TKR Jennszoo Staged TKR, working on running again
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Jenn, I have a low entry bike, too. You're going to love it! I can't wait to get back on mine!
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Jennszoo
post-grad
Oh yay. I'm excited. We have rental bikes here that are similar to this style that are so nice to ride. Then I rode my mountain bike I bought used and it was so hard. Just the different angle of pedaling left me not as happy. So I'm hoping the comfort style is what I heed.
sandi4213
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Such great reports Jenn! Sleeping, thinking about the future, your new bike....you have turned a corner 
I am so happy for you.
That bike looks great - I haven't ridden a bike in so many years that I don't know if I can work up the nerve, but if I do, that is the one I would get.
I am so happy for you. That bike looks great - I haven't ridden a bike in so many years that I don't know if I can work up the nerve, but if I do, that is the one I would get.
I hope you have another really good night's sleep tonight! Dream of riding that pretty new bike!
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Jennszoo
post-grad
Not a good sleep night. My ice machine stopped circulating twice. My reflux kept acting up, I eventually had to prop myself on pillows, but had at least 3-4 miserable attacks. No idea what I ate to set them off. Plus general leg malaise. Ugh. Going to be a long day. PT plus bored kids = no naps.
kmak81230
post-grad
Ulk! Sorry to hear about the rough night -- hope you can get through this day, sounds like it will be a marathon. I wish for you some rest today and a good night of sleep tonight. Just when we think the journey is getting easier, I little reminder that we have a long way to go - 
sandi4213
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Ah, Jenn, sorry you had such a rough night. I hope you are able to somehow get some rest today. Sending (hugs)
These nighttime disturbances can really put a damper on things. Hopefully, the kids will let you nap today. You need it.
becticu
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Ahh, I hope your night is better tonight and you can get some rest! No sleep just sets you up for a difficult day. I love your bike! Dream of your freedom on that bike coming soon!
Walt got me a bike for my birthday last year. It's a crossover for mountain or paved paths. The SECOND time I rode it I crashed it! My handicapped mother was living with us then and I had the bright idea that I would ride the bike up the ramp when I was done. By the time I slowed down enough to make the turn up the ramp I was pretty wobbly. You can imagine the rest.... I have fairly long legs and tall so my bike is pretty high off the ground. I not only fell off my bike but the ramp as well... it wasn't pretty...my face looked like I had been beat up. One ER visit and much $$$ later and I've only been on it one time since. Here's to more bike riding!
Walt got me a bike for my birthday last year. It's a crossover for mountain or paved paths. The SECOND time I rode it I crashed it! My handicapped mother was living with us then and I had the bright idea that I would ride the bike up the ramp when I was done. By the time I slowed down enough to make the turn up the ramp I was pretty wobbly. You can imagine the rest.... I have fairly long legs and tall so my bike is pretty high off the ground. I not only fell off my bike but the ramp as well... it wasn't pretty...my face looked like I had been beat up. One ER visit and much $$$ later and I've only been on it one time since. Here's to more bike riding!
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Jennszoo
post-grad
I plan to only bike on the local paved trails and greenways. I have a rack I need to figure out how to use. My neighborhood is too hilly and I'm scared of cars to ride on the roads. I'm way too clumsy myself.
Maybe you'll get back in the saddle once Bealzebub calms down.
Maybe you'll get back in the saddle once Bealzebub calms down.
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Jennszoo
post-grad
I went upstairs leg over leg. What? This new knee is so solid. It hurt a bit and I held onto the rail, but I swear, between the pain on righty and the weakness on lefty, I couldnt really tell you which was my "good" leg. So I just used both. Crazy.
You did what, Jenn??? You went foot over foot already! Whoohoo! We have a new star among us! You go, girl. You're going to give SusieShoes a run for her title!
sandi4213
graduate
Wow! That is so cool that you went foot over foot on the stairs. What an accomplishment! 
Some day it won't matter which knee is the "good" one because they will both be good!
Some day it won't matter which knee is the "good" one because they will both be good!
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Jennszoo
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I'm glad yall understand what a big deal it was. I kept yelling at my husband as he was following behind me - look at me! Look at what I'm doing here! Do you see this??
I think he was just too worried about me to think beyond that.
I think he was just too worried about me to think beyond that.
