I'M BACK!!! YAY!!!

Posted on February 23, 2016

Hi My Beautiful DietBetter Family!!!

I'M BACK!!! Sorry I've been MIA. Since I came home, I haven't had any desire to go online to check in or do anything. I've just been in a funk. I've been in sooo much pain, and with the exception of going to different doctor appointments, I've been in my bed (still not getting much sleep either). :-(

Today's a new day though. I made a conscious decision to get my butt out of bed and start focusing on getting back on track making healthier food choices from this point on. Well, not today - I'm eating a piece of red velvet cake as I write this. LOL!!! Hey!!! As I always say: I've got to get my mind right so that I can get my body TIGHT!!! LOL!!!

In regards to my health, my back pain hasn't gotten better. It seems to have gotten worse!!! That's why I've been in a funk. I really miss going for walks and getting my workouts on, doing my line dances, and participating in step challenges. I'm sooo limited to the things I can do because of this debilitating back pain, and I HATE IT!!! My doctor wants me to get another MRI to see what's going on. At first, I swore off back surgery, but with all of this pain I've been dealing with for so long, I don't know..... I just have to wait and see what my options will be, and then I'll go from there.

I'm still dealing with this persistent cough too. I saw my GI doctor yesterday, and I have to get an endoscopy/colonoscopy on 3/24. That's the earliest appointment available, and that's okay. I've been dealing with this since July, 2015, so waiting another month won't hurt. LOL!!!

Anyway, I'm back now, and that's what matters most. I've got to get back into the swing of things. It's not gonna be easy, but in the end, it will definitely be worth it!!! :-)

Miss and love you guys!!! Thanks again for all of your love and support. I really appreciate it!!! HUGS & LOVE BACK TO YA!!! :-)

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Rene

02/24/2016 9:10AM

Lots of love on this page!!

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adrienne121

Yes ma'am!!! I'm definitely FEELING THE LOVE UP IN HERE & I'M SENDING HUGS & LOVE BACK TO ALL OF YOU TOO!!! :-)

Jennifer P.

02/24/2016 7:25AM

Missed you, glad your back. Get your mind right and tell yourself, your worth it, so lets get this right!

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adrienne121

Awww!!! Thanks sooo much Jennifer!!! I missed you and the gang too!!! I'm definitely working on getting my mind right so that I can get my body tight!!! :-)

Jesse B.

02/23/2016 11:53PM

We know your strong you'll be BACK to kicking our buts soon love you! I also have back pain also but it's getting better as I'm losing weight and strengthening the muscles also stopping taking meds for it. I'm sorry to hear that you are having more troubles put on your plate but I can tell you it gets better the worst part is now not knowing what is wrong! I broke my femur and they put a rod in it and it wasn't healing and I was in so much pain and couldn't walk unless I was extremely over medicated and for 3 years I went to 13 different specialists and 2 surgeries later and finally found a Dr. That knew how to fix it. The problem was I was so big that when I moved the bone would twist around the rod and was grinding the bone into bone spurs that grew into the muscle and they had to chizzel out all the extra bone and pick as much out of the muscle as they could then put a metal plate around the femur with the rod that was in it and it helped stableize the bone do I can now walk and have been getting better ever since its been a long 5 years but just know your going to have to fight for what's best for you! I know you will get better as I said and we all know your strong don't give into them little comforts (food) it's really not worth the pain it gives you! Loves

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adrienne121

Awww!!! Thanks sooo much for sharing your story Jesse!!! Baby, you've been through it!!! WOW!!! I'm sooo glad you're much better!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!! :-) Jesse, thanks sooo much for your encouraging words!!! After reading what you've been through, I definitely have hope!!! Glad it all worked out for you in the end!!! SENDING HUGS & LOVE BACK TO YOU TOO!!! :-)

Lynne R.

02/23/2016 7:59PM

I know how awful back pain can be so good for you for deciding to "show up". I have been dealing with extreme back pain for the last 6 months and am finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Turns out I have 3 herniated discs. In the beginning of all of this it was difficult to see anything positive. Now I can a little. Some days are better than others. I had a bad cough last week that nearly killed me...felt like I was being stabbed every time I coughed! Physiotherapy, massage, and Chiropractic are helping me for sure even though I felt like someone beat me with a stick after some of my appointments. Good luck and I wish you all the best in your recovery.

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adrienne121

Lynne, I have 3 herniated discs as well, and I've been dealing with this for years. I had a good run for a while, & after having to take Prednisone and gaining over 70 pounds, I've really been suffering big time with it. Physical therapy and massage hasn't really helped. It seems like I suffer even more later on after I get home following the therapy. I'm sure losing the weight I've gained will help alleviate the pain, but I still need to find out what the MRI reveals after I have it done. I'm glad therapy is helping your back pain, and I hope you feel better from that nasty cough very soon. Thanks for your encouraging words, and I wish you good luck with continued healing too!!! :-)

Erica L.

02/23/2016 7:41PM

Yay...it's SO good to hear from you, Adrienne!!! Sorry to hear about your back pain and persistent cough though. Whatever you decide about the surgery, I'm sure you'll make the right decision. Glad you were able to spend quality time with your family. Take care of yourself and get well soon!!! Incidentally, I've finally reached the 140s (I weighed 148.7 lbs this morning). I am elated to be so close to my ultimate weight goal of 134 lbs! I was in the hospital last weekend because I passed out five times within a four-day span. I went through a battery of tests. All of the tests came out negative. My doctor, however, reduced the dosage of one of my medications since I've lost so much weight because one of the side effects is a reduction in blood pressure, which lead to my passing out. My husband and I were so relieved to have an explanation for why I was passing out. I'll keep you in my prayers, my friend.

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adrienne121

Erica, I'm glad to hear from you too!!! Sorry you were hospitalized for passing out, but the great thing is you found out the reason for it. YAY!!! Sometimes our medication has to be changed after losing a lot of weight. And girl, I'm sooo excited for you!!! You are in the 140s!!! WOOHOO!!! YOU GO GIRL!!! I wanna be just like you when I grow up!!! You're doing amazing things!!! Keep it up!!! I can see the 130s in your horizon!!! GET IT GIRL!!! IT'S YOURS!!! :-) And thanks sooo much!!! I'm working on getting better. Hope it happens soon...... :-)

Chrissy

02/23/2016 5:20PM

Sao happy to hear your getting back to yourself ;)) I was getting worried & ready to call you.... But, I figured you needed time alone since you weren't checking in. Because i know all too well ....... Sometimes we need solitude to get our thoughts straight, I was gonna wait another week or two before calling & if needed knocking on your door ;))) lol You were thought about often ...... By so many including myself;)) & prayers were sent hoping mind, soul & body would get back to knowing what an awesome person you are....... Something we all see in you, ;)) Love to you always xoxoxoxo Missed you & happy your as well as can be expected under the cercimstances

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adrienne121

Chrissy, you know me sooo well!!! I was hurting sooo bad that I just didn't have any desire to go online or talk on the phone. I literally had to shake myself out of that funk yesterday and just get back into the swing of it all. I've really missed you guys and had to let you all know that I'm okay. I'm glad you didn't do a surprise pop up because you probably would have gotten a surprise if I wasn't at home. LOL!!! Hope you're feeling good and dropping pounds like they're hot in your challenges!!! Miss you girl!!! When the weather gets better, we have to meet up again. How's Steven??? Please tell him that I said "Hi"!!! And thanks sooo much for your kind, caring words!!! I think you all are awesome, and I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! I'm back now, and it's time for a big healing to occur. GOD hears all prayers, so keep 'em coming!!! Stay well too!!! HUGS & LOVE TO YOU!!! :-)

Biking Syl

02/23/2016 2:13PM

Whoo-hoo, so good to hear from you!!! Hope they will figure out a solution for your backpain. A friend of mine had serious back surgery and it was tough but she's much better today. Worth a thought, if they come up with a good plan. Fingers crossed!

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adrienne121

I'm really happy to be back Biking Syl!!! I hope my doctor figures something out for my back pain too. If surgery is the final solution, I'll just have to have it because I'm sooo tired of suffering with this pain. I'm glad your friend is feeling much better since she had surgery. Thanks again mamacita!!! I'm gonna have my fingers crossed for a good solution too!!! :-)

Kate L.

02/23/2016 12:47PM

Have you tried acupuncture? There's definitely been research indicating acupuncture can be as effective or more so for back pain. You may have to pay out of pocket for it, but it might help you avoid surgery? I hope it improves for you soon!!

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adrienne121

Thanks sooo much Kate!!! I've tried it, but it hurts too much. My doctor said that my body is too inflamed, and that's why it hurts. Tried it; won't do it again... LOL!!!

Bea L

02/23/2016 12:20PM

Glad to see you are back! Sending prayers UP for a complete healing.

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adrienne121

Thanks sooo much Bea!!! GOD hears all prayers!!! Waiting patiently for my healing!!! :-)

Rene

02/23/2016 12:10PM

So happy to hear you're back!!!! So sad to hear that you are still in so much pain. I will add you to my nightly prayer petitions. God bless!!

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adrienne121

Thanks sooo much Rene!!! Nightly prayer petitions - I like that!!! Keep those prayers coming!!! I really appreciate it!!! GOD bless you too!!! :-)