crazylegs's Journal

Haven't written for a really long time and wanted to write an update.  Had surgery on May 15 and have been waiting and waiting for relief from the sciatica. Dr has me on Cymbalta now and after 2 months, seems like it may be working. I still have pain - in fact, today is not a good day - but the really bad days seem to be fewer. I'm taking walks now almost every day - really sore by the end but couldn't do that before the surgery - Thank you, Lord!  Also (FINALLY!!) starting to lose weight thanks to the walking and Weight Watchers - down 20 lbs with at least 10 to go. But if I'm on my feet for a long time, or if I've been walking a lot on hard, concrete floors (like at Ikea or other large stores), I suffer for 2 days.  With 4 kids and 8.5 grandbabies, things are always so busy and hectic - Does anyone else really suffer around the holiday?? I find that Christmas shopping really does me in - too many concrete floors! But I'm grateful for whatever improvement I have - and really grateful for all of you - you teach me so much - what did I ever do without you???  Blessings and hugs to you all!