Sympathy Call

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:25 am

Looks like I'll be hanging out here awhile. I apparently strained my lower back while working on my latest project. we are installing a small patio in the back yard. Worked all day yesterday clearing and leveling the area (11 foot circle, 5.5 ft diameter). Took the good turf and repaired a couple of spots where the grass had died. Everything was prepped and ready to go for this morning.

Then less than 10 minutes into the job this morning, the wheel barrow started to tip and I tried to stop it. Word of advice: if the wheelbarrow starts to tip, let it tip!

Anyway. I took a flexaril and soaked in really hot water for an hour. I'll stay in bed for the rest of today, and hold off on the patio until next weekend.

I have a big bald circle in my beautiful back yard.

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:40 am

Acc, I'm really sorry to hear this and I hope you feel better in no time. :-4

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:44 am

Oh AC, rest and let your back feel better. :-4

theia · Post by **theia** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:44 am

Accountable;945123 wrote: Looks like I'll be hanging out here awhile. I apparently strained my lower back while working on my latest project. we are installing a small patio in the back yard. Worked all day yesterday clearing and leveling the area (11 foot circle, 5.5 ft diameter). Took the good turf and repaired a couple of spots where the grass had died. Everything was prepped and ready to go for this morning.

Then less than 10 minutes into the job this morning, the wheel barrow started to tip and I tried to stop it. Word of advice: if the wheelbarrow starts to tip, let it tip!

Anyway. I took a flexaril and soaked in really hot water for an hour. I'll stay in bed for the rest of today, and hold off on the patio until next weekend.

I have a big bald circle in my beautiful back yard.

I really like that statement and I shall remember it. It could be applied to so many different scenarios, with, or indeed, without a wheelbarrow

In the meantime, look after yourself well, Acc, the back yard will wait, it's you who needs the attention at the moment.

:-4:yh_hugs

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:49 am

Jester;945134 wrote: I suggest next time you hire an 16-18 year old highschool student to do the labor part, yer an NCO, you know how to supervise!

And, seriously all kidding aside... go to your local sports club and pay for a sports massage: ask them to concentrate on your back.

I ain't given you no sympathy bud, suck it up and drive on!

Hope ya feel better... try a beer.
Wha'??? :-2

I guess I should stop by the fruity bar and get a banana smoothy while I'm there, eh? Freakin' Californians.

:D

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:49 am

Ahhhhhh, feel better Accountable:-6

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:51 am

theia;945147 wrote: I really like that statement and I shall remember it. It could be applied to so many different scenarios, with, or indeed, without a wheelbarrow

In the meantime, look after yourself well, Acc, the back yard will wait, it's you who needs the attention at the moment.

:-4:yh_hugs
That's right! I'm glad you ladies understand. Anybody able to run a pot of chicken soup over? If you do come, I can't quite reach my remote.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:53 am

I'm sure that wildcat that jumped out of the tree onto your back while you held the wheelbarrow in one hand and the wildcat in the other till you submitted it to re-release it into the wild had something to do with it.

This stuff happens to me all the time. Take it easy bud.:-6

theia · Post by **theia** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:56 am

Jester;945159 wrote: Theia the mans a teacher at heart! Look at him, even in his state of pain he's looking out for us in the form of excellent advice.

What a guy!:)

You are so right, Jester

And, you never know, it could be the title of his first book

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:57 am

Jester;945170 wrote: You know ACC, If you lived close I'd send my boy over to finish the job you wanted done. It'd be a cool thing to do for you. Wish I could send him.

My best well wishes to you.
Thanks, man. The bedroom window perfectly fraamed the bags of cement dumped on the ground. I'll try to remember to post pics next weekend when I finish the job.

Trunk Monkey · Post by **Trunk Monkey** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:04 am

I so hope you feel better soon. I wish I lived closer so I could come and bring you your soup

cars · Post by **cars** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 12:40 pm

Accountable;945123 wrote: Looks like I'll be hanging out here awhile. I apparently strained my lower back while working on my latest project. we are installing a small patio in the back yard. Worked all day yesterday clearing and leveling the area (11 foot circle, 5.5 ft diameter). Took the good turf and repaired a couple of spots where the grass had died. Everything was prepped and ready to go for this morning.

Then less than 10 minutes into the job this morning, the wheel barrow started to tip and I tried to stop it. Word of advice: if the wheelbarrow starts to tip, let it tip!

Anyway. I took a flexaril and soaked in really hot water for an hour. I'll stay in bed for the rest of today, and hold off on the patio until next weekend.

I have a big bald circle in my beautiful back yard.
And so it begins, the "beating up of the body" now, that will come back to haunt you in your later on years! "Hire" someone to do the bull work, you'll be glad you did, trust me! :wah:

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 12:56 pm

Sorry Acc, hope your back gets to feeling better! Maybe you should talk your wife into a massage.

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:06 pm

Poor ACC, I'm so sorry you're back's bad hon,

I'm just getting better from sciatica so I can really sympathise. :-4

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:13 pm

back pain is the pits. So painful, I hope you feel better soon hun.Anti inflammiteries (sp) are good.

Take Care :-4

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:17 pm

You have all my sympathy Accountable...in a years time I had a back fusion and a neck fusion. Take it easy and don't set a time limit...wait for the back to let you know when to get back at it. :-6:)

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:30 pm

Sheryl;945547 wrote: Sorry Acc, hope your back gets to feeling better! Maybe you should talk your wife into a massage.

Thanks guys. This muscle relaxer is good stuff! I doubt I'll be able to sleep tonight, though.

My beloved wants to give me a massage but she has tiny bony fingers. OW!

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:32 pm

shelbell;945584 wrote: You have all my sympathy Accountable...in a years time I had a back fusion and a neck fusion. Take it easy and don't set a time limit...wait for the back to let you know when to get back at it. :-6:)
My BIL has some kind of degenerative bone disease in his back & has had a few fusion ops and other stuff. This is small potatoes compared to that.

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:45 pm

Accountable;945603 wrote: My BIL has some kind of degenerative bone disease in his back & has had a few fusion ops and other stuff. This is small potatoes compared to that.

Yeah, I have arthritis in my facet joints..the back fusion did nothing, but the neck one helped a lot. So don't push it Ac, you don't want to have to have something like that done...I was in a hospital bed in my livingroom for 3 months. Just be careful...back injuries are nothing to mess with. Injuries can cause arthrits...I hurt mine when I was 16...now at 44 it's a nightmare. Don't take the Flexeril before you do something, if you're not feeling it in your back you could injure it more. (I've been on Flexeril for about 2 years). Just take it easy!!!:-6

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 2:07 pm

What are we going to do with you guyz...........both Accountable and Jimbo?

I am sorry that you are "hurtin'" and hope you are up and about in no time. Meanwhile, let us on the Forum entertain you with our wit and mesmorize you with our wisdom.

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AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 2:33 pm

Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Accountable!! That banana smoothie sounds good!!! If you don't want it... Also, the massage, if you don't want it... Jester is paying!!!

Post by **Betty Boop** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 2:36 pm

Ouch! Take it easy AC, hope it gets better soon. :-6:-4

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 3:04 pm

ACC I hope you feel better soon.... Look after yourself

:-6

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 4:29 pm

I need a bottle to pee in! :yh_cry

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 4:35 pm

Accountable;945779 wrote: I need a bottle to pee in! :yh_cry

I'll finish mine and send it right over!! :wah:

cars · Post by **cars** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 4:36 pm

Accountable;945779 wrote: I need a bottle to pee in! :yh_cry
Maybe we can find one for you on the ground that still has some room! :p

koan · Post by **koan** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 5:00 pm

Lots of sympathy from me. And a reminder to not let the pain killers let you forget that you are injured. Let it heal fully before you embark on another adventure in finding out how old you are.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 5:07 pm

koan;945797 wrote: Lots of sympathy from me. And a reminder to not let the pain killers let you forget that you are injured. Let it heal fully before you embark on another adventure in finding out how old you are.

Oi. :yh_wait

:D

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 5:51 pm

Awww ACC. I've heard it sucks getting old. :wah: :wah: I hope it feels better FAST. :-4

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 5:57 pm

um ... thanks?

BTS · Post by **BTS** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 6:03 pm

Accountable;945162 wrote: That's right! I'm glad you ladies understand. Anybody able to run a pot of chicken soup over? If you do come, I can't quite reach my remote.

Thought u were gonna say:

"Help, I've Fallen and can't reach my banana smoothy"

OH well take Jesters advice and get that massage soon

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 6:09 pm

BTS;945842 wrote: Thought u were gonna say:

"Help, I've Fallen and can't reach my banana smoothy"
:yh_rotfl OW!!

BTS · Post by **BTS** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 6:43 pm

Hey with all this tyme you can work on reaching 20,000 post...........

ONLY 869 and counting:driving::driving::driving:

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 10:16 pm

Accountable;945847 wrote: :yh_rotfl OW!!

Hope you're feeling better AC!

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 10:28 pm

What? This happened yesterday...right? Malingerer!:wah:

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 5:42 am

Well I'm up and walking, feeling about 75%. No more meds. I'm not testing the back muscles until maybe friday, but that back yard sure looks ugly.

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 8:08 am

Good news! Now get back to work.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 9:15 am

Clint;947210 wrote: Good news! Now get back to work.

:wah: You're heartless, boss.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 9:28 am

jimbo;947303 wrote: eeeeeew

:wah:
Hey!

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 10:51 am

Awwwwww.....you'll be fine......:yh_hugs

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 10:55 am

Shut the curtains, look in the help wanted section and hire some to do the work. Glad your feeling better but it will take a long time to heal. Just lifing the wheel barrel may cause re-injury. :-5

[QUOTE]Well I'm up and walking, feeling about 75%. No more meds. I'm not testing the back muscles until maybe friday, but that back yard sure looks ugly. [/QUOTE]

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 2:59 pm

Accountable;947288 wrote: :wah: You're heartless, boss.

I'm just trying to keep you out of trouble with the real boss.