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Well friends...I am back from London. I walked for miles and miles. I did the bike ride. I had leg pain and it was very discouraging but I didn't let it stop me. I saw everything I wanted to see. I found London to be better than I could have imagined. I figured out the underground fairly easily and was off. My sister got me acclimated and I was out and about with and without her. I ate too much but with all the exercise, only gained about two lbs. I told the guide who took us on the bike tour about how I was nearly wheelchair bound less than three years ago and he was truly impressed...and not because he wanted a tip either. You can tell when someone is genuine or not. He took the picture of me on the bike at the statue of Nelson. He said that I should send that picture to my surgeon and I think I will. I've attached a few pictures for your viewing pleasure.

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Beautiful pictures and sounds like the trip of a lifetime. You not only look like you've never been close to a wheelchair, but are definitely one of those people who look like you've never been overweight either! Congrats!

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So happy for your adventure! We can live vicariously through you!

I found the underground quite user friendly and great to access many places.

However, for me, there is no place like home✈️

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I'm so happy for you! You look so carefree and youthful!

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You look so happy and healthy. It looks like you had a wonderful trip. I am so proud of you and how far you have come. Keep up the good work.

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You look so cute!!!

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Amazing pictures and look at all the things you were able to do that before you couldn't. Your hard work and determination show! Thank you for being such an inspiration:).

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So happy for you! Thanks for sharing your amazing journey!

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That's what I'm talking about getting out & being able to enjoy stuff like we couldn't do before but you know I have been dancing my butt off or at least something off just being able to do that at the park , at concerts at the park & having fun.

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