Guest guest Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 Tell your husband that you have to work up to that 5 miles, but you have to start off slow to get your strength up. Find your comfort length/time, then every other walk, add an extra minute or 3-4 steps (or the next store front in the mall) past that original comfort level. If he is with you, have him keep a record/journal, then he can also see how well you are doing. Unless you were doing 5 miles before, no one can do it right off the bat afterwards. Don't get yourself too tired or you might end up doing yourself more harm than good. Take it at a comfort level/pace and work up. In the Self-Management course, that I just took, they saw you should be able to talk comfortably during and after the exercise, so don't wear yourself out. Your husband is a dear in trying to get you healthy again, but they don't often realize that you have to pace yourself and slowly improve for the best method (unless they have gone through something similar). Llweyn -----Original Message-----From: [mailto: ]On Behalf Of heatherbenjaminnicholasSent: February 26, 2006 5:46 AM Subject: [ ] Re: GROUP---Dr.Rand told me that he wanted me to walk alot, he had mentioned to my husband 5 miles a day, I think he might have been kidding but my husband does not think so. I have not even been close to that a day. I was too tired. Warm weather would be great right now for the walking part but that won't be for a least another month here. The mall is the next best thing, and we have a huge mall. I did not buy anything because I was too tired to try anything on!!!, PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 Also, you can get a nice cheap little pedometer that will let you keep count of your steps. Some days you might only be up for 5-10 extra steps, other days you might do more. RE: [ ] Re: GROUP/ Tell your husband that you have to work up to that 5 miles, but you have to start off slow to get your strength up. Find your comfort length/time, then every other walk, add an extra minute or 3-4 steps (or the next store front in the mall) past that original comfort level. If he is with you, have him keep a record/journal, then he can also see how well you are doing. Unless you were doing 5 miles before, no one can do it right off the bat afterwards. Don't get yourself too tired or you might end up doing yourself more harm than good. Take it at a comfort level/pace and work up. In the Self-Management course, that I just took, they saw you should be able to talk comfortably during and after the exercise, so don't wear yourself out. Your husband is a dear in trying to get you healthy again, but they don't often realize that you have to pace yourself and slowly improve for the best method (unless they have gone through something similar). Llweyn -----Original Message-----From: [mailto: ]On Behalf Of heatherbenjaminnicholasSent: February 26, 2006 5:46 AM Subject: [ ] Re: GROUP---Dr.Rand told me that he wanted me to walk alot, he had mentioned to my husband 5 miles a day, I think he might have been kidding but my husband does not think so. I have not even been close to that a day. I was too tired. Warm weather would be great right now for the walking part but that won't be for a least another month here. The mall is the next best thing, and we have a huge mall. I did not buy anything because I was too tired to try anything on!!!, PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 >I am not even close to the 5 miles..my husband knows to not push me..I might hit him with my cane!!, PA > Tell your husband that you have to work up to that 5 miles, but you have to > start off slow to get your strength up. Find your comfort length/time, then > every other walk, add an extra minute or 3-4 steps (or the next store front > in the mall) past that original comfort level. If he is with you, have him > keep a record/journal, then he can also see how well you are doing. Unless > you were doing 5 miles before, no one can do it right off the bat > afterwards. > Don't get yourself too tired or you might end up doing yourself more harm > than good. Take it at a comfort level/pace and work up. In the > Self-Management course, that I just took, they saw you should be able to > talk comfortably during and after the exercise, so don't wear yourself out. > Your husband is a dear in trying to get you healthy again, but they don't > often realize that you have to pace yourself and slowly improve for the best > method (unless they have gone through something similar). > > Llweyn > [ ] Re: GROUP > > > --- > Dr.Rand told me that he wanted me to walk alot, he had mentioned to > my husband 5 miles a day, I think he might have been kidding but my > husband does not think so. I have not even been close to that a day. > I was too tired. Warm weather would be great right now for the > walking part but that won't be for a least another month here. The > mall is the next best thing, and we have a huge mall. I did not buy > anything because I was too tired to try anything on!!!, PA > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 And sk your doc just how fast you should be walking. Remember some docs say no power walking ever. So 5 miles would take forever! Bonnie RE: [ ] Re: GROUP/ Tell your husband that you have to work up to that 5 miles, but you have to start off slow to get your strength up. Find your comfort length/time, then every other walk, add an extra minute or 3-4 steps (or the next store front in the mall) past that original comfort level. If he is with you, have him keep a record/journal, then he can also see how well you are doing. Unless you were doing 5 miles before, no one can do it right off the bat afterwards. Don't get yourself too tired or you might end up doing yourself more harm than good. Take it at a comfort level/pace and work up. In the Self-Management course, that I just took, they saw you should be able to talk comfortably during and after the exercise, so don't wear yourself out. Your husband is a dear in trying to get you healthy again, but they don't often realize that you have to pace yourself and slowly improve for the best method (unless they have gone through something similar). Llweyn -----Original Message-----From: [mailto: ]On Behalf Of heatherbenjaminnicholasSent: February 26, 2006 5:46 AM Subject: [ ] Re: GROUP---Dr.Rand told me that he wanted me to walk alot, he had mentioned to my husband 5 miles a day, I think he might have been kidding but my husband does not think so. I have not even been close to that a day. I was too tired. Warm weather would be great right now for the walking part but that won't be for a least another month here. The mall is the next best thing, and we have a huge mall. I did not buy anything because I was too tired to try anything on!!!, PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 Dear PA and All, I do three miles every weekday, and it takes me an hour, I do at a level track around a local park, how do you find the time and the energy for five miles? I do think walking has helped me, but since the surgery my stride lenght is very short, I really miss being able to walk quickly. I'm amazed at all of you walking so far so shortly after surgery, I was at least six month out from it till I could do two miles. I have found walking to be good exercise for me, and I'm meeting a personal trainer to get advice on what will work for me to do as far as weights since my Bone specialist wants me to do weight bearing exercise too, I'm really not sure there will be much I can do safely. I'm going to bring my X-Rays, and also talk to my old physical therapist to see what's okay, and have Kumar review what we come up with. I'd hate to injure myself, but I need to do something beside just walking. I'd love something for my core, after three kids and a spinal approach through my abdomen, that whole area is shot. Those of you that are post surgery, what have you tried or have worked for you. Would love to be in better shape! [ ] Re: GROUP >> >> >> --- >> Dr.Rand told me that he wanted me to walk alot, he had mentioned > to >> my husband 5 miles a day, I think he might have been kidding but > my >> husband does not think so. I have not even been close to that a > day. >> I was too tired. Warm weather would be great right now for the >> walking part but that won't be for a least another month here. The >> mall is the next best thing, and we have a huge mall. I did not > buy >> anything because I was too tired to try anything on!!!, PA >> > > > > > > > > scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 > >>I am not even close to the 5 miles..my husband knows to not push > > me..I might hit him with my cane!!, PA > >> Tell your husband that you have to work up to that 5 miles, but you > > have to > >> start off slow to get your strength up. Find your comfort > > length/time, then > >> every other walk, add an extra minute or 3-4 steps (or the next > > store front > >> in the mall) past that original comfort level. If he is with you, > > have him > >> keep a record/journal, then he can also see how well you are doing. > > Unless > >> you were doing 5 miles before, no one can do it right off the bat > >> afterwards. > >> Don't get yourself too tired or you might end up doing yourself > > more harm > >> than good. Take it at a comfort level/pace and work up. In the > >> Self-Management course, that I just took, they saw you should be > > able to > >> talk comfortably during and after the exercise, so don't wear > > yourself out. > >> Your husband is a dear in trying to get you healthy again, but they > > don't > >> often realize that you have to pace yourself and slowly improve for > > the best > >> method (unless they have gone through something similar). > >> > >> Llweyn > >> [ ] Re: GROUP > >> > >> > >> --- > >> Dr.Rand told me that he wanted me to walk alot, he had mentioned > > to > >> my husband 5 miles a day, I think he might have been kidding but > > my > >> husband does not think so. I have not even been close to that a > > day. > >> I was too tired. Warm weather would be great right now for the > >> walking part but that won't be for a least another month here. The > >> mall is the next best thing, and we have a huge mall. I did not > > buy > >> anything because I was too tired to try anything on!!!, PA > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 , Walking...I guess you have to have goals, and I do not want to contradict any instruction Dr Rand has given...but when I saw the discharge instructions telling me to work up to 5 miles a day....I knew there was no way he could really have meant it....at least not as a one time event. I was, until the pain interfered, a great hiker and walker and at one time could cover a mile in less than 13 minutes. So I am not sure how any reasonable person fresh off this surgery could be expected to go out and walk for more than 1.25 hours. So that is why I used time instead of distance to work up the stamina to walk longer. I would walk twice a day for 12 mins...then 2x 15mins, then 2x20 mins until I got to the point where I could go for one longer outside walk....and eventually I could go the longer periods in one chunk....My point is if the task is too daunting sometimes it seems impossible to even start...it is too overwhelming. So break it down and take it in bite sized pieces if you have to for now...or at least check with Priscilla and see if she thinks that approach will work. I agree with that the walking is key to regaining strength! Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 , Walking...I guess you have to have goals, and I do not want to contradict any instruction Dr Rand has given...but when I saw the discharge instructions telling me to work up to 5 miles a day....I knew there was no way he could really have meant it....at least not as a one time event. I was, until the pain interfered, a great hiker and walker and at one time could cover a mile in less than 13 minutes. So I am not sure how any reasonable person fresh off this surgery could be expected to go out and walk for more than 1.25 hours. So that is why I used time instead of distance to work up the stamina to walk longer. I would walk twice a day for 12 mins...then 2x 15mins, then 2x20 mins until I got to the point where I could go for one longer outside walk....and eventually I could go the longer periods in one chunk....My point is if the task is too daunting sometimes it seems impossible to even start...it is too overwhelming. So break it down and take it in bite sized pieces if you have to for now...or at least check with Priscilla and see if she thinks that approach will work. I agree with that the walking is key to regaining strength! Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 --- Hello! Spoke with Priscilla and ran it by her about the walking..and you are suppose to work up to 5 eventually but do walking as tolerated..my husband is a marathon runner so he thinks everyone should be doing more..this is someone who last night when it was 20 degress and snowing at 9:00 goes running for 10 miles!!! I am doing more and more each day. Last night went to my daughters ice hockey game..sat in the freezing rink and cheered her on.///it really was not that bad....again, I was very tired when I got home. ALso, took her to a doctors appt this morning, no, I did not drive, my husband did but I needed to be up and dressed by 7:30 am ...that is a big deal for me!!! I find myself up more and more and trying to do more, which I have to becareful about..the laundry pile is driving me CRAZY!!! I want so , so much to do it and I know I can't..it is like an alcoholic needing a drink....I can't stay away from the pile..I keep going by to look at it, I know it is sick but I can't help it!!! , PA In , " cammaltby " <cammaltby@...> wrote: > > , > > Walking...I guess you have to have goals, and I do not want to > contradict any instruction Dr Rand has given...but when I saw the > discharge instructions telling me to work up to 5 miles a day....I > knew there was no way he could really have meant it....at least not > as a one time event. > > I was, until the pain interfered, a great hiker and walker and at > one time could cover a mile in less than 13 minutes. So I am not > sure how any reasonable person fresh off this surgery could be > expected to go out and walk for more than 1.25 hours. So that is why > I used time instead of distance to work up the stamina to walk > longer. I would walk twice a day for 12 mins...then 2x 15mins, then > 2x20 mins until I got to the point where I could go for one longer > outside walk....and eventually I could go the longer periods in one > chunk....My point is if the task is too daunting sometimes it seems > impossible to even start...it is too overwhelming. So break it down > and take it in bite sized pieces if you have to for now...or at > least check with Priscilla and see if she thinks that approach will > work. > > I agree with that the walking is key to regaining strength! > > Cam > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 - To me it sounds like you are doing great. I'm 4 months post-op today and I couldn't imagine going to an ice hockey game and sitting on bleachers after just having surgery last month! I'm just now getting over the nauseous/sick feeling I was having every morning and the kind of feeling that all I wanted to do was lie on the sofa. Saturday I went to a local church to sign up my 2 year old for preschool in September. I had to sit on the hard plastic chairs for 1 hour before they called my ticket. I forgot to bring the pillow I usually carry with me to lean my back upon. My daughter is still only on the waiting list - #4 - but the lady said that the 2 year old program has a lot of movement and cancellations and she is sure my daughter will get in. Anyway - I did that this weekend and also had a birthday party for Jill on Sunday with 20 people - just munchies and cake. I'm happy to say I survived both and wasn't too tired on Monday. My back was killing me only because it was the first time in 4 months I wore a bra! But as far as laundry goes???? Who doesn't procrastinate about that! Lorrie [ ] Re: GROUP/ --- Hello! Spoke with Priscilla and ran it by her about the walking..and you are suppose to work up to 5 eventually but do walking as tolerated..my husband is a marathon runner so he thinks everyone should be doing more..this is someone who last night when it was 20 degress and snowing at 9:00 goes running for 10 miles!!! I am doing more and more each day. Last night went to my daughters ice hockey game..sat in the freezing rink and cheered her on.///it really was not that bad....again, I was very tired when I got home. ALso, took her to a doctors appt this morning, no, I did not drive, my husband did but I needed to be up and dressed by 7:30 am ...that is a big deal for me!!! I find myself up more and more and trying to do more, which I have to becareful about..the laundry pile is driving me CRAZY!!! I want so , so much to do it and I know I can't..it is like an alcoholic needing a drink....I can't stay away from the pile..I keep going by to look at it, I know it is sick but I can't help it!!! , PA In , " cammaltby " <cammaltby@...> wrote: > > , > > Walking...I guess you have to have goals, and I do not want to > contradict any instruction Dr Rand has given...but when I saw the > discharge instructions telling me to work up to 5 miles a day....I > knew there was no way he could really have meant it....at least not > as a one time event. > > I was, until the pain interfered, a great hiker and walker and at > one time could cover a mile in less than 13 minutes. So I am not > sure how any reasonable person fresh off this surgery could be > expected to go out and walk for more than 1.25 hours. So that is why > I used time instead of distance to work up the stamina to walk > longer. I would walk twice a day for 12 mins...then 2x 15mins, then > 2x20 mins until I got to the point where I could go for one longer > outside walk....and eventually I could go the longer periods in one > chunk....My point is if the task is too daunting sometimes it seems > impossible to even start...it is too overwhelming. So break it down > and take it in bite sized pieces if you have to for now...or at > least check with Priscilla and see if she thinks that approach will > work. > > I agree with that the walking is key to regaining strength! > > Cam > scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 , It is a sickness....this need to get to the bottom of the laundry pile. I hope they start a 12 step program soon. " Hello, my name is Cam, and I am a washaholic " . Seriously.....pull you chair up and grab you son and have him play the " fill the laundry tub to the top game " ...or the " lets see how quick you can transfrer the wash to the dryer " game. All you need is a child's strong back...you can handle supervising the sorting and soap dispensing. Kids everywhere are lovin' this challenging game of homemaking skill and prowess... Right!!!! Congrats on sitting through a hocky game...it is amazing how far you have come...you are doing great. Take Care,Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 > > > It is a sickness....this need to get to the bottom of the laundry > pile. I hope they start a 12 step program soon. " Hello, my name is > Cam, and I am a washaholic " . Cam, I really don't think the laundry pile HAS a bottom! I thought I had found it this weekend, but as soon as everybody showered and/or got ready for bed, there was another big pile already. And I even checked for dirty clothes in the kids' rooms -- otherwise I would think they hadn't all been in the pile when I did the sorting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 Hey - I have discovered that I can start the wash (top loader) and even get the clothes in the dryer (using my tools), but don't have the strength to get the clothes out of the dryer (even with the tools). So, I get it started and then ask for help with getting it out. As long as it is put on the kitchen table (not ideal, but it works) or on my rolling cart, I can put most of it away as well...little by little. Best I can tell, I'm not breaking any restrictions. Don't know if this helps, but I'd go nuts if I just watched it multiply and there are only two of us! Mind you, there are still plenty of things I still have to ignore, but this is one thing that makes me feel like I'm being helpful. I wouldn't even let my mom fold socks when she stopped by because that's ONE thing I can do all by myself. We will survive! ~kam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 I got a kick out of Cam's "washaholic" comment. Cam, you are full of great ideas. In a message dated 2/28/06 2:34:11 PM, cammaltby@... writes: , It is a sickness....this need to get to the bottom of the laundry pile. I hope they start a 12 step program soon. "Hello, my name is Cam, and I am a washaholic". Seriously.....pull you chair up and grab you son and have him play the "fill the laundry tub to the top game"...or the "lets see how quick you can transfrer the wash to the dryer" game. All you need is a child's strong back...you can handle supervising the sorting and soap dispensing. Kids everywhere are lovin' this challenging game of homemaking skill and prowess... Right!!!! Congrats on sitting through a hocky game...it is amazing how far you have come...you are doing great. Take Care,Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 >Kam and Cam, Yes, I am a sick woman! I just can't stand the site of the laundry, it is on the second floor just down the hall from my room!!!Very easy access, but horrific to view all day as I pass by!! I have been able to put laundry in the washer using my grabber, takes a while, there are six of us!! I also have mastered the art of taking it out of the dryer with my grabber, a few pieces at a time!! Never knew the laundry could take so, so long to do!! I took for granted the loads I threw on before I ran out the door to work each day!! > Hey - I have discovered that I can start the wash (top loader) > and even get the clothes in the dryer (using my tools), but don't have > the strength to get the clothes out of the dryer (even with the > tools). So, I get it started and then ask for help with getting it > out. As long as it is put on the kitchen table (not ideal, but it > works) or on my rolling cart, I can put most of it away as > well...little by little. Best I can tell, I'm not breaking any > restrictions. Don't know if this helps, but I'd go nuts if I just > watched it multiply and there are only two of us! Mind you, there are > still plenty of things I still have to ignore, but this is one thing > that makes me feel like I'm being helpful. I wouldn't even let my mom > fold socks when she stopped by because that's ONE thing I can do all > by myself. We will survive! ~kam > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 If you want a formula for those bit-size pieces of the goal, here is what I learned from the Self-Management Program that I just finished taking the leadership course in. BASICS OF A SUCCESSFUL ACTION PLAN 1. Something YOU want to do 2. Reasonable (something you can expecto to be able to accomplish that week) 3. Behavior-specific (losing weight is not a behaviour; not eating after dinner is) 4. Answers the questions: What?, How Much? When? (think about your day/week---which days, times, etc.?) and How often? 5. Confidence level of 7 or more on a scale of 0-10, with 10 being very confident (that you will complete the entire contract) To get the full benefit of the Program, you need to take the course, but I hope this gives you an idea of how to successful accomplish your goal for a healthier life, within your condition. There is a lot more to it than this, but it's a starting point and steps I needed to learn for myself. Llweyn -----Original Message-----From: [mailto: ]On Behalf Of cammaltbySent: February 27, 2006 2:55 PM Subject: [ ] Re: GROUP/,Walking...I guess you have to have goals, and I do not want to contradict any instruction Dr Rand has given...but when I saw the discharge instructions telling me to work up to 5 miles a day....I knew there was no way he could really have meant it....at least not as a one time event.I was, until the pain interfered, a great hiker and walker and at one time could cover a mile in less than 13 minutes. So I am not sure how any reasonable person fresh off this surgery could be expected to go out and walk for more than 1.25 hours. So that is why I used time instead of distance to work up the stamina to walk longer. I would walk twice a day for 12 mins...then 2x 15mins, then 2x20 mins until I got to the point where I could go for one longer outside walk....and eventually I could go the longer periods in one chunk....My point is if the task is too daunting sometimes it seems impossible to even start...it is too overwhelming. So break it down and take it in bite sized pieces if you have to for now...or at least check with Priscilla and see if she thinks that approach will work.I agree with that the walking is key to regaining strength!Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 do like I do have the hubby do the laundry.He has been doing it for the last 2 yrs. because it's down the cellar the machines.Listen I have done it all these years so it's his turn or it doesn't get done that's what I told him..lol heatherbenjaminnicholas <heatherbenjaminnicholas@...> wrote: >Kam and Cam, Yes, I am a sick woman! I just can't stand the site of the laundry, it is on the second floor just down the hall from my room!!!Very easy access, but horrific to view all day as I pass by!! I have been able to put laundry in the washer using my grabber, takes a while, there are six of us!! I also have mastered the art of taking it out of the dryer with my grabber, a few pieces at a time!! Never knew the laundry could take so, so long to do!! I took for granted the loads I threw on before I ran out the door to work each day!!> Hey - I have discovered that I can start the wash (top loader) > and even get the clothes in the dryer (using my tools), but don't have > the strength to get the clothes out of the dryer (even with the > tools). So, I get it started and then ask for help with getting it > out. As long as it is put on the kitchen table (not ideal, but it > works) or on my rolling cart, I can put most of it away as > well...little by little. Best I can tell, I'm not breaking any > restrictions. Don't know if this helps, but I'd go nuts if I just > watched it multiply and there are only two of us! Mind you, there are > still plenty of things I still have to ignore, but this is one thing > that makes me feel like I'm being helpful. I wouldn't even let my mom > fold socks when she stopped by because that's ONE thing I can do all > by myself. We will survive! ~kam> Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 > >Kam and Cam, Yes, I am a sick woman! I just can't stand the site of > the laundry, it is on the second floor just down the hall from my > room!!!Very easy access, but horrific to view all day as I pass by!! I > have been able to put laundry in the washer using my grabber, takes a > while, there are six of us!! I also have mastered the art of taking it > out of the dryer with my grabber, a few pieces at a time!! Never knew > the laundry could take so, so long to do!! I took for granted the loads > I threw on before I ran out the door to work each day!! > > Hey - I have discovered that I can start the wash (top loader) > > and even get the clothes in the dryer (using my tools), but don't > have > > the strength to get the clothes out of the dryer (even with the > > tools). So, I get it started and then ask for help with getting it > > out. As long as it is put on the kitchen table (not ideal, but it > > works) or on my rolling cart, I can put most of it away as > > well...little by little. Best I can tell, I'm not breaking any > > restrictions. Don't know if this helps, but I'd go nuts if I just > > watched it multiply and there are only two of us! Mind you, there are > > still plenty of things I still have to ignore, but this is one thing > > that makes me feel like I'm being helpful. I wouldn't even let my mom > > fold socks when she stopped by because that's ONE thing I can do all > > by myself. We will survive! ~kam > > > > > > > > > scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Pa, Hi,yes we are getting closer to the day.It is the 4th of april so my last day at work is the 31st of March..I really am ready now since everyone else is getting pain free and I'm jealous..LOL I am staring to buy all my nighties and etc. getting ready for the big day..you know how it is I'm starting to get nervous..how are you doing besides the laundry problem? Vonnieheatherbenjaminnicholas <heatherbenjaminnicholas@...> wrote: > >Kam and Cam, Yes, I am a sick woman! I just can't stand the site of > the laundry, it is on the second floor just down the hall from my > room!!!Very easy access, but horrific to view all day as I pass by!! I > have been able to put laundry in the washer using my grabber, takes a > while, there are six of us!! I also have mastered the art of taking it > out of the dryer with my grabber, a few pieces at a time!! Never knew > the laundry could take so, so long to do!! I took for granted the loads > I threw on before I ran out the door to work each day!!> > Hey - I have discovered that I can start the wash (top loader) > > and even get the clothes in the dryer (using my tools), but don't > have > > the strength to get the clothes out of the dryer (even with the > > tools). So, I get it started and then ask for help with getting it > > out. As long as it is put on the kitchen table (not ideal, but it > > works) or on my rolling cart, I can put most of it away as > > well...little by little. Best I can tell, I'm not breaking any > > restrictions. Don't know if this helps, but I'd go nuts if I just > > watched it multiply and there are only two of us! Mind you, there are > > still plenty of things I still have to ignore, but this is one thing > > that makes me feel like I'm being helpful. I wouldn't even let my mom > > fold socks when she stopped by because that's ONE thing I can do all > > by myself. We will survive! ~kam> >> > > > > > > scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 --- Vonnie, I am really doing just fine. The laundry is really not that big of a problem in the scope of things...it just is one of those things that gets under my skin!! If that is my biggest problem, i'll take it!!!I really am surprised how much better I feel everyday. I went to the salon with my daughter today and tonight I am going to Philadelphia for dinner with clients ,that are in to see my husband. I have been out everyday, either for lunch or a sporting event. I really do not think twice about the outings. the only thing that I find annoying, but will do what I am told, is the bone growth stimulator that I must wear,and I think you'll have the same thing,4hours a day. It's just a long time to wear the thing, 4 hours just drags....I have done it everyday since I got the thing. I just wish it was 2 hours , not 4....Vonnie, the other thing is before i went into NEBH, I went with my sister to Marshall's and TJMAXX in Milford,I am sure you must have one near you, they had on clearance..a huge amount of silk and polyester PJ's. I bought a few more for the hospital due to the cheap prices. It won't be long now..,PA In , vonnie callahan <vonniec20032000@...> wrote: > > Pa, Hi,yes we are getting closer to the day.It is the 4th of april so my last day at work is the 31st of March..I really am ready now since everyone else is getting pain free and I'm jealous..LOL I am staring to buy all my nighties and etc. getting ready for the big day..you know how it is I'm starting to get nervous..how are you doing besides the laundry problem? Vonnie > > heatherbenjaminnicholas <heatherbenjaminnicholas@...> wrote: --- In , vonnie callahan > <vonniec20032000@> wrote: > >Vonnie, I do have him doing it,,he is not fast enough...he is having > a hard time keeping up with it..there are 6 of us in this house!!I > also have my daughter, under my supervision , helping, she would just > mix it all together..dark and light....I will survive, it is just a > thing that I have to let go of...funny how different things bother > us!!!How many days are left till the big day Vonnie???, PA > > do like I do have the hubby do the laundry.He has been doing > it for the last 2 yrs. because it's down the cellar the > machines.Listen I have done it all these years so it's his turn or it > doesn't get done that's what I told him..lol > > > > heatherbenjaminnicholas <heatherbenjaminnicholas@> wrote: --- > In , " advokam " <advokam@> wrote: > > >Kam and Cam, Yes, I am a sick woman! I just can't stand the site > of > > the laundry, it is on the second floor just down the hall from my > > room!!!Very easy access, but horrific to view all day as I pass > by!! I > > have been able to put laundry in the washer using my grabber, takes > a > > while, there are six of us!! I also have mastered the art of taking > it > > out of the dryer with my grabber, a few pieces at a time!! Never > knew > > the laundry could take so, so long to do!! I took for granted the > loads > > I threw on before I ran out the door to work each day!! > > > Hey - I have discovered that I can start the wash (top > loader) > > > and even get the clothes in the dryer (using my tools), but don't > > have > > > the strength to get the clothes out of the dryer (even with the > > > tools). So, I get it started and then ask for help with getting > it > > > out. As long as it is put on the kitchen table (not ideal, but it > > > works) or on my rolling cart, I can put most of it away as > > > well...little by little. Best I can tell, I'm not breaking any > > > restrictions. Don't know if this helps, but I'd go nuts if I just > > > watched it multiply and there are only two of us! Mind you, there > are > > > still plenty of things I still have to ignore, but this is one > thing > > > that makes me feel like I'm being helpful. I wouldn't even let my > mom > > > fold socks when she stopped by because that's ONE thing I can do > all > > > by myself. We will survive! ~kam > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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