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Communication is easy with patients like me: Meet @rfherald Apr 7, 2023 | By Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor (@rosemarya)Comment receiving replies
Hello again, @rfherald. I remember a few conversations we’ve had in the past regarding our love for writing. It’s great to hear you’re doing well, though I’m sad for you with the loss of biking. (Almost as bad as having the car keys taken away) Biking was our first launch into freedom as kids. But we adapt and move on, right?! Swapping out bikes for good hiking shoes is an excellent way to still get out to embrace nature and its ability to heal.
I was happy to see your interview with @rosemarya. Our Connect support groups work so well because of people like you who jump right in, willing to share, exchange information and offer encouragement for fellow members. So kudos on the recognition and wow, if you have any of that cake made…what time is afternoon coffee hour? 😋
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I did road bike cycling for a few years, but I didn't like the hunched over feeling and the discomfort it gave me. I switched to a mountain bike that gives you a more upright riding position. For those who have difficulty with either road or mountain bikes, there are so-called "comfort" bikes, on which you sit virtually upright. I am hoping to not have to resort to that after my morphine pain pump surgery next week.
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If you think having your bike taken away from you is difficult, how would you feel if your car keys were a thing of the past. I had spinal surgery (stenosis, sciatica and scoliosis and it left me with a weakness in my right leg. My physical therapists would not certify that I could drive because in the event that I had to jam on the brakes, I would not have enough strength in my left leg to do so. I am divorced and as a result, I am stuck in the house and unable to be the busy bee that I used to be. I need to use a roll about to walk. But my faith in God sustains me because I am 85 years old and have had a wonderful and exciting life and even though my energy level is still quite high, I am grateful that I am still alive. Hang in there everybody and try to do the best that you can despite pain or loss of whatever function you used to have and be happy that you still have life, liberty anf the pursuit of whatever happiness you can find. God bless each and everyone of you.
Yvie