No, it's not 80 degrees F here...
Nor is there an 1980's theme party going on...
It has been 80+ days since I last published an entry here.
As of yesterday, I have lost 80+ pounds on that strict diet I was put on prior to the shoulder operation.
As of yesterday, I have regained 80+ degrees in my range of motion (and I'm promised there will be much more to come!)
Physical Therapy has been brutal and exciting at the same time. The workouts at the YMCA (in the pool and in the gym) have been tough but I'm feeling like a young man again. Yesterday, I was told to take a stroll on the treadmill. It was set for 7% slope (yikes!) and 3.2 miles per hour. I managed to "hang in there" for 90 minutes, covering 5.25 miles and "climbing" over 1600 feet! I feel the old, walk 7 miles a day form coming back to me.
As a side effect, really, that's what the Doctor calls it, I've been taken off four (yes 4!) of the eight medications I was on - and in April (hey, that's next Monday!) I will learn if I will be taken off the remainder. I've already been taken off the most brutal one for me to manage, no more insulin for me!
So, 80 days... they've been very busy with healing, therapy, work outs, learning how to eat right, and of course, catching up at work. With the (hopeful?) onset of Spring, I should be able to resume my walks with camera in hand, ready to take photos of anything that strikes my fancy, and things I would want to share with any of you that are still reading this... including rascally squirrels, whimsical OCHAs, and other imponderables.
I have much reading to catch up - and beg your forbearance - some of you have 80+ unread entries in my reader - and likely and sadly, I'll never be able to read them all. I'm pleased to be back... and at feeling 80%+
Friday, March 29, 2013
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Life waits on no blog post! You and I have both been on blogger hiatus. You seem to have had more reason than me to take leave, and it sounds like your redirected focus has been paying off. Congrats on all of your recent healthy successes.
Welcome Back!!!!!!!!!!!
I was really getting worried about you! Sounds like you have been taking care of yourself, and that makes me really happy. Great job on losing weight and working on your shoulder! There's no stopping you now! HUGS!!!
Congrats on all of your awesome achievements and welcome back. Best wishes for further progress and....HOW did you lose 80 lbs in such a short time?
What a great 80 days you had! The blogging world missed you!
NO more insulin for you?! YAY, how wonderful!! :) I am glad you are feeling better. IT's a long and slow process, but you've obviously been very successful. I am about to start an exercise regime... and I hope I have more flexibility and tone in my body in a few weeks.
Good to see you here! :)
SO glad to see you back at blogging again! That news is more than 80% wonderful. And I'm 100% glad for you! :)
Wow! Spectacular news and a "woohoo" for being much less than you were. ;)
Wonderful news..you must share that diet..so happy that you could get rid of some meds! You must feel like a new guy! I am thrilled for you..the shoulder is good news too..I know that is lots of work and pain to put up with. You rock! :)
We are so happy fr you! Jim ad I are in Brason. He just sang with the Branson Songwriters Assciation. It is turning out to be an interesting experience. More on that later, hopefully. Iggy, 80 lbs! What an awesome accomplishment ! And off the insulin! oh my goodness. A big bear hug is in order. Huge!
I am thrilled to see this post! You have been missed!
Curiosity is getting the better of me as to how you are getting off insulin. If you care to enlighten me....
The herb garden is happy and all the pups are grrreat.
OMG. I am SO VERY PROUD of you!!!!! *HUGZ*
Welcome back and Happy Easter, my friend. Nice to see a post from you. :)
Way to go on the weight loss, the mobility in your shoulder, and your overall better health. I know it was hard work on your part. Congratulations! Hope to see the new you in person soon. ;) *hugs*
Wow, so many awesome 80's going on!!!!
I am so proud of you, Iggy!
so glad your back and you were really missed..so proud of you on your weight loss. My friend Babs has lost 70 pounds..I have lost almost 30..yeah for us.
Glad you are back! I am proud of you and happy for you!
Not to worry, my blog won't add much to your reading list... I've been a bad blogger!!
Got the tickets in the mail today. Thank you. When Tara is speaking to me again, we will go.
Hugs!
Awesome awesome awesome!!! I was wondering how you were doing! 80 hugs for you!!! :-)
I've been away, as you know. Wow! So happy to here about the 80s!!! *big smile*
Oh my gosh Iggy! This is wonderful news! Being someone who has basically come back from the brink I know just how truly great it feels to do things you may have thought you might not ever do. Getting off the medicine is huge! I am so excited for you and I can just feel the excitement in your words! Here's to a terrific spring and so many more springs to come.Yay! Good for you! Eighty is Greaty! he he
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