Hit the wall this year [View all]
Long term back soreness accelerated in April, eventually leading to MRI and lumbar spinal stenosis diagnosis.
Years of sloth and obesity caught up to me.
Now, two cortisone shots and months of PT later, I use a walker around the house and a wheelchair for outings.
Big chunks of money went into a stairlift and ramps in an effort to stay in the home we own.
Tomorrow I go to see the neurosurgeon and soon a neurologist to get as full a picture as I can of what my future may hold.
Current pain doc wants to do a MILD procedure. I imagine the neurosurgeon will suggest something more surgical.
My wife is now my primary support. I do as much as I can, but that is a lot less than last year.
Just venting.
Getting old is not what I imagined, but is anything what we imagined it would be?
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