Comment on Discussion Thread 👍 Tuesday 3 February 2026

Bottom_racer@aussie.zone ⁨3⁊ ⁨weeks⁊ ago

Have a bit of a problem (well, not my problem but worried).

P’s are going on a Japan cruise in Mar for 2 1/2 weeks. Ol’ girl isn’t really in great shape for it.
Problems are myriad. The farthest I can get her to walk is about 650m on the flat (took 8 months to go from 300m). Shit stabillity at the knees and general walking. Food wise is going to be a disaster (even though it’s a swanky boat). Ol’ boy is a severe A type. Every time travelling as a fam it was stressful af. Race here and there at full speed etc. All my advice is falling on deaf ears. Proper knee brace (or 2), ol’ boy thinks a bandage will do the trick (it won’t), double down on supplements in the lead up, wheelchair going through terminals (that went down well), try different japanese takeaway places here in melbs a few times before going so as to give an idea what can be eaten… bring clothing that’s basically for vic apline weather (gets cold on a 25 degree sunny day even when walking w/ a polar fleece).
All of it generic advice, all being ignored. I’d be amazed if it isn’t a train wreck or if there’s an injury.
Not much I can do now to help except somehow bump calories (again) and hassle for more walks / at least something for leg strength.
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