Major frickin Pain

Hi my month-mates, I'm in week two of off work/school bedrest with major back spasm. This sucks. My back had been bad before, but I hadn't had an episode with it since June 04. I thought my WL would make it magically disappear. It seems that was wishful thinking. I've had my MRI this morning, and I have an appt with a Back Surgical Specialist next Tuesday. The pain is finally getting under control - its been a horrific week. My left leg is numb, and feels like pins and needles. I'm saying prayers that I won't be in this kind of pain much longer. Hugs to all, ~Lara

Hi Lara. I'm so sorry to hear about your back pain. I'm sending hugs and prayers to you right now that you will get relief from it. I hope the back surgical specialist can figure out how to cure you real quick. Blessings, Peg

Hi Lara, that completely sucks!!! It is interesting that you mention this problem.... I have never had back issues in my life, that is UNTIL I lost weight after WLS. Apparently, according to my physical therapist, our bodies learn to cope with certain injuries, etc....well, as soon as the weight started coming off, I started having back spasms...the first time I thought I had been electrocuted....the pain was horrific...I couldn't move my legs...but you understand.... Anyway, come to find out I have 5, count um, 5 bulging discs in my back/neck....3 in my neck, 2 in my lower back...never knew I even had a problem. So, although I am now 128 lbs thinner, and at goal, I did pick up a lil something extra, back pain.... Best wishes to you for not only recovery, but for a fix for the future....back pain completely SUCKS!!! I will be sending warm thoughts your way... RAE

Lara, I'm sorry you are having this. I've had numerous aches and pains since loosing weight, including hip bursitis. I have a bulging disc in my back and now have shoulder pain, and wonder if I have something in my neck. Overall my pain is less since loosing weight. Hang in there. At least you don't have the added stress of carrying all that weight around! Dianne

Please keep us updated on what they find out - my prayers are out to you. Toni Bowen Opens ds 20 April 2004 285/138/132