Fantastic news.

[Lynne1955]

One year on from diagnosis and I had a spirometry test today. My FEV1 has improved! It was 55% and is now 65%.

The reason? The work I do at the gym. Exercise IS worth it.

[MarieW-F]

What fantastic news Lynne! See it really does pay off doesn't it? I think my spirometry has stayed the same which is fine for me. But I do enjoy exercise and I do feel much better in myself and I know the condition of my body is better.

[longlungs]

Oh my Lynne wow what a difference well done you Absolutely cant wait to start exercising myself.You must feel on top of the world today and rightly so. Janexx

[sassy59]

Great news Lynne. Keep it up as it is definitely working. Take care. Love, Carole xxx

[pedantic]

Well done Lynne.You & I have proved that exercise does indeed help.Chuffed for you xx

[twinks1954]

That is fantastic and so pleased for you!!!! You must have been over the moon when they told you Lynne. How many times do you go to the gym each week? Note to myself........... I must exercise. xx

[Lynne1955 in reply to twinks1954]

It varies, but 2 to 3 times per week. Treadmill, exercise bike and rowing machine.

[Hidden in reply to Lynne1955]

how many minutes on each ?

[Lynne1955 in reply to Hidden]

30 minutes treadmill then 10 minutes each on the rest. When I started though, I could only do about 10 minutes on the treadmill at 3mph.

[george68 in reply to Lynne1955]

Great to hear that Lynn

[rick1]

Fab news Lynnne Wish I could manage that, as you know we are all at different stages of c.o.p.d. so we do what we can.

[Lynne1955 in reply to rick1]

Exactly. It's great to do as much as the body will allow.

[Bliss2 in reply to Lynne1955]

Great news Lynne I have mine on the 8th Nov I'm hoping my is going to be better than last year, I go to the gym twice a week treadmill, bike,rowing machine, leg pressing an now the pulmonary rehab for twelve weeks so fingers crossed for me lol xxx

[cofdrop-UK]

Great news Lynne.

cx

[Hidden]

Glad you are being rewarded for the hard work you have put in. Joyce

[Hidden]

That's great news Lynne, congratulations. You don't have to convince me exercise is so worth it that and stopping the fags is I believe what helps us the most. It goes without saying the pulmonary rehabilitation course makes us more aware, gives us the tools to manage our illness, all the things that help us the most.

So glad you are seeing great benefits from your efforts.

Best wishes BC

[SusieQs]

Thats great Lynne. I agree with excercise. I have just finished rehab and can do a lot more than I used to. I wish I had known about it about 5 years ago when I was at the moderate stage and then I would have realised how important it was.

[Puffthemagicdragon]

Nice one Lynne. Keep up the good work.

[KingoftheCocktails]

Exercises, Exercises I must do my Exercises

KOTC

[casper99]

Whoohoo Lynne, fantastic news. Your positive attitude and hard work have really paid off. What an improvement too. I'm so pleased for you. Angie. xxx

Casper

[dall05]

Well done Lynne, exercise is the right way to go and your improving spirometry is proof of that. Over the last 12 months I have upped my exercising and even though my spirometry results have remained the same my overall fitness has improved.

Keep up the great work

Tony we know it make sense don't we, oh' and Rooney's just scored for England 1-0 come on!!!!!

[pamela67]

Great news Lynne xxx

[Toci]

I am really pleased for you Lynne. Exercise all the way! x

[1968]

Congratulation Lynne

Keep up the good work, made up for you we haaaaaaaaaaa.

David 1968

[Poppyness]

This is excellent news Lynne. You're an inspiration. xxx

[O2Trees]

Brilliant Lynne. Keep it going, maybe you'll improve even more. definitely inspiring and great for newbies to see too and know it's possible

[richardcrossroads]

That is great well done!! it is hard at times to keep it up but well worth it

Richard

[music]

wow very good lynne i go for another spirometry very soon has been a year so hope my % has gone up a bit

i do the same has you at the gym

[Hidden]

wow .... very well done .... am starting gym next week so this helps

[carolcolley]

Brilliant!

[jemash]

Well Done I have found walking is doing me good! I am at the moderate stage & will be having my yearly review soon! It would be good to knock it back into mild!! Fingers crossed x

[peege]

YAY, that's fantastic Lynne. Well done you especially after your recent worries. Well deserved reward for all your hard work. Hope you and yours are celebrating xx. P

[helingmic]

Wow! Really encouraging! Well done and keep it going!

[Tamara70]

That's wonderful news Lynne! You must be very pleased with yourself.

How many months have you been doing the exercises?

Keep up the good work!

Tamara

[Lynne1955 in reply to Tamara70]

Over 12 months now plus working on our allotment. xx

[onamission]

well done Lynne I have also been out for my regular exercise I had my spine block yesterday so I have 8 weeks before it wears off to get in as much exercise as I can. I'm level 4 COPD but because of lower back problems I can't exercise on land so I go swimming.

[teenieleek]

Well done you! That good news makes up a bit for the miserable time you've had recently. I know that if I don't get any exercise for even as little as a week, I really feel the difference, get out of breath more easily etc.

[rubyred777]

Hi Lynne, I'm reading old posts tonight. I see your fev 1 improved a yr ago. I was just wondering how your doing now. Kind of a follow up visit. Hope all is well with you.