MY JOURNEY WITH COPD PART 2.

[Artist44]

As I received more feedback from my first post than I expected I hope that my musings about my life will make you feel better as we all need to seek that glimpse of the sun behind the clouds.

Yesterday was a great day, I got up at a reasonable time and instead of watching daytime TV we went out looking for a new car. Now I have to tell you I have lost count of the number of cars we have had in our 53 years of marriage but it is my husband’s passion.

However, this search is my doing, being retired I have no need to drive anywhere as my husband always drives, and very well too. However, his knees have become very painful and an operation is on the cards. That will mean I have to drive. As we don’t do many miles anymore I would prefer a smaller car which would be easier to park but it has to have a big enough boot to take my mobility scooter.

So we went to a garage, saw a possible replacement, listened to the salesman’s spiel for the umpteenth time and I enjoyed the interaction with others and a few hours away from our flat.

Needless to say we were buzzing with ideas when we got home and actually discussed the pros and cons with each other.

That was yesterday, today, I have not been able to get out of bed as I’m exhausted. Yesterday was a bit too much for me but I never realise it at the time.

I’ve tried getting up, got as far as the shower and returned to bed. The beef remains in the fridge which was for a casserole tonight and baked beans on toast might be on the cards.

But does it matter? No, not really.

Tomorrow is another day and after this rest I will be raring to go but I must pace myself. Pace being the word of the day.

[Artist44]

I hardly cooked at all for a couple of years but now I love it again. Strangely standing in one place cutting and mixing does not make me too breathless now. My husband’s pleased that we are now eating proper food.

Your dinner sounds amazing. Enjoy.

[sassy59]

You take care Jeanrita and good idea to pace yourself. Hope you get another car soon and enjoy driving it. Xxxx

[Artist44 in reply to sassy59]

Thank you but the car is not urgent, plenty of time to find what we want bearing in mind my husband has a lot of hoops to jump through before he gets an op. Whoops, bad metaphore seeing as he can hardly walk.LOL.

[Hacienda]

Great to read your Positive Attitude Jean, Hope Hubby also rests after all that walking with Bad Knees, You are a Leader Hun. I have a New Renault Captur, My small Mobility Scooter fits in the Boot fine, let us know when you find the right car and less doing too much, Beans on Toast sounds Great, all Fibre and Nutrition. love n Hugs . XXXXX

[Artist44 in reply to Hacienda]

I’m off to look it up. Thanks.

[kathbrad3]

Hi Hacienda I have a new Captur but I just can't get on with it the biting point in the clutch seems so high I've had it since the end of September and only drove it twice

[Hacienda in reply to kathbrad3]

So Sorry to Hear this Hun. I bought it with my Mobility Pip. I hadn't driven for about 18 Months, so I chose the Captur, it took a little while to get used to all the Mod Cons, But I have to pull my seat right up to the Dash to be able to control the pedals wearing flat shoes/Boots. I am okay with it now, give yourself a bit more time, you will get there Hun, Good Luck. xxxxxx

[Hacienda in reply to kathbrad3]

Just a thought , Hubby Raised my seat to accommodate my leg length then I have to pull the lever at the bottom of the seat forward to be comfortable with my feet on the pedals.

[barbs47]

Hi Jeanrita I have just been through the same experience regarding a smaller car with a big enough boot to take my mobility scooter. I am lucky enough to have a Motability car. I am due to change my car in March. After looking round I have settled on a Seat Arona automatic. It’s a small car with a roomy boot which will take my scooter and a hoist. Hope you feel upto continuing looking soon. Barbs x

[Artist44 in reply to barbs47]

Thanks for that, I will look into it.

My scooter is the lightest on the market( alledgedly) and much smaller than my previous one. I changed it as hubby’s arthritis getting worse so I try to lighten the load. Good job he doesn’t have to pick me up!

[barbs47 in reply to Artist44]

I’m on my own so have to get my small scooter in and out of my car myself so I have a Brigade hoist so I am totally independent. Barbs x

[Whitechinchilla]

Well after a great day out like that you deserve a quieter one today. Life is all about balance.

I’m so serious about pacing that I even use an egg timer to remind it is time to stop and smell the roses.

Enjoy your relaxing day.

[WheezyAnne]

I loved your message, as I too am rubbish at Pacing and often end up either doing nothing but TV and emails, or going out and getting so tired that I can't think. Even opening a tin of beans and making some toast is beyond me, as I would not be able to concentrate and would try and butter the tin of beans and put the toast back in the cupboard (or some such thing).

[Artist44]

I love that! Sadly it’s so true, your brain is as tired as your body sometimes but unexplainable to anyone who does not struggles every second to get oxygen into their lungs.

[shouty in reply to Artist44]

Oh so true the general public think because not always coughing or wheezy the Bronchiectasis is not really a problem but I get so knackered by end of working week need a day on bed to recuperate.

[blueskies--2]

Good to read your post , your day sounded very exciting. Wise to rest up now . I have days like that you don't realize at the time, and do get quite tired next day.

Fresh Air nothing quite like it , makes you feel so much better at that moment .

Hugs

[Dilly2]

Love it sounds just like me

[Starrfire78]

Yeah. I went to casino and stayed at a hotel and now I feel so exhausted and winded and light-headed 😵 😩 😪 😫