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Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Dec 4 7:56am | Replies (4374)
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@gingerw

@becsbuddy I started walking again a few weeks ago, even though it is hot. Most nights it cools down to 50s, so early morning before 8a.m. works for a walk.

The last couple of days, I have walked to the end of our street and back. Won't attempt the downhill going into the cul-de-sac of empty lots, yet. Since I cannot bend over to get shoes tied securely on my fat and numb feet, I am using my go-to sandals and thankful it is not winter! Watching the ground carefully to not have any stumbles, moving slowly, only raising my head briefly to acknowledge a passing car or neighbor who may be out and about. With the surgery less than a week ago, trying to extend the distance a bit each day.

Sure feels good to be out and about!
Ginger

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Aug 7, 2022

Wow, Ginger! You keep amazing me - but I get the slow and careful part - after hip surgery, my first walks were maybe 200 yards - by six weeks I could do a mile. And during MAC I think the extension to a mile took me a couple months.
But you are right! Out and about really lifts the spirits. We see it time & again with our Texas friends - we almost have to drag them out their doors the first few days, but pretty soon they are waiting to see us walk up.
As I write this my chime is ringing - walk time today was delayed by morning rain - we are in a "rain train" this weekend, so badly needed, that outdoor activities need to be squeezed in. Not showers we can walk in either - they are accompanied by lightening.
So gald you are making yet another comeback.
Sue

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