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sdgrrl · 06-21-2007, 11:17 PM

I bet learning some belly dancing would help me get some flexiblity in my stoopid back....I'd actually groove on trying that sometime.

I am working hard on trying to get some endurance going. I did errands from 1100am to 3pm, then laid down to do some 'puter work, and had NO nap today!! First time since I got sick 6 months ago I've been able to do that! AND, I think my body is healing because I used to have to eat whenever I had the chance, and as often as my pouch would let me, and I'd either stay the same or I'd still lose. NOW I weigh 120 lbs, and I'm more responsive to what I put in my body. If I put in junk, I put on weight. If I eat smart, it stays the same. So for the first time since GBS in 10/05, I am achieving status quo and have to observe the pouch rules for dummies! It's an odd achievement, but it's something better than where I've been!

I credit Josh for being here and having to be there for him to push the envelope.

porshh951 · 06-22-2007, 05:46 PM

Thats great to hear donna! Glad you are doing better. I know not being able to get up and move around has really got you down at times. That along with everything else makes it easy to get discouraged.

glad to hear you are doing well!

sdgrrl · 06-22-2007, 09:14 PM

Thank you, Sweetie!

I thought you would understand. Today I have been paying for yesterday's activity, but dig this....I went in the pool today, and although my back hurt too much to kick my legs, I instead sat on a noodle to support the weight and "just" worked out with my arms!! YEAH! It felt great, and I didn't take a nap today either!

It gives me hope that I may actually return to being the person I once was. I thought she died when I hurt my back. I can't express how huge this concept is for me. Do I dare hope that having the hardware removed from my back will make it stop hurting? Could I possibly return to being the dynamic Donna? It's almost too much to comprehend. Thanks for letting me have a gym rat number, John--I do believe you are inspiring me! *gives John a friendly middleaged lady noogie*

Dave T in SD · 06-25-2007, 02:29 PM

It's great to hear you are getting better!!!

I've been so worried about you!

Hope to see ya at the next support group.

sdgrrl · 06-25-2007, 03:55 PM

Thanks, Dave,
I know you really mean that, too. I'm still struggling hard with the beast of depression, and some days are better than others. It feels much better, tho, to feel physically more sound. Hopefully the depression will ease up as I am able to be more physical.

(Where did you find this thread? I thought it got buried!)