'My story' blog

[PeterJemmett]

I know there are one or two on here who have been following ‘my story’ ….. well, keep calm and hold back the excitement, think of it as an early Christmas present - here is the next enthralling chapter of the blog that won’t go away! : peterjemmett.blogspot.com/2...

[IanGordon]

Good effort , Peter. Both for your commitment to cardio rehab and your Parkruns. - doubtless doing you a world of good and demonstrating that with focus, discipline and commitment, we can all enjoy the benefits of mended and medicated hearts.

However, I have to say that in some circumstances, less is more. And the text I have admittedly just dipped into, for me does feel a tad like one those interminable seasonal round robins which are fast tracked to my recycling bin, only to be received in their original format, twelve months down the line. So for that reason, I'm out.

I am however sure I will be in a minority and you will continue to enlighten and entertain your loyal readers. There's space for everyone on this forum as it is a broad church where we all decide to give or ask for advice and /or support so I trust you find my observations constructive.

Keep up the good work.

[Chappychap]

I found this really useful, so thank you.

I'm about to start cardiac rehabilitation after a bypass operation, and this is the first time I've found such a detailed account of what to expect.

It's also encouraging to read an honest assessment from someone who is trying to address the lifestyle issues surrounding their illness. It was depressing in hospital to talk to other cardiac patients, who were basically intending on letting medication do the hard work of keeping them well.

[JoanyB in reply to Chappychap]

Hi Chappychap. I have read Peter's blog about Rehab and it is indeed very detailed!! Just a warning though. What happens in Rehab differs from area to area, and ours was much more basic. For instance we weren't given a pedometer, "a book in which to log my daily meals and activity" or "access to a web site which tracks your individual progress and targets". Neither were we given a steps target, nor used a "hearts and crosses" system. We all just did a circuit of alternate cardio and recovery exercises but at slightly different levels as we progressed. Just don't want you to be disappointed if your Rehab experience is different!

[PeterJemmett in reply to JoanyB]

I can only write of my own experience but the main benefit from cardiac rehab was in rebuilding your confidence and showing just what you are capable of doing.

I believe much of what happens on the South Bucks cardiac rehab is only possible due to a local charity set up to support it. I have and will continue to do my own sponsored events to raise funds for this wonderful charity - Hearts & Souls ... heartsandsouls.org.uk/

All the best Chappychap , I hope you get as much out of cardiac rehab as I did.

[dunestar]

Well done Peter. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and hope you get discharged from Harefield soon.

[PeterJemmett]

The whole blog is just an account of my own experiences and the way I have gone about working on my fitness. I realise this will not suit every-one but I have received many encouraging comments saying how it has help others through their early stages following a cardiac event and indeed even asking me to continue writing as it motivates them in their own fitness drive.

[PeterJemmett]

Update: Just home from Harefield, I'm to have a 7 day holter monitor to see if they catch AF, then restart a low dose the bisporolol again. so not discharged just yet!