Unremarkable

“Unremarkable…that’s what you are…”

The radiologist says my xray are “unremarkable”.  Thanks.  Well, yeah, thanks because there’s nothing wrong with the bones in my back.

“Frontal lateral and oblique views of the lumbar spine show no evidence of a fracture.  The vertical body heights appear fairly well preserved. No spondylolishesis or scoliosis is seen.  No osteophyte formation is noted.  Unremarkable lumbar spine radiographs without evidence of fracture or degenerative disc disease.”

I have the xrays but can’t find a way to scan them so they show up.

OK, so I’m good to go.  Um, as soon as all the torn up muscle gets better.  It actually does feel better today.  I guess it needs to.  I want to go running tomorrow.  And I have a race I signed up for.  Heh.  Ok, maybe that wasn’t the wisest move, but I just need something to do instead of jogging past the cows or sitting inside staring at the rain falling down.

Here’s the plan:

  1. Lose 20 pounds by next week.
  2. Get my long run up to 5 miles by next week.
  3. Drop my pace down to 7 minutes/mile.

I just know I can do it, if I start running right now, and stop eating until friday.  Or maybe I’ll just try and finish.

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12 Responses to “Unremarkable”

  1. vj
    July 22nd, 2006 21:58
    1

    Sounds like you have your work cut out for you, Jon. Take care of yourself!! No craziness!

  2. susie
    July 23rd, 2006 04:00
    2

    I know you can do it, too. I am the same way with a goal. No goal, no progress. Now that you’re settled, you can focus on you. Have fun!

  3. beth
    July 23rd, 2006 09:17
    3

    You could probably eat brown rice and drink water and still lose 20 pounds by Friday!;) Maybe even some meso broth too!

  4. Dawn (aka Pink Lady)
    July 23rd, 2006 16:54
    4

    Seems a number of us RBFers want to get in better shape. I think a challenge should be issued. So umm Mark posted a shirtless “before” picture, where’s yours?????? :-)

  5. LouBob
    July 23rd, 2006 18:45
    5

    Yeah Where’s your belly pic?? I want to lose 20 pounds by Friday too! How?

  6. Jack
    July 24th, 2006 02:13
    6

    The long run should be no problem, just do it! If you find a way of getting 20 lbs off by next week, please post it!

  7. deene
    July 24th, 2006 12:11
    7

    hurray for the good news on xrays. you can do it all, jon, piece of cake.

  8. Sean
    July 24th, 2006 14:39
    8

    Sounds like an ambitious undertaking. Can’t wait to find out how it all turns out.

  9. Marisa
    July 24th, 2006 20:39
    9

    Finally catching up with you … sorry your back is still misbehaving! At least it isn’t a fracture, but it still sounds ouchy to me.

    Good luck with the race. That post-race generous buffet sounds possibly tempting, although I guess while that might help motivate #3 it’d be detrimental to #1.

  10. Audrey
    July 24th, 2006 21:18
    10

    RUN FOREST RU…I mean Jon!! Good luck!!!!!! I just ran a PW (personal worst) for a 5K myself. There is no shame :) I am sure you will do SPLENDID!!!

  11. jeanne
    July 25th, 2006 22:19
    11

    i expect you can lose those 20 by thursday, if you just tried harder.
    :)

  12. david
    July 28th, 2006 07:43
    12

    You are such an over achiever.

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