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					Originally Posted by  always2late
					 
				 
				Negative:  Near-constant pain from the herniated discs, and the burgeoning arthritis in my joints 
 
Positive:  The pain being a catalyst for me to realize that I was not only burned out on nursing, but that physically I probably wouldn't be able to do it for the 20+ years until retirement.  This set me on my current career path as a student in Speech Pathology...and I'm loving it!! 
			
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 Your positive is awesome!!! Congratulations!! 
 
Negative: I'm back to feeling nauseous nearly 24/7 for awhile.... 
 
Positive(s): After 7 days of sponge baths, a 1/2 hour scalding shower sure felt amazing! There are no more wires hanging out of my nose, or taped to my face! I can use soap, lotion, and makeup again! I lost 8pnds in a week!!
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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