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January 10th, 2003, 09:00 AM

Hey there..well Im back from my drs appt. He said that he wants to use surgery as a last resort, espcially with the shape my back is in. I have to go to physical therapy every day for 2 weeks and I cannot work until I see him after my therapy is over. I hate the thought of being off for 2 weeks and not being able to do anything but I suppose it is better than 6 months. He thinks the physical therapy will help relieve the pain. He told me I have the spine of an 80 yr old woman

lol. anyway I am thankful that i have options other than surgery. I just wish it would fix it in a hurry.

ustobe · January 10th, 2003, 09:37 AM

Physical Therapy is hard and painful, but worth every second!!!!! I had 12 years of it - but I can walk (they weren't sure if I would be able to when I was born). My dad did about 4-5 years (slipped disc and other assorted back problems) His back isn't perfect - he has got to be careful, but he has full function and is not in pain!!! Stick with the therapy it will really pay off!!! I swear to you!!!

LisaS · January 10th, 2003, 09:42 AM

Great news! Stay determined and POSITIVE for yourself as well as your kids and it will help during those PT appts.

Lisa

BrandiSCollins8 · January 10th, 2003, 10:23 AM

Good thing! Just think...stick with physical therapy for 2 weeks, and then you can fix some roasted garlic chicken.

luvmyboxerpup · January 10th, 2003, 11:39 AM

Wow. I am relieved to hear you don't have to have the surgery right away. The therapy isn't going to be fun. But at least you won't be down for 6 weeks because of surgery!

Hang In There.

health4life · January 10th, 2003, 11:44 AM

DITTO WHAT USETOBE...SAID.
I'M GLAD THAT SURGERY IS THE LAST OPTION. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF BE CAREFUL AND STAY POSITIVE.

mommy of twins · January 10th, 2003, 11:48 AM

I know 2 weeks at home is not the best thing in the world right now, but its better than the alternatives.. I hope that your PT goes well.. please take it easy, as much as you can.

chezza · January 10th, 2003, 01:50 PM

hiya hun, i can relate exactly to what you are saying, i am going to see the neuro on monday about having surgery on my neck and spine, i too was told i have the spine of an 80 year old (must be a standard thing docs say lol) i hope the therapy works for you and that soon you are back to your old (nope young) self again

all my thoughts and best wishes are with you

January 10th, 2003, 09:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
LisaS Platinum Phenster Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,408 Lost Weight: 45.5 lbs Current Weight: 184.5 Goal Weight: 145	Great news! Stay determined and POSITIVE for yourself as well as your kids and it will help during those PT appts. Lisa SW 230 SW on Phen 228 (10/19/02) CW 184.5 GW 145 "I can't be scared. I have teenagers."

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January 10th, 2003, 09:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nick&Evansmom Guest Posts: n/a	Hey there..well Im back from my drs appt. He said that he wants to use surgery as a last resort, espcially with the shape my back is in. I have to go to physical therapy every day for 2 weeks and I cannot work until I see him after my therapy is over. I hate the thought of being off for 2 weeks and not being able to do anything but I suppose it is better than 6 months. He thinks the physical therapy will help relieve the pain. He told me I have the spine of an 80 yr old woman lol. anyway I am thankful that i have options other than surgery. I just wish it would fix it in a hurry.

January 10th, 2003, 09:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
ustobe Bronze Phenster Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: seattle Posts: 42 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 135 Goal Weight: 125	Physical Therapy is hard and painful, but worth every second!!!!! I had 12 years of it - but I can walk (they weren't sure if I would be able to when I was born). My dad did about 4-5 years (slipped disc and other assorted back problems) His back isn't perfect - he has got to be careful, but he has full function and is not in pain!!! Stick with the therapy it will really pay off!!! I swear to you!!!

January 10th, 2003, 10:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
BrandiSCollins8 Diamond Phenster Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,432 Lost Weight: 0lbs	Good thing! Just think...stick with physical therapy for 2 weeks, and then you can fix some roasted garlic chicken.

January 10th, 2003, 11:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
luvmyboxerpup Diamond Phenster Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,758 Lost Weight: 34 Current Weight: 122 Goal Weight: 125	Wow. I am relieved to hear you don't have to have the surgery right away. The therapy isn't going to be fun. But at least you won't be down for 6 weeks because of surgery! Hang In There.

January 10th, 2003, 11:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
health4life I AM WILLING TO DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO LIVE A HEALTHY SLIMMER LIFE Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: florida Posts: 6,748 Lost Weight: 98 lbs Current Weight: 170 lbs Goal Weight: 150	DITTO WHAT USETOBE...SAID. I'M GLAD THAT SURGERY IS THE LAST OPTION. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF BE CAREFUL AND STAY POSITIVE.

January 10th, 2003, 11:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
mommy of twins Diamond Phenster Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 3,363 Lost Weight: 0lbs Goal Weight: 150	I know 2 weeks at home is not the best thing in the world right now, but its better than the alternatives.. I hope that your PT goes well.. please take it easy, as much as you can.

January 10th, 2003, 01:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
chezza Bronze Phenster Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: australia Posts: 20 Lost Weight: 0lbs	hiya hun, i can relate exactly to what you are saying, i am going to see the neuro on monday about having surgery on my neck and spine, i too was told i have the spine of an 80 year old (must be a standard thing docs say lol) i hope the therapy works for you and that soon you are back to your old (nope young) self again all my thoughts and best wishes are with you