Awwww Nealy I bet the dogs are all cute together. Sounds like maybe the worst of it is over. I sure hope so because you and hubby are going to hurt tomorrow. That sounds like a hard days work. Bet your Yorkie gets put in
her place.

Good Evening All,

Well I went to the surgeon today for my final post-op for the spinal cord stimulator. They took x-rays and everything looked great.

Now the not so great news.......My work restrictions:

1. No lifting more than 25 pounds.
2. No overhead work
3. PERMANENTLY!!

This may be a problem at work. I didn't anticipate a permanent restriction like this. I asked about that type of test w/c gives to see how impaired you are and he said that I will not take that test. Trying to lift too much could cause damage to the area in my neck where the stimulator paddle is located. This will be in his report.

Well, I'm kinda worried about my job, but the doctor thought I was more important........I'll keep y'all posted.

David.

Take the good with the bad, David. I hope it works out.
Well, after spending all week recovering from last weekend I took my son to watch his girlfriend play volleyball. 2 hours in the bleechers and now I'm all screwed up again. Can't win. I need to recover by Saturday to take the kids to the renaissance festival.....hmmmm, something tells me I'll be good and jacked up on Sunday. I haven't had this much pain since before I had the SCS implanted. Even with it cranked up I'm suffering and not moving good. I can't get over how little I can do anymore, I'm really disapointed with my body right now.
My wife's been watching me suffer all week and seeing the pity on her face isn't exactly bringing my spirits up. I'm in my want to crawl into a hole so nobody can see me frame of mind.
Sorry for the sucky update, maybe tomorrow will be better.

Mike

Cinammon I'm sorry my friend that the rain is increasing your pain, allow yourself a little rest ok. Remember you are a strong woman that has been through many things and you have the power to control that anxiety! Believe in yourself, I do! (((((Hugs))))

Nealy Yeah it's all moved!!! that had to have felt so...good to know at least that part was over with!!! Glad you're all taking a couple of days to recoup. xoxoxoxoxox

David I'm sorry you were giving this news. I pray and hope that the business finds a job for you. If not they have to provide one for you! This can mean new training and they have to pay you while you go. It will all work out in the end. Hang in there friend and know He takes care of us, we just have to patient. Many blessings

Kansass, We all have flair ups and set ups, it doesn't have to be permenant. You have been feeling better so what can you do to get back to that place? Soak in the tub, take some ibuprophen, rest, all listed and then some. Don't make it worst by walking all over the place this weekend. Your son will just have to understand, maybe someone else can take him :) I sure hope you get to feeling better soon. Lots of hugs and chocolate chip cookies

It is cold here! Tonight it's suppose to be 48! It has my body protesting and wanting to start a picket line! Just give me a recliner to relax in when I do it lol. I'm so not ready or ever ready for cold weather. I want it to stay warm all year long. Taking donations now for that tropical island! Teehee!

Everyone take a deep breath and let it out real slow, now keep things calm and in control. There are many things that we can control and some that we cannot. Don't sweat the small stuff. I always ask myself this question what will this mean to me tomorrow and most of the time it's not going to mean much, so I don't let it make me angry or give me anxiety and my day goes much more smoothly. I want this for my friends too.

Have a pleasant relaxing low level pain day my ds family,
Toni

Toni, I think we should start calling you 'Susie Sunshine'. You're so right about attitude. I believe mine needs an adjustment!

David, it sounds like your doc is pretty smart to be careful not to mess up your device. I hope your restrction don't affect your job, but it might mean that new doors are about to open for you. Take care of yourself, my friend.

Mike...sit...stay. Oops, can you tell I live with 3 dogs?

I had the appt. to address my knee pain yesterday. My PT was exactly right about my kneecap being off it's rocker! It was pretty obvious from the x-ray and also showed that arthritis has set in. It will take an MRI to see if I also have a torn meniscus which they suspect. I'm pretty discouraged with everything failing me when I have to be working. The rotator cuff is torn to hell on the right side and the left knee is killing me. I try to work while keeping most of my weight (thank God there isn't too much of that!) on my right leg and there isn't a thing I can do to compensate my right shoulder/neck pain while doing hair.

Since everything is connected...grrr...pain spreads everywhere from the injured parts. It's going to be a long day...not starting out well.

Blessing to all my friends,
Cherry

Good Morning,

It is a cold one here and it seems fall is around the corner, I had a pretty good day yesterday and got some things done and not much to do today as we have a birthday party tonight so YEA I dont have to make dinner as we will have pizza.

David, it might be time to look into disability if your job can not make a position for you. I know scary but you have to do what is right for you and your family in the long run. Does your job have long term disability that you can research to see if you qualify as getting approved for disability might take a bit.

Things with me are ok as my back and leg are just at the normal pain and it is funny that I am happy with that as having a flare is no fun as they seem to last longer and longer so when i Just have normal pain I am happy with that.

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Good Morning All.
Rocket, sounds like we're getting the same kind of weather. I like the change to cool but uggggh, hurts!!

Sore, hurting, tired and sad for no reason today. I think I'll take the day off.
Love to all

Good morning, I'm a little better today. This has been a really hard week physically and emotionally. I was able to sleep last night (5 hours straight) and that's almost a record for me.
I got everyone off smooth this morning and now I'm going to go boil myself in a hot tub and try to loosen up for the day. I took my son to a volleyball game last night and the bleechers destroyed what was left of me.
I'm in decent shape this morning and rested but it will be a busy day. We have our autism meetings for the boys tonight and I need to get the house presentable. It's not bad but I really don't have alot of gumption the way this week has gone.
Somehow I'll make this a good day and then tomorrow will be a real test.
I'm fighting the depression but it's so hard when you're suffering.
I'm determined to pick myself back up today and get things done without overdoing it.
I'll let you know how it goes.
Have a great day everyone,

Mike

Good Morning Everybody,

Got out this morning to run a few errands. Still waiting to hear from my attorney regarding what I should do about the permanent restrictions the surgeon put in place. This is going to get real interesting, to say the least. Thanks for the support. I'm trying not to get too stressed out about it.

I hear everybody about the cold weather!! I live in NC and we'll have a high of 58 degrees.......WHAT!!!

I love it here and you all mean so much to me.

Big Hugs,
David.

good moring all hugs minnie

Good Morning Everyone!!
Its' a beautiful sunny day in Colorado;but storms are on their way. Feel pretty good;fibro is starting to flare up,what else is new,lol

I hope you all have a wonderful day!

Love and hugs,

MaryKathryn

i used to live in colo in longmont and i loved it cause we actually had all 4 seasons LOL we only have two seasons where i live. rainiy and not ha ha

i'm finally over my flu and need to get into the swing of things. I need to work out, do some laundry, take a shower and get this house in order after being sick and dying in bed for two days. hubby has done an ok job on not letting the house get completly trashed without me around lol.

oh goodness sometimes i wonder how my family would fair without me. i didn;t get up with my step kiddo yesterday to get him ready for school cause i was sick so i had hubby do it and when he came home from school he had his shirt on inside out and mismatched shoes!!! LMBO!!! really??? one day without me! ha ha oh goodness!

i hope everyone is having a low pain day
hugs

I'm having a really hard day. I am sorry that I cannot talk more. I have been crying off and on all morning and have taken extra meds as directed. Pain is hard.

I love you all and I will check in later. Please don't worry...typical day for most of us around here at some time or another. HUGS

Brandi

Get better DS friends. Each and everyone. That is my wish.

Wishing everyone low pain, less stress, gorgeous weather and a great weekend.
Hugs,
Toni