Whatever you do -- DON'T wash that spoon!

by Gene Pimentel

Posted: 14 years ago 28 replies

INTERNET MARKETING

So I bent down to put a spoon in the dishwasher three weeks ago and something popped in my back. I've been in bed 24/7 up until yesterday.

Normally my back is fine and I have no problems with it. About once every three years, this happens. It's excruciatingly painful to stand up. Hence, flat on my back nearly 100% of the time.

I've been here before and know it takes several weeks to heal. It's been extremely difficult to conduct business. Have you ever tried holding a laptop over your head in bed while typing with your other hand?

The point of this message is not for sympathy -- it's a reminder that creating passive streams of income should be at the top of everyone's list. You never know when you'll be put out for an extended period of time.

Looking forward to being more active here once again!

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#spoon #wash

Tina Golden

14 years ago

Ouch! Glad to see you're doing better, though. Do you know what it is that keeps happening? It would seem like there could be something the doctors could do so it doesn't happen again.

Tina

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Gene Pimentel

14 years ago

It's pretty common -- a bulging disk touching nerves. Doctor and chiropractor agree, and it just takes time to heal (6 to 8 weeks to return to normal).

Originally Posted by TMG Enterprises

Ouch! Glad to see you're doing better, though. Do you know what it is that keeps happening? It would seem like there could be something the doctors could do so it doesn't happen again.

Tina

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arsde 14 years ago

Oh I got nearly the same. That freaking hurts like crazy. Im young but still got it because of some medecine I had and a disease in my intestines.

Was lying in bed for days also couldn't stand.
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Paul Hancox 14 years ago

Ouch, sorry to hear about that, Gene. You've put me off any bending. From now on, I'm standing vertically alll the time

Hope you recover quickly!
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yommys01 14 years ago

Thanks for the wonderful post, I am glad you are back. I am one of those who miss you most ( learnt a message on your thread on the war room ). Glad that you experience what you went through.

Not that I want you sick but I am of the believe that your sickness is just that so you appreciate the essence of your existence.
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Dennis Gaskill 14 years ago

Been there, done that, felt the pain so bad I couldn't stand. Had to crawl to the bathroom. It's a very helpless feeling. Wishing you well, Gene.
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- alextsui 14 years ago
  
  Hey, you've just given me an idea for a new product- a laptop support stand for bed-ridden internet marketers so they can type while on their backs.
  
  Just kidding! Gene, hope you recover fully and is back to your usual routine.
  
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  bluewillow 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by alextsui
  
  Hey, you've just given me an idea for a new product- a laptop support stand for bed-ridden internet marketers so they can type while on their backs.
  
  Actually, that's not a bad idea. Lots of people in hospitals and nursing homes could use that. Run with it!
  
  Best wishes to you, Gene. I did that once leaning over a car seat. Recover soon!
  
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  Andy Money 14 years ago
  
  No idea if you work out at all but once you get it rehabilitated you should work out your lower back every couple of days just to avoid it from happening in the future, I'd say about 99% of people with back problems have issues because their lower back isn't strong enough, really common problem. Hope it gets back to normal soon there's nothing worse then being out like that.
  
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- The 13th Warrior 14 years ago
  
  Since then, have you , NOW, become the "HUNGRY Like a Dog" consumer looking for better and faster solutions for relief?
  
  You now feel THEIR pain...." I am not just the marketer and business owner, I am also a client".
  
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  Obilex 14 years ago
  
  Rig up a system of mirrors!
  
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Jeff Williams 14 years ago

Damn. Three weeks? Well, you've just given me something new to be terrified of. I'm familiar with disintegrating discs as I come from a long line of factory workers. But bulging discs I hadn't heard of until now.

Hope you get well and stay well this time, Gene. (Or, at least enjoy the heavy narcotics they usually give you.)

Jeff
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- Hanz 14 years ago
  
  Sounds really painful. Glad to hear it's not too serious. Best of luck.
  
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Marhelper 14 years ago

Sorry to hear that Gene. I have back issues so I can relate. You are certainly right about the need to develop a passive stream of income.
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Lisa Gergets 14 years ago

Oh Gene...sorry to hear you've been laid up. Both my husband and I have had discectomy's so unfortunately, I can relate too. Painful stuff.

Hope you're back to normal very soon!
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Gene Pimentel 14 years ago

Thanks everyone for your kind words. Now get out there and create some passive income streams! And be careful with your spoons ;-)
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- A Bary 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Gene Pimentel
  
  Thanks everyone for your kind words. Now get out there and create some passive income streams! And be careful with your spoons ;-)
  
  Yes, dude, you're old to wash spoons
  
  Hopefully, you'll recover soon...
  
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Riz 14 years ago

Sorry to hear about your book Gene and wishing you a speedy recovery.

I can totally symathise with you. Several years ago i slipped a disc in my back which made it touch the sciatica nerve. Like yourself i was bed bound for weeks and i was only fixed after visiting a chiropractor.

Now, several years on it has never been the same.

The funny thing is i can play so many sports but when does my back 'go'???? Doing simple things like picking up the soap that just fell in the shower or putting a spoon in the dishwasher.

Riz
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Essive 14 years ago

That's a tough one, Gene. Sorry to hear about it. Maybe you can turn this experience into a marketable recovery guide for others who go through it. Hang in there.
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tweetzon 14 years ago

get better soon mr gene!
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MisterMunch

14 years ago

It is also a reminder to keep healthy. As an IM you have the possibillities to sit at your desk all day. This is not good for your back and other areas of your health.

Remember to shedule an hour of exercise 4-5 times a week.

I have had that type of backpain myslef. L4. It is an insane pain.

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zuberr

14 years ago

Originally Posted by MisterMunch

That is so true. I'm only 25 and I have had issues with my back, it's just so painful. Luckily I dnt have to stay flat in bed for 3 WEEKS, I usually get back to normal in 2-3 days.

As for exercising, it's really important for us IMers to exercise and stay fit. I've been doing IM fulltime for about a year now and I've been neglecting my body. It's not right to keep "abusing" our body system the way we do, sitting hours infront on the PC.

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R Hagel 14 years ago

Gene, sending you my well wishes for a speedy recovery!

However...

The point of this message is not for sympathy -- it's a reminder that creating passive streams of income should be at the top of everyone's list.

I thought the message was to avoid housework?

Cheers,
Becky
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- Gene Pimentel 14 years ago
  
  I've been outed! LOL
  
  Originally Posted by R Hagel
  
  I thought the message was to avoid housework?
  
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Scott Murdaugh 14 years ago

Sorry to hear. I pulled my back in Iraq (no fun in a combat zone, makes running from incoming mortars a little more difficult)...

Have you tried Dragon Naturally Speaking? Could be a huge help for you if the back makes typing a pain.

Get well soon!

-Scott
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Thomas 14 years ago

Originally Posted by Gene Pimentel

Have you ever tried holding a laptop over your head in bed while typing with your other hand?

Gene,

If your back is dodgy, and there's a chance of it happening again, you should get a laptop stand for your bed. Or, if you're any way handy, invest $15 and an hour of your time to make one yourself...

A better laptop stand for bed

(If I made that, I'd put two large plastic clips to each side to hold the laptop in place. That way, you could flip it right up to 90 degrees and work away while lying completely flat on your back.)

Regards,
Tommy.
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Edk 14 years ago

Just a note on backpain. My back is normally fine. A1 OK. But one time about 7 years ago I strained my back gardening and I was out of it for many months.

Something gave me the idea to use (Great if you can handle it) raw garlic. It handled the matter. In 3 weeks. How do I know it was the garlic? Well I know. I later learned that the onion family is a specific for back problems
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