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[hckynut]

@FuzzyFace

Only you know what you really want to do, so just proceed from there. While I do ask my wife for opinions, she knows which way I am leaning anyways.

Bad back? Mine is minus 3 lumbar discs after 2 back surgeries, so I can "kinda" relate. My back has seldom been the deciding factor in any of my physical activities. Did they make my back sore? On occasion, but I am able discern tight muscles from nerve pain, thus know my limits.

I say: Get out in your garden!

hckynut(john)

[Drythe]

@FuzzyFace

Which can you most easily tolerate:

A dead plant

Pain in your back?

I'd save that plant, but I am an idiot when it comes to doing what I really want, and darn the pain later.

In March I climbed 400 steps down and back up to see the salt mines in Poland.  My new Left knee was only 9 weeks old.

OUCH

[AuntG]

If your back will remain at 6 or 7 either way, I would get out there and do it. Now, keep in mind I didn't say that would be wise, but that's what I would do.

[Mom2Dogs]

@FuzzyFace....I feel your pain and understand the desire to 'do'....even when you should not.  Years ago I had a MAJOR strain to my back...I sprained my pelvis and I could not even wear pants because I was so 'twisted'....doctor orders were not to lift anything heavier than a gallon of milk....it was a very long summer for me but I followed orders....let your hubby do the outside work...and you supervise.

[FuzzyFace]

that's exactly what I did, John; lol My husband did most of the heavy lifting--literally. I'll be really interested to see how this turns out.

Thank you all;

!

[hckynut]

@Drythe

Liked reading your story and what you decided. Now you are my kind of person! New knee was pretty new for sure, and I am sure you suffered some from your decision. Some people just like to "put it out there", looks like we are on the same page there.

hckynut(john)

[Drythe]

@hckynut

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@hckynut wrote:

@Drythe

Liked reading your story and what you decided. Now you are my kind of person! New knee was pretty new for sure, and I am sure you suffered some from your decision. Some people just like to "put it out there", looks like we are on the same page there.

hckynut(john)

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John,

Thank you, we are frequently on the same page.  After all, how many times will I see Poland?

Best to you and your family, furry and otherwise.  

[CalminHeart]

You have a choice.

1.  garden and hurt worse - just don't complain about the pain if you garden

2.  don't garden and let your back heal.

It seems like a no-brainer to me.

[FuzzyFace]

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@CalminHeart wrote:

You have a choice.

1.  garden and hurt worse - just don't complain about the pain if you garden

2.  don't garden and let your back heal.

It seems like a no-brainer to me.

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Ah ha! But what if one has no brain????? 

[CherryHugs]

garden is not that important!