Its 12 months since I was in hospital, and in the last 12 months i've acheived a lot
I've cycled 17 miles in a day
Walked 2 miles
Walked to the shops and back with bags
Climbed a small hill
Working full time
Yet i'm still not back to normal.
While I do not suffer PEM now, I do get tired still and still have aches and pains all over, especially my legs. I walked up a small hill yesterday and it really caught me out. I had some chest tightness too, not something I've had for over 3 months
So while I can function normally to an extend, my stamina is seriously reduced still. The good news is i'm still improving, but its very slow.
What I've described are the last lingering symptoms.
I do wonder when I'll get back to my normal stamina, but i'm now pushing to get that back so I can climb a mountain in the spring of 2023.
Currently I still struggle to do multiple things on the same day, if I walk 2 miles, I could not later go to the shops, without it making me very tired.
However I can drive with ease now, and found that cycling is good for me to get around as its not weight bearing.
I STILL get out of breath on stairs, something the previously never troubled me!
I'm looking to increase the intensity of exercise now, as I feel its the only way to improve my aerobic capacity.
Will I climb that mountain?
Watch this space.
You will!!! You’ve already been climbing a mountain this year so you’re well trained 😉