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Pulmonary Rehabilitation - Here I Come!

12 years ago•14 Replies

Hurray at long last - just took a phone call to say hospital had received my referral from my consultant for PR.I start Wed 24th Oct, then Fri 26th and after that it's 3 days a week. I'm quite looking forward to it, albeit a little apprehensive. I need this to learnt what my limitations are as to how far I can push myself. I'm not a very active person and I haven't been pushing myself due to the lack of confidence as I've not had any real help from my consultant. So here goes roll on next week I'm raring to go

Karen

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12 years ago

Hope you enjoy this as much as I did.

Bronch1noGO• in reply to12 years ago

Thank you

libbygood12 years ago

Let us know how you get on, something I've never done

Libby

Bronch1noGO• in reply tolibbygood12 years ago

Will do.

cofdrop-UK12 years ago

Brilliant - hope you get so much benefit out of it. Should have started mine but had infection with high temp on the day of the assessment, so have to wait 'til the next lot.

Let us know how you get on and what to expect.

XXX

Bronch1noGO• in reply tocofdrop-UK12 years ago

Will do , hope you feel better soon and don't have to wait too long for the next placement.

pollyjj12 years ago

Nice to hear some good news.

polly

Bronch1noGO• in reply topollyjj12 years ago

Appreciated - Thank you

lung5e34j12 years ago

I did a P.R back in Feb.hard work but well worth it. You get back what you put in.

Keep it up Ed.

nixy12 years ago

wondering what P R is, as I have not been offered anything at all. Recently came across this site, and I think it could be very helpful, fingers crossed for some helpful information.

Bronch1noGO• in reply tonixy12 years ago

As stated below nixy - I've waited seven months to get on this course, I've been told that you can ask your GP for a referral and if he/she thinks you will benefit they'll put forward a referral. I've been referred on by my consultant after a request recommendation by the physiotherapist. Just ask I'm sure somebody who is overseeing your care should be able to assist you. Good luck

Karen

nixy• in reply toBronch1noGO12 years ago

thank you, will ask around starting with own doctor

lung5e34j12 years ago

A pulmonary rehab course is designed to get you exercising & build up muscle. Weak muscles use a lot more oxygen which we can ill afford.

You are normally referred to a hospital R.H. course by your consultant or doctor & the course lasts about 8 weeks, twice a week.

Sometimes a long wait to get on one.

nixy• in reply tolung5e34j12 years ago

thanks, think i am going to try and exercise more if i can. This copd has taken a bit of my confidence as i think i can't do things but have decided to push myself a little further each day. Glad i found this site.