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Wonderful! We’ll all be happy to see your progress!

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HI!
I’m not an expert all, but I find that there are things that are completely doable with a low ceiling height (mine is 8 feet) and other things that become more difficult or not doable unless more height is available. For example, I find the hip key hinge more difficult at home (8 ft) than when at a studio with 12 ft ceilings. I think your height might also matter – I’m just barely 5 ft tall. I think, too, that hanging the hammock from a single point gives the hammock a very different feel from and hanging from two points, particularly with a low ceiling. I don’t know what the “official” recommendations are, so I thought I ‘d just share my personal experience….

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Hi all! I am also interested in hearing how mrs dunham and others are doing.
I’ve had a pacemaker for 14 years now (I’m on my second one…) and have been poling for less than a year but will share my experience so far. My cardiologist has told me I have no physical restrictions, and that a certain amount of pressing directly on the pacemaker should not create any problems. As IchigoMewMew said, the leads seat very well after a relatively short time. I was instructed to restrict movement for a period of time (might have been six or eight weeks?)after the initial implant for that reason. I have been told to avoid anything sharp near the area to avoid potentially cutting into anything. My pacemaker is on my upper right chest (my dominant side) and is not implanted very deeply so it really sticks out sometimes. My cardiologist is going to try to cover it little more next time, but I don’t have a lot of fat in that area. Wish they could relocate fat from my thighs 🙁
I do anticipate that some advanced moves might be a problem where gripping the pole really tightly in the right armpit area is required. That might be specific to just my body/implant, though. I’ve been thinking of possible ways to pad the area and see if that helps.
Also, as IchigoMewMew mentioned, my right shoulder is not as flexible as my left, although I am working on it. Not sure whether the pacemaker contributes to that but I have always suspected that it did.
Hopefully others with implanted devices will let us know how they’re doing!

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So nice to watch – thank you for sharing!

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oops – *Juel* Sorry!

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I really enjoyed seeing all the pros, too, and thought they were all wonderful. And wasn’t that the Jule Sheridan that is here on Studio Veena? Nice job, Jule!
Thanks chemgoddess1 for letting us know about youtube. It will be interesting to see the amateur routines, too.

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Thank you very much, Phoenix Hunter!

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I’m disappointed that I missed the broadcast – are there replays available? If someone could provide a link it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks very much!

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You might also enjoy checking Jeff Novick’s Fast Food information, Forks over Knives, and Dr. McDougall’s Program.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.204432390124.260255.177550385124
http://www.forksoverknives.com/meals-to-your-door/
https://www.drmcdougall.com/health/education/free-mcdougall-program/
Also,
fatfreevegan.com
happyherbivore.com
Good luck!

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Moving really is overwhelming all by itself, never mind taking care of a big family (I consider yours large),keeping up with daily necessities, and doing all you do for us here at studioVeena. Please don’t feel defeated! Look at all you’ve been accomplishing and remember that not everything has to be done right away today. Regarding the videos, I imagine most (or all) moves have lessons available for those who purchase the lessons – those who don’t purchase the lessons might be comfortable seeing the videos from some of the other lovely and experienced Veeners while you are healing. Injuries are disappointing, for sure, but we know you’re wise and will let yourself recover before doing anything that might not be good for the toe.
Sorry you are having to deal with this right now – take care of yourself!

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There are stands available, but they are (in my opinion) expensive – here’s one link to give you one example…
http://www.omgym.com/store/the-omgym-suspension-system-stand
Hope you find a solution!

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I agree with too loose being a problem. I have a couple of speedo bathing suit bottoms with attached skirts that I bought hoping to use for pole, and even for me (a beginner still learning basic things) the skirts get in the way. I might try tightening them or adding ruching, but I’m not sure it’s worth doing.

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You’re welcome 🙂

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Thanks, Leesi! Hopefully I’ll be in touch soon.

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This link might get you more directly to FabPole information:
http://www.lrustudios.com/#!fabpole/c14q6