Not that person!

I recently found out that I may have lumbar stenosis which is a narrowing of the spinal column that can cause various issues.  No true diagnosis yet, no specialist appointment yet, so of course, I got on the internet to discover what symptoms are usual, and what treatments are often prescribed.

Upon finding the information, one bit of description stuck out.  If you see an elderly person in the grocery store, leaning forward over the cart, and shuffling along with small steps, this person probably has lumbar stenosis as that posture relieves the pain. I don't want to be that person.  First of all, the word elderly gives me the shudders; then to say that the individual is shuffling.  Good Grief!

I think I'm just rather angry.  I've had both knees replaced and they feel great.  Now I have to deal with pain in my lower back.  I guess I'm just falling apart.  I also have cataracts and am just waiting for those to get bad enough before I can have the surgery.

I am grateful for what I have going for me but am just a little ticked off as well.  It will all work out I am sure.  Sigh!