Back To The Doc Tomorrow

Published on March 19, 2007 By MasonM In Blogging

I have to go back to the doctor tomorrow for a follow up exam. As my back is showing signs of healing, I'm hoping I'll be able to return to work soon.

I know my back isn't up to returning to work tomorrow or probably even the next day, but I have hopes that they'll only recommend a few more days of rest. I know returning to work too soon would be a big mistake and probably put me right back in the same shape I was, but I don't want this to drag on for too much longer either.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that's all it will amount to tomorrow. I am feeling somewhat better, which is a really good sign. With any luck I'll be walking normally again in a couple of more days and can sit down for more than 10 minutes at a time.

I had a very hot, steamy shower again this afternoon that really helped ease the back muscles a lot. I hated to get out but after 30 minutes I figured I'd start turning into a prune and grudgingly shut off the water. LOL

When I am allowed to go back to work I am going to make a point of relgiously wearing the lumbar support belt I bought at Wally World. It was the best one they had and seems like it'll do the job pretty well.

Comments

foreverserenity

on Mar 19, 2007

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you! Just take it easy and do as the docs order!

MasonM

on Mar 19, 2007

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you! Just take it easy and do as the docs order!

Thanks. I'm trying to follow doctor's orders despite the fact that it goes against my nature

DrDonald

on Mar 19, 2007

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that's all it will amount to tomorrow.

BTW I have a dirty little secret. I hate going to my own doctor. It's much easier to be on his side of the desk. Nothing worse than that feeling of loss of control. It's like, what is he going to find next? Being a doctor sure doesn't make it easier to be a patient! I do it anyway, of course.

Spc Nobody Special

on Mar 20, 2007

Good luck. DON'T PUSH IT. Back injuries suck and will linger forever. (one sprain from overlifting, one nasty field hockey injury.)

Dr Guy

on Mar 20, 2007

Once bitten twice warned. I dont expect you will forget that belt in the future. Good luck with the visit.

MasonM

on Mar 20, 2007

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that's all it will amount to tomorrow.

I've heard that doctors make the worst patients, but I do try to give you guys a run for your money on that one

MasonM

on Mar 20, 2007

Good luck. DON'T PUSH IT. Back injuries suck and will linger forever. (one sprain from overlifting, one nasty field hockey injury.)

Thanks. That they do.

MasonM

on Mar 20, 2007

Once bitten twice warned. I dont expect you will forget that belt in the future. Good luck with the visit.

Thanks. I have a feeling that bet will become a good friend of mine.

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