Hi Kerri! Yes, I can't wait. I just got off the phone with the hospital for pre-admission and pre-op testing. I'm going for my pre-op testing on the 22nd, 1 week from today. Well, next step is to see the plastic surgeon today. Tomorrow I'm seeing the general surgeon. The next two weeks are jammed packed with appointments and parties for me. Then, I will get some needed rest! Good to hear from you! Hugs, Lucy

Good morning everyone! I'm back from the cruise and it's so good to be home. I had a great time. I actually did some activities that I wouldn't have done or even considered when I was SMO. OK, you are asking what did I do? I went parasailing, snorkeling, tubing down the river and into man-made rocky caves and swam with the dolphins! OMG, I was up in the air over the water in a balloon! I have pictures and will load them in somewhere for you to see. The cruise itself was a disaster. The ship we were on had a recent outbreak of the flu. So, they took a lot of precautions. The service was so slow, as they didn't have enough staff to accomodate the added precautions that needed to be taken. Like in the buffet area, they had to serve us whatever we wanted. We couldn't even get our own coffee. There was no organization in the various food stations. People were all over the place. By the time you got your food and coffee, then the food was cold and it was hard to find a place to sit! We as a group wrote down all of our concerns and problems during the cruise. Next year, OH will be cruising on the Princess Sapphire to Alaska! I'm going!! I had a terrific roommate. We didn't meet prior to the cruise, but talked over the phone. We hit it off! I got to find out that her birthday is only 4 days apart from mine. How cool is that? Today, I'm going to see my plastic surgeon for the final visit. Countdown begins! Only 14 days until my surgery. WOOHOO!!! I didn't make the best choices on the cruise, but I'm back on track as of today! More to tell, but later on! Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Lucy

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That's awesome Connie! If you have problem knees, I wouldn't even attempt running until you're sure your body could handle it. Start with that 1K, whether on a treadmill, around the block, or through your house! The name of the game is to get movin, movin! I bet you could find a charitable fun walk~ many times a 1K. Let me know how you like it, okay? Hugs, Kerri You've done amazing, by the way!!!!