Tonight the weakness had a real effect.

[alfredo]

I was squatting down, and when I tried to get up, I couldn't. It really freaked out my wife. As a former competitive cyclist and then a mail carrier, my legs were my power center.


I know the weakness was the main cause, but a clean, waxed floor played a part. Still this was a wake up call that I need to exercise.

[slipslidingaway]

1. See if you can get some PT a couple of times a week, hang in there :) nt

[alfredo]

3. I'm going to do just that.

[slipslidingaway]

16. Excellent, IMO physical therapy should be used more often, but many docs do not think to recommend..

even though it might be covered and can do wonders for recovery!

I agree with others, if nothing else just start walking for now

[alfredo]

17. I got up and drove around the neighborhood to see the state of my senses. Good

I have a CAT scan today and my driver begged off at 6 AM. The VA is 20 min away.

[elleng]

2. PT's a good idea, imo.

I have no such reason as you, alfredo, but will try to get some exercise to 'keep up.'

[alfredo]

4. I'm starting to come out of the fog, maybe I can exercise some.

[elleng]

7. Yes, probably.

See a Physical Therapist (have it 'ordered' by physician.) Nothing dramatic. Start walking???

[sinkingfeeling]

5. Take your time. Work in exercise gradually. It

takes time to recover your strength.

[alfredo]

6. I'm walking around the neighborhood. I knew I'd get to use the canes and walking sticks I carved.

[elleng]

8. GOOD!

[alfredo]

10. Every time there is an ice storm, I find a good selection of branches all over the neighborhood

[Solly Mack]

9. Take your time and don't beat yourself up if you aren't what you used to be.

The effects can be surprising, even after treatment is over.

Go slow, build a routine that fits what you can do now, and work toward your old self, so to speak.

I love to walk. Just walk, with no real purpose in mind. It took some time to be able to walk a mile without breaking out in sweats.

I'm still not where I was but I can walk for several miles now.



And no stocking feet on a clean, waxed floor.

[alfredo]

11. Thanks. My camera will get me out of the house and onto the streets.

[elleng]

12. Thought it would.

HOPED it would!

[alfredo]

13. If Monday's CAT scan bears good news, I will buy An Oly EM10

[elleng]

14. YAY!

[alfredo]

15. That's my reward for sticking to it.

[Mira]

18. Yeah! A great goal and a reward in sight.

I can only suggest to walk. If I had to build strength I'd get a good audible book, put on my ears and simply pace about the house and yard and don't forget to go up and down some steps.
Now I will google your new camera to be.

[alfredo]

19. Oh well, my ride was sick, so the CAT scan is tomorrow

The camera gives good bang for the buck.


BTW I feel better today. My breathing has improved, phlegm production has reduced. I have been having dry heaves at night. That might be ending.

[elleng]

20. Cute little camera!

Glad you're feeling better.

[alfredo]

21. I might even stop my pain patch.

It also comes in silver. That is very "unprofessional" but I am not, nor do I want to be mistaken for one of those poor souls.

[elleng]

22. GREAT!

(re: pain patch. Re: 'unprofessional,' )

[alfredo]

23. I am a militant amateur

Black is the choice among photographers wanting to be unobtrusive. It's hard to be unobtrusive when you have thousands of dollars of equipment hanging from your frame.

[elleng]

24. I'm ok with that,

but don't understand the professional/amateur aspects of this; I'm obviously much more amateur than YOU, alfredo!

[alfredo]

25. I edited my post to explain.

[elleng]

26. GOT IT!