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checking in... it's too quiet here (grin)

We have been quiet here lately! The DH and I leave for Ireland today and will be there for two weeks. We'll mix in golf and sightseeing, with a little more sightseeing than golf. LOL We'll be along the east/southeast side of the island this time. I almost didn't make it . . . I threw my back out horribly on Sunday. I fainted three times from the pain in the wee hours of Monday a.m. just trying to get to the bathroom.

By Tuesday I could shower and make it to the chiropractor who was able to straighten me out. He has a table that 'separates' lengthwise and he does a maneuver called decompression. It worked on whatever I had done to my back, and I'm forever grateful. Within an hour I was able to sit without pain. I'm still on megadoses of ibuprofen but am 90% improved. (100% being total recovery and no pain at all) Next we went to the Orthopedic specialist for a second opinion, a 'medical' one in case we needed to use our trip cancellation insurance coverage from our VISA credit card. He gave me muscle relaxer Rx and said "go".

Don't y'all worry; my DH will not let me lift a single suitcase on the trip so I'll be okay. All the walking will make my back stronger. Orthopedic specialist gave me muscle relaxers for nighttime only, and I don't know if they help or not but I take them anyway. Sleeping (ha!) on the plane tonight will be uncomfortable so I'm glad I have them.

So, that's all that's new around here and that is plenty enough IMO. LOL I'll check in when we're back home in a couple of weeks. I'm sending hugs to everyone!!!
Doris W. in TN

posted by Doris W. in TN @ 7:28 AM