lose weight fast on bike?

[Swan]

Catrin and OakLeaf.. I was surprised, too, and upset that they made me go through with them (and other exercises) even though the pain from doing them was awful and often immobilizing at times. I have gotten better at doing them, but aren't crunches supposed to be bad for the spine? I have admittedly quit the orthopedist and physical therapists, as they have done nothing to help me and have only extensively hurt me (that is, almost put me back in the hospital), billed me what I believe to be excessive amounts ($120 and not even a proper appointment?!), and came up with six different diagnoses (some ridiculous, like a too-tight hamstring and that "it's all in my head") for my mid-to-lower back problems. I have had it. Whatever is wrong, no one has been able to help with it.

I will try my best to adhere to everyone's advice. I'm motivating myself by promising everyone on FB that I'll owe them $5 if I don't lose 30# by July 4th ; )
I'm a penny pincher, so no way am I gonna lose the bet!

[Catrin]

{{{Swan}}} so sorry that you've been going through all of this!

[Swan]

Have you had an MRI for your back? Docs will come up with a lot of hokey when someone presents with back pain. It's hard for them to dispute MRI results. If you haven't had one, you may need to insist.

I have degenerative disc disease, and had back surgery when I was 30.

Have had 2 MRIs and 2 sets of xrays. Came up with minor scoliosis (5.7doc) and early onset disc degenerative disease. Nothing need worrying about just yet, say the doctors I've been to. It may be my weight, it may be my breasts, or it may be any of the six diagnoses I've been handed, or some combination of all/some of the above.

[OakLeaf]

Ugh Swan, so sorry you're having to go through all this.

Have you seen a McKenzie PT?

[Swan]

Nope! Looks like it's exclusive to the UK? Shame! I've tried just about everything else by now, haven't I.... lol

[shootingstar]

Seems incredible that if your family has a garden (or grandmother) with these wonderful fresh veggies, fruits, but family still wants to buy carbs and other stuff from store.

Anyway, maybe I misread something somewhere earlier in this thread.

[Crankin]

No, McKenzie PT's are everywhere. Although there aren't a lot of them in MA, I found one 6 miles from my house. You can do a search and they are listed by state.
You said you have had 6 diagnoses??? What in the heck do your breasts have to do with anything? I'm sorry, but in addition to finding a better PT, perhaps you need to find a new PCP who can guide your care with all of the specialists you see AND has some kind of knowledge about weight loss and sports medicine. I would be researching like crazy to find someone who has the skills you need. You shouldn't have to put up with this. I seem to recall you live in FL. Can you get to Gainesville and maybe find someone at the med school, to at least do a consult and recommend someone in your area?
Just a thought.

[Swan]

Seems incredible that if your family has a garden (or grandmother) with these wonderful fresh veggies, fruits, but family still wants to buy carbs and other stuff from store.

Anyway, maybe I misread something somewhere earlier in this thread.

You probably didn't misread haha. Family seems to think food isn't done until it's been washed/waxed/processed by stores, amd is bad for you unless it's uniformly vibrant and the size of a soft-ball. I used to think this way, too, though! Fresh food was just... gross, and weird, and bland to me. Then I got health-conscious. Last night, parents ate pizza and beer.... I ate spinach and spiced chicken with tall glasses of water. And it wasn't gross, or weird, or bland!


Crankin: Yup, six! DDD, scoliosis, tendonitis in some tendon that connects to my lower spine (I keep eanting to call it plantar, but that's for feet!), a hip injury I'm protecting by making my back hurt instead(? I haven't even seen evidence of this supposed hip injury yet....), too-tight hamstrings (really...?), amd that it's all in my head. Factors like my weight and breasts (because I'm short and they're Fcups) are being considered since they give people backaches, SO... 6 different diagnoses, and two helpful hints at getting rid of the pain by shedding #/inches. I have done my research and thought this last doctor might know what he was talking about... but in person, he wasn't as impressive as his resume. Gainesville is much too far. I'm in Panama City-ish area. Will look into McKenzie more now!

Thanks, Oak! And yeah, you'd not be the first to think I'm in the UK. Wonder why. As above, I'm in the PC area... gonna give the webbie another look now!