AVR - 1 year on!

[Coper10]

Hello,

It's been a year ago today since my OHS. What a year it's been, with ups and downs, starting a new job, feeling exhausted, wondering if I'd ever find any normality. Looking back, I can't believe how much progress I've made and I feel optimistic about the future. Throughout it all, this forum has been a great support, whether it's the information or the words of support offered, or the sharing of experiences. Thank you so much for helping me get through such a challenging time and giving me hope 🙂

[RufusScamp]

Good to hear your story. Wishing you all the best. This site has certainly helped me realise I am not alone.

[Coper10 in reply to RufusScamp]

Thank you. The sense of not being alone is so important, also knowing there are people who know exactly what you are going through. All the best 🙂

[Hidden]

Hi Cooer10

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️

I do love a recovery story.

Hats off to you still working and getting on with life.

I’m retired and had my AVR tissue in January 2021.

So we are both over a year on and wasn’t it surreal?

I agree that this forum is a safe and good place to be. It helped me such a lot too.

I’m now 68 and last Tuesday walked a really tough 9.43 mile coastal walk. Big elevations which challenged me but so enjoyable. What I realized was, pushing myself on that walk didn’t frighten me. I had full confidence in how my body was reacting. Don’t get me wrong. There was a lot of huffing and puffing . Spring and Summer ahead to do more and get fitter. It’s been a long Winter. Love walking.

I’m so pleased for you. Keep getting better every day.

Regards

Maisie

[Coper10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Maisie. It’s exactly posts like yours that inspire me and make me realise that new adventures and experiences are possible. Hats off to you x

[Hidden]

Hello

Congratulations on you recovery

It is so nice to read these posts as it gives hope to those that maybe struggling

I hope you have a lovely day x

[Coper10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you BeKind. Your posts are always empathetic and informative. Take care 🙂

[Hidden in reply to Coper10]

Thank You x

[Victorwhisky]

Happy anniversary! I had it three years ago, first year was one of adjustment, I was 72, never been better since. Onwards and upwards Coper10!

[Coper10 in reply to Victorwhisky]

I replied in the wrong place - the post below was meant for you Victorwhiskey. One day I’ll get the hang of this posting malarkey 😂

[Hidden]

Dear Coper10

WOW what a fantastic post. I am so pleased for you and your positive attitude that has got you to this position in your life.

This forum has also been a god send to me as well, and just to hear words and experiences from other sufferers has helped me in my recovery as well.

Take care and I hope you go from strength to strength.

[Coper10 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for your kind words. I have a new appreciation of life that I am very grateful for and am determined to live my new normal in the best way I can. Take care 🙂

[Coper10]

Having got through this first year, I very much feel like it’s a new start to focus on how I would like my life to be from now onwards. Definitely onwards and upwards! All the very best to you 🙂