Finished Rehabilitation 😏😏😣

I had my final assessment this morning and now moving up to copd circuit at my local gym with the same crowd yayyyy... my first assessment 6 minute walk was 580 metres and my final one today was 810 . I know I walk regular and exercise daily but the physios didn't want to walk with me on my 6 minute thing as they said I'm too fast for them lol love those girls 😀 so it pays to breath slow when pacing as iv learned over the the last 8 weeks pace breath slowly exercise daily if you can makes a marked improvement roll on Tuesday next week have a good day all xxxx

[sassy59]

Well done Angie and long may you continue to stay well and exercise. Pleased for you. Xxx 👍😘

[Hidden in reply to sassy59]

Thanks sassy onwards n upwards stay safe xxx

[joke]

Fantastic. Well done

[Hidden in reply to joke]

Thank you Joke xxx

[Magpuss]

Brilliant result. I'm starting on the gym circuit too, my sessions start next Wednesday - I'm really looking forward to it.

[Hidden in reply to Magpuss]

Well done you have you got bright spangly lycra for gyming it magpuss lol I'm starting swimming next week to looking forward to it change of exercise needed but will continue to walk run and whatever else I can muster xxx

[Magpuss in reply to Hidden]

😄😄😄 No Lycra..........spangly or otherwise!

[Lilian226]

That is so good Angie, can't wait to start my PR. I hope I enjoy it as much as you have. Lilian xxxxx

[Hidden in reply to Lilian226]

I know you will Lillian even the social side of things is lovely also ...When do you start it's soon isn't it ? Xxx

[Lilian226]

Thank you Angie, if I can get a little bit of your energy I will be content. My PR starts 10th July. Lilian xxxxxx

[Hidden in reply to Lilian226]

Oh definitely not long now keep posting how you get on have a lovely weekend xxx

[Lilian226]

You too Angie. Lilian xxxxx

[Dipsey]

Well done you. I am doing a trek along Hadrians walk in September for the British lung foundation. 25 miles mostly up hill with copd 😱

[Hidden in reply to Dipsey]

Well done dipsey best of luck with it you must be getting into your training already for it I love my long walks .how many of you are doing it and what stage copd are you at xxx

[Lilian226 in reply to Dipsey]

Crikey!! Well done!! Lilian xxxxx

[Dipsey]

It's an organised trek that I'm doing with my youngest daughter. I'm moderate to severe diagnosed 5 years ago. I set myself an annual challenge. Last year me my daughter, step daughter and granddaughter did the Shine half marathon night walk. Hadrians walk is over 2 days and my lovely daughter has booked us 2 nights in a spa hotel as a treat when we finish

[Hidden in reply to Dipsey]

Awww that sounds lovely the moon walks are good .I did one last year . Where does your walk start and finish Hadrian 's wall one ... I'm the same stage as you but kicking it's backside lol Brilliant you set goals also it's a challenge but worth it I wish you well xxx

[Dipsey in reply to Hidden]

Near Haltwhistle. I find I need to set a challenge to stay motivated to exercise. I've done the swimathon twice as well. I'm not good at exercise without giving myself a purpose other than health

[Hidden in reply to Dipsey]

Ditto the exercise thing only started due to health reasons now I love it set myself challenges daily to keep motivated. I'm going swimming next week to the local pool ...was in the sea the other day bloody freezing but enjoyed it . That's Northumberland way isn't it ...

[Dipsey in reply to Hidden]

It is and it's an 1800 foot elevation the first day and 1409 the second so hope I can manage it 🤞

[Hidden in reply to Dipsey]

I'm sure you will x

[skischool]

Angie,congratulations on your progress,at his rate you are short listed for our olympics team.it sounds like your local trust are very supportive and proactive in your care,lets hope it spreads across the whole of the NHS,xxx

[Hidden in reply to skischool]

Thanks Ski..lol don't think the Olympics is ready for me haha...there particularly good here very on the ball hope your well x

[Billiejean_2]

Well done Angie ! What do they mean by 'breathe slowly' for pacing ? Long deep breaths as opposed to upper chest breathing ? Not exactly easy to breathe slowly when exercising - not for me anyway

[Hidden in reply to Billiejean_2]

The pursed lip breathing technique Billiejean I use it on exercise helps me pace and do little bit more ...i love using it more when going to sleep lol xxx

[Winterhill1940]

Dear Angiecbr, I am happy for you. You are my inspiration. Cheers, mary

[Hidden in reply to Winterhill1940]

Mary that made me well up thank you for your words your too kind I hope your well today xxx

[Christabella153]

Glad you are feeling the benefit of regular exercise sometimes some of us do not want to do anything but we HAVE to keep moving to help ourselves live a better life good luck.

[Hidden in reply to Christabella153]

I am and yes it's difficult to get going but anything that makes you move is good for you xxxx

[Badbessie]

Still waiting for mine lol but well done keep going me duck!

[Hidden in reply to Badbessie]

I will do me duck lol hope your good hun x

[SquirrelsHolt]

Wonderful news- all your hard work has paid off and by going to the "follow up gym" sessions,you'll be thinking of running in the marathon before too long!

Well done you!!!

[Hidden in reply to SquirrelsHolt]

Already booked lol marathon that is and thank you so much I hope your well now the weather's cooled a bit xxx

[jackdup]

Wow unless you are 6 feet tall that is a pretty impressive 6 minute walk test, and even then it would still be impressive.

Hiw do you pace your breathing as the further and faster I walk the faster I have to breath?

[Hidden in reply to jackdup]

Lol I'm 5ft size 2 feet and iv always been a bit of a whippet as my dad used to call me when I was a kid ...i use purse lip breathing technique and it works wonders for me ...i found it difficult at first to walk jog and breath using it but practise it regularly xxx

[jackdup in reply to Hidden]

I'll have to work on that then if it makes that much difference for you.

Curious what your FEV1% is if you don't mind me asking?

Thanks

[Hidden in reply to jackdup]

It was 46 % on diagnosis in January this year when I was diagnosed. Stop smoking same day flipped diet and started exercise xxx

[jackdup in reply to Hidden]

You have done very well then, congratulations and good job.

[Hidden in reply to jackdup]

Thank you xxx

[Delahunt in reply to Hidden]

Ho am Bernadette just wanted to say hello to you all I have used the site previous never get replys . Anyway my FV is 30 percent I start rehab on the 10 July . Also I have been referred to whynshaw to be considered for lung transplant & I don't need oxygen . I am on max medication severe copd . So can anyone tell me why referred to transplant if re have reconditions you thanks BernDette

[Hidden in reply to Delahunt]

Hi Delahunt good luck with the PR in July I'm sure you will enjoy it stay safe xx

[Sheilab123]

Well done you!! Great positive post Angie, now I suppose I'd better get off my butt! Xx

[Hidden in reply to Sheilab123]

Thanks Sheila I do use my butt from time to time lol xxx