Case Summary  |  Obesity led to Back Pains

I have always been overweight, I admit that much. Back in 2000 it had become to much to bare. My back was killing me and I had an immense amount of pain in the bottom of it. I wasn't quite aware at the time that it was my obesity that was leading to the pain. It was on 4/12/2000 that I went to the doctor and had a checkup. It was at this point that I had a reality check and realized that it was indeed my weight that was leading to my back pain.

My doctor told me I needed to lose weight immediately. For the pain he also subscribed Vicodin. I felt immediate relief from taking the Vicodin but I realized it was only masking the underlying condition.

I decided I would drastically change my diet. I stopped eating sweets, switched to diet soda, and began to exercise. I did a walking routine and walked for one hour every afternoon. It was hard but I had to do it. At first it put a lot more stress on not only my back but my knees, too. I would feel the pain really badly the next morning, but over time I began losing weight and seeing the positive results.

Today I do not take Vicodin. I am down to 190 LBS (Previously 250). I feel a whole lot better. I still walk and eat right. My back problems are nearly gone. I am very happy I decided to change this problem and lost weight.