A Novel
Comments(10) Hi Buddy’s! I’ve been pretty busy and have had a bit more to be concerned about than just my weight. I can’t even work out anymore. I saw the neurosurgeon about a week ago. No surgery yet but probably a fusion will need to be done sometime in the future. He suggested that I try to live with the pain since the surgery could possibly make conditions worse. For now, I’m not supposed to lift over 20#. No pushing anything, pulling, twisting, jumping or running.
I can’t sit too long, walk too long and should put a support cushion behind me for even a half hour car ride. I’m broken!!! 2 of my discs have lost their jelly man!! Also, from P.T. my symptoms are indicating a pinched nerve root.
The cool thing is that 3 weeks ago I started studying God’s word with a wonderful lady from Curves. What good timing!! I pretty much cried the whole day after the Dr. appt. I think I was grieving the loss of activity’s I’m able to do. I used to sweep my kitchen at least 3 times a day.
I could open an all you can buffet just from the food my kids slop on the floor. Well, I’m not supposed to sweep or vacuum anymore. I thought I had a plan when I went to the garage to get my hubby’s big push broom. I took it through the whole downstairs pushing all of the toys into one area. This way I wouldn’t have to keep looking at them wishing I could pick up.
The following day I found out that wasn’t allowed either. I get pain from my back to my butt to my big toe.
Anyway, as miserable as I can get there are drugs to rid most of the pain. I just turn in a bunch of circles through the house trying to remember what I’m doing!! 
The message that is getting me through this stuff is you know “One Day at a Time”. That’s all I have to worry about. I know that God will take care of me and my boys. Dh has a lot of slack to pick up now. I told him today since he’s stuck doing floors that I will always do the dishes. I also have arthritis and degeneration in my spine. I’m a mess!! But, I’m still happy. This is the stuff that makes me grateful. Ya know it knocks you down from the rat race. I’m lucky to have my 4 boy’s to love me through it.
I’m doing some very effective core exercises. Stretching and floor exercises are kind of relaxing. I’m noticing my tummy getting in better shape. I’m talking “some udder shrinkage!” It’s very important for my back that I lose weight. There also is too much curvature in my low back. I learned that I’ve been sticking my butt out and I didn’t even know it!! P.T. dude said I never quit being a teenager! I guess adolescents stick their booty out. Working on my posture is an instant slimming trick!! Oh this is getting way to long. Feels good to write though.
Limitations are allowing me more time for fun stuff with my baby’s. I’ve been coloring, play dough, drawing, reading kids books and finding time to get comfort from the Bible.
I’m hoping to know more about my prognosis after Tuesday. Sorry this has been so self centered!! I’m going to go read about you kiddies now.
I should be on here more often now that I’m not supposed to move!!
Tammy
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