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Syl wrote:

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Maddog wrote:

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orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/recovery/total-knee-replacement-exercise-guide/

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 Been there done all that Maddog, I had my first total knee replacement 10 years ago.

It was a huge success, awaiting the other...also had hip replacement in same leg 2 years ago.

I actually need an ankle replacement too, but they are not so successful, so trying physio first. 

Osteoarthritis is a bugger.

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 I think this is what Maddy is trying to avoid in his old age but unfortunately it rarely works out that way.

I understand his desire for healthy longevity though.

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 As Dr Attia puts it, it's about health span not lifespan.

It's about being as healthy as possible right up to the end, so life is as enjoyable as possible..

Of course being healthy should extend both, unless you get hit by a truck or get some bad luck with say cancer..

But even with the big C, recovery is possible, and far more likely depending on your health going in..

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I also think avoiding depression is a huge help to living a healthier lifestyle.

We may not be able to run marathons, but we can enjoy having a walk in the countryside....and when we can't do that, an active mind will always find something else to do.

Easier said than done, I know, because a healthy mind, like a healthy body, is not always possible.

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 I think I started this thread mentioning Dr Attia and his best selling book.

He has an entire chapter dedicated to mental health.

It's critical for good overall health..

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Maddog wrote:

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Syl wrote:

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I also think avoiding depression is a huge help to living a healthier lifestyle.

We may not be able to run marathons, but we can enjoy having a walk in the countryside....and when we can't do that, an active mind will always find something else to do.

Easier said than done, I know, because a healthy mind, like a healthy body, is not always possible.

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 I think I started this thread mentioning Dr Attia and his best selling book.

 

He has an entire chapter dedicated to mental health.

 

It's critical for good overall health..

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 I didn't watch it, but it stands to reason, if your mental health is good, your life will be better than living with depression.

 

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 And vice versa.

My girlfriend is a physical therapist (maybe what you call a physio?). 

She works in a very high end, assisted living-memory care facility.  People can become very depressed when they lose mobility and strength. Her job is to keep that from happening if she can, or regain it after a setback..

Maddog wrote:

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Syl wrote:

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Maddog wrote:

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Syl wrote:

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I also think avoiding depression is a huge help to living a healthier lifestyle.

We may not be able to run marathons, but we can enjoy having a walk in the countryside....and when we can't do that, an active mind will always find something else to do.

Easier said than done, I know, because a healthy mind, like a healthy body, is not always possible.

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 I think I started this thread mentioning Dr Attia and his best selling book.

 

He has an entire chapter dedicated to mental health.

 

It's critical for good overall health..

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 I didn't watch it, but it stands to reason, if your mental health is good, your life will be better than living with depression.

 

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 And vice versa.

 

My girlfriend is a physical therapist (maybe what you call a physio?). 

 

She works in a very high end, assisted living-memory care facility.  People can become very depressed when they lose mobility and strength. Her job is to keep that from happening if she can, or regain it after a setback..

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 She sounds like a keeper  Don’t eff it up! 

Vam wrote:

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Maddog wrote:

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Syl wrote:

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Maddog wrote:

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Syl wrote:

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I also think avoiding depression is a huge help to living a healthier lifestyle.

We may not be able to run marathons, but we can enjoy having a walk in the countryside....and when we can't do that, an active mind will always find something else to do.

Easier said than done, I know, because a healthy mind, like a healthy body, is not always possible.

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 I think I started this thread mentioning Dr Attia and his best selling book.

 

He has an entire chapter dedicated to mental health.

 

It's critical for good overall health..

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 I didn't watch it, but it stands to reason, if your mental health is good, your life will be better than living with depression.

 

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 And vice versa.

 

My girlfriend is a physical therapist (maybe what you call a physio?). 

 

She works in a very high end, assisted living-memory care facility.  People can become very depressed when they lose mobility and strength. Her job is to keep that from happening if she can, or regain it after a setback..

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 She sounds like a keeper  Don’t eff it up! 

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 She is. She is very dedicated to helping people in need. 

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Maddog wrote:

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Syl wrote:

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That sounds like a greatr job she has, very worthwhile.

Does she use music and dance as an aid to combat the depression people may feel, or is it all exercise based?

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 She plays some music for them while she trains them..

 

She teaches yoga classes to the more fit people and does individual training for others. Might just be an assisted walk outside. But she also keeps a log for every resident regarding their physical progress, needs or whatever   

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 Are you smitten?

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 Something like that. 

Let's just say the guy who let her go was a dumbass. 

I've been out with and spent time with a lot of available women, and I can rule most out in minutes and about all of them in a few conversations..

This one's much different than most women..

We shall see how this progresses..😉

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It's never to late to find love is it...I am very glad you have found someone who sounds really nice....keep us posted....not nosy, just interested.
X

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 Will do..😉

Maddog wrote:

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Syl wrote:

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It's never to late to find love is it...I am very glad you have found someone who sounds really nice....keep us posted....not nosy, just interested.
X

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 Will do..😉

 

 

 

 

 

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 She is lovely, you make a good couple.

We have an actress here called Hayley Mills, not sure if she is known in the US, she reminds me of her.

Syl wrote:

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Maddog wrote:

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Syl wrote:

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It's never to late to find love is it...I am very glad you have found someone who sounds really nice....keep us posted....not nosy, just interested.
X

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 Will do..😉

 

 

 

 

 

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 She is lovely, you make a good couple.

We have an actress here called Hayley Mills, not sure if she is known in the US, she reminds me of her.

 

 

 

 

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 I remember her as a child actor..