As I sit here in the dark quiet house waiting for my pain meds to kick in so I can get a little rest I am reading this board. I am so glad I have found this board. I realize that everyone is at different stages with back issues but the one thing we all have in common is how our back problem has affected our lives. I was always positive upbeat and very busy. When my back problems became chronic and the pain never went away I realized I had to make some decisions on how I was going to deal with this. I found this forum and began to read about everyone. I realized that I was not alone in this and that many people understand how I feel.
I would like to thank Justonofus and DietDrpepper for always responding to posts. Yours words are uplifting

Just wanted to say a big thanks for everyone sharing and being here for each other.

"Ditto" - Although sometimes I get frightened hearing things where people have repeated surgery and don't get better. This is the only place in my world where anyone understands what I am feeling. Sometimes I feel like a big baby, as so many people have it way worse off than me. But, this place gets me through. Being isolated sucks. Doctors blowing me off. Family not really understanding etc. - I am very thankful for this place.

Thank you for your kind words. My hubby brought me this lovely laptop for Christmas and now he thinks I have a new addiction.......this healthboard. LOL!!

Truthfully, I try to read each and every post because you are all helping me walk through this painful journey in my life. Before I found this board, I was miserable and extremely depressed but you have shown me that I am just one of many people sharing a common link of pain.

I pray that each and everyone of you find the answers you are so desperately needing and that much needed pain relief today.

HI,
I would like to second that thank you, I don't know of anywhere that I could go in my PJ's, hehe, and get the support I have found here. It sure is nice to not be alone with this pain we have.

Thank You !

God Bless

Carol

The great thing about this site you don't get any lies, it's all truth like it or not, some may get angry when there's nothing good to say , but atleast you get a education here on the truth. Your not getting info from a person who hasn't gone through it, your getting it right up front in your face from people like us !

Face it ! Thanks to everyone :)

And not only that...but where else can you be where nobody cares what you have on, or if you have combed your hair...shawley you really do need a trim(got my new cyber camera you see...:eek: :rolleyes: ).

this little spot in cyberspace has become our family. Here's to us - who support us, cry with us and cheer us on..The sore. the inflamed. the lame....:wave: jill

Jill,
OMG cybercamera, I havn't laughed that hard in a while. You described me to the T, hair not combed, in PJ's, you sure you aren't watching us for real, lol.

I'm sure glad i'm part of this family, I'm in very good company.

Carol

sitting here in a tee shirt and shorts everyday , unless I go outside , tad cold here

Ditto, ditto, and ditto again! I'm so thankful for all of you! I tell my husband that you're my "people." I'm so glad that I've got people!

If anyone on here is wearing a dress and heels (or a suit and tie and shiny, slippery wingtips), you need to go sit in the corner for 20 minutes. When you're ready to be sensible and relaxed, you may come back. :D

Thanks, everyone, for taking the time to talk to me and answer my many questions! What would I do without you?!

Blessings,
Emily

I wanted to say thanks to all of you. I don't know what I would have done if I thought I was all alone in this world of pain. I found this place on accident, an angel must have guided me here. I have found very special people here who through their own pain take time to comfort others pain. I am wearing my standard drawstring pants and a tee shirt. I raise a toast to everybody here!!! :angel:

Rose

OK OK I get the hint. So the hose are thigh highs-you don't want to watch me try to put panty hose on. Even the dog leaves the room. My hubby departs rapidly. Laying back on the bed with one foot braced in the headboard.....never mind. If you have worn hose you know what I mean...The heels are actually low as "it's one of those days". I'll get sloppy soon enough..LOL.

Behave yourselfs all you wonderful people. As Miss Judy used to say; "I have my magic mirror out. Oh, look how nice Jane is sitting. Robbie, you shined your shoes. Shawley you still need a hair cut..."

We live in our own little Romper Room here... YaHoo!:p

Whew..........roflmbo,

okay I have had a great laugh now. This is truly a wonderful place to come and support each other, no one knows like we do, what it's really like......

Thanks to all my friends and thanks clover for the post..
Bernie

Wow! I totally agree with u all. Like most of you i found this site by accident and it has been a God send. I read it at least twice a day and it helps me to get through all this by reading your threads and by the kind words you say. I would like to say that you all are wonderful and i pray that we all get better and start to enjoy are lives again.

Rachel:angel:

Well I am glad everyone agrees with me. I believe that sharing our thoughts and experiences is important. We are all at different phases of back problems but manage to help each other. I am more the quiet type but I read this every day sometimes twice. Maybe three times if pain keeps me up. Night time is always the worst. I guess the post about chit chating was because of my post so I apologize but do think this is important also. We have a bond. Thanks again to everyone.:)

Lovely posts!!! ALL OF THEM!!! And a 1,000,000 times DITTO!!!

You are all a part of me and I check this more than I do my emails. And Im on here before I go to bed each night.

Ibake&pray.. "romper room!" That was a riot! Then I got sad, cuz I KNEW IT!!!
hahaha.

I spy with my little eye (cam).. some fabulously wonderful people on this board!

Wishing us all less pain, more brightness each day, and happiness abound.

Tammy:wave:

Clover,
I don't think the chitchat thing was from this, we are all on the subject of being thankful for this board, and that is very much a big part of our recovery to be here helping each other. Maybe not medical but definately emotional support. God knows we need medical and emotional support. So THANK YOU again.

God Bless

Carol

It was probably me......I've been told I am chatty especially on narcotics.

Diet Dr.Pepper
Funny I am also chatty when on my meds. Makes for an interesting day

I'd like to add my thanks to everyone - it IS truly wonderful to be able to talk to people who know what you're going through. I'm a sitting in my jammie tapping on my laptop girl, too - I can't even remember the last time I wore pantyhose OR heels. Just putting on my pants is hard (can't lift the left leg too well or balance either).

It's so comforting to know others are sitting (or lying) there, reading what is posted and empathizing. But sad at the same time as I wouldn't wish this on anyone (well, maybe my ex-husband, but I digress).

To everyone who's ever listened to me gripe, complain or just feel sorry for myself - THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

Mary

And because this is how my back and hip feel RIGHT NOW - :blob_fire

GoodMorning ? I wouldn't think your up yet since you been chatting all night :D This site is great I just wish they didn't get upset for chatting so long. Please write the boards on suggestions you would like to see. :cool:
I wrote to them suggesting a few changes . Have a nice day :)

Clover,
I don't think the chitchat thing was from this, we are all on the subject of being thankful for this board, and that is very much a big part of our recovery to be here helping each other. Maybe not medical but definately emotional support. God knows we need medical and emotional support. So THANK YOU again.

God Bless

Carol

Clover, I agree with Carol. You have nothing to be sorry for. I think the culprits were the 8 deleted posts about the ups and downs of homeschooling with back problems. At the time, I thought it was okay, as that's a major part of our lives and can be very difficult with back problems. We were just trying to be supportive and share some practical suggestions, but I can see how it could be seen as being too chatty. I'll be more careful! I think I did cross the line.

Take care,
Emily

I really don't understand what the big deal is about being to chatty , I mean I'm not going against the MOD, I'm sure he/she didn't write the rules, but whats it hurting to be able to talk to people about their problems they are going through and try to make them forget the pain and have a good laugh
once and a while ? This is a supportive site correct ?

MOD don't you get mad at me for this I'm just stating my opinion , not going against you. Remember we are allowed to disagree right ?

Have a great day and thanks for everyone's support through these trying times. :wave:

Hi Guys,
I too thought what was posted was ok at the time, guess we all learnned a valuable lesson. I value these boards to much to intentionally abuse them. Sorry guys!

God Bless

Carol