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Sleepless on LI · Post by **Sleepless on LI** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:44 am

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Terry,
First off, let me say I can relate to that and I'm sorry you are going through it right now. Losing a loved one, regardless if it's human or pet, is unbearable pain. But you have your strong belief in God and I'm sure you know your pet will be in a better place than we are when it's time to say goodbye. Not to mention, your strong faith and beliefs will guide you and get you through this, too, I'm sure.

A best friend of mine for over 30 years is going through a double distress situation. She owns two poodles, who basically are her children since she never had any. One was diagnosed about two years ago with Cushings Disease and the other just recently was diagnosed with spleen cancer and had her spleen removed. She still has a tumor of some type in her liver of which they're not sure if it's the same as the spleen's was. However, she has been spending so much time, energy and money trying to keep this dog happy, healthy and alive with everything from chemo to holistic remedies. Most people I know wouldn't go through the expense, mentally and financially, that she is/has, but she loves her dogs/daughters so much. This morning she was bringing her in to have a sonogram to see what the treatment has done for her. I am waiting to hear from her when she gets home.

I can relate to what you're going through. Our dog of 10 years died the morning we came back from vacation and we never got a chance to say goodbye to her. She was my second sister while I was growing up. Nothing I can say to you will make it easier, except know, like with everything else, we are all here for support. You'll know when the time is right to make that move. Your dog and the Lord above will guide you, I'm sure.

So much for my six-mile walk this morning I was going to talk about...seems kind of unimportant right now.

PS: 19 years, by the way, is a long time to be blessed to have her in your life. Thank you-know-who for that...

yawn · Post by **yawn** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 3:38 pm

Sleepless on LI wrote:
My doctor told me I would have to work out for 90 minutes if I was going to use a recumbent bike because the bike would be a lighter work-out.

Is this doctor a descendent of Hitler? When I'm done with 45 minutes, my heart rate is up there. He's got to be kidding to do 90 mins. I've also heard it's not necessary to go more than 45 minutes. That's truly incredible that he says that. What condition is this doctor in, by the way? I always wonder if they practice what they preach.
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Sorry Lori....didn't mean to upset you. My doctor is in excellent health... and has no body fat. He jogs like 5 miles a day during his lunch hour. I also think 90 minutes is overkill and if you're getting your heart rate up, why isn't 45 minutes sufficient? I struggle through my 30 mins. on the elliptical. Don't listen to my doc....I think you're doing great!!!!
Amy

Sleepless on LI · Post by **Sleepless on LI** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 7:03 pm

Sorry Lori....didn't mean to upset you.

Amy,
So much gets lost without intonation when something is being written, instead of spoken. This is one of those times. I was not upset-upset. I wanted to beat this man up, but I wasn't upset-upset .

I just can't get over someone, doctor or no doctor, telling you to do such extreme exercise. If I had to do that every day, I would burn out on it too fast and would stop completely.

I'll tell you, the 45-min. walk I took today was incredibly taxing. Either I'm REALLY out of shape or something is wrong here. Double that to 90 mins? I'd be dead...

yawn · Post by **yawn** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:10 pm

Sleepless on LI wrote:I wanted to beat this man up, but I wasn't upset-upset .

I'll tell you, the 45-min. walk I took today was incredibly taxing. Either I'm REALLY out of shape or something is wrong here. Double that to 90 mins? I'd be dead...

Someday I'll master this "quote" function.
I know what you mean...LOL...I would like to beat him at times too. But it's hard to complain to him when he works out and eats perfectly!!!

I can't believe you did all that walking in just 45 minutes.....sounds like you're in shape to me. Let us know how you're feeling tomorrow. I'm already dreading working out tomorrow morning. I always dread it but then I feel so good when it's done. This whole diet/exercise thing really is a "head game" for me.

Have a good night...Amy

Sleepless on LI · Post by **Sleepless on LI** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:36 pm

Well, it was 45 mins. because when I went out later with my daughter, we clocked it in the car and it wasn't 3-4 miles in one direction ALTHOUGH IT FELT LIKE IT!!! We clocked it at a mile and a half in each direction, so it was 3 miles TOTAL. That's why I could do it in 45 mins.

So I wasn't the superhero I thought I was. But let me tell you, the uphill I did today was like a huge incline on a treadmill and I did keep up a good pace. But it was not what I thought initially, so don't feel so bad.

yawn · Post by **yawn** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 6:40 am

Sleepless on LI wrote: So I wasn't the superhero I thought I was.

Sure you are.....Suuuuuuuuuuuper Lori...Protector up the uphill climb.

Lori, you may think a total of 3 miles isn't so great but I think it's INCREDIBLE!!!!

Have a great day!
Amy

Sleepless on LI · Post by **Sleepless on LI** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 6:45 am

Lori, you may think a total of 3 miles isn't so great but I think it's INCREDIBLE!!!!

Well, now you made my morning. Thank you!

I think I'll go get dressed and do it again...makes you feel good about yourself. And that's a good thing.

Talk with you later. Have a very nice day .

WAFlowers · Post by **WAFlowers** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 9:39 am

Sleepless on LI wrote:So much gets lost without intonation when something is being written, instead of spoken. This is one of those times. I was not upset-upset. I wanted to beat this man up, but I wasn't upset-upset .

I'll hold him still and you stomp him. Anyone else want to volunteer to help?

Sleepless on LI · Post by **Sleepless on LI** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 9:42 am

I'll hold him still and you stomp him. Anyone else want to volunteer to help?

I think he's worthy of a beating just because Amy said he's in great shape, without an ounce of fat on him. In my book, that's cause for a beating!!!