Morning

[Vonnieruth]

Another sunny day here .Just walked my dog down to the park for a run before it's too hot

Another 20 minute walk for me to Does your speed come back as I'm finding i am walking much slower

Anxiety still there but not as bad Which helps

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Hi, it took me a good 4 or 5 months to get back up to speed after my ablation. Not helped by Betablockers though, they really slow you down. When I take 1.25mg bisoprolol it takes me 4 minutes longer to walk a mile

[Vonnieruth in reply to Hidden]

I'm on 2.5mg so I be about another 4 minutes behind you lol

[Edm174 in reply to Vonnieruth]

Im on 5mg I had better get the bus !!!!

[Vonnieruth in reply to Edm174]

Probably see you when I get on next stop down lol

[Aprilbday in reply to Vonnieruth]

I’m on Dilt-XR 240mg so I’ll just stay home and catch you later. 🤣

[Vonnieruth in reply to Aprilbday]

Lol What's that for exactly

[Aprilbday in reply to Vonnieruth]

It’s a calcium channel. Keeps my heart rate at a steady 60-62 even when exercising.

[Vonnieruth in reply to Aprilbday]

That's OK What's exercise It's taking me all my time to walk lately lol

[doodle68 in reply to Vonnieruth]

Hi Vonnie that answer I find is 'little and often ' short brisk walks to help build and maintain your stamina .

[Vonnieruth in reply to doodle68]

Going to have to try Doodle I was like a snail

[icklebud99 in reply to Edm174]

Very funny, that made me chuckle.

[Fastbeat]

Well done all.Whatever mode of transport just keep enjoying life.

[Vonnieruth in reply to Fastbeat]

Thanks for the little laugh this message I did made .

It's good to not always chat about the serious part of all our conditions

They say laughter is a medicine in its self

Some may think they don't know what's hit the forum since I joined and to those I apologise lol

[Fastbeat in reply to Vonnieruth]

Apologies not needed when you make people laugh, as you say it's good to laugh.

[Vonnieruth in reply to Fastbeat]

It sure does

[bennie06]

Yep... your speed will come back. When the wife tells you to slow down that's the sign. Don't push yourself but also try to maintain a steady pace and gradually increase distance. I've found that walking to help fitness levels is a different mind set to walking for pleasure. Good luck.

[Vonnieruth in reply to bennie06]

Thanks it's a completely different mind set to what I'm use to I'm use to being on the go 12 hours at least a day with my job.Which I can't do at moment

[bennie06 in reply to Vonnieruth]

Indeed and most probably therein lies the problem. You will need to adapt the way you are, not change because you cannot change your fundamental psyche. Focuse on getting well, taking the advise of medical professionals and get back to doing your fantastic vocation working with your dementia sufferers. Make it so and good luck.

[Vonnieruth in reply to bennie06]

Thank you I'm thinking about part time and stepping down from senior Doing three lots of medications a day Dealing with doctors social workers Chasing up Meds etc may now be too much along with can plans to write assessments to do and staff to deal with along with those above me Care doesn't have time for residents now it's all about making sure paper work is done

[jedimasterlincoln]

I used to be able to walk an insanely fast speed without really thinking about it. It used to be a mile between home and work I could cover that in a little over 15 minutes when I got my head down and went brisk.

Now I live half a mile closer to work, it still takes me 15 minutes. Not sure if that's cos I don't have to rush, because the knee is well and truly jiggered, or the last 2 years have been Cardio-unstable!

[Vonnieruth in reply to jedimasterlincoln]

Hi Could be a bit of both .I sure have slowed down since being off work