Minnie Marathon 2007 -- WISH Roster (see post 1 for WISH Meets Info!)

[disneyfanz04]

MAJOR setback... I was at work and got hurt pretty bad...now the doctor wants me to see a neorosurgeon cause I have protruding discs in my back and the neorosurgeon that I saw said the only way to operate would be to remove one of my ribs, operate and then put the rib back...I cannot believe this is happening right now...I am in so much pain I don't know what to do anymore...I haven't even started training yet...UGH

 

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

disneyfanz04 - That's terrible news! Keep us updated on what happens with you.

 

[Hockeychic]

Disneyfanz04: I am so sorry to hear this news, what happened??

Kim

 

[disneybelle]

Michelle - That's not sounding too good. Please take care of your self.

 

[nucpharm29]

disneyfan--SEnding lots of hugs, PD and Prayers your way. Please take care of yourself! Will be thinking of you!

 

[disneyfanz04]

Disneyfanz04: I am so sorry to hear this news, what happened??

Kim

I was at work and my job consists of lifting sometimes really heavy bags and I felt a really bad pain in my back, I went to my regular doctor and she sent me for x-rays, and of course nothing showed up on them, then I went back cause the pain kept getting worse and so she told me to go see an ortho, but in the meantime sent me for an MRI. Two days after the MRI she called me and told me there was herniated discs, but when I went to the ortho, he told me that it was pretty bad and that it was a protruding disc, and that I couldn't even get an epidural shot to ease some of the constant pain that I am in because the spot where it is is too hard to get to with the needle, so he basically told me I had to see a neorosurgeon and that I could start physical therapy but that it probably wouldn't help. I am so upset and I just don't know what to do. My DD and DN are really looking forward to the marathon, so I was thinking I could wait until after that to even start thinking about surgery and just walk as much of the marathon as I can. The only limitations I have right now are no bending, and no lifting over 2lbs. I am going to another ortho for a second opinion on Monday, and I am going to do one round of physical therapy to see if it can help eleviate some of the pain. I feel so bad for my poor DH cause he knows how much pain I am in and he keeps asking me if there is anything he can do, and of course there isn't, so he feels bad...UGH...this is such a mess.

I will keep you guys posted.

 

[wtpclc]

Michelle - I am so sorry. Sendign lots of prayers and pixie dust for you!!!

 

[Tinks]

Michelle-- Hope you're feeling better soon. I'm so sorry you're dealing with this.

 

[Kristi1357]

Michelle - more and please keep us updated!

 

[Hockeychic]

Oh Michelle that is terrible I am so sorry.

I hope you are feeling better soon, that sounds so painful.

I hope you will still be able to join us, my DD is coming along so your DD and DN can always do the race with my DD....as she will leave me in her dust as she keeps telling me.

Let us know how you are doing.

Kim

 

[chimera]

Yikes, Michelle! Lotsa pixie dust for improvement!

 

[RedDragon]

Oh Michelle: how awful!! Sending lots of hugs and PD to help. Please don't let this go too long without doing something for it. You need to get healthy!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Michelle, I am so sorry that you are dealing with this. Prayers, PD and positive energy that things get resolved. I hope that 2nd opinion is better.

 

[nucpharm29]

Michelle--please take care of yourself--don't overdo it! Just remember, there will be other races, just only one of you! And we'll want to see you over and over again!

Well, I think DH booked our airfare this morning. Delta was doing something funky yesterday, where they had the flights we wanted but would only let us book one ticket and then the price went up for hte 2nd. Anyway, must've worked today--looks like we'll be flying into Sarasota late Friday night, and back out of Tampa on Monday. So we'll also have a car if anyone needs a ride!

 

[Hockeychic]

Quick question for all that did this race last year.

What is the latest we will be finished the run??? Reason I ask is I have a rental car but I want to return it on the Sunday right after we are done as DD and I will be using Magical Express on the Monday morning and I need to put in a time I am going to return the car. I was thinking noon...could it possibly be later???

Thanks

 

[Kristi1357]

Quick question for all that did this race last year.

What is the latest we will be finished the run??? Reason I ask is I have a rental car but I want to return it on the Sunday right after we are done as DD and I will be using Magical Express on the Monday morning and I need to put in a time I am going to return the car. I was thinking noon...could it possibly be later???

Thanks

If I remember correctly, noon should be fine. I remember going back to my room and showering, then taking the bus to Epcot to have lunch in France. I would put in the latest time you can, without paying for another day just to be safe.

 

[ninaeve]

Still trying to learn what WISH stands for, but I am registered for the 5K, my first run ever!

Kimberly

 

[disneyfanz04]

Still trying to learn what WISH stands for, but I am registered for the 5K, my first run ever!

Kimberly

WISH= We're Inspired to Stay Healthy

 

[disneybelle]

Do most of you rent cars or use taxis for race transport? I usually rely on WDW transportation, but none is provided for the expo (unless we want to waste 2 hours with the MGM-WWS tranfers) or races. Last year, a taxi driver attempted to charge me $20 for a ride between Boardwalk and WWS (a 5 minute drive) and I'm now a bit leary. Lack of a car may prevent me from running the 5K.

Ugh! what to do!

 

[Kristi1357]

I usually rent a car, but might not this trip.

Always ask the cabbie how much the fare is before you get in the car! I have taken cabs a few times in WDW, rather than go through heck on a jam packed bus. I always ask first and have never had a problem.

Mom & I will probably go to a park on Friday, so we will just bus over to WWOS. Then we will cab to the start of the 5k & 15k. The buses should be running by the time both of those races end.