@contentandwell I am a knitter. So I always have some small knitting thing with me/or pattern book. And always some hand sanitizer for things like menus! I find it interesting that the 'world' gets into germ phobias around flu time, then forgets it rest of year. We just have to remain vigilant.
I have some acquaintances who are transplant recipients, and some of them are not as careful as me, and some who are more careful.
I remember being told that it is all about choices and risks involved.
Rosemary

@contentandwell It sounds like you are fast becoming an expert on healthy living with your liver transplant. Keep on living well and keep on sharing 🙂
I was once told about a girl who would not touch money. Now, I don't have much to handle! but when I do, I am a firm user of hand sanitizer. (Handitizer, as I've heard kids say it)
Rosemary

@rosemarya Rosemary, I am trying to get more knowledgeable as I go along. Stupid me, the thought of money never even occurred to me!

@contentandwell, Please. I beg you - do not obsess over the money/germ thing! I meant for it to make a point, that we can become overly obsessive about our contact with germs. Fact is germs are going to be everywhere, and if we take our health and our new life seriously, we will take the necessary precautions per our post transplant directives. And we will continue to share and support each other.
Eat healthy, stay active, clean your hands, and Enjoy Life 🙂
Rosemary

@rosemarya, Rosemary, I really am not obsessing but trying to be cautious. I went to church yesterday, the late afternoon mass, and ended up shaking hands with quite a few people. When I got out to my car I used sanitizer on my hands so I think that helps. In the meantime I do not touch my face or anything.
Thanks for your post. I pretty much am enjoying life, but I have to admit, not having an ounce of mesomorph in me I am getting really weary of going to my health/sports club. I'd rather be home curled up with a book, or checking things out on the computer, or a host of other things like being social with non-club friends. I went a lot last week, including strong workouts yesterday and Friday, so today I am taking off. I swear, Friday and Saturday's water instructors were over-caffeinated. Phew.
JK

@contentandwell, Hint - carry a small hand sanitizer in your pocket or purse. I do 8:15 mass, and enjoy my 'safe spot' while playing my violin. However, during lent, we will not be using instrumental music, so I'm joining you in the congregation!
Rosemary

@contentandwell, It is okay, to ease up on your on your physical activities, and even your social activities. I have discovered that my body, since transplant, seems to take 2-3 times longer than a 'normal' person to recover from anything. I have also learned to treat myself to 'time out' where I will stay home and do nothing except relax. In fact, my husband will encourage this when he sees me wearing down. He will say, "Do you have to keep going, Why don't you stay in tomorrow and take it easy. I don't want you getting sick."

JK, you will learn to listen to your body as time goes on, it will tell you what when you do too much. We transplant recipients have special circumstances that the majority of population does not understand, so continue to be your own best health advocate.

BTW - I can still out walk and outpace most of my friends, and I do love a good hike:-) Life is Good
Rosemary

@rosemarya Rosemary, I actually do have sanitizer in individual packets that I never remember to bring. I will have to be better about that.

Overall my stamina is really good, I just do not enjoy exercise. My son is a real mesomorph and goes almost daily to his gym out in CA and lifts and stuff and then goes home and takes his dog for a run. He teases me that I go to the club more than he goes to his. I do have those days, generally about once a week, when I skip the water class in the morning feeling I would probably keel over and drown if I went. I sleep a bit more and do my own pool thing in the afternoon. My daughter doesn't really go to a gym anymore unfortunately. She lives in NYC though and does get a LOT of walking in.

My husband is the same as yours, thinking I should let up a bit. He used to go about three times a week to a more basic gym and now goes much less frequently but feels pressured to go because I go so much. He won't pay the prices at my club but I do because it is the closest place that has a pool.

Walking is not great for me because of my knees. I have a friend who will go to Boston and walk all over the place. She wears a fitbit and often walks over 10 miles! She says she likes to get exercise because then she can eat more! She is not an ounce overweight.

JK