Hello Friends

Hi everyone!

It's been a while since I posted since I've been battling this rotten back problem, but I thought I'd stop in and say hello to you guys. 

I think I am on the road to recovery FINALLY!!!!  The past two months have been frustrating though!   My weight is holding steady for the most part, but I would really like to get back into an exercise routine...have to wait for the doc to say it's ok to start physical therapy again.

I am on vacation this week, so I will be able to catch up with some of the posts.  Thanks again for all the well wishes and PM's from everyone. 

HUGS!!
Paula

 

Dear Paula:

Glad to "see" you again!  Also glad to hear that you are getting back to normal.  Back problems can really stink!  I am looking forward to having you hanging out with us again!

Hi Dawn,

I am looking forward to hanging with you guys too!

This back pain thing is terrible.  I have a couple of bulging discs and they are pinching the nerve so I feel like pins/needles in my foot and calf...UGH!!

I finally went shopping last night at Marshall's....and I didn't have much pain UNTIL I got home. But I was able to find a bunch of great bargains, LOL.   (my new favorite things list has got to include lavender room spay..)  I bought a bunch of stuff that is meant to pamper and indulge myself.

Paula

Good morning Paula. Nice to hear from you. I'm glad to hear that your back is getting better.

Kudos on your steady weight. That's an awesome accomplishment in its own.

Hugs,
Lucy

Hi Lucy,

Good to hear from you!

I am trying to keep up the good fight, but I am terrified that the weight will start creeping back up on me while I'm unable to do any exercise...Hopefully the doctor will clear me for physical therapy at my next appointment.  I am getting bored just sitting around.

take care,
Paula

Hey Girlfriend -

Glad to see you pop in.  Sorry to hear you're still struggling with the back pain.  But good for you on maintaining.  I wish I could say the same.  I've been struggling terribly.  I'm hoping now that found out that I have thyroid disease and have me on meds and I'm starting to feel better I can get back on track.

I think about you all the time.  I saw the New Years day walk on the news.. then I got the breast cancer walk registration in the mail.  I want to start walking.  I'm having foot surgery the first week in March so I'm hoping that after that I'll be ready to get movin!

Will you have to have surgery?  I hope you enjoy your vacation.

Christina

HI Girlfriend!!

According to all the docs, I am not a surgical candidate...which is awesome news.  I am still experiencing numbness and tingling in my foot, so I won't be doing any walks for a while. 

Maybe by the time you are healed from your foot surgery, we will both be able to do some walking.

Paula