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Post by qhcrazy on Jun 30, 2008 14:06:32 GMT -6
Hey all, I'm actually going to fly to FL with my two young children to go see my parents. I'm nervous about flying and sitting for too long, especially since I now have a history of clotting. I am also nervous because my sister wants to rent jet-skis! I can swim, but I'm not sure about my feet and their lack of speed. I could try it, I guess, with a safety jacket of course! I just get so mad at times and force myself to keep going when I feel tired at times. I just want to walk through all of it and just punch it all away!!!!!!! But, I know I'm still in the throws of accepting all of this, since I am only 9 mos. post-op and feel like I have been in the pit of "you know where" at times. But, I pray a lot and I know that God will provide me with the strength I need, even if it is to try and ride a jet ski! LOL  Good luck to all of you who are still forced to accept a new body and new ways of doing things. |
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Post by shannan on Jun 30, 2008 14:57:56 GMT -6
Have fun and here's hoping that you will be able to partake in everything that you want to.
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Post by peilynne on Jun 30, 2008 15:44:33 GMT -6
GO FOR IT, you never know until you try.I'm sure you'll have a wonderful trip. wishing you the best, keep us posted!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Joel on Jun 30, 2008 17:41:46 GMT -6
Fantastic! Go for it! What is the worst that could happen? you'll fall off? No big deal!
Joel
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Post by drummer904 on Jul 1, 2008 7:47:44 GMT -6
I think you'll be fine jetskiing, especially if it's the sit-down kind. We've always had the stand -up kind and they can be hard enough to ride as it is until you ge used to it. Fun as heck either way. Have fun and watch out for the afternoon storms, they can sneak up on ya!
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Post by Vanessa on Jul 1, 2008 8:33:23 GMT -6
Have a wonderful time! Jet skiing is so much fun!
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Post by Tmasgio on Jul 1, 2008 11:24:41 GMT -6
I think this is awesome and great therapy. Good Luck! Let us know how it all goes!
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Post by qhcrazy on Jul 11, 2008 19:15:41 GMT -6
Hey all, well I'm back after a week in FL. I had a great time and I swam, swam, swam. It felt so good to be "suspended" in water. As it turned out, I didn't jet ski, it was way too expensive for me. But, I did do a lot of walking and swimming so I felt I got my exercise in. I did great on the plane, no blood clots. I made sure I rotated my ankles and had an aisle seat so I could move my legs around. My kids were great supporters and not one incident of any whining, which is always good! LOL. Thanks for the vote of support, you guys are so awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D
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Post by drummer904 on Jul 11, 2008 21:17:53 GMT -6
Great! Glad to hear everything went good!
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Post by Joel on Jul 12, 2008 14:01:49 GMT -6
What a great adventure! Loved hearing about it! Any body surfing?
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Good luck to all of you who are still forced to accept a new body and new ways of doing things.
