it’s over….
I have FINALLY received my “official” diagnosis. I have a disc herniation- T 7-8. It is pinching the nerves on the right side of my spine. I’m still waiting for the extensive blood work results( close to a dozen vials of blood drawn) and I am at peace. Mind peace, not yet body peace. I believe I will start P/T soon, as the pain hasnt let up and we are going on 8 weeks. I take that back, the pain has moved around, but little relief. I have an appt w/ my primary doctor on Thursday to talk about returning to work. We may start back with 1/2 days, which would be fine with me. I am entering my 9th week of yoga teacher training, so the end is near. I am really hoping to get out there and teach soon after I’m certified. I have tons of idea’s for plus size women as well as for children. I have to start calling around to the schools for maybe an after school class or two. and I want to see if any of the halls at the churches may let me use them for classes in turn for donations or a small fee. I am soooo excited to really be so close. Now it’s staying focused and taking steps towards my goals. I want to have my time with my children. Going back to a job I originally left was only out of necessity, not out of love. I am thrilled I have been able to continue pursuing my dream, and am confident I will be living my dream in the very near future. I have 4 weeks left of training, then I have to teach a class as part of the certification. Gosh, I can hardly wait. To see the vision so clearly, is absolutely amazing. This Friday, I am headed to Bridgeport, to observe, and hopefully participate, in a class taught to elementary school age children. Then the yoga retreat at the end of the month, to help solidify it all. I couldnt be happier.Thanks to everyone for their kind and heartfelt comments. They really mean a lot.
hope the disk clears up before too long. I had a badly herniated disk at S1 last year and ended up w disabling sciatica and surgery - but 6 months later I was pain-free and things have been going well since (knock wood).
Your yoga sounds fabulous. I wish I could take one of your plus-sized classes! I’d love that! I’d feel much more comfortable doing yoga in a plus-sized class, as here it’s mainly fitness enthusiasts and pretty athletic forms of yoga.
So great to finally know, and to be on such a wonderful path, as you are.
It’s exciting that you’re almost finished with your yoga certification, and also exciting about all your ideas. If you were near me, I’d take your class!
I’m so glad to hear that you finally got the official diagnosis. Now, onto the treatment!
Your yoga ideas do sound very marketable, and with someone like you heading it up, someone with such a passion for it - I know it can only be better than it even sounds!! You’re heading in such a great direction, chasing your dreams! Soon, everything will fall into place for you, and you’ll be all set!
goody! you got a name for the pain now! that has to make you feel just a bit better–knowing that you have a reason for the pain vs just having pain. I am glad you started yoga when you did — imagine how much worse off you could be if you were not strengthening your core. I am such a firm believer in the importance of core body strength. Yoga has to be one of the best types of exercising for you because it is not high impact; unless you do it like me and fall all over the place
Sandy, I am glad you have a reason for the pain, I am unhappy that its a disk problem, believe me I know how painful they can be. My mother had a herniated disk when she was in her 40’s as well. take it easy and let the inflammation go down and you should be able to still get movement in, I know with my 3 disks that theres that not so sweet spot where its just unbearable and the rest of the range of motion is manageable (pain wise) most of the time, but thats only now, I was injured in 2000. the best of luck to you and if you think I may be able to answer anything for ya about how I managed my pain, you have my email.
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Good post Sandy. I am cheering you on. Thanks for the advice you gave me, too. Funny you should mention furniture refinishing. I am very interested in learning about that. Am sewing my palazzo pants - that’s my creative effort for this week. I’ve also worked my way through half the windows in the house, wiping away the grime and pollen and washing the curtains. It’s very physical, and the results are pleasing on two levels.
You’re so right about the posture and your attitude is great. I’m interested to know if the chromium helps you.
Who is this marvellous Tony person? A fellow blogger?
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