@sueinmn, @loribmt, @jakedduc1, @rosemarya, @jusyhodgern, @becsbuddy, and all...Well, my walking friends, congratulations on getting in the miles/steps,/good times. Sue, now back in the desert I take it? It's in the '80s in the daytime here in Florida, cooling down in the '60s. Pretty nice for a new Spring day, but I do think summer is close by. Not great for my outside walking, but I'll get it in any way...

Next week I'm thrilled to say I have my evaluation by PT to begin the therapy pool again, finally! I'll be walking in the pool a few days later and then soon, as I'm stronger, I'll be back at Mayo walking the buildings. Maybe I can catch up to Jake and his remarkable 21/2 miles! Prayers!

Sue, thanks for your insights, and for sharing your system for being outside. Now I understand how you can do it. You get outside exercise all year round, work in the garden, walking, sanding windows for your daughter, you are remarkable. Now, I see how you can do these things and breath.

I'll try some of your suggestions and hopefully, this will improve my exercise level. Greatly! I thank you again, Sue, for this information. I'll let you know what happens.

Was in Mayo Hospital last week for a few days with a UTI I think that caused all kinds of problems. I didn't know I had that silly infection...back hurt but that's nothing new since I have herniated discs, etc. So, I'll be following up with nephrology again. This is nuts, but it is what it is and it keeps on, doesn't. I think getting into that pool and walking will be my salvation. Looking forward to it.

Be well, be safe everyone, and be blessed. Elizabeth