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Hello everyone:

I have been contemplating as to whether I shoould post this or not. As you can see, I have opted to share some of my story. I hope that in some way, this may be helpful to some folks.

Last week my social security disability income was approved at the administrative jusge level. Never in a million years would I have thought that I could no longer work at the age of 49 - the age at which my ssdi application started.

The major component of my disability is failed back surgery from my cervical fusion at c6-c7 (What was I thinking?) My artificial discs at l3-4-5 have been doing great. Unfortunately, the mechanical defect of my left knee causes me tolimp and have an awkwar gait. My L2 is degenerated and I have a large spur at L2-L3. I am holding off on my knee replcement because of my age and I am a big chicken sh*t.

So, that you for letting me rant. I wish ou all the best.


Thelma