Got wet today

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Got wet today

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On Oahu testing to see where I am 17 months after definitive surgery. Anyone interested can look over prior posts for the details. But, According to the docs this was major trauma and surgery.

No problem riding a bike 20 or 30 miles at a time without stopping. But I have significant weakness in my feet and ankles. So walking I have to rest them every quarter mile, or so. So, is there any hope of handling a beach or a boat, or even swimming?

Holding my wife's hand to get through the surge line I can get in. I can swim. But the ankles are so weak it is hard to handle irregularities.

So, assuming I can find a way to strengthen the ankle and foot muscles I will dive again!
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Keeping my fingers crossed for you!!!
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yay!!!! Go get em!
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Good luck !
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Rehab is as much mental as physical. Y'all really help with that.

I have discovered that if a person opens up and allows it there is a lot of support. Also, it is surprising who is watching and getting encouragement from rehab efforts. I have relearned we all are in this together.

On with the work!
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Way to go. I wish I were there in Hawaii with you. Make sure you keep that girl, you wouldn't have made it this far without her.
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oldsalt wrote:Way to go. I wish I were there in Hawaii with you. Make sure you keep that girl, you wouldn't have made it this far without her.
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True words Curt. When the marriage ceremony made us one we took that seriously. Now breaking up the partnership would be like amputation.
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