On Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:55:26 -0400, Dan Espen wrote:

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On Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:29:48 -0400, Dan Espen wrote:

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On Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:56:01 -0400, Dan Espen wrote:

Hank writes:

Push vs sef-propelled......... You're not getting any younger. So if
you plan on staying in the house where you are for many years to come,
get the self-propelled. You'll thank me later. However, if you plan on
moving into a condo in the next couple years, get the push.

As others have replied, human propelled is way more reliable.
As we age, we need to continue to be active to stay healthy.

Unless you're dealing with multiple acres, keep your feet on
the ground and keep pushing that mower. If mowing the lawn
tires you out, that's a good sign you need to keep pushing
that mower.

I don't mind pushing the mower but my knee sure doesn't agree.

Sorry to hear it.

If you're lucky, continued pushing or other exercise might cure that knee.
My feet and back used to hurt then I started pushing myself harder.

Don't be silly. Arthritis doesn't get better with use.

That's what the doctor told me.
He x-rayed my back, said he saw mild arthritis and there was nothing
he could do.

My feet hurt for years and they had no idea why.

Then I rented an electric jack hammer, built a patio,
deck, fence, started running.

A back can be shored up by building muscle. There are no muscles in the knee.
Not to make light of your issues.
Some things called arthritis don't get better.

Arthritis doesn't get better. It can be managed but the damage is there.
"Management" is not without its risks, either. NSAIDS are hell on the
kidneys, heart, and liver.

I wish it was that simple for everyone.
For me, I just had to push myself more.

I can do that but then it pushes back. Not being able to walk puts a crimp in
my style (and pocket book).