Please bear w/me...I need to rant...

[takniteasy]

First off, I am not looking for sympathy, just a chance to get this off my chest. Okay, I have had this d*** neck injury since Jan. this year and have been unable to have a decent workout for at least 6 months now. Two injured ligaments and some peripheral nerve damage in my neck cause intense pain with even the most common daily activities. So, I try to eat clean and have attempted even light workouts (which were disasterous) and now my clothes are fitting tighter and tighter. I cannot afford a new wardrobe because my income has basically been cut in half due to decreased hours. And I was doing so good at the beginning of the year! Had BF% down to an acceptable level (for me at least) and was really feeling good. I want to get back to lifting so bad that at times I just sit down and cry. Hopefully, within the next 3 weeks or so I will have a procedure done that will eliminate the pain & migraines which have become practically a daily occurence.

I feel much better now. Thanks for bearing with me!

 

[spatts]

(((((((( H U G S ))))))))

 

[takniteasy]

Thank you, Spatts! And thanx for the space to rant at times!

 

[Puddles]

That sucks. Hope the procedure mends you well. In the meantime, try doing cardio to keep the fat level down. Going for long walks outside will also do your mind some good while you deal with the frustration. Good luck!!!

 

[Gymgurl]

Hang in there and get better. Take care of yourself and the rest will follow!

 

[dzulboy]

damn dunno what to say but that sux i feel for ya

 

[takniteasy]

Thanks to you all! Yeah it sux most of the time but other times I am okay with it. And I realize it could be worse so I tend not to complain too much. I just get so d*** frustrated at losing what precious lean mass I have and yes it is very noticeable.

MrsP, I do try to fit some walking in when I am not hurting but it has gotten really bad the last 2-3 months.

I appreciate everyone's good/positive thoughts. It is nice to feel positive vibes across the net waves!

 

[Daisy_Girl]

...Sending lotsa positive thoughts your way....

 

[wend]

Bright blessings for quick and thorough healing!

 

[lucidblue]

I can't imagine being in that kind of pain all the time. I get migraines every few months, but if I had to deal with them daily I would go crazy. You must be a very strong person to get throught this. Hope you can get the procedure done soon. How did you hurt your neck back in January? I wish you the best and less pain!!!!!!

 

[takniteasy]

Lucid, auto accident...someone pulled out in front of me in rush hour traffic. It took a long time for me to find a doc that is not an idiot. So I am finally getting somewhere. My followup is tomorrow afternoon, hopefully to schedule the procedure by Friday. The actual procedure is nerve cauterization, would be performed on 3 nerves and I have talked with several patients who have had complete pain relief with this procedure. Hopefully, only 2-3 weeks more and I can begin the road to my normal lifestyle. And lifting again! Lord knows I want that so bad! Will post an update as occurs.

thanks again for the well wishes! They help tremendously!

 

[jenscats5]

Ooooh, I'm sorry to hear about your accident & pain. I hope you get relief soon! (((((Big Hugs)))))) your way!

 

[takniteasy]

Just an update - saw the doc today and am supposed to schedule nerve cauterization by end of the week. I have my fingers crossed!