Could use some good thoughts my way guys.

[avenger79]

Re: Could use some good thoughts my way guys.

best of luck Bubba.

 

[angus63]

Re: Could use some good thoughts my way guys.

Good thoughts underway and hoping for the best for you.

 

[JASinIL2006]

Re: Could use some good thoughts my way guys.

Sending good vibes your way... best of luck.

Jim

 

[MTboatguy]

Re: Could use some good thoughts my way guys.

Always have time for good thoughts for someone, I sure know if my life I have needed them more than once.

Good luck Bubba.

 

[garbageguy]

Re: Could use some good thoughts my way guys.

Bubba,
The power of positive thought is an amazing thing. Keep them up on the inside, and count mine among those from the outside.

Mark

 

[foodfisher]

Re: Could use some good thoughts my way guys.

Tests were read in error! You're good to go.

 

[The Rooster]

Re: Could use some good thoughts my way guys.

Great news Bubba !!! Again, best of luck. You can do this. That would scare the **** out of me as well. I'd become an Olympian so fast, it would make your head spin !!!

 

[angus63]

Re: Could use some good thoughts my way guys.

Toss a genny on a treadmill so ya get something back for all that walking. Good news and stay well!

 

[Tim Frank]

Re: Could use some good thoughts my way guys.

What about an elliptical trainer?

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Could use some good thoughts my way guys.

Do you smoke?

 

[MTboatguy]

Re: Could use some good thoughts my way guys.

nDo everything the doc says, I know after I was shot in the hip, I would have lost my leg, if not my life, by not following my dr. instrutions to the letter!

 

[aspeck]

Re: Could use some good thoughts my way guys.

So, what are you doing inside on the computer? Get out and power walk, Man, power walk! Prayers continuing on your behalf.

 

[Tim Frank]

Re: Could use some good thoughts my way guys.

Do you get any real amount of snow in the winter?
(not being smart-***....I am just not sure what the MO climate is like)
I guarantee that your Doc would be thrilled if you were able to get in some X-country skiing....and it's a lot more interesting than walking.

 

[bajaunderground]

Re: Could use some good thoughts my way guys.

By the statement you made about the possibility of losing one or both legs...I'm assuming Diabetes Type II? Diet and exercise are the 2 best things to control it. It sucks having to change your lifestyle...and hard (we're creatures of habit). In 6 months to a year of a healthy eating and a regular exercise program I have seen many people get off their medications!

I'm rooting for you.

~Brett

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Could use some good thoughts my way guys.

Not diabetes, thankfully. PAD (peripheral arterial disease)

I am now educating myself on this.

 

[southkogs]

Re: Could use some good thoughts my way guys.

Hey Bubba: exercise is definitely gonna' help, but I believe (by experience and research) that diet has an almost equal or greater impact. My own experience is nearing 10 years, and it bears out for me too.

Not that everything has to be "organic" as is the fad right now, but you do want to look at what is more natural (perhaps organic). Learn what does your body react well to, and not react well to. Look at getting less processed foods out of your system, and more natural meats, vegetables and grains into it. Etc., etc.

Can always PM some more suggestions to you if you're interested.

 

[garbageguy]

Re: Could use some good thoughts my way guys.

Hey Bubba: exercise is definitely gonna' help, but I believe (by experience and research) that diet has an almost equal or greater impact. My own experience is nearing 10 years, and it bears out for me too.

Not that everything has to be "organic" as is the fad right now, but you do want to look at what is more natural (perhaps organic). Learn what does your body react well to, and not react well to. Look at getting less processed foods out of your system, and more natural meats, vegetables and grains into it. Etc., etc.

I can attest to that. It takes a bit of getting used to, but when properly motivated (sounds like you have that) it becomes not only easier, but preferable to you entire body (and mind). My wife says she now shops around the perimeter of the grocery store, where the less-processed foods are. It's not cheaper, but man does it feel good.

You will beat it, and we're with you!

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Could use some good thoughts my way guys.

As always, you guys gave some great suggestions and possibilities. Checking them all out.

Ask about bicycle riding too

What's that old joke...... the doctor told my grandfather to walk a mile a day and since he left a few weeks ago.....I imagine he is pretty far away by now..... we sure do miss him!

 

[WIMUSKY]

Re: Could use some good thoughts my way guys.

Bike riding is very good way to exercise. I would think your doc would be ok with that, still run it by him. Pun intended? Maybe..... You can also get a trainer that allows you to ride your bike indoors. As long as the roads are plowed you can walk. Heck, they walk outdoors year round up here....

 

[treedancer]

Re: Could use some good thoughts my way guys.

Bubba yer on the ole prayer list now. the doc is wrong about the value of treadmills/elliptical s for exercise.

Do a half hour on the treadmill/elliptical, closely followed by a half hour/forty five minutes, strength training, three times a week and you?re good to go. By the way, what shape does the doc look like he is in? Outta round? Pudgy?trim?