Guest guest Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Ron - I've got the "Chair Dancing" tape from Kaiser and it's WONDERFUL! I use it once in awhile, even though I'm still pretty mobile. It will give you a good workout - you will feel the burn! Best of luck - you are in my prayers too! in Cupertino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Ron - I've got the "Chair Dancing" tape from Kaiser and it's WONDERFUL! I use it once in awhile, even though I'm still pretty mobile. It will give you a good workout - you will feel the burn! Best of luck - you are in my prayers too! in Cupertino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Hi Ron.... Sorry to hear about your ankles but I'm happy to hear that you aren't giving up. Cudos to you my man. Have you thought about getting the tape on chair dancing ? it's supposed to be geared towards folks with limited abilities due to arthritis, etc. Keep up the good work, stay with the bowflex and you will get to goal soon. Whatever you do....don't give up on you because you are so worth it ! I'm finally starting to get back some of the energy I had pre-op. I'm back in the gym and I exercize everyday in one form or another. I used to be able to press around 200# before surgery and now I'm back up to about 75#. After six weeks after surgery I came back to the gym and I could barely lift the bar let alone any added weight partly due to not working out regularly but mostly due to the stresses of the surgery. It's a little discouraging sometimes but like you, I'm working up to my old routine slowly. Hang in there buddy. Regards, Gordy > > Francisco, you are so welcome. I only wish it could be more. AIDS is a very worthy cause and I'm so happy to know someone who's running in the marathon. > > As for how I'm doing... well, I had a couple setbacks recently, but I'm still in the game. I haven't had the doctor confirm this yet (but I will), but I believe I have arthritis in my ankles. Some days it is so very painful just to walk around the house. So I haven't been doing as much walking. I do push myself sometimes, but I tend to PAY for that with more pain. Since the pain has subsided though, I am getting out there and walking as much as I can. I also got my Bowflex all assembled and started a light regimine this past week. As time progresses, I'll be adding more to the workouts, but since I'm not used to exercising, I need to start easy and advance a little at a time. So far, it's working fine. I've been playing the yo-yo game with the weight over the last couple weeks, but I'm back on the losing side and just about caught up to the starting point. Now that I'm working out, maybe I can always be a loser. > > I'm glad things are working out so well for you Francisco. I wish you well and again... I really enjoy reading your posts. Keep up the good work, and maybe Mr. Right will run right into your life soon. > > Ron > > Ron, thank you for sponsoring me > > > Ron: > > Thank you so much for sponsoring my marathon training! > > What a surprise! > > This week I logged these totals (divided over three days--M,W,F): > > 980 sit-ups > 145 push-ups > 3 hours of circuit training with free weights > > I also ran 4 miles on Tuesday and another 4 on Thursday. > > Tomorrow, Saturday, I will run 5 miles with my pace group. > > I can't believe that I can exercise like this! It truly feels like a > miracle. And I can't believe how great I feel. > > But I don't want anyone to get discouraged. I started 2.5 years ago > with 1 sit-up, and 10 minutes on the treadmill at 1 mile per hour. > > I built up slowly and gently. Until recently I couldn't even do one > push-up. > > And now, with the power of positive thinking (this is really a > physical and mental challenge) I can run free. > > Ron, thanks again. How are you doing? How's the walking going? If > I remember, you were doing better and better with your walking. Let > us know what's up. > > Francisco > > P.S. If anyone else would like to sponsor me, you can do so at > www.aidsmarathon.com. I'm runner/participant 6010 in San Francisco. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Hi Ron.... Sorry to hear about your ankles but I'm happy to hear that you aren't giving up. Cudos to you my man. Have you thought about getting the tape on chair dancing ? it's supposed to be geared towards folks with limited abilities due to arthritis, etc. Keep up the good work, stay with the bowflex and you will get to goal soon. Whatever you do....don't give up on you because you are so worth it ! I'm finally starting to get back some of the energy I had pre-op. I'm back in the gym and I exercize everyday in one form or another. I used to be able to press around 200# before surgery and now I'm back up to about 75#. After six weeks after surgery I came back to the gym and I could barely lift the bar let alone any added weight partly due to not working out regularly but mostly due to the stresses of the surgery. It's a little discouraging sometimes but like you, I'm working up to my old routine slowly. Hang in there buddy. Regards, Gordy > > Francisco, you are so welcome. I only wish it could be more. AIDS is a very worthy cause and I'm so happy to know someone who's running in the marathon. > > As for how I'm doing... well, I had a couple setbacks recently, but I'm still in the game. I haven't had the doctor confirm this yet (but I will), but I believe I have arthritis in my ankles. Some days it is so very painful just to walk around the house. So I haven't been doing as much walking. I do push myself sometimes, but I tend to PAY for that with more pain. Since the pain has subsided though, I am getting out there and walking as much as I can. I also got my Bowflex all assembled and started a light regimine this past week. As time progresses, I'll be adding more to the workouts, but since I'm not used to exercising, I need to start easy and advance a little at a time. So far, it's working fine. I've been playing the yo-yo game with the weight over the last couple weeks, but I'm back on the losing side and just about caught up to the starting point. Now that I'm working out, maybe I can always be a loser. > > I'm glad things are working out so well for you Francisco. I wish you well and again... I really enjoy reading your posts. Keep up the good work, and maybe Mr. Right will run right into your life soon. > > Ron > > Ron, thank you for sponsoring me > > > Ron: > > Thank you so much for sponsoring my marathon training! > > What a surprise! > > This week I logged these totals (divided over three days--M,W,F): > > 980 sit-ups > 145 push-ups > 3 hours of circuit training with free weights > > I also ran 4 miles on Tuesday and another 4 on Thursday. > > Tomorrow, Saturday, I will run 5 miles with my pace group. > > I can't believe that I can exercise like this! It truly feels like a > miracle. And I can't believe how great I feel. > > But I don't want anyone to get discouraged. I started 2.5 years ago > with 1 sit-up, and 10 minutes on the treadmill at 1 mile per hour. > > I built up slowly and gently. Until recently I couldn't even do one > push-up. > > And now, with the power of positive thinking (this is really a > physical and mental challenge) I can run free. > > Ron, thanks again. How are you doing? How's the walking going? If > I remember, you were doing better and better with your walking. Let > us know what's up. > > Francisco > > P.S. If anyone else would like to sponsor me, you can do so at > www.aidsmarathon.com. I'm runner/participant 6010 in San Francisco. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Gordy, good to hear from you. Thanks for your encouragement. It's always good to hear, and often needed. There is no giving up... especially after coming as far as I have. I was going to call and see about getting in to see Dr. Baggs again for "re-evaluation", but have decided to tough it out and wait. My time is best spent getting the weight off and becoming as healthy as I can be for surgery. Afterall, I want to be able to walk out of the hospital the next day rather than being transferred to the morgue. So, rather than snivelling to the Doc, I'll just take out whatever aggressions I have in my workouts. At least I'll feel better in mind and body. lol I glad you're getting back in the swing of things too. Before you know it, you'll be back to pressing that 200 lbs. and then some. So you hang in there too and we'll both be doing well for ourselves. Ron Ron, thank you for sponsoring me> > > Ron:> > Thank you so much for sponsoring my marathon training!> > What a surprise!> > This week I logged these totals (divided over three days--M,W,F):> > 980 sit-ups> 145 push-ups> 3 hours of circuit training with free weights> > I also ran 4 miles on Tuesday and another 4 on Thursday.> > Tomorrow, Saturday, I will run 5 miles with my pace group.> > I can't believe that I can exercise like this! It truly feels like a > miracle. And I can't believe how great I feel.> > But I don't want anyone to get discouraged. I started 2.5 years ago > with 1 sit-up, and 10 minutes on the treadmill at 1 mile per hour.> > I built up slowly and gently. Until recently I couldn't even do one > push-up.> > And now, with the power of positive thinking (this is really a > physical and mental challenge) I can run free.> > Ron, thanks again. How are you doing? How's the walking going? If > I remember, you were doing better and better with your walking. Let > us know what's up.> > Francisco> > P.S. If anyone else would like to sponsor me, you can do so at > www.aidsmarathon.com. I'm runner/participant 6010 in San Francisco.> > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Gordy, good to hear from you. Thanks for your encouragement. It's always good to hear, and often needed. There is no giving up... especially after coming as far as I have. I was going to call and see about getting in to see Dr. Baggs again for "re-evaluation", but have decided to tough it out and wait. My time is best spent getting the weight off and becoming as healthy as I can be for surgery. Afterall, I want to be able to walk out of the hospital the next day rather than being transferred to the morgue. So, rather than snivelling to the Doc, I'll just take out whatever aggressions I have in my workouts. At least I'll feel better in mind and body. lol I glad you're getting back in the swing of things too. Before you know it, you'll be back to pressing that 200 lbs. and then some. So you hang in there too and we'll both be doing well for ourselves. Ron Ron, thank you for sponsoring me> > > Ron:> > Thank you so much for sponsoring my marathon training!> > What a surprise!> > This week I logged these totals (divided over three days--M,W,F):> > 980 sit-ups> 145 push-ups> 3 hours of circuit training with free weights> > I also ran 4 miles on Tuesday and another 4 on Thursday.> > Tomorrow, Saturday, I will run 5 miles with my pace group.> > I can't believe that I can exercise like this! It truly feels like a > miracle. And I can't believe how great I feel.> > But I don't want anyone to get discouraged. I started 2.5 years ago > with 1 sit-up, and 10 minutes on the treadmill at 1 mile per hour.> > I built up slowly and gently. Until recently I couldn't even do one > push-up.> > And now, with the power of positive thinking (this is really a > physical and mental challenge) I can run free.> > Ron, thanks again. How are you doing? How's the walking going? If > I remember, you were doing better and better with your walking. Let > us know what's up.> > Francisco> > P.S. If anyone else would like to sponsor me, you can do so at > www.aidsmarathon.com. I'm runner/participant 6010 in San Francisco.> > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2006 Report Share Posted March 5, 2006 Shell, this group means more to me than anyone can ever know. I'm certain that many of us feel the same way. At first, it was difficult for me to write much. In fact, I lurked for a few weeks before I posted anything. When I finally did post I received nothing but warmth, friendship and compassion. I feel completely safe sharing my journey and "inner self" with the members of this group. And Shell, since it was you that started it, thanks go to you (as well as the members) for the very existance of the group. Kuddos! Ron Ron The best thing about this group is getting to wittness the milestones of others, You are amazing, I am so happy your so freely share your struggles and your joys with us. You have no idea how many people you are helping. I know I say thins alot but there really is not other group like this online. We truely care about each other and out life issues. Ron I'm so so so proud of you!!! Keep up the good work and your be over to the other side before you know it!!Big hugs!!shell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2006 Report Share Posted March 5, 2006 Shell, this group means more to me than anyone can ever know. I'm certain that many of us feel the same way. At first, it was difficult for me to write much. In fact, I lurked for a few weeks before I posted anything. When I finally did post I received nothing but warmth, friendship and compassion. I feel completely safe sharing my journey and "inner self" with the members of this group. And Shell, since it was you that started it, thanks go to you (as well as the members) for the very existance of the group. Kuddos! Ron Ron The best thing about this group is getting to wittness the milestones of others, You are amazing, I am so happy your so freely share your struggles and your joys with us. You have no idea how many people you are helping. I know I say thins alot but there really is not other group like this online. We truely care about each other and out life issues. Ron I'm so so so proud of you!!! Keep up the good work and your be over to the other side before you know it!!Big hugs!!shell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 JUST WANTED TO SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY SORRY ITS A DAY LATE BUT I WAS IN THE MOUNTAINS TRYING TO GET YOU SOME MOUNTAIN OYSTERS SO YOU COULD HAVE SOME WITH YOUR GRITS I WAS TOLD THEY HAD SOLD OUT(XMAS HOLIDAYS)SO I HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT DAY AND NEXT YEAR I WILL SHOP EARY FOR THE MOUNTAIN OYSTERS....LOL...HAPPY BIRTHDAY......QUINT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2006 Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 Thanks Quint, I do appreciate your hunt for Rock Mountain Oysters for me. They would go nicely with my mom's grits. As for Dr. Newman, I saw him a couple of times and he referred me to an Immunologist at USF Medical Clinic. I never did get a chance to see the Immunologist and was referred to a Rheumatologist. I have been pleased with him and his follow up thus far. Dr. Newman did not seemed to be very interested. He did say that he works with an Immunologist when it comes to monitoring patients with neurosarcoidosis. Anyway, Merry Christmas to all my dear friends. Warm and loving regards, Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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