sorry about your butt -

MIButterfly

(1,758 posts)
10. Welcome back!
Thu Nov 20, 2025, 06:00 PM
Nov 20

I wish you more good progress and that your recovery will be swift. Keep taking good care of yourself! We're all here for you. Lean on us at any time.

otchmoson

(268 posts)
11. One foot in front of the other,
Thu Nov 20, 2025, 06:04 PM
Nov 20

rinse, repeat . . . and know the ether is filled with good thoughts for you.

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