In search of my body...not the one I ate! Part Deux... We sit at the popular table!

[goofyfan-12]

Hi guys,

Long time I know, was having a breakdown and think I still am. Does anyone have anziety issues? Think I do.

Well to start with let me say Sarah, Liz & Kat you all look wonderful give yourselves a pat on the back for all the hard work. Just looking at the physcial changes really inspires me to keep going.

Goof, the job situation is a tough one, but take a moment and think do you want this? Are you going to benifit from this? Are you prepaired to move somewhere else? Remember this is your life. Good luck on your decision here's a hug.

I have been not feeling well both physcially and emotionally. The house project just add to it. I have not been to the gym or walked for 2 weeks. My low back has been out and the nerve is pinched. I'v had neck pain since 99 from a car accident and 2 surgeries and now I have arthitis above and below the plate so I deal with pain everyday. So now the low back that I was suppose to have surgery on years ago is getting worse, and working out just aggervates it then I get laid up for awhile and I want to quite, but I know I can't. I need to lose 100 pounds to help with keeping the pain down.

So now on top of it all I am trying to figure out my body and what I am allergy to or like I said before if is anziety making some of my other symptons. Yesterday was horrible, I was itchy, red on my chest and face, hot from the inside out, felt overwhelmed, cried 4 or 5 times which is not like me at all. Even Hanna gave me a hug not knowing what to say. So Maybe I just have to much going on or I am losing it. I did start writing in a journal yesterday and did a great job at eating, well, kind of I only got about 800 cals in. Just not hungry and don't know what to eat. Hopefully this will all work out and soon. I hate felling down

On a up note we have had many people in the house and 2 offers, but they were lower then we can afford to get out of this house. We do have an offer coming in tonight. Around 4pm these people really like it and they have sold there house so they can move in right away. Cross you fingers and toes please It's only been 1 1/2 weeks since we finished remodeling so I think having people interested is a good think.

We really need to get out of this.

Now on a downer my first batch of raspberries got killed by hail, so you will have to wait a little longer for the jelly. Hopefully we will get our fall crop. Plus we had to put our cat tiger to sleep he was 13, great cat, I wasn't really close to it, but seeing him sick and puting him down made me sad, I even cried then. WHAT IS HAPPENING TO ME. I should be cleaned out with all my tears lately.

Thanks for listening, don't me to be a downer.

I will start walking and going to the gym, you guys won't let me quite. RIGHT!!!

Jodi -
I am sending hugs... and good real estate karma wishes your way... Here's hoping that the house sells and that will be one less monkey on your sore back....

Get some rest and remember to take some time to take care of you through all of this...

Paula

 

[MaMabearJo]

Jodi -
I am sending hugs... and good real estate karma wishes your way... Here's hoping that the house sells and that will be one less monkey on your sore back....

Get some rest and remember to take some time to take care of you through all of this...

Paula

Thanks so much for the hugs I needed them and the well wishes,

I am glad you made a decision, that has to be load off your mind. Like you said to me take care of you, and there will be other offers. You must be good at what you do or they would not be asking.

Maybe I should got workout tonight to, I hear its a good stress releaser.

 

[MaMabearJo]

Okay, gang, a serious post here. Most of you know about my mom's struggle with breast cancer for the last 12 years. I know, without a doubt, that the advances in treatment are why she is still alive today. So in March, when my friend Teri asked me to be part of a triathlon relay team to raise money for breast cancer research in my mom's honor, I said yes. My job? To run 5k.

You know me, and you know how I feel about running (absolute terror). But I am going to cross that finish line, and I am going to ask for your help.

My goal is to raise $1,000. I will run for all the women and men and children on this planet, the ones whose lives have been touched by breast cancer, and the ones who might be lucky enough not to be. I will run for you, my friends, in the hope you never battle this disease. I will run for my aunt who lost her fight. I will run for my daughter, so she never has to go through what my mom did. I will run for my mom, a survivor four times over, and I will run for myself.

I know I can count on your support as I put on my sneakers and hit the pavement outside my house. I hope, if you can, you will donate something towards my goal. If you'd like to donate, information can be found here:

http://web.mac.com/lizwalter/iWeb/Site/Donation Information.html

Tuesday I go outside, and start to run. Wish me luck! And thank you for everything you have given me since January. Your friendship has been priceless, and I mean that from the bottom of my heart.

Liz, sorry I must have missed this post: I just wanted to tell you how proud I am of you and your drive. I can tell you are motivated and ready to tackle this challenge. I wish you the best of luck and I pray for your mom. She sounds like a fighter. I will check out the web page. Do we send the money to you? Many Many Jodi

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I think of you as 4H Queen and you have never been to a Strawberry Patch?!?!

No kidding! What up with that? You gotta go, girl. Nothin' like fresh berries...

No, Erika, I'm not going. I *offered* to go, but my boys were horrified at the thought Apparently they don't want to spend 8 hours in the car with me singing silly songs..


PAULA--Yikes! What a bind they put you in! Not fair! My take is similar to Kat's. If this guy (who is a higher-up) is not worried about the client, then you can't be the only one who is. True, this is not the most customer-service-oriented response out there, but I would take the customer right out of the equation for now. Think about you and this job. Answer these questions for yourself over the next few days: (1) Are you interested in the specifics of this particular job? Would you enjoy it? Would you gain new skills? Would it make you more marketable? What about the day-to-day of this job? Would like you doing the tasks? (2) Syracuse--are you willing to move there? Do you like the area? Any contacts? How far from family?

If you think you would like the day-to-day of the job and if you are ok with living in Syracuse, then do it. Don't worry about having to move in 2 weeks. You can do that.[/COLOR][/B]

Paula - I have to agree with Erika. Yes, it's your choice, but if you had been given information on this opportunity before you spoke with the client, you never would have promised them anything! If it's a good opportunity and it feels "right", then go for it. If there is more to your hesitation than upsetting the client, well, then you need to hash it out for yourself. Sounds kinda corny, but maybe write it all down - pro list vs. con list. It may help you sort out your true feelings.

Good luck. I really, really HATE making hard decisions.

Ohh, I'm jelous. Do you have anything planned, or just plan to enjoy the peace.

Mostly just enjoying the peace.

Long time I know, was having a breakdown and think I still am. Does anyone have anziety issues? Think I do.

Yup. I can relate. It can be a really scary feeling when it seems like you have absolutely no control over anything at all.


I have been not feeling well both physcially and emotionally. The house project just add to it. I have not been to the gym or walked for 2 weeks. My low back has been out and the nerve is pinched. I'v had neck pain since 99 from a car accident and 2 surgeries and now I have arthitis above and below the plate so I deal with pain everyday. So now the low back that I was suppose to have surgery on years ago is getting worse, and working out just aggervates it then I get laid up for awhile and I want to quite, but I know I can't. I need to lose 100 pounds to help with keeping the pain down.

So now on top of it all I am trying to figure out my body and what I am allergy to or like I said before if is anziety making some of my other symptons. Yesterday was horrible, I was itchy, red on my chest and face, hot from the inside out, felt overwhelmed, cried 4 or 5 times which is not like me at all. Even Hanna gave me a hug not knowing what to say. So Maybe I just have to much going on or I am losing it. I did start writing in a journal yesterday and did a great job at eating, well, kind of I only got about 800 cals in. Just not hungry and don't know what to eat. Hopefully this will all work out and soon. I hate felling down

Journalling really helps me when I'm in the "anxiety mode". I write anything - everything. I show no one, but it makes me feel better. When there is just so much in your life and in your head that seems to make no sense....PLEASE...do take time to do something nice for yourself. It's o.k. to be a little selfish now and then. You are so worth it. and so is your health.

On a up note we have had many people in the house and 2 offers, but they were lower then we can afford to get out of this house. We do have an offer coming in tonight. Around 4pm these people really like it and they have sold there house so they can move in right away. Cross you fingers and toes please It's only been 1 1/2 weeks since we finished remodeling so I think having people interested is a good think.

Sending the good real estate vibe to you....

Promise - I'll get around to telling you about DS tonight....

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Paula - I wish I had advice for you.

Jodi - I wish I had a buyer with cash for you!

Nancy - yes, tell us about your son! What's going on?

Lyz - I have never been berry picking, either. You are not the only non-berry picking freak. Emily has been, though.

On WW and the points - I didn't eat all my activity points, or all my extra points. I ate some, sure, but not all. I get 23 a day, and 35 extra per week, and I racked up 26 activity for the week. I could calculate exactly how many I ate, I suppose, by going through my log, but APs are only for that day. In any case, I had both activity and extra left over. I just think my body is all WTH??? about 26 activity points. That's a lot of exercise for me. Or anyone, really. Except for Erika and Kat and probably Nancy, but while I love you, y'all aren't normal.

Seriously, it's only one week and only 21lbs to go but man that seems like a lot right now. Grr. Going to make dinner. I get to run again tomorrow. Whee.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

BTW, Greenie lost 3.8 this week! AND her theory is I'm not eating enough protein after I exercise, so my body is like WTH??? AND she came up with a goal - ten pounds lighter than me. Seriously, she wants to weigh less than me. I'm glad I can motivate someone like that. Anyone else NOT want to be me? Join the club!

 

[BrcsDisneyPrncs]

Hi guys, it's been forever, i know, i totally suck.

between honeymoon, and grandpa, and i just moved this weekend i've been too busy! FInishing up the unpacking in the next few days, so i hope to catch up this weekend.

I don't have time to post much about the wedding right now, but if you want to see the pictures, pm me your email and i will forward you the link and username/password for my photographers website.

I've missed you guys!

 

[3DisneyKids]

I need to slow the F down!

Did I mention that we leave again tomorrow for 3 days??? This makes three week-ends in a row. I need a week-end at home, please. We will be on the boat Thursday - Saturday. Home all day Sunday, so at least that is something. So I am running around like crazy packing, getting food ready, and oh yeah, trying to get ahead with work so I can be offline for a bit. (Actually, we are going to try and logon from the boat, so we shall see...you might just hear from me yet!)

PAULA--glad you have come to a decision with which you are comfortable. I am sure that alone is a weight lifted.

JODI--welcome back here--we missed you! Sorry about the back pain. What does the doc say about exercising and your back? Good news about the house...here's hoping this offer is a good one!

KAT--tried to PM you my food tracking, but your mailbox is full. I sent it to Liz, though, so she is keeping me honest. But really...?!?! You guys do this every day??? Kill me now, please.

DAWN--omg, she's alive. We need the details on WW, girl, not just "I went..." You know better around here!

LYZ--ok, so Liz gets a pass on the whole berry issue cause she is a city girl and all. But you have no excuse. Go get some fresh berries for yourself. Seriously, until you have eaten fresh, ripe, strawberries right out of the patch, you have never tasted one.

NANCY--too bad you won't be up this way! But I am glad you will have the house to yourself! You need it, girl!

BTW, Greenie lost 3.8 this week! AND her theory is I'm not eating enough protein after I exercise, so my body is like WTH??? AND she came up with a goal - ten pounds lighter than me. Seriously, she wants to weigh less than me. I'm glad I can motivate someone like that. Anyone else NOT want to be me? Join the club!

I hate that she set her goal as 10 pounds less than you. WTH is up with that? Is she that competitive? I mean, even I wouldn't do that to a good friend and you all know how competitive I am!.

Yes, there is a lot out there that says you should eat a lot of protein after you work out (because when you lift weights you are breaking down your muscles and protein is what builds them back up again). BUT...that is really when you get to a pretty advanced level--that is when you start really thinking about your protein. PLUS, all of the exercise limits on protein are WAY over-blown. No one needs that much protein.

Remember that you know both your body and WW way better than she does, so I would take her advice sparingly.

Hi guys, it's been forever, i know, i totally suck.

between honeymoon, and grandpa, and i just moved this weekend i've been too busy! FInishing up the unpacking in the next few days, so i hope to catch up this weekend.

I don't have time to post much about the wedding right now, but if you want to see the pictures, pm me your email and i will forward you the link and username/password for my photographers website.

I've missed you guys!

PMd you and welcome back to civilization! We missed you!

 

[HockeyKat]

E, I cleaned out my mailbox. But yes, I do it every day. It has become natural and easy now, I have a lot of favorites set up at sparkpeople.


Okay, stomach is now happy... head cold, however, sucks.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

I need to slow the F down!

Did I mention that we leave again tomorrow for 3 days??? This makes three week-ends in a row. I need a week-end at home, please. We will be on the boat Thursday - Saturday. Home all day Sunday, so at least that is something. So I am running around like crazy packing, getting food ready, and oh yeah, trying to get ahead with work so I can be offline for a bit. (Actually, we are going to try and logon from the boat, so we shall see...you might just hear from me yet!)

PAULA--glad you have come to a decision with which you are comfortable. I am sure that alone is a weight lifted.

JODI--welcome back here--we missed you! Sorry about the back pain. What does the doc say about exercising and your back? Good news about the house...here's hoping this offer is a good one!

KAT--tried to PM you my food tracking, but your mailbox is full. I sent it to Liz, though, so she is keeping me honest. But really...?!?! You guys do this every day??? Kill me now, please.

DAWN--omg, she's alive. We need the details on WW, girl, not just "I went..." You know better around here!

LYZ--ok, so Liz gets a pass on the whole berry issue cause she is a city girl and all. But you have no excuse. Go get some fresh berries for yourself. Seriously, until you have eaten fresh, ripe, strawberries right out of the patch, you have never tasted one.

NANCY--too bad you won't be up this way! But I am glad you will have the house to yourself! You need it, girl!




I hate that she set her goal as 10 pounds less than you. WTH is up with that? Is she that competitive? I mean, even I wouldn't do that to a good friend and you all know how competitive I am!.

Yes, there is a lot out there that says you should eat a lot of protein after you work out (because when you lift weights you are breaking down your muscles and protein is what builds them back up again). BUT...that is really when you get to a pretty advanced level--that is when you start really thinking about your protein. PLUS, all of the exercise limits on protein are WAY over-blown. No one needs that much protein.

Remember that you know both your body and WW way better than she does, so I would take her advice sparingly.



PMd you and welcome back to civilization! We missed you!

Girl, you need a day at home!!!

Yeah, she is that competitive. She was going to go for 150, too, but then she wanted to be thinner than me. She is thrilled to be thinner than me now! She loves to win. I honestly think she was torn between reassuring me and waving her 3.8lb loss in my face. But she did say that we should plan a party for the end of the summer to show ourselves off. Which is nice, right? And she told me to wear nothing but bikinis b/c they look good.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

OMG, I forgot to tell you...Greenie said today she never thought i'd say yes to the 5k...she thought we were off the hook! But I said yes, so it really is my own fault I have to run!

E, get online. We need to plan ADRs, girl. You, too, Lyz.

 

[3DisneyKids]

On my way...

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I need to slow the F down!

Did I mention that we leave again tomorrow for 3 days??? This makes three week-ends in a row. I need a week-end at home, please. We will be on the boat Thursday - Saturday. Home all day Sunday, so at least that is something. So I am running around like crazy packing, getting food ready, and oh yeah, trying to get ahead with work so I can be offline for a bit. (Actually, we are going to try and logon from the boat, so we shall see...you might just hear from me yet!)

Have fun, you crazy travellin' woman!

PAULA--glad you have come to a decision with which you are comfortable. I am sure that alone is a weight lifted.

You made a decision? Already? can you share it yet?

NANCY--too bad you won't be up this way! But I am glad you will have the house to yourself! You need it, girl!

Yup. Definitely looking forward to it.

OK - now for the update on DS.

To re-cap: DS15 has had a nagging back *issue* for a long time now - probably close to 2 years. Nothing *huge*, but stiff lower back mostly...uncomfortable frequently - a dull ache is how he'd describe it. Mostly we had chalked it up to his growth patterns. He has really shot up in the last 2 years - and of course, bones grow then muscles, etc need to catch up. So since this back discomfort wasn't truly "pain" we didn't worry too much about it.

Until now. This spring, he failed the scoliosis(sp?) screening at school, so we had to go to the Dr. for evaluation. While he found no evidence of scoliosis, the peditrician decided that since his back had been bothering him chronically for so long, we'd better investigate further. We were sent to a pediatric orthopedic who did a preliminary evaluation, then sent us down the hall for x-rays. Upon reviewing the films, it was clear to see that DS's spine is fractured - but...just what does that mean? It means we go for a CAT scan for further study, then we'll discuss our "treatment options".

OK. The next day, we go for the CAT scan. They make us a nifty little cd of the pictures which we then deliver to the Orthopedic's office so he can review. He'll call us if he wants to see us before our previously scheduled appt in 2 weeks. Ok. that's great.

We wait 2 weeks, no call from the Dr. Clearly he's not an "emergency" case...so we're not too worked up over it. When we went for our appt last Tuesday (the day I ended up getting so freakin' SICK) DH decides to come along in case we DO have to start talking "treatment" and I freak out. The Dr. was very pleased with the CAT scan - in that it showed him exactly what the problem is. I'm not a DR., and I have NO IDEA what the names of the little bones in the spine are - so bear with me here....but the little bones that make up the "bumpy" part of our spines are supposed to connect in kind of a "Y" shape with the chunky vertebrae pieces, forming a channel for the spinal cord. Well, in his L4 (lumbar region) he has what is known as a "pars defect" and the bones don't connect with the chunk (ok, I TOLD you that you needed to bear with me on the description part!). As a result, his spine in that area kind of "floats" back and forth. So now what...

Well, that "break" or "separation" has been there a while. Who knows how or when it occured - stress, "trauma" (lacrosse hit?), birth defect? Don't know. But it's not "fresh". So our "treatment options" are thus:

1) strengthen the muscles in the lower back and *hope* to keep the area stablized and reduced pain
2) put him in a brace that he must wear for 23 hours a day, for 3 months - very limited activity so that some "healing" can occur. However, being that it's not a "fresh" break, the bones won't heal together properly...the best we can hope for is a build up of scar tissue in the area to help stablize the spinal bones, etc.
3) surgery to pin him together - a permanent fix.

Goody.

So the Dr. tells us not to make a decision now - think about it, talk about it. Yeah - no "talking" for me right now. I'm glad I know what I'm talking about in the whole exercise arena. I ask for a script for PT. I want him started on strength and stretching tomorrow. Build up the muscle tone in that area and relieve his pain. No matter what we decide to do, this will only help. We'll discuss the other options and see you in a few weeks.

We walk out the door and I struggle not to ask DS questions until we are in the privacy of our car. Bottom line for him - he does NOT want to miss his fall Cross-Country running season. He does NOT want the brace now. Or ever. Honestly - he wants surgery in between running seasons (he'll have to miss indoor track this winter) - wants to go for the permanent fix. Can't say that I blame him - as a matter of fact, it just tells me how uncomfortable this kid has been for a long, long time.

So now, we are doing the PT thing. I called them for his initial appt, and asked for the "family discount" (both DS17 and I were just there this spring!). We get there, and DS tells the director that he's injured because I hit him with a board! Good thing they know me there! (although, they did say they would call DCF if my DD came in next.. ). He's working hard at strengthening and stretching his hamstrings, hip flexors, IT band & core. All those things that will help to relieve the pressure and support his back thru the fall running season. We go back to the Dr. in 4 weeks or so, then we'll meet with the surgeon weigh our risks/benefits and plan our timing...Christmas could be interesting around here...

So there it is. Right now he has no physical restrictions, or limitations - as long as his back feels o.k. then it's all good. We try not to dwell on it, or talk too much about it - although he IS looking forward to "pity presents" when he's recovering from surgery (which he's convinced we're going to do. I need to do the proper research before I'm willing to agree to ANYTHING though!)

So - it's not the greatest news in the world - but not the worst either. And who knows - the kid may get some "pity presents" after all and at the very least, hopefully relief from the chronic back pain.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

You've been busy. Fun reading. I'm almost too tired to post, so I'm gonna try to remember all the memorable points. And I'm not up for AIM either. Just. Too. Tired. I can't tear myself away once you guys get rollin.

Liz - greenie is smaller than you now? Did I read that right? And yeah, she's real competitve. I agree with E on this point. How is it Em's been blessedly berry picking without the mamma?

Kat - glad your tummy's feeling better.

E - another weekend out? Do you think this is summer or sumpin'?

Regarding the berry picking, I am so NOT and outdoor girl. I mean, if I have supervised and gotten thru showers for the day, we are not stepping back outside. Done. Go watch tv. My sisters find it endlessly hilarious that we are raising hogs. It's like Bush lowering gas prices. Or Angelina getting her tubes tied. Or Liz not writing. It just doesn't work that way. I suppose I'll have to go berry picking. But let me tell you, it sound's like alot of work. A. I'll be hot. B. It'll be in a field. C. Where will I pee every 15 minutes? (not in a hole!) D. Bugs. E. Did I say bugs. F. HOT. I'll let you know.

Nancy - PITY PRESENTS! That is a gem. I myself have been the bearer of pity presents, just never heard it phrased thata way. And your medical speak, was priceless. I agree with the boy, surgery sounds like the best option. But that's easy for me to say, it's not my back you hit.

Stacy - will be pming you. Gotta see the wedded pics.

Jodi - sorry you are so stressed out. It's not easy to sit on a house. Our very first spec house, we learned a LOT of VERY expensive lessions. The difference between us, these were not lessions you needed to learn. You were trying to be kind relatives. Hope the offer was good. (Even if it's a smallish loss, better to get out early than later when you have to take an even bigger loss.)

Paula - glad you came to a decision. Not easy I know. Darned if you do and darned if you don't.

My body is in, "hate to change" mode. It's fighting me. It sucks. It's all to easy to give into it.

 

[MaMabearJo]

WE SOLD THE HOUSE!!!!!!

THANK you all for your prayers this is one problem solved. We did not make any money on this home, but it is out of our hands and there is no more $3,300.00 a month payment. Thank God.... I am very happy and thankful you all gave us well wishes.

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

WE SOLD THE HOUSE!!!!!!

THANK you all for your prayers this is one problem solved. We did not make any money on this home, but it is out of our hands and there is no more $3,300.00 a month payment. Thank God.... I am very happy and thankful you all gave us well wishes.

YEAH FOR JODI!!!!!!!!

 

[MaMabearJo]

OK - now for the update on DS.

To re-cap: DS15 has had a nagging back *issue* for a long time now - probably close to 2 years. Nothing *huge*, but stiff lower back mostly...uncomfortable frequently - a dull ache is how he'd describe it. Mostly we had chalked it up to his growth patterns. He has really shot up in the last 2 years - and of course, bones grow then muscles, etc need to catch up. So since this back discomfort wasn't truly "pain" we didn't worry too much about it.

Until now. This spring, he failed the scoliosis(sp?) screening at school, so we had to go to the Dr. for evaluation. While he found no evidence of scoliosis, the peditrician decided that since his back had been bothering him chronically for so long, we'd better investigate further. We were sent to a pediatric orthopedic who did a preliminary evaluation, then sent us down the hall for x-rays. Upon reviewing the films, it was clear to see that DS's spine is fractured - but...just what does that mean? It means we go for a CAT scan for further study, then we'll discuss our "treatment options".

OK. The next day, we go for the CAT scan. They make us a nifty little cd of the pictures which we then deliver to the Orthopedic's office so he can review. He'll call us if he wants to see us before our previously scheduled appt in 2 weeks. Ok. that's great.

We wait 2 weeks, no call from the Dr. Clearly he's not an "emergency" case...so we're not too worked up over it. When we went for our appt last Tuesday (the day I ended up getting so freakin' SICK) DH decides to come along in case we DO have to start talking "treatment" and I freak out. The Dr. was very pleased with the CAT scan - in that it showed him exactly what the problem is. I'm not a DR., and I have NO IDEA what the names of the little bones in the spine are - so bear with me here....but the little bones that make up the "bumpy" part of our spines are supposed to connect in kind of a "Y" shape with the chunky vertebrae pieces, forming a channel for the spinal cord. Well, in his L4 (lumbar region) he has what is known as a "pars defect" and the bones don't connect with the chunk (ok, I TOLD you that you needed to bear with me on the description part!). As a result, his spine in that area kind of "floats" back and forth. So now what...

Well, that "break" or "separation" has been there a while. Who knows how or when it occured - stress, "trauma" (lacrosse hit?), birth defect? Don't know. But it's not "fresh". So our "treatment options" are thus:

1) strengthen the muscles in the lower back and *hope* to keep the area stablized and reduced pain
2) put him in a brace that he must wear for 23 hours a day, for 3 months - very limited activity so that some "healing" can occur. However, being that it's not a "fresh" break, the bones won't heal together properly...the best we can hope for is a build up of scar tissue in the area to help stablize the spinal bones, etc.
3) surgery to pin him together - a permanent fix.

Goody.

So the Dr. tells us not to make a decision now - think about it, talk about it. Yeah - no "talking" for me right now. I'm glad I know what I'm talking about in the whole exercise arena. I ask for a script for PT. I want him started on strength and stretching tomorrow. Build up the muscle tone in that area and relieve his pain. No matter what we decide to do, this will only help. We'll discuss the other options and see you in a few weeks.

We walk out the door and I struggle not to ask DS questions until we are in the privacy of our car. Bottom line for him - he does NOT want to miss his fall Cross-Country running season. He does NOT want the brace now. Or ever. Honestly - he wants surgery in between running seasons (he'll have to miss indoor track this winter) - wants to go for the permanent fix. Can't say that I blame him - as a matter of fact, it just tells me how uncomfortable this kid has been for a long, long time.

So now, we are doing the PT thing. I called them for his initial appt, and asked for the "family discount" (both DS17 and I were just there this spring!). We get there, and DS tells the director that he's injured because I hit him with a board! Good thing they know me there! (although, they did say they would call DCF if my DD came in next.. ). He's working hard at strengthening and stretching his hamstrings, hip flexors, IT band & core. All those things that will help to relieve the pressure and support his back thru the fall running season. We go back to the Dr. in 4 weeks or so, then we'll meet with the surgeon weigh our risks/benefits and plan our timing...Christmas could be interesting around here...

So there it is. Right now he has no physical restrictions, or limitations - as long as his back feels o.k. then it's all good. We try not to dwell on it, or talk too much about it - although he IS looking forward to "pity presents" when he's recovering from surgery (which he's convinced we're going to do. I need to do the proper research before I'm willing to agree to ANYTHING though!)

So - it's not the greatest news in the world - but not the worst either. And who knows - the kid may get some "pity presents" after all and at the very least, hopefully relief from the chronic back pain.

Holy cow I have been through broken wrists, both elbows and coller bone with my kids, but this is major. I wish you luck and some hugs I know when it comes to your kids my heart is with with you.

 

[MaMabearJo]

YEAH FOR JODI!!!!!!!!

Thank you,and now maybe I can become one of you, normal and not so stressed.

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

Thank you,and now maybe I can become one of you, normal and not so stressed.

We are Normal....???? GEE thanks ( speaking for myself here!)

 

[MaMabearJo]

We are Normal....???? GEE thanks ( speaking for myself here!)

Ok, Maybe not normal in the normal world, but in our little world