I won’t own a pair of sweat pants. By the 2nd day in hospital in 1994 I was paralyzed, waist down. Sweat pants beat a gown but, along w/other things, remind me of 1994 & mis-diagnosis of MS. I undergo knee surgery soon. Another reminder is a shower bench, like I bought yesterday... 1/3

& consists of metal frame, suction cups on the feet & a seat of thick plastic. In ‘94 the bench was necessary because standing was a challenge. Once I didn’t need it, I donated it to Goodwill. Now the bench will be necessary because the knee has to be kept dry + balance will be difficult. 2/3

I’m lucky. Some ppl have conditions far worse. Also the deal on the bench at Goodwill, under 10 bucks, was good. And no, it wasn’t the bench from ‘94. otoh I’ll hang onto it once I’m healed as I might need it in the future as a matter of aging. But I SHALL NOT buy sweat pants. 3/3