Copd

[Dillyjo]

Hi , I am attending a copd rehabilitation assessment tomorrow , I'm a bit nervous in case I can't manage the exercise programme any advice guys, ps I'm new here xxx

[stone-UK]

Hi

Stay calm the exercises are geared to you, and what you can achieve. The course I attended they where five exercises X 2 and four X1 totalling 14 each one was for 30 seconds building up if you could manage to two minutes each exercise, over the length of the course.

I managed two minutes on the four but only one minute on the five improved since by continuing exercise at home.

You will be monitored during each lesson, rest when you want to. Any concerns speak to one of the staff.

[Dillyjo in reply to stone-UK]

Thanks

[Titchy52]

Dillyjo I've got mine June 9th can't wait x

[Hidden]

Hello - a very warm welcome to the forum You will be fine - they don't expect you to do stuff that you cannot do, and never if it is difficult. It is really enjoyable when you get to PR. I wish I could go again, but haven't had the opportunity only been the once and loved it. Not only does it all help in a big way, but you meet others with copd and similar problems.

Best wishes,

[Dillyjo in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

[Nottobad]

Yes you will enjoy it. I have been on 2 and am waiting to go on another in about 8 week time. X

[Dillyjo in reply to Nottobad]

Really, I thought it was just a one off thing, you are all making me feel more confident about going x

[Watfordgirl]

Hello and welcome. Don't worry - the people in charge are professionals, there to help you to manage living with COPD better, and they're used to dealing with course members in various states of collapse. I really do think you'll enjoy it and get a lot out of it. I'm going on my second course in September.

Best wishes, Sue x

[Dillyjo in reply to Watfordgirl]

Thanks sue x

[butterfly31851]

I went for an assessment in April and the 1st class was on Monday. called FAB clinic - stands for Fatigue & breathlessness clinic

We didn't actually do any exercises - it was chatting, getting to know each other, and discussing the importance of exercise.

It' not on next week because of Bank Holiday, so I have been given a load of reading to do & forms to fill in - i. e. rating breathlessness & fatigue etc

I have a fatigue diary to do, do don't worry, there is plenty of help around if you need it.

Good luck - the time goes really quick & keep us all posted as to how you get on.

Jean xx

[Dillyjo]

Thanks Jean , and yes I will let you know how I get on x

[Mandy6513]

Dont worry about that its not a test you just do what you can,,the idea is for them to be able to build up your stamina so your doing a bit more when you leave than you did when you started.

[Dillyjo]

Thanks Mandy

[Katinka46]

Hi Dillyjo. The assessment is simply that. You will have been referred by a doctor so what the physios will be doing is getting an idea of what you can do. However slow and unfit, it doesn't matter. Your programme will be geared to your needs. And gradually they will increase the regime. There will be people on the course who are on oxygen, and others who have to stop to recover frequently. You will be fine. And no one will expect you to the Impossible.

And welcome to this forum. It is brilliant.

All the best and let us know how things go.

K XX

P.S. Ignore what I wrote about my experience of PR. My conditions are complex and the vascular aspect made it difficult. PR is excellent for those with COPD.

[Dillyjo in reply to Katinka46]

Thank you I will let you know , feel a bit better about it now , you guys are great x

[butterfly31851]

Loads of brilliant advice for you. Just remember, you arn't training for the olympic's, just learning a new way of breathing to enable you to cope with COPD.

As Katinka said you will see people at various stages, some on oxygen, some in wheelchairs, you just do what you can, be honest with yourself and the staff there - they have seen it all.

I am really hoping to learn a lot from these classes.

This wonderful forum has assured me I will.

So just, keep you chin up and keep us updated with your progress.

Jean xx

[Dillyjo in reply to butterfly31851]

I wil thank you x

[Tenter]

Welcome, dillyjo. There is not much I can add, except, to give my very short experience, which is slightly different to most. Remember, If the physio /nurses don't think you can do something they won't make you do it.

In my case, there was a discussion about medical conditions (in my case a long list) and how they affect movement. I have IPF a different lung condition to COPD, but, the effects are similar in that breathing is a problem. They monitored my oxygen whilst sitting, unfortunately bad at the time. Eventually managed to get to a reasonable level, by not talking🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🖐🖐🖐, then, the Physio and nurse walked 🚶👫🚶with me, monitoring my oxygen very closely during a 6 minute walk test. For me, after about 20 steps my oxygen levels plummeted, I felt faint and I wasn't able to continue🛌, so I wasn't able to join the rehab😢.

However, the good news from that failure, is that I now have direct contact with the Community Respiratory team and have my oxygen assessed every 6 weeks.🙂

So relax and enjoy the experience, for most people it ends up being a fun challenge and a chance to discuss how they are feeling.

best wishes, tenter.

[Dillyjo in reply to Tenter]

Thank you tenter, best wishes to you too x

[katieoxo60]

Welcome Dillyjo, don't be anxious about rehab it is normally tailored to your ability, it is intended to keep you fit as can be but not over doing things. hope to hear how you get on

[Dillyjo in reply to katieoxo60]

Thanks Katie, I will let you know x