Three years ago I inaccurately considered myself a hearty and healthy 47 year old mom of three almost adult boys. My “to do list” consisted largely of items to be done for my family, very low on the list was time spent on me. I had no time to be ill or lame. Life marched […]
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I think we all hear it at some point in our life. “You will know when you need to get your knee replaced.” I knew in February of this year. I was walking across the street in Kauai, Hawaii and all of a sudden, click. I knew immediately that I could not put any weight
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Considering a hip or joint replacement? Welcome to my world. I’m an active adventure, baby boomer travel writer. I love to travel, but my hips appear to be on strike. In late November of 2012 I had a total anterior hip replacement of my left hip. I was 51 years old at the time of
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As I left my deep water aerobics class and stepped into my car, I quickly scrolled through my phone messages. Two missed calls from my dermatologist office with no messages left. I was waiting to hear my biopsy results from a skin sample removed the week prior. “No news is good news,” said my dermatologist
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If you are a frequent flyer, you know the rules of packing light and probably travel with carry-on luggage so as not to be a victim of lost luggage. Not to get personal, but maybe your feet swell a little during flight? I’ve found a pair of travel shoes that are lightweight, comfortable, fashionable and
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Weight Loss Surgery – is it right for you? This is the first in a series that will help you deal with bariatric weight-loss surgery and travel. Part 1: Bariatric surgery: life changing decision Part 2: Bariatric lifestyle & nutrition Part 3: Bariatric support groups & travel Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, I
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