SunsetVampire

When I was diagnosed as a Type 1 diabetic I took a year off life to mope. During that time I started driving a friends dad who was a quadriplegic (for 25 years at that point). We became friends, hung out, drank a lot. I'd also drive a friend of his that was a paraplegic (for 30 years at that point). While having a drink with them one night they were talking about their respective lives right after their accidents. Andy (the quad) said he was happy with his life now but if he had to go through the first 5 years again he'd rather die. Paul (the paraplegic) looked at him and said "10 years" to which Andy raised his glass and replied "Yeah, 10 years" I was just a witness to the moment but it was one of the darker insights into life I've had.

Do you have a pre-surgery photo of your back?

I have a fairly minor curve to my lower spine which has caused me (also fairly minor) issues on and off my entire life. In my case looking at my shoulders you could tell but not so much by looking at my back. I sometimes lay in bed at night wondering if/how much rods to straighten it would have helped/hurt over the years but it's not bad enough to actually go through with it.

Glad to see/hear that your surgery turned out so well!

So you're not a member of the Meat Puppets? I feel mislead....

You cover the city as in your are the only Bereavement Services Officer for the entire city or you are one of X people that hold that title in the city?