DD
SoWal Expert
...how come my brain is in my tummy??? Guess it beats those of you who sit on your brain!
Uh, that would be me.
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Uh, that would be me.
DD
SoWal Expert
okay, I just did the ideal weight calculation. It says I need to lose 20 pounds. But the least is 10. which is correct? I think 20.
just a tidbit of info for sowell wenches only: I'm having ankle surgery, finally, in January. I need to get into shape and be as healthy as I can be going into surgery (please give me motivation now to eat right and continue to exercise). Then I'll be on crutches for 3 months, non-weight bearing, and exercise is gonna be very limited. But, Bridgette is going to come up with some private pilates/yoga stuff to help keep moving after surgery to the extent that I can. Just letting you know this - because I will be on this thread asking for motivation from now on !!!
Toots, I'm happy for you that you're getting this done if it will improve your quality of life. I know you suffer a lot of pain as it is. I hate the crutches thing though...but hey, just think of all the extra cals you'll burn lugging those things around. And your upper body strength will be great!
looking forward to life on crutches.. with many levels of stairs, driving with left foot and shopping at publix in my electric cart (been there done that - just takes getting used to but not that bad - and people I don't know constantly come up and tell me their leg or ankle stories..). :roll: spidey is going to be my personal servant. it'll be good training for him.
meanwhile, okay, if I can drop 10 by January I'll be happy. and then I can re-evaluate later!
Mango
SoWal Insider
looking forward to life on crutches.. with many levels of stairs, driving with left foot and shopping at publix in my electric cart (been there done that - just takes getting used to but not that bad - and people I don't know constantly come up and tell me their leg or ankle stories..). :roll: spidey is going to be my personal servant. it'll be good training for him.
meanwhile, okay, if I can drop 10 by January I'll be happy. and then I can re-evaluate later!
Toots, I'll be there in February and will help take care of you.
I might even iron some of your clothes. 
and we can go shopping together and race up and down the aisles with SoWal stickers on. 
Beach Crazy
cracker
looking forward to life on crutches.. with many levels of stairs, driving with left foot and shopping at publix in my electric cart (been there done that - just takes getting used to but not that bad - and people I don't know constantly come up and tell me their leg or ankle stories..). :roll: spidey is going to be my personal servant. it'll be good training for him.
meanwhile, okay, if I can drop 10 by January I'll be happy. and then I can re-evaluate later!
What happened to your ankle Toots?
What happened to your ankle Toots?
crushed in car accident 5 years ago - after emergency reconstructive surgery its just gone downhill and needs to be fused - which is a standard fix for a bad ankle. it should end the arthritis, swelling and pain. and this is a very very good thing!!!
I am really excited. really!
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Beach Crazy
cracker
I know you'll be glad. My mom had rheumatoid arthritis and had several joints fused through the years.
Beach Runner
beats on hood
Moved the conversation from "Thanksgiving recipes" to Sowell. I looked like a Holocaust victim at 115. I feel best at 125. That photo of me on the other thread is two years old BTW. If I get down to 125, I might need a neck job.:funn: