Well I did not think this day would come but today I can finally feel the difference in my back. I have been going to an Acupuncturist twice a week. He is the man, he is my new hero, he has helped with my pain management so much. As you can guess I can now move about a lot easier than I was. That is not to say I don't have limitations. To see me sit is funny I now have the best possible posture while seated. I still have issues with laying down, but I can see improvement now. I am off for another week though. I have not attempted to lift anything at all. Still Doctors orders. That is kinda cool, no laundry, no grocery shopping and stuff like that. I am now off the muscle relaxers during the day which is a good thing.
So life is getting better, not perfect yet but it showing definite signs of improvement.
I am really looking forward to being all better and back to the real world. I can honestly say i miss working and seeing my clients.
Take care everyone.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Stir Crazy
Stir Crazy does not begin to describe what I am going thru!
I am not one to sit. I am not one who likes to be held back. I am impatient.
I just found out I am out for another two weeks. The problem is I cannot sit, stand or lay down for long at all. Yes my back is better than it was two weeks ago, but muscle spasms truly hurt. I am trying very hard to make sure I move from one position to another often enough so a spasm does not happen. I have done a lot of reading though. I cannot sit at a computer for long as it strains the muscles. I have had great relief in Acupuncture though. I have been going two to three times a a week. He works magic on me. I will say I feel every little bump or pot hole there is in the streets now. Not good, trust me on that one. I have been only driving when I have an appointment to go to, other than that I am home. I have shut off the ringer to my phone and let all calls go to the answering machine, so if I am sleeping I am not woken up.
So I am trying very hard to keep a positive spin on it all. I cannot do laundry, clean house, or cook. The guys are handling it all. They have been wonderful, I am not an easy patient.
I hope everyone else is having a better month than I am.
I am not one to sit. I am not one who likes to be held back. I am impatient.
I just found out I am out for another two weeks. The problem is I cannot sit, stand or lay down for long at all. Yes my back is better than it was two weeks ago, but muscle spasms truly hurt. I am trying very hard to make sure I move from one position to another often enough so a spasm does not happen. I have done a lot of reading though. I cannot sit at a computer for long as it strains the muscles. I have had great relief in Acupuncture though. I have been going two to three times a a week. He works magic on me. I will say I feel every little bump or pot hole there is in the streets now. Not good, trust me on that one. I have been only driving when I have an appointment to go to, other than that I am home. I have shut off the ringer to my phone and let all calls go to the answering machine, so if I am sleeping I am not woken up.
So I am trying very hard to keep a positive spin on it all. I cannot do laundry, clean house, or cook. The guys are handling it all. They have been wonderful, I am not an easy patient.
I hope everyone else is having a better month than I am.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Rest and Chilling Out
Hello,
Well due to a wrong move I have been out of work for a week. I managed to hurt my back and have been on muscle relaxers and seeing an Acupuncturist. I went to pivot with a client and I managed to do some harm to my lower back. I am on the mend so to speak, but let me tell you the muscle relaxer pills knock me out completely. I am doing better but I cannot sit or stand or do anything for any great length of time. The weird side of this is yeah I have some time off, boo my brain is mush and I cannot read or think or speak coherently. I am out of work for at least one more week. I need to be seen by my doctor and the company doctor to be allowed back to work again.
So ladies and gents I hope your week had been better than mine was. I will check back in when I can do more and have some better news to report.
My words of wisdom for now is this:
We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.
Sir Winston Churchill
Well due to a wrong move I have been out of work for a week. I managed to hurt my back and have been on muscle relaxers and seeing an Acupuncturist. I went to pivot with a client and I managed to do some harm to my lower back. I am on the mend so to speak, but let me tell you the muscle relaxer pills knock me out completely. I am doing better but I cannot sit or stand or do anything for any great length of time. The weird side of this is yeah I have some time off, boo my brain is mush and I cannot read or think or speak coherently. I am out of work for at least one more week. I need to be seen by my doctor and the company doctor to be allowed back to work again.
So ladies and gents I hope your week had been better than mine was. I will check back in when I can do more and have some better news to report.
My words of wisdom for now is this:
We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.
Sir Winston Churchill
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Tuesday Night
Hello Everyone!
What a great week we had. We went to the Great Hot Air Balloon Festival in NH, saw the most magnificent Fireworks display ever. If you combine all the fireworks I have seen in my lifetime, they did not compare to the ones we just saw. Well Maybe Disney's are better, but really now, they were amazing. We went to the Shaker Village, Dianna's Bath which is a wonderful waterfall in the Kancamangus Highway. We got to go sailing and leisurely anchor and have lunch on the water with very dear friends, and so much more. We did not make it to either Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket. Time ran out. No problem, it is still on my 20 Wishes List of things to do.
I have managed to learn so much with what my camera can do, or should I say what I can do with my camera, also how to use Lightroom to process and edit my shots too. I now have my own Flckr page to view my pictures and am working on so many other things that there is just not enough time or energy in a day to do it all. I am blessed with wonderful close photography friends who encourage me and help e with critiques to make things better.
My work is just great, I have two new clients I adore who missed me when I was gone. How sweet are they, they make my day. To be able to offer care, comfort and kindness to elderly is very rewarding. It makes me appreciate life all the more.
As for my quilting, it is too darn hot. I am reading a lot and am enjoying being able to have the time to just sit in my wonderful rocker on my porch, say Hi to my neighbors and just plain chill out. Now that is the good life. Larry and I and my kids are all doing just fine. Thanks to everyone who have still kept in contact.
Do one good deed today, pass along a friendly hello or smile to someone today, it will make them feel good and maybe they will pass it along too.
What a great week we had. We went to the Great Hot Air Balloon Festival in NH, saw the most magnificent Fireworks display ever. If you combine all the fireworks I have seen in my lifetime, they did not compare to the ones we just saw. Well Maybe Disney's are better, but really now, they were amazing. We went to the Shaker Village, Dianna's Bath which is a wonderful waterfall in the Kancamangus Highway. We got to go sailing and leisurely anchor and have lunch on the water with very dear friends, and so much more. We did not make it to either Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket. Time ran out. No problem, it is still on my 20 Wishes List of things to do.
I have managed to learn so much with what my camera can do, or should I say what I can do with my camera, also how to use Lightroom to process and edit my shots too. I now have my own Flckr page to view my pictures and am working on so many other things that there is just not enough time or energy in a day to do it all. I am blessed with wonderful close photography friends who encourage me and help e with critiques to make things better.
My work is just great, I have two new clients I adore who missed me when I was gone. How sweet are they, they make my day. To be able to offer care, comfort and kindness to elderly is very rewarding. It makes me appreciate life all the more.
As for my quilting, it is too darn hot. I am reading a lot and am enjoying being able to have the time to just sit in my wonderful rocker on my porch, say Hi to my neighbors and just plain chill out. Now that is the good life. Larry and I and my kids are all doing just fine. Thanks to everyone who have still kept in contact.
Do one good deed today, pass along a friendly hello or smile to someone today, it will make them feel good and maybe they will pass it along too.
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