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LtTx

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6. I am one of the "lucky" ones

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sat Jul 11, 2026, 08:40 PM

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Had polio in 1957. I was 15 months old. Wore a leg brace up to my thigh thru 6th grade. I have a leg length discrepancy of 1.25inches. Drop foot on other leg. About 7 ortho surgeries at Shriner's Hospital in Shreveport. Spent the 5th grade 9 months and again in 7th grade in the hospital. Retired in 2021 after 37 years as an RN. Worked in the US, UK and Ireland. I lift weights 2 times per week and walk 2 miles 4 times a week. I feel extremely lucky!!

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I'd venture to guess less than 15% of Americans knew that there were still survivors in iron lungs hlthe2b Saturday #1

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I am one of the "lucky" ones LtTx Saturday #6

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