So the last post I told you all how I went to the hospital, was in a ridiculous amount of back pain and was prescribed meds and a follow up appointment to the ortho.
Friday I went to the ortho, no change in my spine. Still have the herniated disc and some nodes that I know nothing about nor do I want to research because I'm a hypochondriac. They prescribed me some PT and an epidural shot if I needed it. If my back didn't respond to any of that I would need another MRI and surgery. Uh, no. No thanks.
So for the past few days I have literally been doped up on various amounts of oxycodone and valium to help me get through the pain and to sleep. Oh, but first .... Friday happened. My parents live 15 min away and my dad had taken off all last week and this week to help me through this ordeal. Well, it semi-snowed/sleeted (is that a word?) early Friday morning. My parents were due to arrive around 7:30 when Steve left for work. I had trouble walking and picking up Parker so I needed the help. Steve woke me up around 7:15 and said "your parents were in an accident, I have to go get them." Apparently they hit some ice went airborne and landed and hit the rail. It was coming right off of our exit so they were only 3 minutes away. But..their car was totaled. Ugh. Luckily besides some back pain my dad had they were okay but still...REALLY?! How much worse could this new year start off? So that was a whole great, if it wasn't for my back they wouldn't have had to come and this wouldn't have happened. Guilt. It's a bitch.
The weekend was uneventful, I spent my days wallowing in self-pity, doped up on pills, indulging on raw cookie dough and raisinetes. Yes, I needed it. And yes, I've hopped back on the wagon. Today. I had to tell the Y that I can't do weigh in this week either because I'm not sure what I can/can't do yet. I'd rather take a "0" as weight loss then to screw my team with a "+3" I may have to get out all together. But if that's the case then I am going to do this on my own, with my own weekly weigh ins and have all of you to be accountable to.
I'll let you all know the route I have to go once I go to PT on Thursday. I'm hoping I get the green light to go all out but I doubt it. Maybe some walking daily but most definitely not advanced tae-bo cardio. Damnit.
All I can say is...REALLY?!?!
I hope you are all having a better past 5 days than I have had!
-C
Oh my word!!! I'm sorry you are going through so much. I'm glad your parents are okay for the most part. Be strong!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! So sorry you've had such a tough time. You will get right back to, I know it!
ReplyDeleteSorry, Courtney! If it makes you feel better, I'm finally going to ship out your book package - just a soon as there is a day without snow on the ground! Hey, it will be something to look forward to, right?
ReplyDeleteThanks ladies, been a rough on but I'm climbing back up! Paul, hold those books hostage until my damn husband sends you some of the fantasy winnings. Which I'm making him do today by the way. Just let me know you get it.
ReplyDeleteAlright, that is a deal! I had hoped to give them to you in PERSON one day. (Hmmm, fantasy winnings + tax return = things starting to look up!) AND, I just won a gift card from a fellow writer. AAAAND, I'm in the finals for another contest, though this one I highly doubt I even have a chance in.
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