Today in 2nd Period Math, I had no back pain. This is the first time that has happened sitting up since before my backpack got heavy (in 4th Grade, when I went into the High Ability {Honors} system, where we have to carry around a TON of binders and folders) and my scoliosis occurred (in 5th Grade). Pain has gotten better and better; Saturday, my brother, Mom, Dad, and I went out to eat with Grandma and Grandpa, and I was up for 4-5hrs before pain kicked in. Today when Mom dropped me off at home to go to a meeting at my brother’s elementary school, I lay down for about 40min, then came out to the living room to play Minecraft PC and listen to The Fault In Our Stars soundtrack. Dr. C did mention pain would last for about 3-4 months, and that I would have to take a pain pill for about that long, too. I’ve almost forgotten to take it for a couple days now before going to school, and Mom says that’s a GREAT thing. Since I’m not having as much back pain, I forget to take it. And forgetting to take it leads to coming off of it more easily and quicker, too. Overall, I’ve been doing increasingly better with pain management and sitting up for longer without pain. Earlier, my friend L and I were walking to the elevator for lunch, and she goes, “Oh, do you need your pillow?”
I had forgotten my pillow!! “Oh, yeah! Well, umm, no, I guess not.” I replied.
“Are you sure?”
“Yeah; it’s only thirty minutes, I should be fine.” It was weird (not painful) to sit in a hard chair with absolutely no pillow. I decided to just sit forward in the chair so that I didn’t get uncomfortable. Like I said, I’m doing SOOOO much better with everything; I’ve already taken off all of the extra pillows from my bed, and it’s comfy!! 😉 I can’t wait for everything to become normal again!! I’m actually more excited about November 17th, 2015 (1 Year Mark) than my 13th Birthday!!!!
-Titanium Girl 😀