And the pain is gone!!!

ziggygirl2003

So I've had a herniated disc since I've been about 20 (curently 26). This causes me leg pain if I stand for to long at a time, and recently I've been having limited mobility in the same leg, to avoid excruciating pain. Sadly enough I would get the most pain when tying to sit on the toilet (something about that movement did not agree with me), and would wait as long as I could just to avoid the pain. You have no idea the relief I had when I suddenly realized I could move my legs in ways I hadn't in months, (and I could sit on the toilet pain free). What shocked me was that it took only 10 lbs of weight loss for the pain to get better. If I had known that, I would have started my weight loss months ago. I am ecstatic to see what happens with my future weight loss.

tracyg86

Im so pleased for you! You must feel so much better! Congratulations!

:-)

trainguy917

It's the little, everyday things that we don't even think about that make the most difference to our quality of life. Good for you!

reneeot

Fantastic!!

I just had emergency back surgery for herniated disc 2/3/11. I understand the excruciating pain, my nerve was completely compressed and surgery was the only option. I was unable walk, not having bowel movement and having urinary retention. I had to be on morphine every 4 hours. I was in bad shape!!

I also am hoping my continued weight loss and building my core will help to manage my back pain from my disc degeneration and numbness that I deal with also.

I had been sedentary for 3 weeks, literally in bed for 95% of the time. But now the past week I've been able to stay up for 3-4 hours without feeling bad afterwards. I actually start physical therapy today.

Many people don't realize that you can have herniated disc with no pain if it is not touching a nerve. With weight loss taking the pressure off the back it relieves the pressure on the nerve. Massage also helps relieve the muscles pressure on the nerve.

reneeot

Sadly enough I would get the most pain when tying to sit on the toilet (something about that movement did not agree with me), and would wait as long as I could just to avoid the pain. You have no idea the relief I had when I suddenly realized I could move my legs in ways I hadn't in months, (and I could sit on the toilet pain free).

I hope pain stays gone, but if ever have difficulty sitting to pee, pee standing using a cup!!! Also have a massage therapist work your psoas muscle specifically.