Well almost anyway!! I know I haven't been around lately, shame on me! I have been so freaking busy!! LOL
I had to get back over here and back to writing. I have some EXCELLENT news to share with you! Most of you don't know me so quick recap I was an RN for 20 years taking care of babies in Intensive Care until about 12 years ago when I fell from my horse and wound up homebound. Talk about having to recreate yourself!
For years I was in a wheelchair and suicidal levels of nerve pain but Thank God I was led to a surgeon that go me out of THAT pain. I still have 24/7 nerve pain but I also have a whole tool box of things that help. Pain Pharmas arent in the box. I primarily use Cannabis and strict avoidance of the "no no" list. Sadly since my surgery, one of the no nos has been sitting. Which wouldn't be so bad but I dont stand or walk all that well either LOL
Anyway, not sitting took a lot from me...like driving, horseback riding, motorcycle riding, bicycle riding, traveling, being able to use a wheelchair or scooter for shopping, getting through the airport, being able to do my stained glass etc. So many of my favorite things!
Well, guess what? After spending hundreds of dollars on tons of cushions that did not help at all, including a $350-400 Roho, I finally found a cushion I can sit on that doesn't increase my nerve pain!!!! OMG!!!! Better yet it was only $40!!
I was actually looking for a new bed and came across this commercial on YouTube. After watching the "raw egg test" I realized that I could sit on this cushion without putting pressure on these nerves I am healing! I ordered one right away! Here is the video ...
Crazy huh? LOL Well, I anxiously waited for my new cushion not even thinking about all the things I would be able to do again! I just knew that it was going to work! I soooo looked forward to that, "Ahhhhhhhhh Calgon take me away" relief when I could actually SIT for the first time in years. Ha Ha! The first 15 minutes were AGONY! But I just kept telling my body, it was ok, the nerves were fine and it just needed to get used to it! I am actually working up to sitting longer periods of time, all these years laying in bed has really weakened my core and back so its a matter of rehabilitation and building up strength as well.
I cannot tell you what a difference this 40 buck cushion has made in my life! All of the positions I had to be in to not be in the ones I couldn't really took a toll and was causing other issues. It is so good to be upright again! If you know anyone with a sitting disability or bad back, be sure to turn them on to PURPLE! I don't know if it will work for them but for me it's like a a shock absorber for my butt! LOL I can't believe I am sitting again! My surgeon basically told me never to sit again!
I am going to save up now and get the bed!! LOL They let you sleep on it for 3 months and if it doesn't work for you, they will come pack it up! I haven't been able to sleep through the night for 12 years! In fact, even the Cannabis doesn't help me sleep. I have to take a pharma and even with that I toss and turn all night. I believe that I will be able to sleep on this PURPLE mattress without the pressure points that cause me to toss and turn!
Are any of you sleeping on PURPLE mattresses or using their cushions? Did you try them? I know that there are other mattresses out there that are even less expensive than the PURPLE but one of the perks for me is that they are Latex free and I have a latex allergy. I think they are extremely reasonable if they perform like they advertise! Getting Sleep is Priceless!
I am now looking for a "bomb proof" horse that I can ride and planning ROADTRIPS! LOL I will keep you guys in the loop on my new adventures!! Feels so good to be Back in the Saddle Again!! Katherine
