Alligatorob's Diary
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alligatorob
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Today was a good day, I ate pretty well and got in some exercise. I think my right arm is getting a little stronger, I sure want to believe it is. The PT people have been giving me some pretty specific exercises to help wake those muscles up, I think it might be working, albeit slowly...
Rather than winning this feels a bit more like muddling through, but I guess that's how a lot of life is.
Sounds kind of like Onward Christian Soldiers...
No, not for long anyway.We never give up, we never give up
Rather than winning this feels a bit more like muddling through, but I guess that's how a lot of life is.
Cate
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I hope it is too, Rob.
It sure is. I feel like I'm just muddling through at the moment too.
Imagine how good we're going to feel in the new year
oh good glad it's not just me!
alligatorob
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Yesterday was a good day, ate ok and got in some good exercise. Sure felt tired after the exercise though, more so than usual.
It is a little hard for me to sort out slow strengthening from just feeling more confident in being able to push harder, but I think its slowly happening. Though I am still much weaker than before surgery.
I'm looking forward to the new year also.It sure is. I feel like I'm just muddling through at the moment too.
Imagine how good we're going to feel in the new year
Yeah, I guess it is.
Nice to know we are not alone, isn't it?
Cate
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I'm starting to feel more positive about the new year as I get better & I'm sure you will too, Rob. 2023 has been such a mixed-up year & you have had major surgery. I (maybe foolishly) played 9 holes of golf yesterday & slept for half the afternoon & all of the night. I understand fully that you were tired after working in the gym. We'll get stronger, Rob. I think we're both fairly stubborn & determined 
alligatorob
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Today was a good day, ate relatively well and got in some good exercise. I had a single piece of Christmas chocolate after dinner, I can see that was not a good idea, I kept thinking about it and getting more all evening... But managed to resist, so I think I am ok.
It can be hard to be sure how much of the gain is real vs getting better at the compensation. However the Physical Therapists have give me exercises where it is harder to use the compensating muscles. Not good at them, but I think getting better...
Thanks Cate, and I am also optimistic about 2023. Nothing foolish about getting out on the golf course, good for you!I'm starting to feel more positive about the new year as I get better & I'm sure you will too, Rob. 2023 has been such a mixed-up year & you have had major surgery. I (maybe foolishly) played 9 holes of golf yesterday & slept for half the afternoon & all of the night. I understand fully that you were tired after working in the gym. We'll get stronger, Rob. I think we're both fairly stubborn & determined
Cate
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Well done on stopping at one chocolate, Rob. We were given a little tin of Christmas chocolates by one of G's sisters & they were truly disgusting- just fat & sugar & didn't taste anything like the description. Not moreish at all. Phew!
Playing golf probably wasn't foolish but it felt like it was before I played. I'm glad I did.
Playing golf probably wasn't foolish but it felt like it was before I played. I'm glad I did.
Sure, but also you've been practicing your compensating muscles for a while. They wouldn't normally suddenly get stronger now.
bluehat
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Wow that's neat!
alligatorob
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Today was a good day, first one in a while. I ate well, exercised and am good tonight.
Thanks Cate, just wish I had stopped at one over the holidays...
Still not much stronger, still weaker than presurgery. I see the Dr about my MRI Friday, will see what he says.
Thanks, just wish it felt neat.
Thanks Liza, and I did have a good Christmas, all but the food anyway...Hope you're having a nice Christmas Rob!
LOL, here I am.
Cate
Long term member
I'm glad you're back, too Rob
alligatorob
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Another good day, I ate well, and exercised. Doing my best to resist temptations but every time I walk past the leftover Christmas cookies its hard...
Thanks Llama, and thanks for poking me about it.Good to have you back, Rob
I'm glad you're back, too Rob
Thanks Cate and Liza, its nice to be wanted... I appreciate being here, or try to anyway, LOL.