Not until the Fat Lady sings!

94 days to go!
Ok, so it's been kind of a long week for me. After going through an epidural without having to give birth, the damn injection did not do absolutely nothing! So my doc wanted to do two more, if that didnt work, then surgery....ummm WHAT??? People tell me horror stories, that I will feel fine until one "fine" day, my disk will turn against me and will leave me motionless! I asked about other alternatives, but I think my dr did not like that word. All I want is to be able to do whatever is in my power to help get better! I'm not expecting to go to the mountains and chant my way out of the hernia!! (wait, would that work?) I've been researching whatever options I can find. But no one tells me what I can or should not do as far as workout. This weekend I've been very sad, just the thought of quitting Ironman. Most of my friends think I should sit this one down, that it's not worth it. Very few believe I can pull it off and finish strong. I know my friends and colleagues mean well, and they don't want to see me hurt. But an Ironman, in my book, is the biggest milestone in my life so far! Coming from being the laziest smoking/drinking/partying human being I know, to be completing this, man I tell you, right now, doesn't get any better than that! And now you're telling me I cant do it?
Fuck that......not until the Fat Lady sings.
Well, with some modifications, of course! I'm doing what I believe is right for my body without pushing it to hurtful extents. So far, I've taken upon myself to stretch a little more, some more yoga, and to not run. As it turns out, I can power walk as fast as 13:30min/mile! Technically, my back doesn't hurt, (the tingling sensation comes and goes, but it doesn't get worse with workout, it actually gets better!) and I feel the best when I'm working out and being active. Anyway, tomorrow I'll get a second opinion. I hope its better news. The way I see it, my boy Ralphie has no option, he would NEVER be able to scratch his face with his own hand, let alone finish a race. So what am I bitching about?
weight: 129 lbs