I did it!!!

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Bobbie
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I did it!!!

Postby Bobbie » Sat May 06, 2017 2:58 am

After months recovering from another fracture (two bones in my right arm), I went to Jazzercise today and kept up with the 20, 30, 40, 50 year olds. I have taken Jazzercise 26 years during bouts of c diff, 8 bouts of pneumonia. and 4 broken bones. (I am 76.)

Whenever I have to miss for awhile it is difficult to make myself go back. By the 3rd or 4th time, I am OK. This time was the most difficult because in the last 11 months, we moved and I had 3 surgeries and lots of PT.

Years of c diff and steroid meds for asthma and osteomyelitis ruined my bones and caused severe osteoporosis.
Be sure and take enough calcium and vit. D.

I did it! I did it!

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Re: I did it!!!

Postby georgina » Sat May 06, 2017 3:32 am

You are one strong , amazing women Bobbie . Keep on dancing!

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Re: I did it!!!

Postby MKW » Sat May 06, 2017 11:26 am

Wow, Bobbie, Congratulations! I know it's hard to get started back. I am 45, and 9 weeks past an FMT (worked so far), and haven't really exercised since before that. I was considering going to the gym today to try... and I think you have just inspired me to go! ;-)

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Re: I did it!!!

Postby amg » Sat May 06, 2017 12:20 pm

That's wonderful, Bobbie! You are so inspiring.

And MKW -- get your butt to the gym! You will be so glad you did. :) Great news on your FMT!!

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Re: I did it!!!

Postby amyc » Sat May 06, 2017 1:35 pm

Right on, right on, right on.

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Re: I did it!!!

Postby justme » Sat May 06, 2017 5:32 pm

Congratulations Bobbie!!! It's so hard to get back into the swing of exercise when your of the more "mature" generation after various onslaughts to your health. We are in the same age group, and I've found daily exercise (even if it's only stretching and pilates) works wonders to keep the muscles from atrophy. It also strengthens the bones and keeps the brain sharp. Good for you. Keep it up!!!
Aloha,
Anne

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Re: I did it!!!

Postby Bobbie » Sat May 06, 2017 10:14 pm

Anne,

Good to hear from you. Yes, exercise is important at any age - but especially for us mature people. I have never tried Pilates because i have a hiatal hernia and core work is hard on it.

It felt so good to br dancing again - although I probably looked like a baby elephant. Ker plunk, ker plunk.

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Re: I did it!!!

Postby Nancy1 » Sat May 06, 2017 10:19 pm

Way to go Bobbie! That's great news. Congrats!

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Re: I did it!!!

Postby NanciT » Sat May 06, 2017 10:42 pm

FANTASTIC Bobbie!!! After all you have been through....you really pushed through!! You INSPIRE ME!!!

NanciT

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Re: I did it!!!

Postby beth22 » Sun May 07, 2017 2:12 am

Great news. I think you will get your energy back soon!

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Re: I did it!!!

Postby NikaNik » Sun May 07, 2017 1:09 pm

Awesome, Bobbie! Way to go!

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Re: I did it!!!

Postby roy » Sun May 07, 2017 1:22 pm

When you walked through the door did the instructor announce, look everyone "luckys" back!

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Re: I did it!!!

Postby AnxiousJ » Sun May 07, 2017 5:44 pm

Wonderful news! Congrats!!

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Re: I did it!!!

Postby Lisa33 » Mon May 08, 2017 8:47 am

That is really awesome, Bobbie! You are one tough cookie! You should be very proud of yourself. Keep on Jazzercising!!!

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Re: I did it!!!

Postby Acres » Wed May 10, 2017 7:06 pm

Last year when I was very depressed and just staying in the house close to the bathroom, reading about your c diff history and determination to stay active and exercise inspired me to get off the couch...So with adult diapers on I started to take my dog for our long walks and hikes again......I also started an exercise routine that continues to this day....
So congrats and thanks Bobbie. I am happy for you...
Scott


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