Rehab

[xNellx]

Hello lovely people 👋

I’m going to rehab! Pretty nervous however.

Guessing loads on here have been, what’s it like? Any advice welcome; thank you

Nell 💕💚

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

Hi it's great I love going. Just enjoy it and think of all the good it's doing your lungs and heart. You will feel better for having done it. Please let us know how you are doing and if you are enjoying it.

😊 Bernadette xx

[xNellx in reply to Damon1864]

Thank you; I know it’s good for me, just nervous; hopefully I’ll enjoy it, 💜

[newlands]

I have been on a palliative rehab just recently it was very gentle it’s the third one I have had the other was in my home .You will enjoy it

[xNellx in reply to newlands]

Thank you, I hope so ❤️

[Hidden]

What happens in rehab ?

[xNellx in reply to Hidden]

Hello, from what I can work out it’s like a mini workout 🏋️‍♀️

[Hidden in reply to xNellx]

Oh wow okay . Let us know how it goes x

[xNellx in reply to Hidden]

I’ll update you’s all 💚

[Bobbi6]

I am so very happy for you. Rehab has helped me so much. I have been going for three years. There were ups and downs. There were a couple major setbacks. The most important thing I can tell you is listen to your body and do not give up. When I started I had to walk the hallway because I wasn’t strong enough for the treadmill. Now I can do more than I ever dreamed. My accomplishments are far from what a healthy persons would be. Therefore never, never compare your efforts to anyone else.

Looking forward to hearing your experience. At rehab they keep a close eye on you. Don’t be afraid and I wish you well!

[xNellx in reply to Bobbi6]

Thanks; I’ll try sounds like it worked for you 🧡

[Kristicats]

So pleased for you. Enjoy x

[xNellx in reply to Kristicats]

Thank you ❤️

[O2Trees]

Dont be nervous - It will change your life Nell.

[xNellx in reply to O2Trees]

Thank you; Hopefully 💙

[corriena]

I realy enjoyed rehab the sence of achevment really helped my self esteem. The information you are given realy is helpful, and you get to meet some lovely people with simerler problems to yourself so you can help each other, the nurses ect are brilliant at helping and encouraging you. First week is a walk test. Dont worry you cant fail. Then on to the exercise program. We do bicep curls tricep lifts, sit to stand, step ups, walking and exercise bike. Much of what exercises you do will depend on the equipment available. Do let us know how you get on i hope you get as much out of it as i did.

[xNellx in reply to corriena]

Thank you; I’ll update you 💜

[Roysieboy]

Hello Nell and welcome. There is nothing to be wary of at rehab, they are there to help you. Everything is done at your pace. They are good people and I know you will enjoy it. You meet other people in the same boat as you. Just take it in your stride and let us all know how you find it. Best wishes and good luck. 👍🤓

[xNellx in reply to Roysieboy]

Thank you 💗

[patmc1]

HI---I highly recommend PR. I'm now on my third round of PR3----I guess PR1 is in the hospital (I wasn't) and then the one I started with (P REhab 2) -that was 10 weeks of assessment, exercise , info(diet, attitude, relaxation techniques etc.), and all around education. I was glad when I found out PR3 was offered at another facility . I signed up for the 11 week/twice a week program. ----The group is mixed----a few COPD, less often someone with severe asthma , and more with IPF. We have O2 , pulse rate and blood pressure taken, then on to a treadmill or a "NuStep(sp---my favorite) for 30 to 40 minutes with O2 taken half way through. Then stats are taken again (I have a weird tendency -my bp goes down with exertion).

Then we do strength exercises, or breathing exercises. We use medicine balls, TRX (I call it pole dancing for seniors) Nordic poles and chairs.

You are cautioned and monitored to not overdo it. I also attend other classes at the center when I have the time. ---and since the place is an offshoot of the Shirley Ryan Ability Center(previously the Chicago Rehabilitation Center(#1 in the US) the clients are often stroke victims, triple amputees, Parkinson sufferers -----so every time I feel sorry for myself I look around the place , marvel at the determination of the people there , pull up my big girl pants and work on attitude and health.

There is no need to be nervous ---you'll do great and possibly acquire a few new friends. Good luck and keep "us" informed.

[xNellx in reply to patmc1]

Thank you; Wow, 3 times, must work then! 💚

[peege]

Amazing, tremendous, fantastic. I can't speak highly enough of mine, done in SW London, 2013. I learnt so much to help myself.

I believe they differ from region to region. Some are in hospitals (mine was in a hall at a local mental health facility)! They are all run by well qualified people, at mine they were physiotherapists.

There are post- PR groups that you can join. My nearest is 9 miles away, held twice per week, costs £3 per session including drinks & biscuits. It's run by a specially trained personal trainer paid for by the local borough.

Don't be nervous, it's all good 😃

[xNellx in reply to peege]

Thank you 🧡

[simbanine]

The main theme here is do not be nervous and how right that is. I was so terrified that I missed the first 3 sessions, but after the 4th I wondered why, because it was so good and easy going. Made new friends but all too soon the course came to an end and here in rural Dorset there seems to be no follow up groups to join.

[xNellx in reply to simbanine]

Wow; sorry to hear that; I’ll try not to miss any 💚

[jillellis]

TBH I didnt enjoy the rehab classes, but then I am a bit of a loner, I didnt have much in common with the other folks, (I still work part time) but good luck hope you get on ok,

[xNellx in reply to jillellis]

Yes; same I still work; but hopefully I’ll enjoy it 💙

[Stephend]

Best thing you can do for yourself it’ll help you build your inner core which will help you cope better and feel better in yourself it’s the real deal it’s slow and steady very very good in joyable and have a cup of tea and a cake after as a big treat for yourself well done and good luck 🤓

[xNellx in reply to Stephend]

Thank you; Sound like it’s worked for most people 💜

[Hidden]

Go for it, nothing to lose and potentially masses to gain 😃

[xNellx in reply to Hidden]

Thank you ❣️

[dak1507]

Hello. Rehab can be a barrel of laughs. Everyone there is in the same boat. Go along with those running the show, they will not let you overdo things, but you will need a certain amount of self help and determination. Go on, go and enjoy.

[xNellx in reply to dak1507]

Thank you 💜 I’ll try

[patmc1 in reply to dak1507]

One of my favorite laughs was at the "guided relaxation/meditation classes. At one point the "guide" put on a nature tape , told us to close our eyes , darkened the room and almost hypnotically had us at a beach, lake or in one case a pond(that person was scared of water). After 10 minutes the instructor called on each one of us to talk about the experience --where we were and how successful and to what degree it worked. The last gentleman when asked about the effect sheepishly said "It really wasn't relaxing I was at a nude beach".

[lKeith]

xNellx

Hi I hope you got my last "reply", rehab is generally uplifting.

IKeith

[xNellx in reply to lKeith]

Thank you! Going to go and try it, no last reply IKeith 💙