Back Pain and Exercise

May 01, 2011

 My back continues to give me problems. I suppose if I could rest it properly things would improve.  I have tried to not carry Buford (the old dog) as much and to be aware of other bending / stooping /weight-bearing activities I do.   The only exercise I have done the past week has been against the wall "push-ups" , some toe touch stretches and walking the mile.
  Saturday (yesterday) and today I have felt horrible -either finally reaching the breaking point of exhaustion or the beginnings of getting sick.  Yesterday I had an almost 3 1/2 hour nap, but I still slept well last night. This morning I got up around 6 (Buford) and tended the dogs, took the rabbits to their outside hutch, fed the chickens and put the sprinkler on the garden with a timer - then I went back to bed for about 3-4 more hours. 

  I asked a friend of mine if she would stay with me the first night in the hospital. She isn't the ideal company for when you are sick, but she is kind and will be a great advocate.   Yesterday I got my "Diet minder" journal from Amazon.com. I think it looks really cool and easy to use - so maybe it will be easy enough for even me!  ;) 

I need to weight at some point and see where I stand pre-op. I have visits May, June and July to complete the 6 months (If I have the time figured right? My first visit was Feb 4, so my 6th visit will be July but my 6th FULL month will be August).

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