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My first six minute walk test.

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I was feeling quite ok and done just over 300 meters. :)

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Well done Puff!

Lynne x

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blackbird

Yay Good for you well done. BBx

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lizziec1

Well done Puff!

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Firethorn

Wow you did well I only managed 40 meters 2 weeks ago.

Kate

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Not bad for someone with 27% lung function ! My blood/oxygen was 88% when I started then dropped to 82% by the end. It took me about 2 minutes to recover then it went up to 90% so I reckon this PR will do me some good. This was my first appointment with PR and it was the assessment. I hope this gives people some inspiration. I have a positive view on things and I'm sure that helps. As someone said on here don't let COPD rule you, you rule it !

Well done, I am sure the PR is going to do you some good and you will be in the right place to keep your sats monitored.

Enjoy living with COPD, a regular exercise routine is the next best thing to giving up the fags I reckon. Auntymary xx

Wooo woooo you go for it puff, well done x

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kimmy59

Hello

It's made me feel better I'm still waiting for my PR, I do a little excerise every morning and I'm learning some breathing ones too and am looking into Tai Chi. So I hope to do as well as you when I finally get mine.

Kim

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I've been looking at my local Tai Chi places as well.

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Bronch1noGO

Wow 300 metres well done that's brilliant there's hope for me yet :-) I should have had my assessment at PR today (Wed) but I attended the BLF meet in Cardiff with our AMs' from Wales, so my first one will be Friday.

Karen

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A positive attitude. We'll be running the London Marathon next year ! :)

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jackdup

Good job

Well done you. I've got mine in a fortnight - dreading it.

Marie x

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You'll be ok Marie. It's based around your own needs so no need to worry.

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