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Hi. I have had back pain since I was 24. I'm now almost 46. For years, I was told that the pain was "in my head". I have bulging at L5-S1, L4-La5, L3-L4, C3-C7. I also have spinal stenosis, arthritis, and a bunch of other crap ;). I ran the loop of treatments, and when I was 30, they wanted to do surgery on me. I refused.…

I live in Lebanon, but from Carlyle,

Illinois20 minutes from St Louis, MO

I'm from Lebanon. It's about 5 hours from you.

Walked 3.1 for a total of 6.2

I'm in!! Walked 3.1 miles today.

5 miles- 31 to go

8 Miles in. 42 to go.

4 miles in

I'm up for 50 miles. How do we join?

5'9.5" and wear up to 2 inch heels. I wish I could wear the taller shoes but I'm not coordinated enough. My best friend is 4'11.5" so I tower over her all the time.

HI! I've only been on MFP for 2 weeks, so I'm a newbie. Congratulations on the 100 lb weight loss!! I'd be happy to have you as a friend so I'm adding you now.

Actually, bananas can cause constipation. They give bananas to babies and kids in the hospital that have diarrhea. I've had both doctors and nurses tell me this.

Welcome to Illinois!! I'd be happy to have you as a friend. :smile:

Hi. I"m 5'9.5" and weigh 232 lbs. I fluctuate between a 16 and 18 in pants depending on the cut and brand.

Hi. You can add me. I'm in the St Louis Metro area on the east side.

Hi. Please feel to add me as well. I've gained 25 lbs since being off of work, so now I have a minimum of 40 to lose.

Hi. I went to Carlyle High School, but still live on the east side in Lebanon, IL.

I went to Carlyle High School and now live in Lebanon, IL. I'm looking for a walking partner 2-3 days per week.

Depending on what you're looking for, their is a nutritional store in Highland, IL. It carries supplements as well as some organic products.

Since May, I had a discectomy at L4-L5, L5-S1, and an anterior fusion at C5-C6, C6-C7. I have severe spinal stenosis as well as severe degenerative disc disease. Previous to my surgeries I averaged working 60 hours per week(most of which was on my feet) as a general manager of a restaurant. Since my surgeries I have been…