[DianneW]

#1073385

Jake, great to see you back!

And to anyone who doesn’t know Jake, he’s an amazing storyteller who can keep a roomful of people mesmerized or literally rolling on the floor in laughter, and this ability translates in his writing. I’ve read several of his books, and was amazed at his writing ability!

Jake, I can’t believe you’re going under the surgeon’s knife yet AGAIN! How many is THIS?? Can’t you give it a rest?

And I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you should be warned. Rotator Cuff surgery is probably high on the list of the world’s worst surgeries. You may not feel like doing much during that time you’re off. Ken’s had two of these done, and for anything else he’s been a brave guy, but for this, NOT! He was crying for mama. I warn you ahead of time to get all the pain meds they offer you.

Ken’s doing much better and was glad in the end to have the surgeries done, so I hope you will too. Good wishes, Dianne

[Jake_George]

#1019680

I have been kind of vacant for awhile. I apologize for this. When we are newly diagnosed we ask if we will ever get back to normal. The answer is yes. I never thought I would get there but here I am. So busy I do not know what to do next.

I started a home editing business with web design and logo design as a sideline nine years ago. That has taken off and I and Jan are really busy in that respect. I have written and had published 4 books. I am now a senior editor for a publishing house and made full partner last year. You will get back to normal. Life does get better.

Now I am scheduled for rotator cuff surgery next Thursday and I will be out of work for a few weeks and should be able to spend some quality time answering posts and helping out the Foundation with some planned upgrades.

When you are feeling your lowest and wonder if you will ever get back to normal, remember those of us on this board who have been where you are now. We will be your cheering section. We will answer your questions even if it takes us awhile.

I have Graves’ and life is good.

[Noel]

#1073386

Hi Jake,

Good luck with your rotator cuff surgery. I had the right one repaired in 1991 and the left one done in 1997. The right one went fine and the left one went pretty well. Geez, you do need to stay away from the surgeon’s knife for awhile! Noel

[Maria]

#1073387

Jake,

You don’t remember me and I do not remember what my user name was on the old board way back when but you helped me immeasurably. There were times I would read your posts and think to myself why can’t I just fast forward to wellness because the process seemed so overwhelming. I realize now that I am well that I don’t even realize the point that I became well…one day I just was.

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