Ranting, Raving and Renewing

I just found out I am going to have back surgery October 1st but after 16 months of trying EVERYTHING in the world, a doctor finally did a test and saw that my L5 disc was HORRIBLY degenerated. I KNEW that but no one believed me. After 4 doctors, 3 rounds of x-rays, acupuncture, massage therapy, horizontal laser therapy, x-ray injections, epidurals, nerve block shots, physical therapy, water therapy, and more, all I kept hearing was that if I lost weight it would help. I GET that but I have sever Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue and have had this bulging degenerative disc disease for at least 16 months....so of course, the pain is too bad to exercise and with the other health issues (underactive thyroid, diabetes, etc) it is almost impossible to lose weight. However, even after losing 22 lbs since starting my treatments for the Fibro, my back was getting worse but the Fibro better. We prayed that someone would finally see the problem. This dr. sent me for a very extensive test called a Ct scan/discogram where they inject 4 huge needles into each disc and deliberately try to recreate your pain and see which discs are healthy and how bad they are. After seeing the results, there was no question. Surgery is the only option. So, we are praying that even though the surgeon is concerned this invasive surgery will irritate my Fibro, we've known doctors to be human and wrong before. :) Praying God will make the recovery process less painful since pain meds have no affect on me and I'm ready to get on with life. I was soon going to start leading a support group here in Columbia for Fibromyalgia sufferers. But, that will be postponed until after my recovery. I have a heart and passion for alllll chronic debilitating illness sufferers, but I am only going to be trained to help with knowledge of Fibro and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I am affiliated with a non-profit organization in Kansas called Fibromyalgia Coalition International and they help so many people. So, soon it is coming to Columbia but for now, I am still praying for God to place people in my path with this illness that is so debilitating and HE has amazingly done that already!! Praying for so many and for God to show Himself to you all as He has shown Himself to me. Remember, no matter what your struggle is or how insurmountable it may seem.....God is bigger than all of it!! :) what hope we have!!!!!