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I spent 40 minutes on the elliptical (?) It was not as fun as running on the track! I don't want to count it as my "new" exercise because I have done it before. Where can I find a wave machine?

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Hi all-a quick note, I am home to shower and return to the hospital. My DH is in critical condition in the ICU. He tore his esophagus from part of the stomach and with the blood thinners he has been on since his heart surgery, they did not give us much hope, they had me bring in the family. He has pulled through so far. This happened on Sat. evening. He is still on a ventilator, but the balloons they used to stop the bleed have been removed, and no new bleeding has begun. He has been given over 25 units of blood and countless plasma. He is not out of the woods yet. My world is in shambles. I ask for your prayers. I love this man heart and soul...and cannot face the thoughts that crowd me in the dark. Please keep him in your prayers. I will update you when I can.

Kat

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Oh my dear Kat, I am so very sorry to hear of your husband's medical crisis. I will hold you close in my thoughts and keep your husband in my prayers for healing. Thank you for taking the time to let us know what is going on. Please know that you have friends here to offer you support.

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Dear Kat,

How are you doing this? I echo Bluehill and I will pray for you and your husband. He must be strong to have pulled through heart surgery and to now fight this!

I am so sorry. If our little exercise group can be of any comfort to you, please check in. You have our support and our concern.

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Oh Kat, that's just horrible. We're all thinking of you and praying for your husband's recovery. Please let us know if there's anything we can do. That's not a platitude. Seriously -- what can we do?

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Just got the news Kat. I am so sorry that your family is going through this most stressful time. Please know that my thoughts and prayers go out for your husband's recovery and to strengthen you throughout this ordeal. Please, when you have time, let us know how your both doing.

Roberta

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I just wanted to share that I met a personal goal tonight!

I started actually running (with a super-duper jog bra) mid-September when I joined the challenge. I could only run about 1/8 mile before I needed to walk a bit. It has become much easier and enjoyable as I have stuck with it and pushed myself.

Tonight I jogged three miles in 36 minutes!!! (Three miles was my goal, but didn't expect to get there so fast.)

After I finished, I had planned to go home, but thought of Kat's situation. So, Kat...I ran another 1/2 mile for you. I hope your husband is getting stronger and healing. Hugs and prayers!

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Boo, that was a fantastic NSV.:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: 3.5 miles in 36 mins? You must have wings on your feet girl! :biggrin1: Keep up the good work.

Roberta

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You ROCK Boo! Way to go.

I'd love more info on the brand of sports bra you've found to be helpful. I find that when I run (one minute at a time -- I'm a little behind you in cardio strenght!), I have to hold the tail of my t-shirt to keep the girls from taking flight.

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My "new" type of exercise - I tried a cardio workout and I finished up with weights. I was sweating up a storm!! 40 mins total

Roberta

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