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JMCKUSICK

(4,012 posts) Mon Sep 22, 2025, 08:33 AM Monday

Good morning my enthusiastic DU family,

Today I begin Cardiac Rehab to help with my quadruple bypass recovery. I've been anxious as all get out this weekend because I'm afraid my back won't be able to handle it.
After a up and down night, I've come back to two things: I can't control what I can't control and my attitude really does highly impact my results in life.
Please have a day filled with opportunities to choose your best self to face a challenge with and to be as kind to that person as you would a neighbor also trying. Have a successful day!
Love, John

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Good morning my enthusiastic DU family, (Original Post) JMCKUSICK Monday OP

Just who in the heck are you calling enthusiastic??? Those would be fighting words if I had any enthusiasm! marble falls Monday #1

Good Luck with your rehab JM! Diamond_Dog Monday #2

Good luck with yours, sleepy head! marble falls Monday #4

Oops .... Diamond_Dog Monday #7

Thank you Diamond_Dog, JMCKUSICK Monday #10

Rotflmao, thank you Marble Falls, JMCKUSICK Monday #9

Good Morning JMCKUSICK (John) Emile Monday #3

Lord I hope so Emile, JMCKUSICK Monday #12

Vibes and hugs on this next step in your recovery. niyad Monday #5

Thank you Niyad JMCKUSICK Monday #13

Good morning, John! Scrivener7 Monday #6

Thank you Scrivener7, JMCKUSICK Monday #14

Good luck with your rehab, JM! Diamond_Dog Monday #8

Good morning, John and sending good thoughts to you on your Rehab. debm55 Monday #11

Good morning Debbie, thank you for your kind wishes. JMCKUSICK Monday #15

Thinking about you, John, as you enter a new phase of healing. With your inner strength you can do anything!! wordstroken Monday #16

marble falls

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1. Just who in the heck are you calling enthusiastic??? Those would be fighting words if I had any enthusiasm!

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Mon Sep 22, 2025, 08:35 AM

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Diamond_Dog

(38,589 posts)

2. Good Luck with your rehab JM!

Reply to marble falls (Reply #1)

Mon Sep 22, 2025, 08:44 AM

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marble falls

(68,734 posts)

4. Good luck with yours, sleepy head!

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Mon Sep 22, 2025, 08:52 AM

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Diamond_Dog

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7. Oops ....

Reply to marble falls (Reply #4)

Mon Sep 22, 2025, 09:21 AM

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JMCKUSICK

(4,012 posts)

10. Thank you Diamond_Dog,

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Mon Sep 22, 2025, 10:46 AM

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JMCKUSICK

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9. Rotflmao, thank you Marble Falls,

Reply to marble falls (Reply #1)

Mon Sep 22, 2025, 10:45 AM

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That was perfect.

Emile

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3. Good Morning JMCKUSICK (John)

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Mon Sep 22, 2025, 08:49 AM

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JMCKUSICK

(4,012 posts)

12. Lord I hope so Emile,

Reply to Emile (Reply #3)

Mon Sep 22, 2025, 10:46 AM

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Have a wonderful day.

niyad

(127,524 posts)

5. Vibes and hugs on this next step in your recovery.

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Mon Sep 22, 2025, 09:01 AM

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JMCKUSICK

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13. Thank you Niyad

Reply to niyad (Reply #5)

Mon Sep 22, 2025, 10:47 AM

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I really hope it helps

Scrivener7

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6. Good morning, John!

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Mon Sep 22, 2025, 09:12 AM

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I'm actually excited for your rehab.

Have no fear about the back pain. The therapists, if they're good, will take it into consideration, and the movement from the cardiac activities will probably actually help with the back pain.

The trick with back pain is where it radiates. If you have soreness or even a slight increase in the back pain, notice where it radiates. If the area of radiation is getting smaller, that means the condition is improving and you'll soon have relief. Keep your therapist in the loop on that. If the pain begins to radiate farther out from your back (like farther down the leg for example) tell them, and ease up.