Obesity Caught Up With Me...

[MsButterKup23 1]

Looks like all the years I spent overweight has done real damage to my body.

I am 27 years old with a possible herniated disc. My back is hurting me pretty good and has for quite a long time (on and off). I finally went to a specialist today and after an x-ray he told me I needed and MRI for sure. Of course they refuse to perform one until Dr. Powell says it's okay.

I guess I am kinda blah about this because I had surgery to prevent these types of problems. I just wish I had insurance and a chance to have the band 10 years ago before I got upto almost 300lbs and carried it around for so long.

All I can do now is know that yeah, I abused my body and move on to try to get my back better. I was just hoping it was from losing weight so fast and my body was out of alignment. :cry

[NJChick 3]

Hey Carrie, hang in there. Just think about all the things you are going to prevent in the future.

Are they sure your back problems are due to your weight? I mean I look at my MIL who's 70 lbs soaking wet and my DH who's 150 lbs and both have really bad backs (also my sister who's a twig). My DH has a hernated disc and the only thing they can do for him is give him pain killers and muscle relaxers until it gets better.

Hugs and feel better !!

[banded_for_life 2]

Carrie, my thoughts are prayers go out to you. I hope everything turns out allright.

[DOC 0]

Carrie,

I am so sorry about your back girl! Hope you are on the road to recovery soon!

[Tricia K. 0]

Ugh, I'm sorry to hear about your back pain. I hope it gets better soon!

[Jessiebear 2]

I feel your pain sista! I haven't been able to work in almost 2 years, except for a brief trial run in a nursing home for 6 weeks, where my back promptly went out 1 week after quitting, because of my herniated discs. This was one of my motivations for getting the band. I have been to pain docs, surgeons & specialists for years & all they say is lose weight or sorry, there is nothing we can do for you. The last doctor I saw did tell me about a new disc replacement surgery that was just starting to be performed a couple of years ago, & he said I was an excellent candidate for this. YAY!! But then he told me to suffer as long as possible so they could perfect it. So here I am trying to get my body in decent enough shape for this surgery! Sorry this is so long. I mainly wanted to tell you that there are options. Don't let anyone tell you there aren't!! Hang in there!! Use ice, heat, tylenol & ibuprofen (if your doc will let you). Those are the only things that help me!!