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Thread #161047   Message #3824186
Posted By: Janie
02-Dec-16 - 09:26 PM
Thread Name: BS: It's Official: Janie is Old Geezerette
Subject: RE: BS: It's Official: Janie is Old Geezerette
Better than it was. Appears I will not likely ever be able to go off trail again in my beloved Appalachian mountains in search of ginseng or tackle really steep or rough trails, and I can't run or trot. Sorta fast walk is the best I can manage on a sidewalk. But my sis bought me a new pair of hiking shoes and an adjustable hiking pole for my retirement and birthday. We took a bit of a hike on a well maintained trail with some inclines while at Mom's for Thanksgiving to try them out, and I did better than I had hoped. I have never used a hiking pole before. Gonna be a good tool. I think I will order one for the other hand. With 2 poles and now that I have more time, getting out and walking/strengthening more, I think I can get more function back than the doctor or PT think I can.

Thanks for asking.