On Break
I missed posting last Wednesday (7/7/2021). I’ve been preoccupied with preparing both physically and mentally for back surgery, which will occur this coming Monday.
I’m not sure if I’ll be able to sit at the computer for a week or two after the surgery, so I’m trying to post a couple blogs ahead of time. If I don’t respond to comments, I hope you’ll understand. (I will respond at some point in time.)
My advice to others: Be kind to your back. I haven’t been, but I really can’t complain. I begged to ride the green-broke horse that tossed me when I asked him to canter. I paid to have those good-looking judo instructors toss me to the mat. I lifted items too heavy for me to carry, and I sat in this chair in front of the computer for hours without taking a break. Sometimes we are our own worst enemies.
One positive about this operation: I’m going to have a couple weeks where all I can do is sleep, watch TV, and read books. That’s not all bad.
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I’ve watched you over the years struggle with this particular malady and look forward to the times you can say, “It was worth it to agree to surgery.” I also look forward to seeing you again, my long-time friend.
Paula, compared to what you’ve gone through over the years, I feel like a whimp. I hope we both can get together soon and kick up our heels and say goodbye to pain.
What a wonderful, positive attitude. Don’t we all abuse our bodies when we’re young, never believing it will come back to haunt us. But what a bland life we’d lead if we had lived cautiously instead.Perfect excuse for a stay-cation in bed! I will be sending healing thoughts your way.
You’re right, Jane Ann, I wouldn’t change much of what I’ve done in the past that has led to this problem. Well, maybe I should have taken that drink before getting on that green-broke horse. I might have been more relaxed when I hit the ground. Then again… Good to hear from you. Thanks for the healing thoughts.
Best wishes, Maris.
Thanks, Carole. I appreciate your good wishes. It helps.
Hope your surgery goes well and you feel great soon!
Thanks, Sue. I’m feeling better every day, but I, too, am looking forward to all of this being behind me.
Been there, done there. Pool therapy is great. Take a foam board or tube, go in up to your shoulders and walk. Therapists take over with little challenges for you. But mostly, just walk…Best to you,Irene
Thanks, Irene, for the advice. It will be 4 more weeks now before I can get into a pool, but I agree, pool therapy is great. In part, I blame some of my accelerated back trouble on the fact that Covid-19 closed our condo pool and the gym where I did pool therapy all of 2020 summer. Once I get the doctor’s okay, I will resume that. It was the fact that my legs stopped working so I couldn’t walk that prompted my surgery. I love walking my dog.
Maris,I have your surgery down in my calendar and will be thinking of you on Monday. I tell myself that all my life I would just tell my body what to do and it would do what I asked. Now, my body has taken charge and tells me, sometimes in no uncertain terms, what my limits are. No complaints: it has served me well.
Keekee, I can’t say I’ve always been kind to my body (I sit at the computer way too long), so I’ve earned some of these problems, but I do hope this surgery allows me a chance to continue long walks with the dog and less pain at night. Thanks for your good thoughts.
Maris,Wishing you the very best and a speedy recovery. I also suffer with back problems and can sympathize.
Thanks, Jacqueline. So far my recovery is going well. Not sure if it’s speedy, mostly because I’m an impatient person and want to be back to normal NOW! I have 4 more weeks before restrictions are off, but at least I can now sit at the computer for short times and I’m thinking about my wip. Thanks for your concern. I hope you find some relief for your back problems.