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@izabel -- what great news to hear your numbers have come down to where they should be and that you're trying your best to get some exercise. It's scary how much atrophy can happen in a relatively short time when you're so limited in what you can do. Of course, the surgery for your second stage will knock your mobility back down again, but the recovery will be that much quicker if you can maintain some (albeit reduced) level of strength and range of motion at this point.

You have the right attitude about being patient with this process. I think the longer you can stick with this stage (even though it's no fun at all), the better overall chances you have at success.

All the best,
Art in Alaska.

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Replies to "@izabel -- what great news to hear your numbers have come down to where they should..."

Patience has held out and March brings good news.

I have pre-op consultation on Tuesday the 5th and tentative surgery date of Tuesday the 12th. I will work hard with my strength and well being in the meantime.

I am excited and apprehensive at the same time, praying my CRP and SED levels stay normal in the meantime but not really excited about third major op in a year..

Stay positive, Izabel, stay positive ...