Hi all,

Where to start? There has been lots happening.

I'm feeling really encouraged about LC WOL, I love it because it is so easy stick with in the long term. 3 weeks ago the doc did some blood work, good news, Chol is good, HgA1c for long term blood sugar was excellent & electrolytes were great as well. I was concerned about blood potassium becoz I've been using No-Salt without having blood potssm checked 1st & I'm it's okay.

Finally checked my % of body fat/lean body weight by the PP instructions. Yikes!! I'm sure glad I've already lost weight. As a result of the calculations, I've revised my long term goal upwards by 10 lbs.

The bad news is that I'm now a sick leave from work. My lower back and right hip & leg have been painful for some time, became acute in June. After several diff diagnoses, 2 GP's now think that I may have a herniated disc. Will see a neurologist on Sept 11 but for now I'm lying down 90% of the day. I almost never sit or walk & only stand to do the necessary food prep, dishes, appts etc. Stocking up on books at the local library ranks as high as eating at the moment. My sense of humour is intact but I'm soooo bored. I've picked up a bad habit from my 19 yr old niece:calling everyone I know because I'm bored. (My job has me on a phone & headset all day, working for a telecommunications co, so I sort of hate being on the phone on my own time)

This morning was almost pain free, the first good day in 3 weeks, I think the combination of anti-inflamms & a drug to help nerve pain has finally kicked in. Wooo hooo! I really really miss being able to walk. Actually I can walk but it results in pain and/or numb tingly toes so I take a cease & desist attitude.

Enough whining & wingeing. I'm just glad I've been able to maintain my weight loss during such an idle period.

Wishing all the Canucks out there a wonderful long weekend (sorry, I don't know if anyone else has a long weekend) Ruthie