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zanana1

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62. I am on SS disability.

Fri Dec 23, 2011, 09:47 AM

Dec 2011

I have been since the age of 39. I didn't want it; I wanted to go on working. I liked my job and the people I worked with. But when you have a heart attack at 38 and have six clogged arteries that require open heart surgery, you recover and try to go back to work. When, a year later, you're diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy, it's impossible to hide your condition any longer. Believe me, alot of people try to hide their medical conditions. When I go out, I wear my braces and a cane, but I try to walk straight and tall. I exaggerate my normal gait so I won't look feeble. It wears me out. As for my heart, I do everything my doctor tells me to do, but after three hours of normal activity, I can't do any more. Some people just think I'm a "homebody", and I'd rather that they think that than know the truth. It's just pride, I know. But disabled people have pride, too.

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SS Disability [View all] Pigheaded Dec 2011 OP

Oh BS PeaceNikki Dec 2011 #1

Also, what is your point, exactly? PeaceNikki Dec 2011 #2

I was about to say the same. unapatriciated Dec 2011 #27

Yes> Survivoreesta Dec 2011 #59

Rejected Condition Roy Rolling Dec 2011 #72

Are you a doctor, able to make medical diagnosises? Matariki Dec 2011 #3

Unrecced. closeupready Dec 2011 #4

I see disabled people daily that look like they can work mdmc Dec 2011 #5

I'm 100 percent disabled, but I have no visible symptoms. alfredo Dec 2011 #73

Cool story, bro gratuitous Dec 2011 #6

They pay with their food stamps card obamanut2012 Dec 2011 #63

Where did you see this? WhollyHeretic Dec 2011 #7

I find that hard to believe as I know people with cancer that have been denied Dragonfli Dec 2011 #8

I too am waiting to hear about welfare queens driving in Caddies The Genealogist Dec 2011 #9

I think you judge without knowing. ejpoeta Dec 2011 #10

Those decisions Why Syzygy Dec 2011 #11

Sure you do. Give us a break. Mighty "Right" of you to say! n/t Little Star Dec 2011 #12

Did you report them? My guess is that you have no idea how hard it is to get on SS Disability. They jwirr Dec 2011 #13

How would you know?... one_voice Dec 2011 #14

As I have mentioned several times before, I worked for SS for many years. mysuzuki2 Dec 2011 #15

Unless you are an MD DonCoquixote Dec 2011 #16

Yeah, right. Of course you do. MineralMan Dec 2011 #17

Do you also by chance see Russia from your porch? You do not have valid point because you cannot Riley18 Dec 2011 #18

Thank God (and Skinner) we have the Ignore function back now - n/t coalition_unwilling Dec 2011 #19

Hey, if that's true, we will ALL qualify for SS Disability PA Democrat Dec 2011 #20

people I knew with serious diabilities had to wait a long long time to collect Douglas Carpenter Dec 2011 #21

That appears to be the universal experience etherealtruth Dec 2011 #35

I call BS! thucythucy Dec 2011 #22

I think I may <3 you. Lunacee2012 Dec 2011 #25

Actually there are lots of frivolous claims. They usually get weeded out. Flatulo Dec 2011 #23

I'm a type 1 diabetic, I'm also about 70% Lunacee2012 Dec 2011 #24

Best of luck to you, Luna. thucythucy Dec 2011 #29

Happy Holidays to you, too! Lunacee2012 Dec 2011 #33

Is this a 'hit and run' OP Matariki Dec 2011 #26

but you're not sick of Welfare queens in Cadillacs? Capn Sunshine Dec 2011 #28

Because the real welfare queens in Cadillacs are bankers. Zalatix Dec 2011 #53

Bankster welfare queens have chauffeur-driven Bentleys. n/t Ian David Dec 2011 #61

I'm guessing even YOU know how full of shit you are. eShirl Dec 2011 #30

It's Not Easy to Get SSDI otohara Dec 2011 #31

You are so misinformed it isn't funny. w8liftinglady Dec 2011 #32

Wow .... this flies in the face of reality for most Americans etherealtruth Dec 2011 #34

And don't forget! Why Syzygy Dec 2011 #36

+1,000 freshwest Dec 2011 #52

The funny things about conservatives me b zola Dec 2011 #37

The jury voted to keep this hateful screed? Odin2005 Dec 2011 #38

Pigheaded you are Vincardog Dec 2011 #39

How many were Republicans??? JoePhilly Dec 2011 #40

Rush, is that you? sarcasmo Dec 2011 #41

Really? And I've seen the opposite It is extremely difficult to get SS disability and most people sabrina 1 Dec 2011 #42

Here... A-Schwarzenegger Dec 2011 #43

If being full of HappyMe Dec 2011 #44

I was upset when I first read thucythucy Dec 2011 #45

Yes, and same to you! freshwest Dec 2011 #56

What a plate of pasture pastry. aquart Dec 2011 #46

So prettily put! A-Schwarzenegger Dec 2011 #47

As a late deafened person, don't be so quick to judge GobBluth Dec 2011 #48

COME ON!! PeaceNikki Dec 2011 #49

Best Protest Sign Ever GobBluth Dec 2011 #51

And I am a bisexual 24 year old gymnast who is on the internet looking for an overweight 52 year grantcart Dec 2011 #50

Well, hi there. ;-) TheManInTheMac Dec 2011 #64

Might be time for a job change cstanleytech Dec 2011 #54

Notice something special about this thread? MADem Dec 2011 #55

Make shit up much? Lil Missy Dec 2011 #57

My daughter is blind jberryhill Dec 2011 #58

So report them. DU can't do anything about it. Vinca Dec 2011 #60

I am on SS disability. zanana1 Dec 2011 #62

Pigheaded hit and run artist. Fuddnik Dec 2011 #65

my thoughts exactly! motely36 Dec 2011 #67

Woo Hoo , a thousand bucks a month to live on Progressive dog Dec 2011 #66

"Too much safety net" is not this country's problem. Jesus. nt Romulox Dec 2011 #68

LOL TROLL SarasotaDem Dec 2011 #69

You guys act like fraud doesn't exist Courtesy Flush Dec 2011 #70

And he acts like fraud is the rule. caseymoz Dec 2011 #71

Wow, one rec.... daleanime Dec 2011 #74

This person is a troll. (nt) Skinner Dec 2011 #75