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sunmeadow    82

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My surgeon kept saying he doesn't want me lying around watching TV...ok, message received.

I know I need to be walking, but I can't do that all day long (and I just got home yesterday so I'm a little hesitant to venture too far yet).

What are you doing to keep yourselves occupied? I bought a bunch of books, but reading is basically the same as lying around watching TV.

At some point, I'll probably sort through clothes for donation, but I'm not feeling robust enough for any major chores (and I did most of the big stuff before surgery anyway).

What is there between lying around and walking constantly?

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justbrez    16

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Luckily, I'm a beader. Have gotten lots of bead embroidery done for my fall/holiday shows. I also make felted scarves, but with temps in 90s and 60% humidity, going to wait for cooler weather. Hard enough to stay hydrated in the house!


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sunmeadow    82

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Luckily, I'm a beader. Have gotten lots of bead embroidery done for my fall/holiday shows. I also make felted scarves, but with temps in 90s and 60% humidity, going to wait for cooler weather. Hard enough to stay hydrated in the house!




Nice!
I've been told we will become those people who are always freezing cold, but 90 is still 90 and humidity is humidity, though I hear we're getting thunderstorms tonight that will bring in some cooler air. I hope you get some of that relief. (I'm in New England)


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Nice!
I've been told we will become those people who are always freezing cold, but 90 is still 90 and humidity is humidity, though I hear we're getting thunderstorms tonight that will bring in some cooler air. I hope you get some of that relief. (I'm in New England)



I have been freezing ever since I got home. Which didn't help because I was always cold before surgery. So lots of sweaters for me!


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