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2009-12-10
Friday morning, beginning at around 8:30, I will be parting with my remaining 7 teeth and getting fitted for a temporary lower denture. I'm going back to Dr. Hashim - the same DDS that did my first set of dentures in 97. It's hard to believe that it has been 12 years since I got my first set.

I'm not exactly thrilled about losing my 7 teeth, but it would cost several thousand dollars to fix them and, they would likely only last another 5-7 years. That just doesn't seem worth the effort.

This time, I'm getting a temporary lower set the same day. When I walk out, I will have the lower in place. The gums will swell into the denture and I will have to go back on Monday for a follow-up visit. I didn't do an immediate denture last time. I don't know how I feel about this, other than anxious. I don't remember being nervous last time and I have no memory of how long I was on pain killers last time. I do know that I returned to work within a couple of days when I got my first set. I also remember trying to play Euchre while loopy on narcotic pain killers. That was... interesting. This time, I have reserved Monday as a possible day off depending on whether or not I still need the heavy-duty pain killers.

In February, I will go back to Dr Hashim and get new uppers and lowers. Then, with any luck, I will be able to exchange web-work for implants on the lower denture. We've already discussed it a little and it seems like something that we'll be able to work out.

BizB       Wed Dec 23 02:56:54 PM
I have a whole story to tell about her. Expect an update tonight.
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Betty Boop       Wed Dec 23 02:01:07 PM
BIZ - your stray has been very well fed. check the on line lost & found for Toledo - maybe you will get lucky.
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coach td       Wed Dec 23 12:36:43 PM
Didn't know Peter Frampton's gig was so far away. BigBro don't worry about this coming summer. Just put your head down and get a few weeks of work outs under your belt. The rest will come. Give it 4 weeks and then let's talk again. ?
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BigBro       Wed Dec 23 12:31:46 PM
I don't think I'll be running any races until summer at the rate I've been set for pushing my self, but I can live with that.
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BizB       Wed Dec 23 12:17:39 PM
If he wasn't living/working in Lansing Michigan, I would definitely work out with him. Of course, if he wasn't working/living in Lansing Michigan while is wife is still here, he wouldn't have taken on this challenge that I issued to him as an off-the-cuff comment...

"Hey, when you're up there in Lansing all alone with nothing to do in the evenings, you should do some running... get in shape and then do a race or two with me!"
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coach td       Wed Dec 23 11:34:36 AM
All good stuff Biz. It's rewarding to teach but it takes a receptive student to complete the circle. Big bro is asking, listening and accepting. It's half the battle. Way to go, bro(s). About the only addition would be one work out together to get all the little pluses and minuses you'd like to pass on as well.
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BizB       Wed Dec 23 10:45:54 AM
I started with 30 seconds each with two reps.
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BigBro       Wed Dec 23 09:58:21 AM
how long do you think I should hold the planks to start with?
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BizB       Wed Dec 23 09:55:01 AM
I hate them. That's why I do them! My core-workout routine includes:
Plank
Left Side Plank
Right Side Plank
Elbow-to-knee crunches
Leg-lifts (I hold for 10 seconds)
Push ups
Windshield wipers
Pelvic Dips 4 point
Pelvic Dips 3 point (leg up)
Pelvic Dips 3 point (hand up)

With the exercise ball:
Leg curls
Hip extensions

Here's Dr Romanov's YouTube channel for more good drills/exercises.
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BigBro       Wed Dec 23 09:25:10 AM
the trouble with starting is going from nothing to something, is an infinite amount of change. Thanks for the advise and the exercise tips. What do you think about side planks as an exercise. I've seen all kinds of variations on these.
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BizB       Wed Dec 23 08:25:00 AM
When did it start hurting? Did it hurt the first time you ran? The second?

Don't try to progress too quickly. The tendons/ligaments take some time to get used to the abuse of a new exercise.

The general rule is to add no more than 10% per week to your routine.

Start with something that you can handle; some amount of exercise time that doesn't cause pain. Since you've already reached the pain level, I'd say back off a bit. Then, the next week, add 10% to the amount of time that you're exercising. For example, if you ran for 20 minutes the first week (not 20 minutes a day... 20 minutes a week would be a good starting point,) then the second week, you can run for 22 minutes. The third week, run for 24 minutes. The fourth week, run for 26.5 minutes, and so on. Before you know it, you'll be running 30 miles a week.

Meanwhile, on days that you're not running, exercise those tendons by doing ankle strengthening exercises. One of our favorites is to stand on the ball of one foot with the other foot about 6 inches off the ground in front of you. Then, pretending the foot that's in the air is holding a pen between your toes, spell out the alphabet in the air. This accomplishes two things. 1) It strengthens the foot that's doing the work of holding you up in a way that transfers directly to the act of Pose running. 2) It increases range of motion and strength of the foot that's doing the spelling exercise.
Search YouTube for additional ankle exercises. There are lots that you can try.

coach td Any additional thoughts? You've been swimming in much deeper water at this end of the pool than I have.
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BigBro       Wed Dec 23 07:13:22 AM
balls of the foot - yes
pain after stopping - yes
mostly pain in the top outside of ankle joint, a little in the bottom of the heal.
running shoes - yes
stretch - yes Lunge - no

I have a feeling the pain is in the tendons at the top of the ankle. I've always had weak ankles, turning them regularly when I was running and in shape. That's why I could never ice skate. That and finding skates to fit the width of my honking wide feet.

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BizB       Tue Dec 22 09:26:17 PM
I have a pose drill video that I can share with you (avi format). Let me know if you want to have a look. It's quality stuff.
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BizB       Tue Dec 22 09:19:58 PM
Don't land on your toes. Land on the balls of your feet. Check out this site Pose Running.

You should be experiencing sore calves, and that's about it for muscle pain. When you say joint pain in your ankles, is it pain that stays around after you stop, or simply discomfort while you're running?
Does it go away when you stop?
Are you wearing running shoes?
Do you stretch first?
If so: Does your stretch include a lunge type stretch?
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BigBro       Tue Dec 22 07:45:54 PM
not hitting
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BigBro       Tue Dec 22 07:45:14 PM
I've been "running" (run, jog, walk, shake well and repeat) a half mile loop in and around the apartment complex. I'm getting better at keeping my wind, but taking it slowly as far as pushing myself. Tonight makes 4 times in the last 6 days (I didn't run this weekend while home).

Should I be worried about joint pain in my ankles. I'm trying to land on my toes and hitting my heal on each step.
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BizB       Tue Dec 22 05:53:17 PM
The url goes next to the equal sign. Then, the text that you want to display goes between the ] and the [

So, it's [url=http://www.bizb.biz]Display text[/url]
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BigBro       Tue Dec 22 01:06:57 PM
thanks, what am I doing wrong, besides being me?
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BizB       Tue Dec 22 12:07:50 PM
Science talk
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BigBro       Tue Dec 22 11:44:07 AM
>http://scienceblogs.com/principles/2007/01/bunnies_made_of_cheese.php/url>
this is a link to another physics talk that is very cool.
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BizB       Fri Dec 18 07:51:29 AM
b33nz! - long time no see (my fault).

I mentioned Bicon to my dentist and told him I was on the list to participate in a demo procedure, but he wasn't interested in trying a new brand. He's very particular about his work.

I texted you with a "Happy Thanksgiving". Don't know if you got it or not.

Have a merry Christmas!
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b33nz       Thu Dec 17 08:58:24 PM
I'm so glad you're feeling better and implants are on the horizon.
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BizB       Wed Dec 16 08:34:33 AM
I feel like I'm at about 90%. All my questions were answered and then some. The adjustment that they made allowed me to wear the lower denture for a few hours before I developed another sore spot. Yesterday, at noon, I went back in to get that sore spot taken care of. I was able to wear the denture for the rest of the day. I put it in first thing this morning, and it feels really good.

I'll take a pic or two this evening and post an update either here or on the family site. I want to sing the praises of Westgate Dental Arts so I plan to write up something nice.
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sopops       Tue Dec 15 06:23:11 PM
How are you doing Biz? The doc answer all your ?'s ? The swelling should be down by now and we would love to see a smiling Pete rather than a grimace. All kidding aside we hope you are feeling better.
Love Ya
Pops
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Betty Boop       Tue Dec 15 10:55:46 AM
Thank goodness, I thought your gray hair was causing the problem!!
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BizB       Mon Dec 14 02:21:05 PM
I had 1/2 dozen questions that came up over the weekend, but I was all loopy on Vicodin, so I wasn't as sharp as I usually am. As such, I jotted them down on my phone so that I could remember them.
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Betty Boop       Mon Dec 14 01:05:38 PM
questions on phone? are you forgetful like me now?
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BizB       Mon Dec 14 09:31:35 AM
I'm at my follow-up appointment right now. Last night, I slept with the denture out. It felt really good and the gums looked a lot more healthy this morning. I have a list of questions for the doctor on my phone so that I don't forget them.
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BizB       Sun Dec 13 04:58:19 PM
Sig is too good to me.
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BizB       Sun Dec 13 04:55:07 PM
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BizB       Sat Dec 12 07:24:42 PM
I can't imagine why they'd need Vicodin on that show. I'm sure the audience would enjoy some when they watch it, though.
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coach td       Sat Dec 12 11:57:38 AM
Dang Biz, Those drugs sure wern't used on 'the biggest loser'.
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BizB       Sat Dec 12 11:50:21 AM
Last night, I ate:
Carnation breakfast drink
Milk shake w/carnation & bananas
Scrambled eggs (2)
Scrambled eggs w/feta cheese
Small strawberry milkshake
Grilled cheese sandwich

And to think, I was worried about losing weight.
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sopops       Fri Dec 11 06:12:24 PM
Thank God for Sig!! I went thru the same 49 yrs ago but did it with hypnosis which helped tremendously, but then I wish you luck and the fitting on Monday will solve a lot of the pain issues. I will send some Raki to you tonight and ask Jim to send some also.
Love
Pops
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BizB       Fri Dec 11 02:42:26 PM
I am feeling pretty good right now. Vicodin is my friend. Sig is a great nurse.
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Betty Boop       Fri Dec 11 02:33:31 PM
We did a web cam chat with 'Fer and family. The girls' haircuts are great. Thing 2 had hers in a top tail which was so cute and Thing 1's cut is really nice for her face. They are dolls.

Biz - hope you are doing well. HUGS
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Betty Boop       Fri Dec 11 08:28:38 AM
Oh and yes, your tree is really lovely.
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Betty Boop       Fri Dec 11 08:26:38 AM
I hope you do well. So sorry I am not able to play mommy for you.

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