Breathe easy class...should i go???

[Vee70]

Good evening everyone,

I have found out there is a local BLF breatheasy class on tomorrow. Has anyone ever been? I just wonder what to expect? Feeling slightly daunted to say the least 😳

[Oshgosh]

Hi,I went to one.its people who have breathing problems.everyone was very friendly.

Unfortunately could only go once as it clashed with pulmonary rehab.and appointments

I should give it a go. If you don’t like it don’t go again.

The worst bit will be going in.after that it will be all plain sailing. Good luck.

When I went I took my husband,partly for transport and also so he could see what happened.

[Vee70 in reply to Oshgosh]

Thanks, will give it a go. 🤞

[Dion3844o1]

Hi I'd also like to know about this myn is at the local hospice ,I did attend pulmonary rehab and I enjoyed that ,learned to keep active ,made few friends although I expect this class may be different.il look forward to your replys hope it goes well x

[Vee70 in reply to Dion3844o1]

Thankyou i will go. I’m a bit nervous but it might be as informative as being on here 😀

[Hacienda]

Hi Hun, Please go, I go to ours twice a Week, every Monday & Thursday, have been going for 4 years since we set it up. When I do my Rehab and BE Classes, I feel so more energised. They are lovely People, I'm at the moment Arranging a 3 hour Princess River Cruise Trip for our BE Group, where we have a Lovely Carvery, and as its day time we see all the Natural Beauty of the River. You will Enjoy doing The gentle exercises, have a Good laugh, and make many Friends. Enjoy Hun, Let us know how you get on. Love C.xxx

[Vee70 in reply to Hacienda]

Hiya, oh that has spurred me on, thankyou, i just have to get through the door!!

Sadly it’s only on once a month.How lovely you take the time to organise a club.

I still seem to have so many questions, so may see if i can get to know some new friends in the same boat.

Vxx

[Oshgosh in reply to Vee70]

It’s under the. British. Lung. Foundation. Hope it helps you

[hypercat54]

Why not it's fun? You have a chat and there will be a respiratory nurse there. I went to mine but because it was dominated by 1 group who were very insular I didn't go back. x

[Vee70 in reply to hypercat54]

I will give it a go, “nothing ventured” as they say!

Have a good day x

[flicky1]

Hello Vee70, do you mean a Breatheasy group or pulmonary rehab? Breatheasy groups are local support groups that differ in what they offer. Ours meets monthly and we usually have a speaker, but it's not a class. After the teas and coffees, we have a singing teacher for those who want to sing. Various smaller groups have sprung up, such as a walking/meet up group, a swimming group etc.

[Vee70 in reply to flicky1]

Morning, yes it’s a breatheasy group 😊

[Ergendl]

They're brilliant. Do go.

[katieoxo60]

Do go , you meet others with the same problems as yourself. I was in the original one founded in Coventry and although I do not go now I still meet some members at other groups I am involved in. They usually have lots of info including some personal tips.

[syntax]

As yet no,but first is to be Friday.I believe it is to

show you ways of using less energy to breath.And

getting more out of your body.

LUCK

[MoyB]

Our Breatheasy group is a support group with talks from professionals. Nothing daunting but very useful information. We have a walking group and an allotment. There is also a singing group. Don't know if yours is similar but it would be worth going to find out, wouldn't it? xx Moy

[Vee70 in reply to MoyB]

Thankyou, i’m going to give it a try x

[dart123]

A great way of meeting people with the same problems , I have been going for over five years , we have lots of people giving talks in general , nice to meet new faces as well !! give it a go , and good luck .

[Vee70 in reply to dart123]

Thankyou, i’m looking fwd to it now x

[Comino2]

I think the Breatheasy groups vary a lot around the country,Some only meet on a monthly basis.I was encouraged to go to one by the respiritory nurse to combat the isolation lung disease can cause.I plucked up the courage to go to one but sadly it did not turn out as I expected.I thought it would be a support group and somewhere you could meet and talk with others in a similiar situation.I found it very regimented and the activities were not at all suited to someone with bad breathing difficulties and no transport of their own.We all know that exercise is good but this group was certainly for the very mobile.Every activity involved walking fair distances or climbing stairs,swimming,gardening,barbeques etc.If I could do all those things I could get out more anyway.It just made me feel more inadequate.The nurse was also surprised at the lack of thought put into the outings and activities and said she would be mindful in future of nature of this particular group and only refer those with mild problems.Rant over....Please don't let my experience put you off,I perhaps was just unlucky .I think I should move house, Hacienda's local group sounds much more friendly and accomodating.River trips with a carvery sounds lovely,an opportunity to get out in the country and have a nice meal,socialise with like minded people,things that you would normally not be able to do.Please tell us how you got on and what your local group is like xx

[Vee70 in reply to Comino2]

I was thinking how fab Hacienda’s group sounds too!

I am so lucky to still be active & mobile, i’m 49 so still working, just at the start of this journey, but hope to gather any info i can to help me understand....when i eventually get my spirometry done in Aug x

[Comino2]

Information is always good and this is the site to find the right kind.Always avoid Dr Google xx