tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363943469900519044.post8609190439054035847..comments2023-04-01T05:39:20.191+01:00Comments on Postulations from my simian posture: The Charivari of Friday Night Dinnerthesimianwalkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01973865985840986000noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363943469900519044.post-16976400237094201112011-01-16T08:07:28.303+00:002011-01-16T08:07:28.303+00:00I'm new to reading your blog but I just had to...I'm new to reading your blog but I just had to comment and say that I know exactly what you mean. I got hurt at work in 2005, had back surgery on 2 discs in 2006, and have basically been homebound ever since.<br /><br />I used to complain and bemoan that I had too many places to go and too many things to do. After I got hurt and my ability to travel to see friends and run errands, I realized how badly I missed what I used to hate. I miss running around, having to drive over town to get bills paid or grocery shopping done. In my circle of friends, we're quite social crowd where we go out to dinner or movies or the like. I never thought I'd miss those things but now, I'd give any amount of money to be physically able to go out to the mall or go sit through a 2 hour movie.<br /><br />The worst part by far is the loss of independence that I've suffered. Before my surgery...before I got hurt, I could do so much more for myself than I can now. Now, I can't drive myself even to the store or the doctor. I can't cook (and I ADORE cooking), clean up around our apartment...I have so much trouble walking my dogs that I can't walk them by myself in case I fall down. I can't even take a shower or a bath unless my husband is here to help me get into and out of the shower/bath and dry off.<br /><br />I empathize and sympathize with you and what you're going through. I found your blog, like others, courtesy of Mr. Stephen Fry but I'm so glad I followed the link he provided. Not many people know what it's like to be under 50...even under 40...and have this level of mobility and health issues stemming from back pain. I'm working my way through your blog. Thank you for sharing how your back problems have affected your life.Desireehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00461396147595794336noreply@blogger.com