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Well when I was diagnosed with a prolapsed bladder did not even realize it could happen. I cried for 2 days. I am pretty fit for a 57 year old at least that is what other people think. I tried a pessary and after three days I was itching, had pain and a thick mucus coming out. I am also dealing with pain in my neck that I have been trying to fix for 1 1/2 years 4 doctors later. I am working on the walk I saw on the website and it seems to have help already. I also have my uterus coming down. I ordered the book. I want to avoid surgery if possible.....my obgyn was honest and said most woman need more surgery within 10 years. Had a horrible experience with a breast biopsy left me with black and blue from my shoulder to the top of my leg......had to go to another surgeon to get it drained....also had to have other people at work do my job.....so do not want to go threw that again. What a nightmare. Well I am trying to be positive but it is hard. Glad I found this website. I really need the support of all of you. The last 2 years I have had a lot deaths in my family so I am just struggling to get by. Questions How do you sit at the computer do chores at home. I will start walking more outside when the weather permits. I live in Michigan. Thanks at least I do not feel alone.

Hello Mika! I am new here as well. I am having the same types of feelings that you are. And like you, have had loved ones and friends with major health problems and deaths lately. It makes things seem like your entire world is falling apart. I am waiting on my book but have begun using the WW posture while sitting and walking. It is hard to do chores in the posture right now because it is new and I must think about it every minute. By the end of the day, I am exhausted. Sometimes I don't get all my chores done but I just save them for the next day. I found that I am just going to need some time to let my mind get used to this "new me." I'm sure that we will adapt and once the posture becomes natural, things will become more normal and we will find new and better ways to complete daily tasks. Best wishes to you.

This is a duplicate post - see this thread for the rest of the responses:

http://www.wholewoman.com/forum/node/5101

Hi Mika

You've been having a rough time, for sure. Better days are ahead. Nevertheless, when your body starts falling apart on you it can be pretty confronting. It is really a grief process, for what you feel you have lost, and what you are now prevented from doing. You will learn to use your body in new ways. It will become quite intuitive after a while.

I sit on an stool that slopes slightly forward, at my computer. That way, my spine is supporting itself. If I slouch I really feel it, and it has built up my upper body musculature, I am sure. God gave me a spine and the muscles to go with it, so I am going to use them, and keep them strong.

Re house chores, can you tell us some of the things you find difficult? We might be able to give you some tips on using your body differently.