Brent and Tonya Boyce posted a note for Candas that says:
Candas,
We just heard about your heart surgery. We wanted to wish you well and let you know we are thinking of you. We wish you a speedy recovery with great ...Read more
Candas,
We just heard about your heart surgery. We wanted to wish you well and let you know we are thinking of you. We wish you a speedy recovery with great results and hope the rest of your 2017 is healthy. Prayers.
Brent and Tonya
Candas Jones Thanks you two. What a Thanksgiving shocker for our family! Home now!!!
We picture you in our minds knowing that you are strong. You are in the hearts of all of your Tulsa family. The Benedictine Sisters of Tulsa continues to ...Read more
We picture you in our minds knowing that you are strong. You are in the hearts of all of your Tulsa family. The Benedictine Sisters of Tulsa continues to offer prayers for your recovery. Their prayers have been ongoing since January 3. Thank you, Ron, for taking care of Candas. Ron, thanks for texting and phone calls with updates. We continue our prayers for any physical adjustment and recuperation. Stay strong. Mom and Family
Candas Jones Thanks Mom!!! Can you believe the surgery was on your birthday??? I told everyone and UCLA is amazi ... Read more
Candas Jones Thanks Mom!!! Can you believe the surgery was on your birthday??? I told everyone and UCLA is amazing. So...Happy Birthday!!! Now that I'm somewhat with it!!
You'll crush it! I had the same issue, bicuspid valve with severe stenosis, but also had a serious blockage. I was out of shape, and my recovery was remarkable. ...Read more
You'll crush it! I had the same issue, bicuspid valve with severe stenosis, but also had a serious blockage. I was out of shape, and my recovery was remarkable. If you're active, you'll bounce back in no time. I'm 7 months post surgery and getting back into the best shape of my life, running again, riding my bike, back at the gym.
Good luck, the most important thing is stay positive! Take your rest, you'll need it, but embrace the recovery time and set a plan to get back to crushing life!
If you want/need any advice, ask! It's daunting, but it's an absolute snap!
Good luck tomorrow! We kettlebellers need to stick together. You'll be back to doing snatches in no time. Please give us an update as soon as you are able
Candas Jones Thanks!!! Today is a VERY LONG DAY!!!
Hello Candas- I wanted to wish you a smooth surgery tomorrow and let you know
that I think you will be surprised in just how quickly things move 'til you ...Read more
Hello Candas- I wanted to wish you a smooth surgery tomorrow and let you know
that I think you will be surprised in just how quickly things move 'til you are on your way to recovery! I hope you go in with the confidence that you have what it takes to
get through this to the other side where your recovery will only reinforce your desire for life that is healthier and stronger than you ever imagined! I will be one of many here at this community of heart Brothers and Sisters who will lend our positive thoughts & prayers for a truly great outcome! Be well.
Candas Jones Thanks so much! I am just ready to get it done!!!
Hello fellow kettlebell sister! Thank you for writing on my journal. How long have you been doing Kettlebell? I started RKC in 2009 and still do it 3 times ...Read more
Hello fellow kettlebell sister! Thank you for writing on my journal. How long have you been doing Kettlebell? I started RKC in 2009 and still do it 3 times per week. I use a 16 K bell for warm ups. I do heavy 1 armed swings with a 24 K bell and snatch with an 18 K bell. It's probably what kept me out of the OR for all these years. I'm afraid my Mitral Regurgitation has finally caught up with me. How long after your surgery were you able to go back to KB? Where did you have your surgery. Would love to chat live with you to get some advice on how to prepare for surgery and how I can speed up my recovery.
Ben
Candas Jones Awesome!!! I was RKC and completed Pavel's LAST RKC Level II in MN. Then StrongFirst happened, I am ... Read more
Candas Jones Awesome!!! I was RKC and completed Pavel's LAST RKC Level II in MN. Then StrongFirst happened, I am currently with them. I started about 2004, I think my first RKC cert was 4 years later. I have not had my surgery yet, I go in Jan. 4th, my mother's birthday. I am doing a KB workout right in front of the hospital at 4 am. the morning of my surgery. All I got is strong and slightly crazy. I am heavily modified in my training right now. I get dizzy and I have fainted a few times, so I take lots of breaks and do't go as heavy as I used to. My husband wants me to do a picture a day, I will show you what I am doing for recovery.
Ben Hyman Yah...sorry about that...I should have read your story before redponding. I'm thinking of getting my ... Read more
Ben Hyman Yah...sorry about that...I should have read your story before redponding. I'm thinking of getting my HKC so I can teach, but now I'll have to wait until I complete my surgery and recovery. I work out at Fawn Friday's studio in St Paul MN. I hope I don't have too long of a layoff after surgery. It would be interesting to compare notes on our recovery and how long it takes to get back to our routine. Good luck on your journey through this. I'm sure you will do great!
Candas Jones Thanks, There are a few things I have done that I did not think I could do. One was actually having ... Read more
Candas Jones Thanks, There are a few things I have done that I did not think I could do. One was actually having twins and the other was strength requirements for KB certs 1 and 2. I know slow and stead is the way, I am thankful for my restorative movement knowledge. Watch for updates. ugh....not thrilled at all about any of this....
Candas Jones Thanks, There are a few things I have done that I did not think I could do. One was actually having ... Read more
Candas Jones Thanks, There are a few things I have done that I did not think I could do. One was actually having twins and the other was strength requirements for KB certs 1 and 2. I know slow and stead is the way, I am thankful for my restorative movement knowledge. Watch for updates. ugh....not thrilled at all about any of this....
Hello Fellow heart friend.
I just saw your bio. You are having your surgery in a few days in the same hospital I had mine 4 months ago.
Just want to leave ...Read more
Hello Fellow heart friend.
I just saw your bio. You are having your surgery in a few days in the same hospital I had mine 4 months ago.
Just want to leave with you a word of encouragement.
You will do as well as your mind sets.
The monster we grow in our minds before the procedure is so much bigger then the reality!!!
Have faith! You are getting the gift of a better and healthier life, embrace it!!!
My thoughts and prayers , xoxo.
Candas Jones Thanks so much!!! I am so glad to hear you say those words. Agonizing wait.....the 4th is my mother ... Read more
Candas Jones Thanks so much!!! I am so glad to hear you say those words. Agonizing wait.....the 4th is my mother's birthday. No pressure Dr. Abbas!!!