Barbaraj
supremo
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- Jul 23, 2018
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Good Sunday morning--it's another gray day out there, with clouds whipping across the horizon and, I suspect, rain before the day is over. Feeling reasonably good this morning which is encouraging as I did hit the gym yesterday, did a 45 minute slog on the elliptical and felt pretty good for the rest of the day. But, I know that for me overdoing it often shows up the day after so I am happy that no increased aching/pain this morning in either hip. Today I'll just do the prescribed PT exercises, trying to alternate these with cardio as instructed by my PT.
You are right, @Atkinson8, that before surgery I never even noticed a twinge in my left hip, and it's only since I've gone bionic with my right hip that I'm aware the left one isn't in great shape. Thanks for the encouraging words and hug, and, yes, I do intend to be mindful of what's happening and try to figure out, clearly through trial and error, what is the right blend of activity and rest to manage this left hip as well as I can. My summer, unlike yours, will probably not be as active and comfortable as I'd like but I sure hope it will be better than last summer. And once I finally move ahead to get the left hip replaced, I am sure that I, too, will be looking ahead to a comfortable, fully functioning hip future. Yours is going to be great!
Had a good day yesterday sans the demands of grandkids. I am sure watching them at any age, @Layla, is challenging! I love 'em while they are here, but also love the peace and quiet that ensues when they're gone. I vacuumed and did laundry yesterday and love having my house back and without toys scattered all over.
Got a bit of grocery shopping done yesterday, and noted as I waited in the check out line that ALL the magazines on the end caps were full of articles on dieting and exercise--sigh. I did succumb to the pressure a bit, buying only "healthy stuff" so I could make a farro, roasted butternut squash, feta and cranberry (with a bit of bacon) salad for dinner last night. My husband looked at it glumly and suspiciously when I served it up last night, with a look that said "really?!!" Tonight it's trivia, however, so we'll be eating greasy tater tots and tacos. With my dry January resolution, however, I'll be swilling back ice water. It's gonna be a l-o-n-g month...
You are right, @Atkinson8, that before surgery I never even noticed a twinge in my left hip, and it's only since I've gone bionic with my right hip that I'm aware the left one isn't in great shape. Thanks for the encouraging words and hug, and, yes, I do intend to be mindful of what's happening and try to figure out, clearly through trial and error, what is the right blend of activity and rest to manage this left hip as well as I can. My summer, unlike yours, will probably not be as active and comfortable as I'd like but I sure hope it will be better than last summer. And once I finally move ahead to get the left hip replaced, I am sure that I, too, will be looking ahead to a comfortable, fully functioning hip future. Yours is going to be great!
Had a good day yesterday sans the demands of grandkids. I am sure watching them at any age, @Layla, is challenging! I love 'em while they are here, but also love the peace and quiet that ensues when they're gone. I vacuumed and did laundry yesterday and love having my house back and without toys scattered all over.
Got a bit of grocery shopping done yesterday, and noted as I waited in the check out line that ALL the magazines on the end caps were full of articles on dieting and exercise--sigh. I did succumb to the pressure a bit, buying only "healthy stuff" so I could make a farro, roasted butternut squash, feta and cranberry (with a bit of bacon) salad for dinner last night. My husband looked at it glumly and suspiciously when I served it up last night, with a look that said "really?!!" Tonight it's trivia, however, so we'll be eating greasy tater tots and tacos. With my dry January resolution, however, I'll be swilling back ice water. It's gonna be a l-o-n-g month...
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