Still struggling with my back

Well, for the most part the all day everyday pain is leaving. However the frequent (couple times a week) spasms are still very much there. My physio therapist thinks it may have to do with being under hydrated. I can see this because I am drinking more coffee and I haven’t been drinking as much water. Today I drank more water, and I will continue to do so going forward.

I am just sick and tired of the constant pain. I am the only one who can get me back to feeling healthy. By going to the gym, taking off access weight, doing the physio exercises and making healthier choices. It is all in my hands.

Where does the time go?

Well been a while since I updated my personal blog. Lots has happened since I last wrote. I have been best man in a wedding, I have had more back issues, have had pink eye, caught the flu, played the least amount of poker in any stretch of the last 4 years, and have started playing World of Warcraft again, bought an xbox 360, we’ve booked a house for a spring trip and the flights. I will let you pick through that list see which are good things and which are bad, lol.

I have been writing a little in other blogs I write to. I like to keep my writing on my numerous interests seperate, so thats why 419 blogs. I keep all the writing together here if anyone is interested.

Been trying to get through this back shit. It wears on you after awhile. The constant daily pain has lessened but the random out of no where spasms still crop up. I just need to get control of it, do the physio and get my weight under control.

Bah

I haven’t been posting of late this time because I have been doing my best not to sit at a computer.  I have been off work the last week cause my back went on me again.  This time a pinched nerve, and then 3-4 really nasty spasms over the next couple days after the initial pinched nerve that really put me on my butt.

 

I have been avoiding the computer for the most part as it locks me into a stationary position which is no good for me and just trying to walk as much as  I can and doing a lot of reading.  Have read 5 James Patterson novels in the past few weeks!  When I am not wasting time on the internet, I gotta tell you I can read alot!   haha.

 

I am back to work on the 15th and I hope this is the last time I ever miss a significant stretch of time.  I don’t like being at home and off work like this, and I am tired of the back pain and migraines (altho thankfully those are much less frequent).

 

Anyway just wanted to get a quick note in, to get back in the writing groove.  I am going to try and write a little each day, while still minimizing the computer time. 

Christmas shopping and other stuff

Well looks like I am going to have some time to write again, since the doctor has me off work again for a bit. I am going to be busy with physio and massage therapy appointments but that will only take up an hour or two a day. So, I will try to get the writing going again.

Yesterday my buddy and I went out and for the most part finished up our xmas shopping. I have it pretty easy in that I only have to buy for the wife for the most part although I do in fact always buy a little something for the kids from me as well. I got my wife what she asked for and also threw in a couple audibles and got her something to surprise her. I think she’ll be pleased.

We were supposed to be hit with a major storm starting today but it now looks like a little bit of snow followed by rain. I hope that we don’t get too much rain because once it freezes again what a mess that will be!

Back and neck have been pretty sore but I got some new pills to try and some pain killers for when its really bad. I am not a pill taker, so I will make the painkillers last as long as I can and only take them when absolutely need to. It is very important that I continue to eat better and get what exercise I can to keep dropping weight. I am back in the 220′s after being real close to 240 a few weeks ago. Every pound dropped will help.

Christmas shopping and other stuff

Well looks like I am going to have some time to write again, since the doctor has me off work again for a bit. I am going to be busy with physio and massage therapy appointments but that will only take up an hour or two a day. So, I will try to get the writing going again.

Yesterday my buddy and I went out and for the most part finished up our xmas shopping. I have it pretty easy in that I only have to buy for the wife for the most part although I do in fact always buy a little something for the kids from me as well. I got my wife what she asked for and also threw in a couple audibles and got her something to surprise her. I think she’ll be pleased.

We were supposed to be hit with a major storm starting today but it now looks like a little bit of snow followed by rain. I hope that we don’t get too much rain because once it freezes again what a mess that will be!

Back and neck have been pretty sore but I got some new pills to try and some pain killers for when its really bad. I am not a pill taker, so I will make the painkillers last as long as I can and only take them when absolutely need to. It is very important that I continue to eat better and get what exercise I can to keep dropping weight. I am back in the 220′s after being real close to 240 a few weeks ago. Every pound dropped will help.

Today has been a pretty quiet day in my neck of the woods. I slept in late after not sleeping very well last night and then I went for an hour and a bit walk with my mom and my dog. That took a lot out of me as its the first time I have walked any length since I have been off with my back and I came home took some of my pills and….weeeeeeeeeeee….

Not a lot else going on, read a little, played a tiny bit online. Been reading Jack and Jill, one of the new to me James Patterson books and so far so good. It is one of the Alex Cross books and is very good so far. I find his books very fast reads.

We are hoping to finish the basement, starting before Xmas we hope. We have been in the house for 12 years and we had hoped to do this years ago so, its been a long time coming. We certainly can use the extra living space, and an extra bathroom. With two girls, the time is coming fast that bathroom time will be at a premium. After the basement, next on the agenda next summer will be a new patio in back, and then a new driveway. It never ends.

Well off to watch my shows, Bones, and Law and Order SVU.

Today has been a pretty quiet day in my neck of the woods. I slept in late after not sleeping very well last night and then I went for an hour and a bit walk with my mom and my dog. That took a lot out of me as its the first time I have walked any length since I have been off with my back and I came home took some of my pills and….weeeeeeeeeeee….

Not a lot else going on, read a little, played a tiny bit online. Been reading Jack and Jill, one of the new to me James Patterson books and so far so good. It is one of the Alex Cross books and is very good so far. I find his books very fast reads.

We are hoping to finish the basement, starting before Xmas we hope. We have been in the house for 12 years and we had hoped to do this years ago so, its been a long time coming. We certainly can use the extra living space, and an extra bathroom. With two girls, the time is coming fast that bathroom time will be at a premium. After the basement, next on the agenda next summer will be a new patio in back, and then a new driveway. It never ends.

Well off to watch my shows, Bones, and Law and Order SVU.

Sunday Football

Just sitting here watching the first quarter of one of the most hyped regular season games in NFL recent history. IND just scored first with a Field Goal. I have a feeling this is going to be a high scoring game, with the Pats coming out on top even though I am going for IND.

Not a whole lot going on this weekend on my end. We had some bad weather, as we were hit by the tail end of a tropical storm but we faired better than those around us. I just stayed home and did not much of anything this weekend after going out to play some cards friday night. I am following my fantasy football pools online and just taking it easy.

I went back to the doctor on Friday and I am off work for a further 3 weeks. I was hoping to go back to work this week, but I am still very sore, and I wouldn’t want to go back only to have to miss time again down the road. I went to work, got it all cleared up there and all I can do is do my physio rest, and try to get better.

Gonna get back to the game, I will be back later tonight or tommorrow.

Sunday Football

Just sitting here watching the first quarter of one of the most hyped regular season games in NFL recent history. IND just scored first with a Field Goal. I have a feeling this is going to be a high scoring game, with the Pats coming out on top even though I am going for IND.

Not a whole lot going on this weekend on my end. We had some bad weather, as we were hit by the tail end of a tropical storm but we faired better than those around us. I just stayed home and did not much of anything this weekend after going out to play some cards friday night. I am following my fantasy football pools online and just taking it easy.

I went back to the doctor on Friday and I am off work for a further 3 weeks. I was hoping to go back to work this week, but I am still very sore, and I wouldn’t want to go back only to have to miss time again down the road. I went to work, got it all cleared up there and all I can do is do my physio rest, and try to get better.

Gonna get back to the game, I will be back later tonight or tommorrow.

Wonder if I can buy a new back somewhere

Another day, another back/neck ache. Went to physio again, and he told me what I already knew this is going to be a long process. I have a doctors appointment tomorrow and I am going to ask for some more meds, because the last two days I have felt as bad as I have felt all along. Not fun.

Haven’t done a whole lot today, just trying to rest the back and sit/lay in a way that doesn’t make me want to drink a quart of rye to stop aching for a bit. Actually….thats not too bad an idea! Ahhhhh…..never mind, hehe.

I signed up for a business opp this morning, its free to join during the launch phase and is due to go live soon. It’s a network marketing type of deal, all done online, and incorporates online gaming/social networking like myspace/facebook type of stuff. Sounds promising. Take a peek here

I would love, as I have mentioned countless times to be in business for myself. If I could do absolutely anything, no limits, or anything possible, I would have some sort of online business, play poker, have something in photography, or be a writer. I would just like to be in charge and completely responsible for my own destiny, rather than collect a paycheck working for the man. The search continues.

Not alot else going on, Survivor night tonight, one of the three shows that I watch with the wife, along with my favorite new show, Bigshots, on at 10 est on Thursdays. That’s about it from my end of the world. I must go get some ice for the aching neck. Later.