Something you don't want to hear from your doctor:
"You have done some significant damage to your back."
It doesn't sound all that bad. I have now herniated 3 discs, but one is herniated 5 millimeters. Sounds so tiny.
But what that lovely bulging disc is doing is shifting the nerves in my spinal column to cause some serious pain.
5 Millimeters is also the start of when they'd consider surgery. Last time I did this, I had only herniated it 2-3 millimeters. How could that tiny bit fucking hurt so much?
I don't want surgery. As it is, I think I've cruised through all of my vacation time. My paycheck is going to be tiny and I can't babysit for extra cash for a while.
No lifting over 10 lbs and no bending.
Overall, I'm not happy. And I'm high as all hell. I don't do Vicodan as well as I used to, and mixed with 600 mg. ibuprofen doses and something called Flexeril aka cyclobenzaprine, well it just makes me loopy and kinda dizzy.
Regardless, I am now headed back to work tomorrow. I'll be there, but I'll be high as a motherfucker.
Posted by debutaunt at April 27, 2005 06:50 PMAt least you'll be able to partake in the pie fest this weekend! I'm sure that pie will cure all your troubles...and your back.
Posted by: the Merry Widow at April 27, 2005 11:49 PMDeb - I've kept my mouth shut ever since you were reinjured, not dolling out unrequested assvice. But, can't shut up no more so you can feel free to stop reading right NOW......if you aren't going to claim work comp - I think at the very least you should request extra paid time off, lots of it. That and maybe take advantage of a free consultation from a good PI lawyer. It isn't right the situation this injury has put you in.
Okay - Assvice OVER! Will not say another word.....hopefully things will start to look up & feel better soon - take good care of yourself.
Posted by: CursingMama at April 28, 2005 09:11 AMmy brother and my dad have had the surgery..it's wonderfull...
Posted by: soccer boy at April 28, 2005 09:44 AM