[Maria]

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I read what you said re feeling depressed and it's of course only natural to feel this way when dealing w/unrelenting pain and great limitations. I once felt that way as well after my 2nd back surgery failed. Nothing made me happy, there seemed to be no answers, or no one (doctor) that I was able to see willing to give me one. I did see a pyschiatrist for 6 months and was on medication for depression for this amount of time. Just had to get to a mental place where keeping hope alive was an option and kind of live moment to moment re dealing w/the pain.

Hang in there and no matter what you think isn't offered to you today or an option today keep your mind focused on new day is a day that might lead to a different scenario or a better one.

Mark's been a great help to many of us here so good to hear you're connected w/him already. Best wishes for progress and relief~ Maria