John (aka Shippy)
@shippy2012.bsky.social
Born, lived worked & retired in London, England. Moved to Canada in 2025. Yoga, Star Trek, Kindness, WOKE! This account could be boring - using it to record my recovery from Dec 25 until …..
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Call me WOKE anytime! Wise, Open Minded, Kind & Empathetic
Let’s hope I can start some exercises soon. Need to wait a while to see my physio again.
January 19, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Let’s hope I can start some exercises soon. Need to wait a while to see my physio again.
Not been to the gym since May 2025, changed medication & gained so much weight. Heavier now than when I was in my 30’s. (I eat my feelings about being gay). Lost weight in my 40’s and 50’s and gained most of it back.
January 19, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Not been to the gym since May 2025, changed medication & gained so much weight. Heavier now than when I was in my 30’s. (I eat my feelings about being gay). Lost weight in my 40’s and 50’s and gained most of it back.
40 min walk, all the exercises & more sleep 💤 onwards….
January 13, 2026 at 9:12 PM
40 min walk, all the exercises & more sleep 💤 onwards….
More slow improvements today. Swimming seemed to have helped, yesterday. Also walked for 45 mins. No extra painkillers overnight
January 13, 2026 at 4:05 AM
More slow improvements today. Swimming seemed to have helped, yesterday. Also walked for 45 mins. No extra painkillers overnight
Another reasonable night, was able to walk & do house chores today, not too bad pain - maybe 2/3 out of 10.
January 10, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Another reasonable night, was able to walk & do house chores today, not too bad pain - maybe 2/3 out of 10.
Walking improved today. Only 1 extra painkiller overnight. Hopefully will swim 🏊♀️ next a day or two!
January 9, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Walking improved today. Only 1 extra painkiller overnight. Hopefully will swim 🏊♀️ next a day or two!
Another unrestful night. Moving slightly better.
January 6, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Another unrestful night. Moving slightly better.
Day 6 of my no #yoga #30daychallenge it’s odd starting the year without time on the mat. I hope others are able to continue with their challenge!
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January 6, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Day 6 of my no #yoga #30daychallenge it’s odd starting the year without time on the mat. I hope others are able to continue with their challenge!
I was unable to sleep until 3:30am. Which is fairly usual for me. My left hip, leg and knee felt out of alignment. Worn a strap around my knee most of night. Very sore. 3/10 to a 7/10. I’m sticking with the excise plan, until 19th Jan (only those very limited ones I can do). Some walking too.
January 5, 2026 at 11:24 AM
I was unable to sleep until 3:30am. Which is fairly usual for me. My left hip, leg and knee felt out of alignment. Worn a strap around my knee most of night. Very sore. 3/10 to a 7/10. I’m sticking with the excise plan, until 19th Jan (only those very limited ones I can do). Some walking too.
A terrible night’s sleep (or lack thereof!). Back to bed now for an hour or so. 😳😢
January 4, 2026 at 6:50 PM
A terrible night’s sleep (or lack thereof!). Back to bed now for an hour or so. 😳😢
Been using the ‘tens 7000’ every day for 30mins since it arrived last week. I’ve managed to walk for over 30 minutes for two days in a row, at a pain level of 2/3. It’s been a long while since I’ve done that! #slowrecovery
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January 3, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Been using the ‘tens 7000’ every day for 30mins since it arrived last week. I’ve managed to walk for over 30 minutes for two days in a row, at a pain level of 2/3. It’s been a long while since I’ve done that! #slowrecovery
Another good night’s rest. Only got up 4 times & at least 3 periods of over 3 hours sleep. Listen to your physio!
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January 3, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Another good night’s rest. Only got up 4 times & at least 3 periods of over 3 hours sleep. Listen to your physio!
A good night’s rest to report today. Only got up 4 times!
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January 2, 2026 at 3:24 PM
A good night’s rest to report today. Only got up 4 times!
Good luck to everyone who are starting their yoga journey with Tim Sense today. He is an amazing guide. I’m so disappointed that for the first time in over 5 years I won’t be able to do the challenge. My own challenge is having to face my recovery in a different direction.
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January 1, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Good luck to everyone who are starting their yoga journey with Tim Sense today. He is an amazing guide. I’m so disappointed that for the first time in over 5 years I won’t be able to do the challenge. My own challenge is having to face my recovery in a different direction.
Today has been a 3 (on a scale of 0 no pain to 10 pain is unbearable). 4 hours sleep, which is unusual, usually less.
December 31, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Today has been a 3 (on a scale of 0 no pain to 10 pain is unbearable). 4 hours sleep, which is unusual, usually less.
Another terrible night, 4 hours from 03:30 to 07:30. Tried the Tens machine & physio’s exercises. Been working all morning, getting naps.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Another terrible night, 4 hours from 03:30 to 07:30. Tried the Tens machine & physio’s exercises. Been working all morning, getting naps.
Another milestone arrived yesterday. My recovery isn’t going well. The physio has recommended a ‘Tens 7000’ machine. As & when needed, electronic shocks down my hip/back/leg. Did one session yesterday and another today.
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December 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Another milestone arrived yesterday. My recovery isn’t going well. The physio has recommended a ‘Tens 7000’ machine. As & when needed, electronic shocks down my hip/back/leg. Did one session yesterday and another today.
Call me WOKE anytime! Wise, Open Minded, Kind & Empathetic
December 25, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Call me WOKE anytime! Wise, Open Minded, Kind & Empathetic
My physio has told me ‘no yoga’ for at least 6 weeks. So I shall miss the 30 day challenge, which I’ve completed for the last 5 years. My continued hip issue is preventing me from doing routine chores, as well as exercise. Only the exercises she has given me today, I should do until 19th Jan.
December 24, 2025 at 11:50 PM
My physio has told me ‘no yoga’ for at least 6 weeks. So I shall miss the 30 day challenge, which I’ve completed for the last 5 years. My continued hip issue is preventing me from doing routine chores, as well as exercise. Only the exercises she has given me today, I should do until 19th Jan.