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WELCOME TO THE DECEMBER EXERCISE THREAD

bopper — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 16:35:06 GMT

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JudyL — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 18:27:59 GMT

Good morning. PT was just here and she seems happy with my progress. See her again on Thursday and the Surgeon on Friday. We even practiced going down my front steps with a cane so I am ok to leave the house on Friday. Felt so nice to be out into the real world again!

Not much else for my day. Going to do a couple small loads of laundry - what will fit into my basket on the front of my walker and that should be about it.

Take care

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bopper — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 02:53:39 GMT

Hello on this 2nd day in December! We have some slippery roads here, and some white out conditions. And of course I have to go to the Dentist tomorrow morning and navigate the highway into town. I just want it overwith!!

I exercised though, 30 minute spin class and 25 minutes of shoveling.

@JudyL glad things are moving along nicely for you. Soon you will be "cuttin a rug" Get the dancing shoes ready!

Watching The Broncos, where are my CO gals?

Is it Spring yet!

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violet runner — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:13:43 GMT

I was busy yesterday getting gifts wrapped and being more organized about it. I also have 2 birthday friends I buy for and was wrapping their gifts.. Plus it was a nice day and I got in a fairly long walk- not in nature- like place- but still nice to be outside.

Yes, @bopper watched the Broncos.. Whew! Thank goodness for our defense! It wasn't our best effort last night- but a win is a win. Now we are on bye for week 14.. Our playoff hopes are alive. I think they said last night it had been about 9 years since we have been in the playoffs. Your big game is this Thurs.. against he Packers!!

Good luck at the dentist.. I forget what you were going for. Hope it goes smoothly.

And @JudyL - you are coming right along with your knee - good news.

Heading to the rec center early - I go at 5am. It's been a week since it was closed on Thanksgiving. Time to do some weights..

And then it'll be grocery shopping and hopefully outside- Our weather is gonna be mild all week- yippee!!

Have a good day everyone.

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JudyL — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:03:49 GMT

Good morning everyone.

Feel like I've taken 3 steps back in my recovery. The pain the last couple of days has been pretty bad. PT came yesterday and she was not surprised because she not only increased the number of reps I'm doing but also gave me more exercises to do. Feel a bit discouraged but she promised it will get better. So did a friend who has been through this so guess I'll have to believe them for now.

Won't be doing much today. Have a good Tuesday.

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bopper — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 02:47:57 GMT

Hey all, well dentist is done. It was a cleaning but I freak out over that too. No cavities yay! Finally good news at the dentist.

Yep the big Thursday game! Go LIONS! My son said it was 60 there today! We're under a winter storm warning!

My back is sore I think from shoveling today.

@JudyL stay positive, and trust the process. It will improve!!! You got this girl!

Time for bed here!

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violet runner — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:22:56 GMT

@bopper Good news on your dental cleaning!! And it's over!

Yes, it was near 60 here in CO yesteday and mostly all sun! My kind of day and I took advantage and was outside walking in the afternoon. We are going to be nice for the next several days.. I'll take it- esp. in Dec.

It does appear that the Midwest and Eastern states are getting an early taste of winter.

Colorado's turn will come..

@JudyL Agree with @bopper - Stay the course - there will be better days ahead and trust the process. To me it sounds like you are doing great.

Wonder where our virtual friends are? Laura, Kate, Dr. Kelli.. others? Hope all is well with them!

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DrKelli — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:44:21 GMT

Good morning, all! Thought I'd better check in before @bopper yelled at me on FB. LOL!

Super busy at work and super not working out much. My hips started bothering me again and I am going to call this morning for an appointment. Their website says 30 days before I can see anyone. Ridiculous.

The new puppy is doing very well--she is a character. But she is also very smart. She loves showing off at the dog park and is doing very well on commands. Her brother is meh. whatever.

I got one of those pilates boards that I have been seeing on Insta and FB, I hope that it is a little more gentle than jumping around. I've also been using my aeroski--only for 10 minutes at a time though.

@JudyL I must have missed what happened, but I hope that you continue to heal up--recovery can be a beast for sure.

As @violet runner said--we are having some really nice weather. As a former mountain kid--I used to love snow--because SKIING. Now that I have to drive in in--it's a no for me. Hope you all had a good Thanksgiving! I'm counting the days until the end of the year--my last day of work is December 20 until January 2! Take care of yourselves!

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bopper — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 23:29:52 GMT

Hello, and yes @DrKelli I was about to send out the search party!! Now what is a pilates board, I use a pilates reformer is that what you mean?

@violet runner another warm day there. My son was in shorts. He said he cut the grass!

As we are under a winter storm warning until 7 pm tomorrow. I shoveled my driveway and did 40 minutes on the bike, and 10 minutes upper body.

Jammies are on check! Dinner is cleaned up check! Rockerfeller center Christmas tonight check!

Dark so early, I really don't like it!

Have a good night everyone!

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JudyL — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 01:00:19 GMT

I must have missed what happened, but I hope that you continue to heal up--recovery can be a beast for sure.

@DrKelli - I had knee replacement surgery on November 13.

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violet runner — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:28:19 GMT

@DrKelli good to hear an update from you. Puppy and work can keep you very busy. Sounds like you have some nice time off coming up!

@bopper Yes, nice weather for me , but we all know that can change in a heartbeat..

Good game on tonight. Lions and Packers. Someone told me the Lions are banged up- might make the difference in the game. Will be fun to watch. As you may remember, my DH is from WI and a die hard Packer fan. Me- Broncos all the way!

Went to the rec center and meeting a friend today..

Enjoy the day- stay warm and dry eveyone.

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JudyL — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 20:12:37 GMT

Good morning. It's about 11:30 here. About 45 minutes ago a 7.0 earthquake happened in Northern CA up near Ureka. It's epicenter was offshore which makes Tsunamis more probable. The epicenter is about 240 miles away, so about 45 miles south of Eureka just in case you look at a map. I did feel some shaking but am ok. There is a Tsunami warning out for my area. My DD has left her home and gone to higher ground as she is at sea level. I am just a couple blocks from the SF Bay and we are watching the news as she will come get me if needed. The news is saying that the large waves should hit our area around 12:15pm. Not worried about large waves within the Bay but they do push a lot of water into the Bay so there may be some Bay flooding.

Update: The Tsunami warning has been rescinded. Whew.

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bopper — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 23:31:31 GMT

@JudyL Wow! Wasn't expecting to read that!! I heard nothing on the news. That's a big one!

Today was shoveling out from the storm, the winds wow they were wicked. I did that and then a 30 minutes spin.

I sure do miss Logan, everywhere I go in the house he's supposed to be there.

Big game tonight Go LIONS!

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violet runner — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:16:29 GMT

@JudyL Glad you are safe. We all have weather alerts of one kind or another. I have not ever experience a big earthquake and the surges afterwards..

@bopper Quite a football game.. Came down to a field goal. I think your Lions are destined for a great season this year. My husband was screaming at the TV all evening.. HA! His Packers weren't as good-at least last night.

You are shoveling snow.. and we are still mild.. I won't brag- our time will come.

I worked out the rec center yesterday and met a friend later one and we walked a sculputure park - all decorated for the holidays.(@DrKelli - it's up in Loveland ) It was very pretty even in daylight- I can only imagine it a night with all the lights. I liken it to a botanical gardens all decked out.

Today I am going to look for a wreath for the front door and some greens to decorate with. More and more I like live decorations... I do have a nice faux wreath- but will see what I can find today.. And i hope to get a nice walk in .. and perhaps a chai at a coffee shop.

Have a wonderful day everyone.

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bopper — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:52:14 GMT

Happy Friday! Another day more snow and grey skies. Heading to get groceries and I hope the highway is decent. I hate driving on snow packed roads, and it makes me afraid.

I would love to go outside and just walk without a jacket and without worry of falling. Does anyone own Ice Bugs boots? I keep seeing the ads and I really am intrigued but they are over 200$ but then again if I fell it would be well over that to recover.

I love fresh greens, I always have faux but I love fresh.

That game holy moly! Thank Goodness we pulled it off. The Lions have so many injuries, not good!

@violet runner when we were in Denver 1 year we went to some lighted up place, and I want to say botanical gardens, is that the name of the place?? We walked over little bridges and there were lights on everything, I believe you have to pay to go in. We are still planning on January 3rd to be in CO through the 11th so I hope it will be nice but I know it's hit or miss in January. I hate the airport, way to big for this girl to navigate. Gives me anxiety.

Guess I should get out of my jammies, yet I don't want to haha

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JudyL — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:44:03 GMT

Hi all. Just got home from the visit with the Surgeon. He is happy with how everything looks. Did xrays and it was kind of cool to see what my knee looks like now. Incision is looking good so no more bandages. I can finally sleep on my side with a pillow between my knees instead of only on my back. What a joy that will be tonight. We talked about my outpatient physical therapy that starts on Thursday and finishing up with home physical therapy. He said I'm bending my knee pretty well and it'll get easier as the swelling goes down. So all in all he was pleased and said I'm doing well.

So now for the rest of the day I'm going to take it easy. Enjoy your Friday!

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violet runner — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 11:30:41 GMT

Good update on your recovery @JudyL . I am a side sleeper too for the most part- it'll be glorious for you tunring on your side again.. it's the small things, right?

@bopper pretty sure it was the botanical gardens you went to last year when you visited.

I did buy a fresh wreath @ Whole Foods..$32! I cringed , but bought it anyway.

I know Costco has them for less , but I liked the freshness of Whole Foods and there wasn't anything fake on it. It's currently on my front door. Does that signify the end of my decorating?? HA!

Ok-, I have sent back 2 shoes in the last week. A pr. of Merrells from the Q- were ok- just not as supportive as I had hoped- and one pr of Timberlands from the Z place.

Had never tried that brand.. Not for me, but a nice shoe. So I went to my local shoe place yesterday and tried on shoes. I must be a HOKA gal. I am gonna try a new style- Stinson 7's. A little more trail type shoe- but can be worn for anything. They didn't have he color I wanted in my size- so I ordered them from Z-A-P-P-O's. Anyone have this style?

Walking this morning.. and meeting up with my coffee group. And not sure what else.

Have a good Saturday..

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bopper — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 17:19:40 GMT

Happy Saturday, it's self care day for me today. I took a Detox bath, used the vibration plate, and am chilling with Hallmark.

@violet runner yes it was the botanical gardens. It was beautiful! I haven't tried that style of Hoka but my go to shoe is Hoka. I have big feet so I suppose they look clunky on me but am at the age where I don't care. I'm going to check out this shoe you mention.

We had freezing rain last night on top of the snow. Not a good scenario for driving this morning.

I have a couple gifts to wrap and can't find my tape, go figure! Stuff like that sends me over the edge!

@JudyL glad to hear the appointment went well, you have improved a lot! Forward march right!

Enjoy the rest of the day everyone

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bopper — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 19:00:15 GMT

Happy Sunday! Following myself here haha

This morning was Vibration plate with light hand weights, balancing on 1 leg for some of it while lifting the weights overhead, then rebounder sit bouncing and lay down ab bouncing.

Football time now! Lions are off today but watching the other games.

Movement is medicine, if 1 body part doesn't work choose one that does!

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JudyL — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 19:25:56 GMT

Good morning. Took my first shower all by myself. Until now my DD would stand guard outside the bathroom door in case I needed her. I have a tub/shower so it took me a while to get to the point where I could get in and out without help. Feel so proud of myself. LOL Told my DD, right now it's these little things that make a difference.

Now will ice my knee then do my exercises. My last home PT appt is tomorrow, then Thursday is my first outpatient PT appt. I hear those are rather brutal. Ugh.