Non-supportive spouses, friends, docs, etc.

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Former Member — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 15:39:09 GMT

My 1/2 cent contribution is: I was swimming 72 laps 5 times a week till I broke my leg on clear ice on Dec. 21, 2005. My wife till then would frequently suggest I walk instead of swim. She walks briskly 6 times a week in the morning for 1/2 hour; she also leads a group at Curves, an exercise chain. Over the years I have tried unsuccessfully to convince her of the advantages of swimming. Thankfully I have returned to swimming and we have reached an understanding; I swim and she walks. We do walk together at times for companionship. (BTW, I am 76 and still work full time, and she is 70 and works 35 hours a week. So it would seem that our individually preferred exercises helps us both.)

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Former Member — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 12:43:41 GMT

thats nonsense, you are an athlete & age doesn't change that. Im 55 & just starting again and I consider myself an athlete. You do it for yourself.

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Former Member — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 06:45:35 GMT

I was real pleased with how the backstroke went - surprised even. However, I think I will definitely need more time before I tackle fly. I like fly which along with breaststroke is the best part of my IM, but I think I will wait on trying it until the freestyle and backstroke feel really topnotch (they still feel a bit lopsided).

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Former Member — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 12:19:30 GMT

That's great news, Jean. Some folks accept limitations, and some go out and discover their own. Sounds like you haven't found yours yet. Nice going. :applaud:

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Former Member — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 12:13:55 GMT

Doctors always have to prepare you for the worst. I find it motivational: "You tell me I can't swim in a full arm cast, well I'll show YOU!" (I did). Just be prepared that your body could behave as bad as the doc thinks, but also as you are finding out, if you work hard, you will surprise both him and yourself. Happy Rehabbing! :wave: Thought I would let you know that things are going well for me, and I am now able to swim backstroke as well as freestyle and breaststroke. Haven't tried fly yet, but it will come. I don't see the doctor until the end of the month, and he will see that I am capable of much more than being able to comb my hair. Thanks for the encouragement muppet!

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Muppet — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 11:19:52 GMT

Thought I would let you know that things are going well for me, and I am now able to swim backstroke as well as freestyle and breaststroke. Haven't tried fly yet, but it will come. I don't see the doctor until the end of the month, and he will see that I am capable of much more than being able to comb my hair. Thanks for the encouragement muppet! Awesome news, Jean! Keep up the hard work! After my wrists, the first time I tried to do full butterfly was at a meet. I love me some butterfly, but I told myself it can wait. Back then I didn't want to take any chances, and I think you're wise doing the same!

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Former Member — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 06:04:22 GMT

I saw somebody I know at the Y yesterday. This guy (Tim)is a real inspiration. He had a hip replacement several years ago and told the surgeon that he planned to play basketball and racquet ball again. The surgeon was horrified. Tim finally said that he would give up the racquet ball, but no way was he giving up basketball - that it was important to have some fun in his life. The end result is that Tim played full court basketball with the Y "lunch bunch" until well into his 70th year and had a lot of fun doing it. Plus the hip did just fine too. Tim pretty much told me that same thing that Muppet did - to go for it and show them!!

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Former Member — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:08:27 GMT

Thanks Muppet. I hope I do show him. I do think his goals would be higher for me if I was 30 years younger. By the way, I have been able to comb my hair with my right hand for about three weeks now. Ah but can you comb it with the left?? Hehe Just teasing Jean. Keep showing that Doc wrong!! Kudos, and good luck in your continuing recovery ;) Rich

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Former Member — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:01:01 GMT

Thanks Muppet. I hope I do show him. I do think his goals would be higher for me if I was 30 years younger. By the way, I have been able to comb my hair with my right hand for about three weeks now.

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Former Member — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 09:44:42 GMT

I broke my shoulder on December 1. It wasn't a bad break and didn't require surgery. I'm sure the doctor had my date of birth in mind when he told me that I would probably be able to become completely functional - that I would be able to comb my hair with my right hand. It didn't register on me until I got home - what he said. I don't consider being able to comb my hair as being functional. The next time I told him that I was a swimmer, and he wasn't very encouraging. When I started physiotherapy he said I could swim, and I do breaststroke - did a thousand yards yesterday and included a couple of laps of freestyle. The breaststroke is easy, though I still don't do a good steamline off the wall as my bad arm isn't completely straight - but it's improving every time. The freestyle was hard, but I am hopeful that it will get easier. Today the therapist asked if I could comb my hair with my right hand. GRRRR! I find the low goals they set for me very discouraging.

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Muppet — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 05:06:01 GMT

I broke my shoulder on December 1. It wasn't a bad break and didn't require surgery. I'm sure the doctor had my date of birth in mind when he told me that I would probably be able to become completely functional - that I would be able to comb my hair with my right hand. ... Today the therapist asked if I could comb my hair with my right hand. GRRRR! I find the low goals they set for me very discouraging. Doctors always have to prepare you for the worst. I find it motivational: "You tell me I can't swim in a full arm cast, well I'll show YOU!" (I did). Just be prepared that your body could behave as bad as the doc thinks, but also as you are finding out, if you work hard, you will surprise both him and yourself. Happy Rehabbing! :wave:

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AnnG — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 11:58:37 GMT

If you have co workers or friends who don't think we are working hard in the pool, keep track of your yardage and quote it to them, they will be impressed by the mileage - give them something they can relate to. Fortunately I have a very supportive family even though my husband would rather take a beating than sit at a swim meet, he has been known to accompany me. My younger daughter is my lap counter on longer swims. Also my co workers kept track of my swims at Worlds on the website.

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FindingMyInnerFish — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 12:20:01 GMT

one can only imagine how much this forum costs corporate america each year It's the least corporate america can do for the cause of fitness. :p

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Muppet — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 12:15:40 GMT

"I can't help it baby it's my mojo. Do I make you randy Baby? Oh behave!" :joker: My coworker (and partner on my team) has an austin powers ringtone. Unfortunately, she hasn't mastered the art of putting your phone on vibrate at work, and the dam thing goes off every couple of hours. :dedhorse:

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Muppet — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 10:48:51 GMT

It's the least corporate america can do for the cause of fitness. :p Amen! We're cutting down on health insurance costs, though I am sure my company was not excited to find 2x ~$1500 worth of broken bone claims in my name in '04 and '05. :thhbbb:

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poolraat — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 09:47:37 GMT

My coworker (and partner on my team) has an austin powers ringtone. Unfortunately, she hasn't mastered the art of putting your phone on vibrate at work, and the dam thing goes off every couple of hours. :dedhorse: Nothing is more irritating that a co-worker's cell ringing. Especially when they leave it on their desk and leave. I always keep mine on vibrate and in my pocket. :D

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Former Member — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 08:16:20 GMT

I think that toothbrush would get broken if it was in my home. It was obviously purchased by an unsupportive spouse. What is that avatar, Poolraat? It looks like it might be crushing a toothbrush.

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Former Member — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 07:50:10 GMT

Nothing is more irritating that a co-worker's cell ringing. Especially when they leave it on their desk and leave. I always keep mine on vibrate and in my pocket. :D uh-huuuuuuuuuuuuh

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Former Member — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 06:20:50 GMT

Nothing is more irritating that a co-worker's cell ringing. Especially when they leave it on their desk and leave. I always keep mine on vibrate and in my pocket. :D Poolraat: My eldest just got a toothbrush that plays the theme from Rocky for 2 minutes to encourage lengthy teeth brushing. That is annoying.

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dorothyrde — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 06:17:02 GMT

There was an article before Christmas on FOXnews.com about how much wasted time workers had. I emailed that to my boss, along with other oddities from that site. He told me to get back to work!

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poolraat — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 04:24:05 GMT

It was obviously purchased by an unsupportive spouse. What is that avatar, Poolraat? It looks like it might be crushing a toothbrush. Before I took up swimming a few years ago, it was the only sport with a fly that I was aware of. Spouses, employers, etc. can be really unsupportive of this one, too. Why is that?

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Muppet — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 03:25:42 GMT

Nothing is more irritating that a co-worker's cell ringing. Especially when they leave it on their desk and leave. I always keep mine on vibrate and in my pocket. :D After reading through this thread earlier this morning, my cellphone started going nuts (vibe). My pocket felt like a an earthquake was getting ready to tear a fault in my jeans. Scurred the begeezus out of me. Impeccable timing. :banana:

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poolraat — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 01:30:41 GMT

My eldest just got a toothbrush that plays the theme from Rocky for 2 minutes to encourage lengthy teeth brushing. That is annoying. I think that toothbrush would get broken if it was in my home.

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FlyQueen — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 01:23:28 GMT

Poolraat: My eldest just got a toothbrush that plays the theme from Rocky for 2 minutes to encourage lengthy teeth brushing. That is annoying. Or hilarious if you don't live with him/her ...:rofl:

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Former Member — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 15:22:32 GMT

I cannot get on at work at all. T . one can only imagine how much this forum costs corporate america each year