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Related: About this forumTonight the weakness had a real effect.
I was squatting down, and when I tried to get up, I couldn't. It really freaked out my wife. As a former competitive cyclist and then a mail carrier, my legs were my power center.
I know the weakness was the main cause, but a clean, waxed floor played a part. Still this was a wake up call that I need to exercise.
slipslidingaway
(21,210 posts)alfredo
(60,327 posts)slipslidingaway
(21,210 posts)even though it might be covered and can do wonders for recovery!
I agree with others, if nothing else just start walking for now
alfredo
(60,327 posts)I have a CAT scan today and my driver begged off at 6 AM. The VA is 20 min away.
elleng
(141,926 posts)I have no such reason as you, alfredo, but will try to get some exercise to 'keep up.'
alfredo
(60,327 posts)elleng
(141,926 posts)See a Physical Therapist (have it 'ordered' by physician.) Nothing dramatic. Start walking???
sinkingfeeling
(58,038 posts)takes time to recover your strength.
alfredo
(60,327 posts)alfredo
(60,327 posts)Solly Mack
(97,269 posts)The effects can be surprising, even after treatment is over.
Go slow, build a routine that fits what you can do now, and work toward your old self, so to speak.
I love to walk. Just walk, with no real purpose in mind. It took some time to be able to walk a mile without breaking out in sweats.
I'm still not where I was but I can walk for several miles now.
And no stocking feet on a clean, waxed floor.
alfredo
(60,327 posts)elleng
(141,926 posts)HOPED it would!
alfredo
(60,327 posts)alfredo
(60,327 posts)Mira
(22,694 posts)I can only suggest to walk. If I had to build strength I'd get a good audible book, put on my ears and simply pace about the house and yard and don't forget to go up and down some steps.
Now I will google your new camera to be.
alfredo
(60,327 posts)The camera gives good bang for the buck. 
BTW I feel better today. My breathing has improved, phlegm production has reduced. I have been having dry heaves at night. That might be ending.
elleng
(141,926 posts)Glad you're feeling better.
alfredo
(60,327 posts)It also comes in silver. That is very "unprofessional" but I am not, nor do I want to be mistaken for one of those poor souls.

(re: pain patch. Re: 'unprofessional,'
)
alfredo
(60,327 posts)Black is the choice among photographers wanting to be unobtrusive. It's hard to be unobtrusive when you have thousands of dollars of equipment hanging from your frame.
elleng
(141,926 posts)but don't understand the professional/amateur aspects of this; I'm obviously much more amateur than YOU, alfredo!
alfredo
(60,327 posts)
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