Breaks Over

Wow did the past 10 days fly by in no time. While I feel like we managed to do a lot and get a lot done there are still so many things I would have liked to have been able to accomplish.

Yesterday was a big bummer of a day just like today because my back is still out of whack. Listening to neighbors mowing their lawns and doing stuff outside it makes me jealous that I am not out doing the same things. I suppose I could but I risk the chance of pissing off my lower back even more.

Pondering

So because of my back being messed up yet again and really for no good reason what-so-ever although I was working hard I never did anything that should have jacked it up. I did slip on a piece of cardboard at one point and sorta did the splits in a forward motion so possibly that did it, dunno.

Back to my point though, I am really considering taking my spine specialist up on the offer to go in and have the shot in my back to see if it helps. I only wish there was more of a guarantee of how long it will last. I have read that it can last and keep a person pain free for days to months or even years. I would be ok if it were months to years but days would kinda suck and not really be worth the needles, IV and so on. On the other hand if it lasted a long time it would be totally worth the needle aggravation. That is the big dilemma because there are no guarantees with them. Kinda sketchy to take a shot in the dark when it comes to your spine.

I am still debating it in my head a little bit but plan to make a decision this week if my back is not feeling a lot better by mid to late in the week.

Worst case I will just go in and have a chat with the doctors and get some additional information on the procedure, what to expect and options. They told me the last time I was there that another consultation was entirely fine and the best thing if I have any questions, uncertainty and related - that gave me a lot of additional confidence in them.

Chill Time

Well enough whining outta me for one blog entry ha ha. Cicely reminds me I am not whining by any means but rather putting little bits of my life, good or bad in a location that I can reference many years from now - great way to look at it, thanks Cizzle.

I only feel bad for those reading this right now who are not family or friends that may think it's pretty dull. I mean reading about someone's back problems and needle phobias is not all that exciting if you don't know the person. I suppose that would be your cue to not read it that day, heck I dunno!

Time for me to go do what I really don't like to do - chill on the couch and rest my back. I plan to watch a few shows I have recorded and practice hovering the helicopters in my flight simulator so that will be cool and some fun. But my brain wants to be outside enjoying the amazing weather we are having again today.

Melt

If you are lucky enough to be pain and hangover free today, get out there and enjoy the warm weather day today. Do me a favor while you are at it and be sure to do something interesting as I plan to live vicariously through you for now while waiting for my pinches and strains to melt away, and hopefully not come back another day!

Photo: Another springtime bloom in the backyard, possibly the last one this season until the summer stuff starts popping up reaching for the sun.