Hah, yes the East and the Hudson, nice pristine waterways! 
Thereās also the Atlantic! Beaches only allow 50% capacity I think.
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Wow, that is great to hear!! You probably know then that you could get one for your apt. Maybe not as nice as those at the Y but itās convenient 
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@daisymae I am so sorry to read youāve developed bone spurs! They are very painful. Iāve had them in my shoulder and in my feet.
I was young when I had them in my feet and the podiatrist wanted to do surgery and said I would have to be non-weight bearing for 6 months or longer! I just couldnāt imagine that! This was over 40 years ago. I never did the surgery and eventually the spurs dissipated - thank goodness!
My shoulder was another story. I had frozen shoulder with bone spurs and tenosynovitis; very painful. After six months of physical therapy that didnāt work, I had shoulder surgery to fix it all.
Good thoughts and prayers are being sent your way!
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I am very sorry to hear this news DM. 
Donāt give up. Doctorās often give you the worst-case scenario.
Here is a thought. 15 of these are open this summer:
https://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/outdoor-pools
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I live in an apartment, now a house!!! Where on earth would I put it? 
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Eric, this is very sweet and thoughtful of you, but 2 things: 1) most of these pools are closed due to COVID, and 2) there are no masks being worn in the pools and there is no social distancing either. I wouldnāt dare tempt fate like that. Also, these are not lap pools. But otherwise, you remain my āmain manā (just donāt tell my husband )
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Thanks, thatās very nice! But I donāt mind being #2. 
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Iāve had bone spurs in my feet as well. I had them on both sides of each foot till I literally couldnāt walk anymore. I had them surgically removed and it took about 6 months to recoup. But Iāve been very happy with the results. No more pain at all, and I even had to go down a shoe size 
Unfortunately ,the Osteophytes in my hip are bone on bone within the sockets (no more cushioning), and they are rubbing together. Super painful.
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Hereās hoping there is a way for them to blast away the little (or not so little) spurs so it isnāt invasive and your recovery will be short and complete! Iām sending you lots of hugs and good wishes ā¦ your dedication and resilience is amazing and inspirational! Thank you
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I am scheduled for my first medical visit this coming Thursday at 1pm. A little scared of the pain they might inflict upon me when they manipulate my hip, but praying that it all goes well. I hope it doesnāt hurt more than it does now, bc it is excruciating despite the 800mg Ibuprofen and the 1100mg of Robaxan (3 times a day; UGH, thats a lot to stomach!)
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So sorry to hear of the bone spurs and the pain youāre in DM! I totally understand the depression and disappointment. It totally sucks to have gotten into a rhythm with something new that helps you stay active and keep BGs in check just for that progress to have to halt because of something that feels out of your control! Iāve experienced that sentiment more than Iād like in my life (read 3 knee surgeries throughout college disrupting field hockey, life, and staying in shape and then the numerous injuries while marathon training.)
I donāt know if this would be forgiving on your hips, but perhaps cycling could be something to try out?
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unfortunately I cannot cycle yet either. 
But thanks for the suggestion; I will definitely keep it in mind for when I recover a bit. I have trouble even doing regular walking right now, so I got to take life a bit slow.
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O geez. Iām sorry. 
definitely take this time to rest up and recover. When youāre back at it youāll be more fierce and passionate to get out there than ever.
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THE LATEST NEWS:
so after resting at home and taking my NSAI medications, I thought I would chance taking a nice walk today. Why not? the weather was perfect, and I wasnāt in such excruciating pain as I had been prior.
Big mistake. After about 15 minutes, my hip began to hurt. But is was tolerable, so I continued. (I am very stubborn and did not want to give in and call it a day and return home so soon.)
Another 15 minutes went by and the pain had intensified, but I was distant from home and figured I had come this far and so I might as well continue. So I kept walking. Well, an hour or so later, I found myself hobbling home, angry with myself for tempting fate, and wondering why I am such a foolish minded numbskull sometimes. 
So I am home now, and icing my hip with a bag of frozen peas and a strong dosage of Ibuprofen in my gut. I see the PT next week for my second round of treatment. I am dreading it.
I could really use a couple shots of some good Tequila and a Morphine drip right about now 
Hope yawl are doing well.
signing out,
DM
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Oh, man, DM, Iām sorry you are having such pain just from walking. I hope your appt with the PT yesterday went well. I hope there is some way to lessen the pain for you to be active. I know how much you miss being active. Maybe with the coming cooler weather your body will start to feel better. Iām hoping so! Have a good weekend. 
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ANOTHER SILLY DECISION:
how could I resist taking a walk outside on such a beautiful day? I couldnāt. besides, it would be just a short walk, and Iād be wearing my āSTABILITYā shoes so I shouldnāt injure myself, right?
WRONG
talk about pain. This arthritis and osteophyte crap is a B*TCH. Arenāt I too young for this? I mean, I thought that it was little old ladies and hunched back old men who got this, not someone young and athletic like myself.
Well, I will think twice (or more) about taking a walk tomorrow. (its expected to rain anyway.) Iāll stay inside and nurse my wounds. Ugh. Injuries donāt suit my personality 
Looks like more Ibuprofen, Tylenol and Robaxan are in the cards for me after I finish lunch! Oh, the ulcer of it all
healing slowly,
DM
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It was a beautiful day today. Iām so sorry the walk caused so much pain. Maybe Monday, after a full day of rest, youāll feel better in sync with even better forecasted weather, just for you
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Iām very sorry about that DM. 
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A DAY OF PT:
(OUCH! what a workout that was.)
When I made the appointment I was very very concerned about their safety standards, but from the moment after I signed in, I was ushered into a special private room for people who are āhigh riskā during COVID. Very nice.
I met with a very tall, strong Englishman named Kevin (former rugby player and tri-athelete), who had been a PT for over 36 years. He knew his ā ā ā ā and we discussed D and its many distinctions on how it plays into the effects it has on the body. Very knowledgable and easy to talk to. (phew)
He got me right on a bike-type piece of equipment and wanted me to peddle gently to warm up my muscles. After about 10 minutes, I knew that this experience would not be an easy one. Everything he had me do was about strengthening my core muscles. no stretching allowed. I worked with weights, I worked with big rubber balls, I worked with spongy things. I had to move my legs while lying on my back, on my side, standing uprightā¦ugh. I had really thought that I was a very strong, and in-shape woman, but this had me second-guessing myself. it was a challenge. it wasnāt easy at all!!!
then, after an hour of exercises, he put electrodes on my hip and groin area and ran electricity into my muscles while I wore and enormous ice-pack wrapped around me. It felt fantastic. Like a really deep tissue massage. I had that for about 15 minutes, and then I was done.
I must see him twice a week for 6 weeks and then we go from there. as did my rheumatologist told me, Kevin promised that I would definitely notice a difference if I put the work in. At home I am to put ice on myself each day, 10 minutes on, 10 minutes off for about 1 hour and continue taking my anti-inflammatory medications. No running, no speed walking, nothing jarring. And when heās through with me, he wants me to consider Pilates and getting back into the swimming pool ASAP.
Kevin had copies of my doctors reports and my MRI and CAT scans. he was very versed in how to heal my situation. I felt respected and cared for and in good hands. As I write this, I am in tolerable pain. I walked to the center and back with my husband. the gentle walk hurt like heck, but you guys know me; I MUST be doing something, particularly when a day as beautiful as this one comes along!
AN INTERESTING D THING HAPPENED FROM MY EXPERIENCE:
my BGs were 85 when I was leaving my home for the 1.5 mile walk to the center. I took 2 Gtabs before I left (no TB today). When we arrived, I tested my sugars and they were 74. I was getting ready to do some exercising so I took another 2 Gtabs. When I was finished, before walking home, I re-tested, and my BG was 60. I took 2 more Gtabs and left for the walk home. I was feeling a little woozy on the street, so I did a finger-stick, which read, to my great surprise, 110. By the time I got home I was ready to eat (a very very late) lunch. I tested my BG and it was 150!!! OMG. This caught me way off guard. my husband wondered if it had anything to do with those funky electrodes. Hummm.
All I know is that I pre-bolused 45 minutes for my lunch through my pump, and then gave myself a modest 1/2 unit by IM on top of that. 2 hours later and my BG is 90. Feeling much better, although I feel speedy as all heck (again, maybe the electrodes). I feel like I drank a gallon of Starbucks Cold Brew. Heart pounding, hands shaking, mind all over the placeā¦
just chilling out now. Iāll b back to see him again on this coming Tuesday, August 25th. He warned me that next session will b twice as challenging and twice as long as todayās had been. But everything will be based upon how I respond to todayās PT. So much for a definitive answer
signing out,
DM
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I do NOT think your BG spike was from the electrodes.
A lot of changes from your normal day. The stress from the exercise. A little mental anguish from the uncertainty of it all. The extra gtabs you took while doing the exercise. All of those things.
A lot of these pieces of equipment like the weights and balls and foam rollers and elastic bands are all very cheap and easy to get.
It would be good to get a list of all the workouts from Kevin and you could do many of them at home in addition to doing them on-site.
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