Checking in

Oct 11, 2011

OK, it's true. I've been a little lax about keeping up on things here.  In general things are going pretty well.  My biggest problem since surgery is still my back.  Ironic , the main motivator for weight loss was that I wanted to be more mobile, and here I am, less mobile than I was 90 lbs. ago!!  I'm pretty sure it is due to the fact that I can no longer take NSAIDs.  I was a daily Voltaren user for 20+ years.  I had no idea how much difference it made.  My back is in a continuous state of spasm and pain.  I finally got approval for an MRI and had that done on Monday.  It showed severe disc degeneration (no surprise, carrying around all that extra weight for so many years).  It also showed spinal stenosis.  I've been going to physical therapy, concentrating on increasing the strength in my core and legs.  I have a series of procedures scheduled designed to identify and destroy the nerves involved.  Sounds kinda scary, but I trust my doctor and will do just about anything to get relief. Exercise has been a real challenge.  Most everything I do aggravates my back.  I'd love to swim, but getting out of the pool has proven to be a big challenge.  Enough ranting!  I'm still extremely happy with my progress in general.  My doctor feels that possibly with another 40 lbs. or so gone, I might improve.  For now, I'm taking it one day at a time.

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