So funny! I also find I am so much better at home but going anywhere at all, I lose my confidence. At home I can whip around like a who-da-thunk-it!!! Jeanne -------Original Message------- From: Janice Date: 4/14/2009 7:21:39 PM To: Trudy Ogilvie Cc: transverse myelitis Subject: Re: [TMIC] If I can be regular on exercising, you can too. If you start giving up on them, email me. I will kick your butt and you can do likewise with me! Also, tried standing with my eyes shut - I finally found something I can do, you will too eventually because of all the exercising we are going to do. Being 62 for us is not old enough to give up - too much ahead of us. Janice ----- Original Message ----- From: Trudy Ogilvie To: Janice Cc: transverse myelitis Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 8:24 AM Subject: Re: [TMIC]
Janice
It's incredible what a difference a really good therapist can do for you! My
new therapist has definitely made a difference in my walking and my
attitude". I had pretty much given up after 7yrs. of any real improvement.
The big BUT is.... you have to do your exercises faithfully every day. I
took a nasty fall in an elevator and I did nothing for two weeks but rest! I
cannot believe how much I have "regressed". This 62 year old body just does
not want to return to that exercise routine!! Boy you are so right ... blood
sweat and tears!!! ARGH!! We'll send each other positive vibes to help
keep us focused! Oh you'll definitely say some prayers..like.. Oh God if she
makes me do one more lunge I'm gonna die!! :)
Blessings!
Trudy
P. S. I cannot close my eyes and balance myself. I get dizzy.. anyone
else???
Please let me know if my font on my e-mails is too big???
On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 12:31 AM, L T CHERPESKI <cherp...@msn.com> wrote:
Hi Janice,
This new session of leg therapy sounds very positive. And I know what you
mean by blood, sweat and tears - but it will definitely be worth all the
effort. I am already seeing you in the pool again! No more hospital food.
I will keep you in my prayers. Be sure to let us know how you're doing.
Just keep visualizing that water!
Hugs,
Linda
----- Original Message -----
From: Janice
To: transverse myelitis
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 9:17 PM
Subject: [TMIC]
Well, I am really into a new session of leg therapy with a new therapist and
getting excited about being able to get stronger
and hopefully walk better with less pain. This therapist is supposed to be
really good. This will be done with blood, sweat and tears - litterally.
But, I can see me getting closer to getting into the pool again. I dearly
loved my water aerobics. Please say a prayer for me as I always do for my
TM friends.
This is a last-ditch effort on our part. If this doesn't do it, my only
alternative will be drugs and lots of sitting. The enthusiasm
for swimming from you is overwhelming. I used to dream when I was in the
hospital about walking in the water again. Then, I would wake up to
hospital food!
It is getting late, so I will sign off. Really enjoy all the issues we
discuss - I learn from them.
Janice
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