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Hi it’s me again. I’ve been swimming today with a friend. Swam for 3/4 hr slowly lol. Planning on going twice a week to start. This damn illness won’t beat me x

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Johnsel

Well done Looseloafers you are doing the right thing and with your attitude you will do well. My husband has PF and our doctor really believes in a positive attitude and is constantly telling him so. Keep up the good work. Carole x

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Titchykath

Do you oxygen, if so do you use it whilst swimming 💛👱🏻‍♀️

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Looseloafers in reply toTitchykath

No I don’t yet so hope I can put it off for a while

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sassy59

Well done, keep going! You have a very positive attitude. Xxxx

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katieoxo60

Sounds like good exercise to me to expand the lungs. Keep it up well done

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BrianTaylor

Loving your positive attitude LL! That will do you more good than any medicine! 😎

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Looseloafers in reply toBrianTaylor

Thanks Brian we have to keep trying haha😃😃

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Izb1

Good for you Looseloafers thats what I like to hear a bit of fighting talk, keep up the good work x

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Looseloafers in reply toIzb1

Thanks lovely I can’t give up x

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