Need some support maysters...

Heather, thanks so much for finding the time to say something nice to me. Im gonna email you, i want your address...

Thank you so much for your words of encouragment! You guys mean so much to me! I'm supposed to be wearing a 14-16 right now and a large top, but most of the time, I have to resort to wearing my old 18's and 20's and x-large tops. I just pull the belt tight and try to keep smiling! Heather 267/174/160ish

Heather, you are smaller than me in sizes, I am still a 16 pants and a L/XL top. Sorry I wish I could have helped. Do keep smiling and I will say a prayer for you! Carol

Heather ((((((HUG)))))) Always know you can come here to this board and share your feelings. Jen

I honestly from the bottom of my heart don't know what I would do without you guys. Sometimes, it makes a world of difference just knowing that there is someone out there who cares. Thank you so much! Heather 267/174/160ish

I had two herniated discs in my lower back...L4/L5 and L5/S1. The pain was all in my right right and right hip. It got so bad that I sat and cried at my desk at work every day for the last week weeks prior to my back surgery. I had back surgery on March 31st (prior to WLS). Best thing I ever did. Great surgeon. Right now, I'd consider myself 95% better. The muscle in my right leg is tighter. Things are really well if I don't overdo then I get sore. I've been told that the nerve can take a few years to heal. I do see it healing but very slowly. I do understand your pain. Best wishes, Kathy

Thank you so much Kathy for your support. I know that sometimes, people take their backs for granted, but anyone who has ever experienced this kind of pain knows how it can literally bring you to your knees. I struggle every day with this right now and what really gets to me is that just when I was becoming able to play around with my kids more (due to the weight loss), I'm now back to the mom on the couch bit again because I am in such tremendous pain by the time the afternoon rolls around. That really gets to me the most. Thanks again for your encouraging words!! Heather 267/174/160ish

Heather, I am so sorry to hear about your back troubles and I hope it encouraging to hear from others who have had successful back surgery. I wish I had some clothes for you, but you are smaller than me so mine would really be baggy on you. I can offer you my thoughts and prayers for you and your beautifu children. Extra Big Hugs, Tracy