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I have just come across this and found it very interesting with lots of good advice.

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Quite interesting :-)

I`ve got exercise bands connected to each corner of my hospital bed so that I can exercssie my arms, I have to wear a special glove on my hands as I can`t grip properly, the physio` is pleased with them. Some of the exerciserse also are for the stomach (I don`t do many yet as the arms are weak - but I`m getting there)

Physio`s now come twice a week to my home and another one (can`t remember what her title is ) comes once a fortnight to work on the leg muscles - so they don`t go....whatever she said they go, can`t remember, and that is hard work, sweat like heck doing them things.

Keep telling me to lose weight - easier said than done - I lost three stone when I was rushed into hospital in July from 18 stone to just under 15 in approx 5 to 7 days :-O

And they still complain :-)

It`s a funny old world.

See my neurologist this week - Friday 0945 Professor Chinnery at the RVI Hospital Newcastle, ambulance all arranged (not a proper ambulncae), one of those transport pick you up thingy ones. Not to many questions I hope my memorys not that good these days, as a matter of fact it`s hopeless :-(

Not to woyrr though, tme for a nice drink of hotmilky horliks.

:-)

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Oh John, also trying to lose weight! Join the club with the memory problem! Before you go

to the RVI, make a list and stand your ground. (did you like that?). xB

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Quite interesting, thank you

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wobblybee

Thank you Harriet, it was really interesting and it confirms my own thinking. xB

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february

Wonderful information Harriet! Thanks for posting! ;o)

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february

I admire your positive spirit, as well as your sense of humor, John H.-kudos!!!! ;o)

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Hello Harriet

Very good, thank you.

Take care

Fifa

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Litty

Very good ... thanks : )

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