Not only do I constantly have bad memories of my 4 deployments to the Middle East and the injuries I sustained, along with the worry of rejection from providers. I took the plunge. There were a few providers that assured me they would have no problems in seeing me.  
 So I finally bit the bullet and set up a date with one of them and if she is an example of what I have to look forward to in this new hobby, I'm stoked. I've noticed a little pep in my step as I left that night which I haven't had in a long time.  
 I guess my situation might actually help me in the screening process but to know there are a few non-judgmental providers has really made me feel better about myself and I really needed that.  
 I know there are some cynics out there on the forum who think that I need to get off the pity pot, but I'm not complaining about being bald, or having a beer belly but something that limits me physically and makes me stand out.  
 I guess what I'm saying is that not all humanity is lost, and I would like to give a big shout out to the members of TER that encouraged me to just go for it and have fun.  
 So now I begin a new journey and hope I will have as much fun as my fellow TER members in this great adventure.  
 Thanks.