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This weekend was my first back to AKC agility trials. I was so thrilled able to jog/ run with my little dog. We qualified in Novice standard! Our first time back for 6 months!! One month before the surgery, almost 5 months after surgery. Last Friday after a long day at agility, I went down. I was exhausted, my knee ached, I used ice, hooray for ice! I took a break on Saturday, went back yesterday, I felt great, no pain affected my run!!! I'm so thrilled! Another thing about my sickness, I just found out I have Hastimoto's disease. My thyroid count was 4 times higher than normal range. Upped the meds, taking supplements because I'm low on B6, B12, zinc, magnesium, selenuim, few others! It's as I know it caused the traumatic from surgery. Just knowing I am going to be ok.
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jenny80029 mona92713
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Fantastic, bet your dog is pleased too! Very useful to find out about the hashimotos too, much easier to manage now you know what problem is and can get v itamins and thyroid medication, five months I still feel very tired quickly, but certainly is a great time for enjoying new chances to be active! 😊
mona92713 jenny80029
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Oldfatguy1 mona92713
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Mona..that's a terribly strenuous activity for a startup. I have a sister in law in CA that's very well known as a trainer and judge. She's done it for years, wearing out a half dozen dogs. I marvel at her stamina and strength. Just don't bite off too much because the body has a very painful way of telling you to slow down. Be sure and up your water intake substantially as dehydration will get you much faster now than before the surgery.
mona92713 Oldfatguy1
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It's not that strenuous activity. My dog is a Chihuahua no faster than border collie or other fast dogs. It only times less than a minute. I still feel good after that weekend. Thank you for your concern.