Looks like all the years I spent overweight has done real damage to my body.

I am 27 years old with a possible herniated disc. My back is hurting me pretty good and has for quite a long time (on and off). I finally went to a specialist today and after an x-ray he told me I needed and MRI for sure. Of course they refuse to perform one until Dr. Powell says it's okay.

I guess I am kinda blah about this because I had surgery to prevent these types of problems. I just wish I had insurance and a chance to have the band 10 years ago before I got upto almost 300lbs and carried it around for so long.

All I can do now is know that yeah, I abused my body and move on to try to get my back better. I was just hoping it was from losing weight so fast and my body was out of alignment. :cry

Hey Carrie, hang in there. Just think about all the things you are going to prevent in the future.

Are they sure your back problems are due to your weight? I mean I look at my MIL who's 70 lbs soaking wet and my DH who's 150 lbs and both have really bad backs (also my sister who's a twig). My DH has a hernated disc and the only thing they can do for him is give him pain killers and muscle relaxers until it gets better.

Hugs and feel better !!

Carrie, my thoughts are prayers go out to you. I hope everything turns out allright.

Carrie,

I am so sorry about your back girl! Hope you are on the road to recovery soon!

Ugh, I'm sorry to hear about your back pain. I hope it gets better soon!

I feel your pain sista! I haven't been able to work in almost 2 years, except for a brief trial run in a nursing home for 6 weeks, where my back promptly went out 1 week after quitting, because of my herniated discs. This was one of my motivations for getting the band. I have been to pain docs, surgeons & specialists for years & all they say is lose weight or sorry, there is nothing we can do for you. The last doctor I saw did tell me about a new disc replacement surgery that was just starting to be performed a couple of years ago, & he said I was an excellent candidate for this. YAY!! But then he told me to suffer as long as possible so they could perfect it. So here I am trying to get my body in decent enough shape for this surgery! Sorry this is so long. I mainly wanted to tell you that there are options. Don't let anyone tell you there aren't!! Hang in there!! Use ice, heat, tylenol & ibuprofen (if your doc will let you). Those are the only things that help me!!