I know stroke takes it's toll, but, dang,,, the things you do would wear out most anybody. And it's not just stroke- you've been out of the strenuous exercise game for awhile now. Even normally healthy people would have to work back up to what they used to do after a long layoff. I'm suspecting that while you may never get back to where you used to be, that as time passes your stamina will continue to improve, just as you've gone from half days to full days at work. And who knows, you just may get back to the way it was after considerable time passes and you pedal your silky smooth legs off. For now, pace yourself, figure out what works for you, and don't bite off too much more than you can chew. Doing the deed on Saturday sounds like it may just fit the bill for the time being. Oh, and you can complain to me if you want to, for all the good it's gonna do you. And if you can find a way to get an energy refund, let me know. I've got four grandkids here right now and I could use one myself!

Just got home from church a few minutes ago and decided to check out the site after I got off the phone from a call from your Aunt Susie. Anyway I read your blog and Harriet's comment! You know what?? You have a pretty smart sister. The doctor probably couldn't say it any better! It no doubt is going to take time to regain your strength for several reasons......

So.. What did you end up doing for dinner? Peanut butter sandwiches??

Missed our brief chat tonight.

Love you

Mom

wes, for goodness sakes, have you heard of pacing yourself? your body is not the same now. it takes a stroker 3 times the energy to do anything a non-stroker does, a therapist told me that. your lucky it only takes you 1 day to recoup. others might take 3 to do something less challenging. rome was'nt built in a day, comes to mind here. by all means, do what you enjoy, just do it at a slower pace, spread it out a bit. if i did what you do in 1 day, i would stroke again, LOL god forbid. take it easy on yourself. you can still have fun. just my thoughts from 1 strokee to another.

Wes: yes, my friend, it's me again. You remind me of me .....

when I get going on something I will do it until I complete the task or activity or whatever, with the MG like I shared with you, same goes for my Stroke deficits, after reading your Blog Post, I wasn't going to say anything, but I thought about it a lot and I just had to share with you my thoughts. I have a dear friend, Lisa, who comes to visit me from Virginia with her kids. When she comes up, we go out, we are out all day, From 10am until 10-11pm, seriously, we shop, go to movies, lunch, dinner, you name it, it is a day of pure happiness, she will say through out the day, your eyes are starting to droop, or your face is drooping, or you are starting to slurr. But, I am out, I don't get out much, and I want to savor those moments for ever. I know, in my heart, I am going to pay for this, but it is worth it ..... so I think. I have started to think about this, is pushing the envelope worth it? Am I causing damage to my health. Could it cause stroke? I don't know but I have decided to not do it. I need to do things in moderation. I know you have set goals for yourself, I do for myself, but, please take care of yourself. I know I am not your Mother, and I'm not trying to scold you or anything, I am just trying to share thoughts with you. Maybe doing a bike ride, start off slow, and not go for a walk. That will all come in due time. I don't know, these are just my concerns for you. I have paid big time for overdoing it. Is one day of bliss and fun worth a week or more in bed? No, I don't think so. I told Lisa I finally see her concern for me. She only loves me and wants the best for me.

Take care, I keep you in my prayers daily.

Hugs, Jan

Believe In Miracles And SOAR

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wes, for goodness sakes, have you heard of pacing yourself? your body is not the same now. it takes a stroker 3 times the energy to do anything a non-stroker does, a therapist told me that. your lucky it only takes you 1 day to recoup. others might take 3 to do something less challenging. rome was'nt built in a day, comes to mind here. by all means, do what you enjoy, just do it at a slower pace, spread it out a bit. if i did what you do in 1 day, i would stroke again, LOL god forbid. take it easy on yourself. you can still have fun. just my thoughts from 1 strokee to another.

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Wes: yes, my friend, it's me again. You remind me of me .....

when I get going on something I will do it until I complete the task or activity or whatever, with the MG like I shared with you, same goes for my Stroke deficits, after reading your Blog Post, I wasn't going to say anything, but I thought about it a lot and I just had to share with you my thoughts. I have a dear friend, Lisa, who comes to visit me from Virginia with her kids. When she comes up, we go out, we are out all day, From 10am until 10-11pm, seriously, we shop, go to movies, lunch, dinner, you name it, it is a day of pure happiness, she will say through out the day, your eyes are starting to droop, or your face is drooping, or you are starting to slurr. But, I am out, I don't get out much, and I want to savor those moments for ever. I know, in my heart, I am going to pay for this, but it is worth it ..... so I think. I have started to think about this, is pushing the envelope worth it? Am I causing damage to my health. Could it cause stroke? I don't know but I have decided to not do it. I need to do things in moderation. I know you have set goals for yourself, I do for myself, but, please take care of yourself. I know I am not your Mother, and I'm not trying to scold you or anything, I am just trying to share thoughts with you. Maybe doing a bike ride, start off slow, and not go for a walk. That will all come in due time. I don't know, these are just my concerns for you. I have paid big time for overdoing it. Is one day of bliss and fun worth a week or more in bed? No, I don't think so. I told Lisa I finally see her concern for me. She only loves me and wants the best for me.

Take care, I keep you in my prayers daily.

Hugs, Jan

Believe In Miracles And SOAR"

My thoughts exactly Wes.

You know big brother, you were raised by over achievers to be an over achiever. To this day I have a hard time keeping up with mom and she's in her 70's. I just think that you might be surprised that what you think of as slowing down, might be some peoples "normal". Just find your pace and enjoy each day.