I have pain... and no end in sight.?

Woe, you ever tried looking in your area for a Pain Clinic. They are helpful, but be careful they can give too many meds. Having surgery could help some, but the pain will be ongoing. I am a witness. Yes, loosing some weight would help tremendously. Cut back on breads, potatoes, stuff that we really want but do not need. LOL There are exercises you can do while sitting. But, right now the main problem is getting your back fixed, and taking control of your pain. Make an appointment with the Hospitalist. They are the physicians at the hospitals that see various patients, but will call in a specialist in the area of health needed. Insurance or not, go to the ER, they cannot turn you away. And, if they do, well that is a legal situation. I am a nurse, believe me they cannot turn you away. I will be praying for you. Let me know how things turn out. You might really want to check out the Pain Clinic though.