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@lcamino Lynn, I'll be there for you. Should I be a nag? 😉 My husband used to go a gym all the time but then fell away from it. When I started going so regularly he was shamed into going again -- I did not nag him. He does not go as often as I do but he does go about 3 times a week, which is good.
JK
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"A picture is worth a thousand words"
@lcamino, You are doing an amazing thing by working to stay healthy in preparation for transplant!
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@contentandwell, You are a dear friend to be encouraging along the way...with promise of support in the future.
You both are some of the the reasons that make the 'mental health and well-being' in the above referenced mentioned blog, - “Post-Transplant Mental Health & Well-being: Q&A with Shelia Jowsey-Gregoire, M.D.” - a possibility!
Enjoy today, and the next day, and the next day....!
Rosemary
@rosemarya - Sorry I must be missing something. I scrolled up and could not find the blog re mental health that you referenced. Do you have a link for that?
Lynn
@rosemarya - Forget it. I found the link, just had to look harder and go to a previous page. Sorry for being lazy.
Lynn
@contentandwell
That is sad to hear that someone who worked so hard to get in shape would have a stroke - perhaps all the work she put into her health will give her a good recovery. Hope so at least. Keep us posted as you hear more.
Teresa
@lcamino Lynn, I had little time this weekend and my devices were being ornery so I haven't much time to respond to things.
I just googled that kidney -- holy cow, I never realized they could be that big! You say " (cysts will keep growing) after I get a transplant unless they remove my kidneys." If you get a transplant will they not definitely remove your own kidneys?
As far as weight problems are concerned we should start some one-on-one messages encouraging and comparing how we are doing in weight loss. I have gained 10 pounds -- they gotta go, this after just eating a handful of M&Ms. 🙁
JK
@rosemarya Thanks, Rosemary. You are very dear to say that. We try, for sure.
I am still reeling from the news about the other water aerobics woman. The latest updates have said she is improving somewhat and was able to sit in a chair today. She is at MGH, same hospital where I had my transplant so when she is ready for visitors I plan to visit her. To me that ride is old hat at this point, but to many up here the hour+ ride to Boston is unimaginable so I doubt many will do that. I know how much short visits can brighten up your day.
JK
@hopeful33250 Thanks Teresa. It really wake you up to how fragile life is at our ages. She is 68.
JK
@contentandwell, Yes, I think she will enjoy your short visit:-) I really think/believe that this is the 'new life' that we feel after transplant and recovery. We really know how much the 'little' things mean.
Do you go back to that hospital ever? I mean have you been there since your transplant? I don't know if your visits to your MGH surgeon are in same or different building. Just be prepared because it might be emotional for you if it is your first time back.
I do hope that she continues to recover.
Plan to go on a nice day. And treat yourself to a lite lunch 🙂
Rosemary
@contentandwell
Yes, I hear you!
Teresa
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Love the picture - thanks for posting it~
Teresa