Wahhhhhhh pity party
It amuses me but I keep track of the # of days on my phone - im seriously like an alcoholic in AA. Now I just ned FA - fruits anonymous :)
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11/16/12 - Got my Body by Sauceda - arms, Bl/BA, LBL, thigh lift.
HW 420/ SW 335 /CW 200 85 lbs lost pre-op / 135 post op
~~~~Alison~~~~~
I'm sorry that you are having such a difficult time! I have struggled with chronic pain for 7yrs now and battled with my insurance on treatment options. They feel its more cost effective to treat me with drugs. I am on morphine and fentanyl pain patch, than just do surgery. Hubby struggles with a lot of back related issues. Most recently he was out of work for 2 months because he could barely walk. We are hoping that once he gets some of this weight off, he was sleeved 2wks ago tomorrow, that maybe some of the issues will get better. At least that is what the back surgeon said. I do know that once he started doing the exercises that PT gave him, he was able to move around more and thus able to do a little walking and he did utilize my recumbent bike as well. When he first started doing the strengthening exercises, it was really hard to do, so I had him try doing them in the water and that really helped. He was able to do them with minimal discomfort in the water. Hope you get to feel better asap!! Proud of you from abstaining from the bad stuff!!
I know how you feel and it sucks. I missed a Kiss Me Dirty mud run (or WALK in my case) yesterday because of the physical limitations I am dealing with right now (long boring story).
I've been feeling really sorry for myself the last 2 weeks. But this morning, I chose to stop feeling sorry for myself. I refuse to be (or stay) a victim.
It's time to be an active participant in my life. It's time to work around these short-term limitations and start focusing on what I CAN do.
I want to love myself and I can do that by giving my body the foods that will help me get to goal. It's a temporary sabbatical from the foods I've let creep in. I will get to have nuts again. I will get to have protein bars again. On the positive-ish side - I know exactly what foods to eat to force myself into maintenance.
I also need to solidify my food plan for work - I start back to a full schedule at a new job tomorrow.
Anyway, I'm really just talking to myself here. But, I know how you feel, Alison. *hugs*
I cannot even imagine that kind of pain - I'm so sorry! Sounds like you need to take matters into your own hands and find another doctor - I find it hard to understand that any doc would let you go that long without relief!
You've officially put my achy arthritic knees to shame. I'm going walking now to assuage the guilt. :)
goal!!! August 20, 2013 age: 59 High weight: 345 (June, 2011) Consult weight: 293 (June, 2012) Pre-Op: 253 (Nov., 2012) Surgery weight: 235 (Dec. 12, 2012) Current weight: 145
TOTAL POUNDS LOST- 200 (110 pounds lost before surgery, 90 pounds lost Post Op.diabetes in remission-blood pressure normal-cholesterol and triglyceride levels normal! BMI from 55.6 supermorbidly obese to 23.6 normal!!!!
Hi Sugar!
You're doing this right -- an apple or four isn't going to do you in. I'm incredibly proud of how you're dealing with this pain. You humble me with your drive and intensity.
I'd like to "do in" those cretins who won't fix you. Now that we know it's stenosis and lumbar disk problems, an epidural should fix you up. It took two for me, about 6 weeks apart. The first one worked instantly and I could boogie (as much as a little old lady can boogie LOL) the same afternoon. That one lasted about 3 weeks and then I got another one 3 weeks after that and the second one didn't work as quickly -- took about a week to kick in, but it lasted almost 6 months. Just about the time it faded, I had my sleeve done and the rest is history. The lumbar disks are still not good and the stenosis is still there, but with less weight to cope with, my back (knock on wood) has been pretty good. I'd be such a squeaky wheel to get an epidural -- become a PITA until they fix you!
If it were not for what I'll be facing these next 5 weeks, I'd move you in with me. No duct tape, however! We have the pool, so you could at least walk around in it and get some relief that way. Let me see how the first week goes and we can rethink you coming here for a few weeks, okay?
For now, if you can find a hot tub, jacuzzi, or swimming pool, use it. Or go for a little dip in the ocean -- just no vigorous swimming. Or short walks -- 5 minutes to start. I saw how much in pain you are and I feel like a horrible person suggesting walking, but it just might do the trick -- at least it's something. And FORTY pounds? WHERE is it to come from? You're so small already. Maybe fifteen pounds..........or take it 5 at a time and see how you feel.
You know what's so great about this? You are NOT giving in and you are NOT giving up! You're taking pro-active steps and that's a majorly positive thing! Again, VERY PROUD OF YOU!
Love you grapes and bananas!!! (think about it and it makes sense LOL)
Ree xoxox
5' 1.5" Tall.............69 years YOUNG!!!! Esophageal cancer survivor.