Session 7, Pulmonary rehab.

[canalchris]

Wow. That's my first impression of session No 7.

I really struggled last night with very sticky almost immovable mucus' from about 02:30 onwards I was sat up on the side of my bed quite breathless, really talking to myself to keep calm and rational. After huffing and several shots of Ventolin, almost standing on my head, trying to get it moved by gravity and posture, a lump of phlegm about as big as my thumbnail coughed up and I started to feel better. I was convinced I would not be going to PR today

Anyway as you can see my the title I did indeed make it after all, and really gave the session some stick. Starting on the "bike" My first ride was 5 mins and 36 secs. The second ride was 5mins dead, total time of 10 mins 36 secs is an improvement of4 mins over last Friday.👍.

Got recovered breathing and did usual 3x 10 for all the weights, did the dreaded walk voluntarily and then walked to the wall bars to do the heel lifts.

I am soooo pleased with progress today, I can't believe how I have come on since I started 4 weeks ago. Back in for seesion8 on Friday. Love to all X

Chris.

[sassy59]

After that not so great start Chris, you did well to make your PR.

Thank goodness you did! You’re doing great so keep going. Look forward to hearing how Friday goes. Xxxx

[canalchris in reply to sassy59]

Thanks sassy.x

[HungryHufflepuff]

Good for you for going to your PR in spite of everything. It sounds like you’re doing great and making a lot of progress. I look forward to hearing about session 8 👍

[canalchris in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Thanks for the encouragement.👍

[corriena]

Well done you. Pr realy dose seem to be working well for you, i hope you are remembering to exercise between sesions 😊. You do seem to be getting the moast out of it. You must be noticeing the differance in everyday life. Keep up the good work and keep us upto date with your impressive progress

[canalchris in reply to corriena]

Thanks for your comments. I have bought a cheap set of dumbells for use at home, and leg weights.

[peege]

Absolutely thrilled for you Chris 👍👍👍

[Pentreath Volunteer]

This session by session is great and very helpful to those waiting for or considering going on a PR course. So pleased that you are benefitting from it.

[canalchris in reply to Pentreath]

Thanks for that comment, I thought maybe I was just banging on . Good to know it may be of some use and encouragement.xx

[Whitechinchilla]

Well done. That’s great progress. Keep it up.

[sarcoid123]

You could talk to your doctor about buying a nebuliser. I use mine with 7% salt solution which is prescribed by my doctor. Nebulising helps to loosen the mucus.

[canalchris in reply to sarcoid123]

Thanks for the comment, I have had a nebuliser for years, however Amy consultant recommended limited use because I have Bronchiectasis and should avoid getting my lungs too wet.