Well, for those who have been following my extremely unique WLS journey. The new and incredibly painful event happened 2 days ago...I turned over in bed and dislocated 3 ribs...Not only dislocated them but twisted them, and tore the tissue between them...

Now apparently this happens to people sometimes who have not been able to exercise or move normal for a long time..Hence me in a hospital bed for 5 months and 3 months that followed with limited movement....

So they said it was just a matter of time before it could, may, quite possibly happened to me....

WELL....goody for me!!!!!!!!!!!!

The pain is incredibly awful and the only med I am allowed to take is Tylenol...regular strength because of the pain killer addiction in the hospital....Now 3 days into this part of my recovery journey I am so sore I cannot sit, stand, lay down or walk with out screaming in agony.....

Too much fun this journey....Well at least the weight is still coming off....lol

I have to go for a week every day to the Chiropractor to make sure they stay in place..

Can't wait to see what will unfold next......Dam! And not the kind that holds Water either.....

Edited December 14, 201312 yr by RJ'S/beginning

Girl, you need to be studied by a team of scientists!

Your story inspires me to get off my ass (like I have been saying for over two months now) and get to a gym. Stay strong, friend. My thoughts and well wishes are coming your way today.

Girl, you need to be studied by a team of scientists!

Your story inspires me to get off my ass (like I have been saying for over two months now) and get to a gym. Stay strong, friend. My thoughts and well wishes are coming your way today.

LOL...A team of Scientists...They would probably dissect me or something...I did this for the very reason to help you get off your ass!!! lol

Your too much

RJ,

I feel for you. Nothing hurts like ribs. I've been through it from getting busted up in hockey a couple times. I remember it being winter and having a cough. I thought I was in hell. (If you don't have strong cough medicine... GET SOME-you can count it towards your liquids =D)

I hope you can find a comfortable position to give you some peace to sleep.

All my best,

Jay

RJ,

I feel for you. Nothing hurts like ribs. I've been through it from getting busted up in hockey a couple times. I remember it being winter and having a cough. I thought I was in hell. (If you don't have strong cough medicine... GET SOME-you can count it towards your liquids =D)

I hope you can find a comfortable position to give you some peace to sleep.

All my best,

Jay

Just curious Jay, you said a couple of times you were busted up playing hockey.....What kind of hockey do you play...yikes!!!!!!!!

RJ

turned over in bed and dislocated 3 ribs..- tore the tissue between them...

Not saying anything new but......

"I'm sooo sorry this is happening to you" again/still!!!!

you have gone through wayyyyyyyyyyy too much

no one deserves to be going through such pain/ problems

life can be very hard

but for the devil to come out and show its ugly face so often to you............not fair, not fair!!!

sending you good/healing thoughts

best wishes for the new year to bring all the good you deserve

hugggggs

kathy

Edited December 16, 201312 yr by proudgrammy

turned over in bed and dislocated 3 ribs..- tore the tissue between them...

RJ

Not saying anything new but......

"I'm sooo sorry this is happening to you" again/still!!!!

you have gone through wayyyyyyyyyyy too much, no one deserves to be going through such pain/ problems

life can be very hard

but for the devil to come out and show its ugly face so often to you............not fair, not fair!!!

you/no one deserves to go through such bad events

sending you good/healing thoughts

best wishes for the new year to bring all the good you deserve

hugggggs

kathy

You know what they say eh...Go big or go home...That seems to be me in a nutshell!

Oh honey. I'm so sorry to read this. Hope you're in fine fettle as soon as possible x

I'm so sorry you are having to deal with another setback.

Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

So very sorry. A saga indeed!

Just got back from the Chiropractor..he said I am doing well. he said 70 % of my 3 ribs did not go out of place....yes!!!!!!!!

He wants me back on Thursday for another treatment but he said I think you are on your way again....yeah me!!!!

Edited December 16, 201312 yr by RJ'S/beginning

Maybe by the time you are done with this, you'll be wearing size 12 cords!

Maybe by the time you are done with this, you'll be wearing size 12 cords!

That would be nice eh!!!!!!

I'm so sorry to hear about this latest challenge. I'm pretty much in awe of you RJ, both for everything you have had to overcome and for the graciousness & strength you demonstrate here every day. I'm sending good vibes your way!

I'm so sorry to hear about this latest challenge. I'm pretty much in awe of you RJ, both for everything you have had to overcome and for the graciousness & strength you demonstrate here every day. I'm sending good vibes your way!

Thank you very much...I really don't know what to say...it is so sweet of you to say this to me....Very kind indeed!!

RJ, just come across this thread - I can't believe what's happened to you! But, as ever, you have kept your humour and sense of perspective while you must be in agony. Hope the pain diminishes soon and that the universe takes a look at itself and says enough for you for now....

I would send you a big hug but I'd better not squeeze you too hard :-)