Today I feel much calmer. Trusting things are going to work out. I think I just went wacko after Brett brought up the big D word. I went into survival mode. Go to PT today and get to swim. YAY! Get out some of that extra energy swimming. I wish I could go swimming today. I sure could use it.
Things are going to work out no matter which way they go.
Roxy...it is normal to go through a series of emotions...I am just glad you are feeling better today!!
Do you swim at a gym that you pay membership for? I cant find anyplace here that offers it without a hefty membership fee. I want to swim or something!!!!
Crunchy~
Check your local schools. The high school a couple of towns over from me offers an open swim night once a week for a dollar. We pack a couple of snacks (swimming makes ya hungry!) and some water. Cheap way for me to get some much needed exercise and spend some time with the girls outside of the house.
I am glad I got in the pool but I was pretty depressed. I could barely walk across the pool. The pt was just having me do short hand, arm and leg movements and it was painful. Scary how this disease changes you from day to day I am going to go back tomorrow but sore from the little bit I did today. Gawd, RA SUX.Good days... we all have them!!! Glad you are much better today!!!!Crunchy- I get my swimming paid for by insurance because I am in physical therapy. I still have to pay copay but she gives me a swimming pass for a whole week in between visits. I can't believe two months ago I was doing aqua aerobics. Today was all old, I mean old people in the pool and I swear - they all could out move me. BUT - what makes today a better day Vicki is that I went swimming. Well, wallowing
I am doing physical therapy. I am worse off than I have ever been but like I have always done - I think exercise is the answer. I have been doing bad exercise - lifting boxes and unpacking. OW OW OW Beat this body up. I want to get good exercise in. It was depressing at the pool today but like so many times in my life, I know that a fit body goes quickly but if you stick to it - the rewards are greater than the effort. I believe in my soul, I will continue to live a rewarding life if I can get back to swimming and water aerobics. It is just really frustrating when it is hard to walk in the shallow end. I also have to adjust my lifestyle. I cannot drive far. Too painful and high on meds. I am stuck with the gym down the street. The water is not warm enough but I willl work it out. If I were a preacher, I would preach, if you want to get closer to God, your spiritual self, use the body that God gave you. It is amazing what it can do if you just use it. I have been using it in all the wrong ways and the stress has been a killer and I know it. Things are winding down and now it is time for my body. I plan on getting better by using my body. I don't want to preach but I swear to all of you - use your body. It willl keep you going. This bombardment I get - I am going to be in a wheelchair is BS. If I keep moving, in the proper way, without hurting myself, I will never be in a wheelchair. That is my belief. Now I will get off my podium
I can't believe this comes from the woman who right after her knee surgery started painting her house. I think all three of us are Type As. I know that even with as little as I am able to do, I'm still trying to write 3 books at a time, do a jigsaw puzzle, read a couple more books, fight to get the help I need. Then, I wonder why I'm so tired. I think I need not only a body adjustment, but a brain replacement.
I agree, Roxy, that you have to keep trying to move.
Roxy, you are such an inspiration! You make me want to go out and join a fitness club for goodness sake and swim, swim and swim some more.