Ouch! My Back is Killing Me!

For about two weeks now my back has been hurting something awful.  In fact, I'm not able to walk or bike or really do any type of aerobic activity.  About all I can do without putting any pressure on my back is to work my arms.  I have to tell you, I'm having withdraws from not getting my heart pumping and my lungs burning for air.  Making myself slow down has been the biggest challenge.

I haven't been to a doctor yet.  I take ibuprophen and the pain goes away and I think I'm healed, but then when the medicine wears off it feels like someone stabbing me in my hip and leg with a knife.  Apparently there's a nerve in my back being compressed and it is excruciating.

Anyhow, to compensate for not burning as many calories, I've tried to cut back (even more) on my caloric intake.  So far I'm maintaining at around 209-210 pounds.  I've had to buy new clothes as my old clothes are just too big.  It's hard to believe that I was almost at 42 inches in the waist of my pants and now I'm at 34.  That's like an 8 inch loss.  Also, my jackets have gone from 48 inches to 46 athletic cut.  Still, I have to buy seperates when I buy suits because the pants that come with a 46 athletic cut jacket is 38 inches.  Four inches is a lot to take out of a pair of pants. 

Nevertheless, I praise the Lord and am praying for healing or medical help for my back.  I hate not being out there jogging, hiking, or riding my bike. 

Verse of the Day: James 5:14-16
15 And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.