Ready to admit I'm a stereotypical moron

Rough....gotta take care of the back.

Get healthy!

We are all born as dumbasses but you were open to what the world was offering, so I would say you are doing better than many of us morons.

I had the same procedure 3 times this year.  Went to a fancy clinic, felt like a ****ing number because I was.  They just shot me up and no follow up, nothing.  I know they did one location on my back and it did help but truly no explanation about the disc in my neck or midback.  I still deal with sciatica that can get to the point of my leg going numb.  Can't really run anymore, not for extensive distances but I will at some point.

I've done a ton of work on my own including a standing desk, which I highly recommend, and Foundation Training, swimming, yoga, etc.   I'd gladly take the crazy Tijuana doctor who gives a **** rather than the palatial facility.

There is plenty of **** to wade through in this life, look for the helpers.   

Inversion, back and core exercises, stretches helped me.  Strengthen the core!  Good luck.

Life is a constantly expanding journey.  We make turns every day that impact where we ultimately arrive when we run out of gas.  Some of us chose to use gps to tell us which turn is next others prefer using the sun/stars to direct them.  Which is better?  Which is the moran?

My first trip to Ohare I had a rider ask if I knew where the airport was.  I replied watch for airplanes and we'll head towards them.  Moranic?

Unfortunately it worked....  

I was so dum back then thinking anything was important enough to go to Chicago!

Well, this seems as good a place as any to discuss how "funny" this journey of life can be. No back issues, but in July diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer. Surgery to remove the lump, which was 1.1 cm x .8 cm, so it was small (is cancer ever "small"?). No lymph node involvement and surgeon said all the edges of what they removed were clear. However, the 1.1 size bought me two rounds of chemo, radiation, etc. I'm halfway through my second round of chemo, which is easier than the first, but I am having neuropathy in my hands and feet (itching, blistering, etc.). Still to come are four to six weeks of radiation, then one chemo drug every three weeks for a year (little side effects), and a daily pill for five years. 

I'm so incredibly lucky to have had my regular mammogram, which is where it was caught, and to have a foreign-born doctor recognize it despite the small size. (The radiation tech said he's one of the best.) I'm also incredibly lucky to have good health insurance and a wonderful boss who says my job is waiting for me whenever I come back.  

All in all, I am a lucky, lucky Packer fan. I saw the Ice Bowl on TV as a kid, and because of the care I'm getting (and the h*** of treatment), my excellent prognosis means I will see many more Super Bowls in which the Packers play (hopefully!).

I guess I was waiting for someone to start the annual Pink Ribbon thread to put this in there, but since it didn't really materialize this year (no loss there!) I have waited. I'm not looking for sympathy, but this board is important to me and I feel like I've gotten to know some pretty cool folks on here. (Go figure!) BTW, I do not wear a pink ribbon. My bald head is my ribbon!     

All the best for you FANDAME. 

Looks like you found the airport too Fandame.  Enjoy the flight!

BTW, I've been bald and supporting you for over 30 years.  Have a Great Day.

stereotypes can guide - you just gotta be wise enough to tell which direction. and often that ain't easy.  but health and help do come from all kinds of places, best to stay open to them

- from one moron to another

Scary stuff.....good wishes and good luck

Many thanks to you all. I truly appreciate the support. The airport awaits, and I have my ticket, Rat!

Support from afar Fandame.  So glad it turned out the way it did for you considering.   Hoping the rest goes smoothly. 

Thanks, Henry!

Fandame, I've never met you, but I'm not surprised that your boss said your job is waiting for you when you are ready to return. It's clear from your years of posting here that you are a kind, giving soul that's raises the integrity level here. I'm guessing you do the same in the other facets of your life. 

I'm glad to hear that your difficult road is that of one to full recovery. And you're right, cancer is never small. It sure seems to be more prevalent in today's world. I was diagnosed with throat cancer a few years back. When the doctor told me about it, I thought ...hmm this type of cancer is curable ....then he went on to say that it had spread to my lymph nodes ( uh oh). After a round or ten of pure hell, things are looking good. All in all we are blessed in life. 

I donate a lot of money to breast cancer research & cancer research in general. MIL is a breast cancer survivor too. Congrats on getting the early detection. That is a key.

All my best to you Fandame. Stay healthy!

Prayers for complete recovery for you FANDAME and PACKDOG. My niece went through hell fighting her breast cancer but is now doing well. 

Good luck to all of you fighting back problems. As it turns out, I had whiplash from that accident in October on the way to the game. My right arm started getting all "tingly." Going to a chiropractor now. It's slowly getting better but it's such a slow process to get over something that happened so fast.

Take care, all of you.

Fandame,  *hugs*  and prayers.  Thank gawd for your early detection.  Here's to your treatments and a full recovery.  

Spoiled brat here. A tight end for Christmas.

I wish good health on all the Packer fans out there

Thank you everyone for all your good wishes. This is why I read and post here -- you are a wonderful support system. May all of your own journeys be rock-free and experience rich. Happy holidays early!  

Just found this thread (it is kind of tucked away).

You all rock. Positive thoughts (and prayers as appropriate) to all of you.

Even Henry.