Lets Post our Daily Exercise
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Karen: I know you are glad to be getting the bandage removed and the stitches cut off.
Ruth: I bet the doggies had a great day.
Got a haircut and then walked this afternoon.
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Karen it is great to see you are home and in recovery mode. I am also happy for you to hear the nausea is letting up. It is so draining to have the nausea after surgery (I usually do). I hope you have a really good post surgery appointment.
Ruth I was surprised to hear Arizona was so wet and chilly. I have never been there so I had the impression it was sunny, dry, with warm weather all winter. I was happy to see you were out of the deep freeze and able to get out and walk. I have been stuck home a lot this winter due to weather. We have been in a drought since fall so the rainy days and snow were much needed here.
Since I can’t get out to walk, I have found some nice exercise routines on YouTube. I found a mother (81) daughter (58 and the fitness trainer) combo who have a lot of videos for indoor walking, steps, and weight training. It’s a good level for me because it isn’t too difficult. The daughter uses heavier weights, but she’s so sweet and gentle with her mother and constantly encourages here. The mom is able to keep up with a great attitude. It’s a pleasure to watch them. It gets me up and gets me moving several times throughout the day, and it just lifts my spirits. if anyone’s interested, it’s called “yes2next”. It may be too basic for a lot of the ladies here, but it works for me because I have some lymphedema in my left arm so I haven’t gone over 4 pounds using weights for upper body. Sometimes when I’m bored at night watching TV I’ll find one of their workout videos that sounds good to me and I just get up and do it. And I like it on my big screen TV, I feel like I’m in the same room with them. It helps me keep moving rather than sitting on the sofa. So it’s been a good find for all these great days.
I hope everybody is doing well and is able to keep moving.
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Quick post op visit with the surgeon. He snipped the ends of the stitches. The incision looks good. He folded over the skin and said it will take a year to smooth out - but at my age with wrinkles, it's not very noticeable. He asked how I was doing and I said good except for being tired. He said being tired was expected for a month - even without surgery and just the anesthesia. I'm so glad that I took all the time off work. He said he doesn't do calcium levels and my levels are probably WNL. He said he leaves that to the endocrinoloigst. I asked how long to continue the calcium (Tums) and he said till I see the endocrinologist at 6 weeks post surgery. Seeing the endocrinologist on the 28th of February. Not worried about labs as I have labs on Tuesday for my hematologist appointment on February 13, then again at the end of the month for Nephrologist. I think March is a no doctor month. Start back up in April!!
Gorgeous weather today. It's currently 52 with high projected to be 60. Supposed to be nice through Thursday. Rain/snow storm predicted for the week-end. Meteorologist aren't sure yet if it will be rain or snow. If it's snow it will be a lot of snow - 6 or more inches. They are saying more idea of snow or rain tomorrow. I'd rather have snow especially since I don't have to drive in it and I can walk in snow easier than rain.
Went for a long walk - and I think I did a little too much - 50 minutes.
Coffee - the exercise videos sound interesting.
Ruth - I'm sure you and the doggies had a good afternoon.
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I will check out those videos, coffeelatte, anything that makes people feel good & gets them moving is a good thing!
Karen, anesthesia really messes a person up. My hairdresser says it even takes 6 months for your hair to fully recover! (So if you need a color or perm, get it before a planned surgery!)
Another gorgeous day here. I went to lunch with some friends & didn't even wear a coat! Zumba & Yoga tonight.
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The Wednesday Walking Women walked in the local university's new sports bubble (the brother of 2 of our members works at the college & got us in). We then ate breakfast at the cafeteria. College food is a lot tastier than it was when I was in school!
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Here's Bruno and I contemplating the gorgeous weather. It's a record high 54 degrees, sunny & no wind!
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coffee : Thanks for the information on the YouTube channel. Sounds like something I would like and need. I love to walk outside but I also need something when doing that isn't feasible.
Karen: I imagine it was reassuring to you to hear the doctor say that being tired is to be expected for a month.
Ruth: That's a sweet looking sports bubble. And definitely a sweet looking Bruno!
Been running errands and going to the dentist the last 2 days so no formal exercise. Tomorrow I'm getting my car serviced and plan to walk after that. Starting tomorrow we will be experiencing nice sunny weather for several days and I better take advantage of them.
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I have been walking on an average 2.5 miles a day. Hope everyone is having a great day!😊
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Gorgeous day today in Denver. Currently is 59F, blue sky and the sun is shining. I was actually warm when walking and took my coat off. High will be 60 and its our 5th day at 60. First time I've been warm walking and walked without a coat in a long time. Lately, I always seem to be cold. At night, in the 40s, I'm wearing my heavy, heavy coat and not hot. I ordered a heated vest - the first one I ordered size small and it is too big, so I ordered a different one in XS (my size). My son came for dinner last night and I tried it on for him and said it was too big (especially around the arm holes) and he said it wasn't too big, I was "too skinny". He never comments about my size so I was a little surprised by the comment. Still love the guy to pieces!
Yesterday, DH and I went to see the movie American Fiction. It was good but dragged a little.
I finally got an answer to my question that I sent to my HR person last week. It includes the return to work form that I will get my surgeons office to complete before I go to see my kids. I thought my return date was Tuesday 02/20, but that is my last day off. My return date is Wednesday 02/21 so that is nice as it gives me an extra day to recoup from the trip. Only thing is, my first day back, I have a 7:30am dental cleaning which has been non the calendar for 4 months. Didn't think to change it. Not sure where I'll be when I go back so don't know the start time. It can be as early as 7:00 or 8:00. I don't think staff have any start times later than 8.
I've been peeking at work emails to see what is there, especially from HR, but I'm not opening any up. but yesterday I did - I got the nicest email from a parent. It will definitely go in my portfolio as part of my evaluation. I will write the parent back next week. My away message says I'm not checking emails while on FMLA.
Need to go to Costco as we are almost out of Pellagrino and it is on sale. The only thing is that I can't lift the cases, so DH needs to go with me. I want to get the max 5 cases - but even if I only was getting one, I could not lift it. DH and I don't generally shop together and haven't most of our 46+ year marriage. We decided early on that we would rather spend our time together doing something other than shopping.
Ruth - gorgeous picture of Bruno and you. Great weather by you. Enjoy it while it lasts. Bruno is a good looking boy. The WWW look like you had a fun morning.
Weather is talking about the coming storm. Heavy snow in the high country. The Denver metro area they still aren't sure, but for now still saying rain/snow mix. Starting Friday night. I'd rather have snow than rain as at least we can walk.
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I'd rather have snow than rain at this time of year too, Karen. My backyard is very shady & all the snow melted and turned to ice. Yikes! It has been warm enough to melt off the streets & sidewalks, so that is good. DH, Bruno & I just got back from a nice walk in a park. I'll go to Dance2fit & Yoga tonight. I have saved any nice note given to me by students and parents. They can't realize how much they mean to us. Priceless.
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Watching the local 4pm news - they still aren't sure about this storm that they have been talking about all week - not sure how much snow we will get - big range - ski areas might get 1 -2 feet of snow. But what they are saying is that it will be a wet mess! So far in Denver, no precipitation. Now they are saying snow, heavy snow by this time tomorrow!! I guess, I'm slow in writing this.
Can't remember if I mentioned that we went to see American Fiction the other day - apologize if I am repeating myself. Good movie.
Today is my SIL's birthday and he is in the hospital. He has ileus - it is a slowing or stoppage of intestional flow (sorry if TMI) - different than a blockage. He things they'll keep him till Sunday or Monday as they want to watch him. I feel so bad. He was in the hospital on her birthday 3 years ago when he was having gall bladder problems while the doctors were debating whether to do surgery - which thankfully they did.
Today is my official anniversary of my BC dx but the 3rd is when I heard the awful news! 18 years. Next month is one year for the MM.
Have a great Friday night and Saturday!
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I am sorry about your BIL, Karen. Spending your birthday in the hospital (twice) would be rotten! I hope you don't get a ton of snow. I guess one good thing about being on medical leave is that you don't have to worry about whether they'll call off school or not. If you are 18 years out, that means I am 17 this month. I am so superstitious that I can't tell you the exact day…..I could look it up, but I won't!
I did a lot of running around today. Squeezed in 30 minutes of dancing to Marshall Fitness on utube & walked around a concourse for 15 minutes while waiting for a volleyball game to start.
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Karen: Congratulations on 18 years! Goodness, hope it's snow for you and not rain. So sorry about your sil's hospitalization. That sounds awful.
Ruth: Good use of your time to squeeze in some exercise.
Hi! Been busy last 2 days. Yesterday I took my car to be serviced. Took most of the day bc they also had to repair the ignition switch. Was able to get a little walking in.
Today I had my yearly physical. Talked with my primary about my afib and what my cardiologist has been doing to help me. I haven't had an episode in 29 days. Honestly, I'm getting to where i don't even think about it. Keeping my fingers crossed that the increase in meds has adjusted and I'll stay like this for a long time, My cardio. scheduled an appointment for me to see an electrophysiologist to review my test results etc. That's on Feb. 13.
Walked this afternoon. Dh and met our dd for a nice long supper in our favorite restaurant. Her dh had a belly ache so it was just the 3 of us.
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We got about 6" heavy wet snow.
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Last night wasn't a god night - my anxiety was high and I was shoving food in my mouth. Woke up in a fund because of this. Need to find a better strategy. One is not to keep things in the house. I had some spumoni ice cream in the house, that as been open for several weeks and of course its a seasonal ice cream and I ate what I normally eat in 4 serving - thought they are small. Also ate chewy candy and soy nuts. Doing my best today to get back on track.
We're going to see Argyle this afternoon. It's an action movie so I hope I like it. I know DH will. This is our 3rd movie in as many weeks. That's more than we sometimes see in 6 months.
DH walked this morning and said it was tricky - so I walked in the house. Don't want to fall. Hope after the movie, it will be better but then it will also be getting late as far as the sun setting.
We are done snow for this storm. But snow predicted for next weekend. As long as it doesn't interfere with our flight on the 14th, or my appointment on the 13th, I'm okay with
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Wonderland, glad to hear that your meds seem to be working!
Karen, I am glad to report that your snow did not come here. It has been really foggy, but that's it. Don't risk the ice!! I want to see 'Boys in the Boat', which several friends have highly recommended. I went to yoga yesterday & did some more concourse walking (we went to a college men's volleyball tournament; a very impressive high level of play). I went to Pound/Barre this afternoon.
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Karen: I hope your anxiety has leveled off for you. Glad you are getting back on track in your handling of it. Sending a (((Hug))) to you.
Ruth: I haven't seen Boys in the Boat yet and hope to eventually
Walked yesterday. Ds made a quick visit yesterday to spend the night. He left today around 2. Always have a good time when he's here.
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I went to Zumba this morning & I will probably go back to Pound. Here's a post from Facebook I just found & love!
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Love that, Ruth.
Walked today. Pretty blue sky and 60 degrees or so. This weekend dh and I are meeting my sisters in Asheville for 2 nights. We have tickets to the Biltmore House on Saturday. It's been 10 years since I've been to the house and I'm looking forward to it.
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Walked today.
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Zumba & Yoga
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I had labs drawn this morning for Hematologist appointment next week. Anxiously awaiting for them to be posted in my patient portal.
Tired today - took a nap this morning. So glad that I didn't go back to work yesterday. Today is only 3 weeks post surgery. I'm glad to have the extra time. I really haven't done much since surgery - didn't expect to do much except maybe read, but I haven' really done much reading. At least, I'm walking, though at a slower pace.
Thankfully, my SIL was discharged today. Not sure that he is all the way healed but he's at home.
The weather is in the 50s but little sun so it does't feel warm Snow again on Saturday.
Tomorrow having a hearing evaluation and having my HA adjusted and cleaned. Feel like I'm not hearing as well. If someone is behind me or in front of me, I miss most of what they are saying.
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Here's the Wednesday Walking Women. As you can see, it is a foggy, drizzly day here.
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Karen: I'm sure your sil is happy to be home. Hope you are hearing better today after your evaluation.
Ruth: That's really foggy!
Walked today and had a zoom meeting tonight.
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Walked in the house this morning as I thought it was too windy/cold to walk but I was wrong. We walked when I got home from the audiologist and it was getting cold and windy as the weather is changing. We will walk shortly and I will bundle up.
I had my HA adjusted this afternoon and a new hearing evaluation. My hearing really didn't change much - but my word recognition in my right ear was zero - I didn't get any words correct. I'm not surprised, but it was a little better 1.5 years ago. There is a significant difference between my right and my left ears. I've had a hearing loss in my right ear since I was a little girl or possibly since birth (I was a preemie) but it has gotten worse over the years. I believe that chemo impacted my hearing. I had an MRI of my ears/head about 15 months ago and nothing was concerning.
I got all my labs back to today. Everything is more or less stable. I was really stressed this time, especially for the MM. I see the Hematologist on Tuesday for my 3 month check up. I'll wait till the appointment for confirmation. Hematologist office called today to see if I followed up on seeing the endocrinologist. I told them yes, and that I had the parathyroidectomy. They want to get the report prior to my appointment on Tuesday. It's sad that doctors don't get all the records and that the patient is the one who has to take care of making sure the doctor gets the reports/labs that other doctors do.
I have labs the end of the month for my Nephrologist and he will be checking my PTH as well as kidney panel.
I see the endocrinologist in 3 weeks. Wonder how often she'll see me after this or if she will.
Snow is in the forecast again for this week-end, Friday night into Saturday.
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I'm glad everything is stable, Karen! I don't know how many people I've talked to recently who have had to navigate the health system themselves because all the parts don't work together (including myself, my PA ordered a couple tests at my physical in December. I finally called the appointment people yesterday to remind them to get them set up. Good Grief! If the patient is not on the ball….he/she is screwed!
We babysat a friend's dog today……so, it was busy around here! I went to Dance2fit & Yoga tonight.
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It's quiet on the thread! I did an indoor walking DVD yesterday. This morning, I walked around the track at my fitness center & went to yoga.
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It is a beautiful day here today so I took a 3.5 mile walk. It felt so good to be outdoors and feel the sun on my face. Now I need to do some resistance training for my very flabby arms. I don’t know why I always find the aerobic exercise so much fun, but weight lifting and leg raises and squats not so much. However, when I do the resistance work, even though it’s very low weights, I do see more results compared to when I am doing aerobic exercise. You would think that would motivate me more, but it still doesn’t. I guess I just like to be outside so I can play. Walking, bike riding, and swimming are so much fun. Have a great day everyone and enjoy the Super Bowl if you watch it. I like it for the commercials, the halftime show, and now maybe to see Taylor Swift. It’s pathetic, but even at my age I love everything Hollywood.
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Karen: Glad everything is more or less stable. Glad you are on top of everything.
Coffee: I feel the same way. I like walking outside. But I fall short on strength and flexibility which is definitely not a good thing. I have work to do on this.
Ruth: Did you get your appointments set up? How frustrating.
Dh, my sisters, and I went to Asheville for the weekend to visit the Biltmore House. Saturday was partly cloudy and around 65 degrees. Great day to be there. Built in the 1890's by George Vanderbilt, it's the largest privately owned home in the US. 250 rooms, 65 fireplaces, 43 bathrooms. Unreal! I've been there 3 times and would go again tomorrow and the next day if I could. We took the house tour which is self guided with an audio tape. This time we took the Roof Top tour which I had never done. It included a tour guide, lots of information you don't get in the general house tour, and we got to go to the top of the house! So glad we did it.
This is the timeless picture everyone takes of the house:
This lion is in the Conservatory. So cool looking I had to take a picture of it.
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