I was overweight unfit and unhappy that isn’t the reason I started C25K the reason here goes my journey.
I had to have an operation on my right elbow I had tennis elbow and a 10mm tear in my main tendon which had to be operated on so I had the operation all was good and it was a text book operation until 5-6 weeks after my hand was in constant pain nerve pain it was swollen like a balloon my fingers were like sausages and no power or grip also my shoulder was in a lot of pain to and my shoulder was capsulated ( frozen shoulder) so I went to see the doctor and I had developed (CRPS chronic regional pain syndrome ) so I was told it was going to take months and months of physiotherapy to get it right and this condition only gets better with rest and physio so it was all on me and the physiotherapist to help me I had to see a hand therapist and a shoulder specialist.
So I had 2 procedures on my shoulder first one didn’t work it was a cortisone injection right into my shoulder so then 2 months later another injection but this one was cortisone with saline now that procedure worked but I had a side effect my whole are went numb and this wasn’t supposed to happen but it did so we went to see the professor who did it but he went to another hospital that afternoon so we seen him and said it’s never happened and shouldn’t have and the procedure was text book and it was probably down to me having CRPS so the next day all was ok so I had to have more physio.
Then in the meantime I was having to keep going to meetings at work to see how I was getting on so I must of had about 4-5 meetings but the last one they terminated my contract so I had no money coming in when they paid me my last weeks sick pay but we’re positive and said when I get better I would be able to ring when the time is right and they would get me back to work so that was that I was upset so was my wife and my parents were to so that was that then.
So then I thought to myself because work said I probably won’t be able to do my old job I was going to prove them wrong and then this happened I decided to start C25K but then a few weeks later I started getting heart palpitations so I saw my GP and instead of me coming of Amitriptyline 10mg instead he put them up to 25mg and was also put on Propranolol 80mg modified-release capsules for anxiety and the amitriptyline for depression but again the doctor said carry on with your running as it’s very good for anxiety so I did that and he was so right.
So since then I’ve been doing my running which I love and my physio told me to go to a gym as doing weights was the only thing and physio that will fix me so I did as I was told. And I carried on doing C25K I graduated bought myself a pair of brooks ghost 11 and had a gait analysis I’m much fitter healthier and I’m also doing a diet I’ve lost well over 2 stone and I’m happy. I run park run near every Saturday I’ve ran race for life 5k and I’m smashing my time at parkrun and now I’m training for a 10K at the moment but I’m planning to go back to work in September and get my job back. That’s why I’ve got back into fitness to get myself back to work and prove them all wrong and that there isn’t no such word as can’t I am and I will 😉
But trust me it hasn’t been a walk in the park it’s been upsetting painful and stressful but I’m getting myself better and stronger than ever and I’m more happier person than I was and I’m never going to stop running or my gym training it’s very good for my mental health 😉
Sorry it’s so long winded but that’s my story how I got were I am today and without this forum my lovely wife and all the lovely people on here you know who you are xx
Thank you xx
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Well done you. Nothing like proving people wrong to get you exactly where you want to be. Great that you're feeling so much better and good luck on getting back into your job. 😊😊
Your journey must have been tough, but definitely one worth making Kevtrev! I'm so pleased that things have turned around for you, and wish you good luck getting back to work in September.
Such an inspirational post, thank you for sharing it.
Thank you for your kind words it was definitely worth it has got me we’re I am today and I loved sharing it with everyone on this forum it hasn’t been easy though and I can see myself getting to do a 10K race and also this happening has made a healthier fitter happier me 😉xx
The running has helped me out so much and I’ve lost weight no more heart burn due to being overweight and I’m fitter healthier and happier and when I run all I can think of is don’t stop and seeing the finish line and everything else goes away for a bit but I can’t imagine life without running in it 😉
Well done on your recovery Kevtrev. The most important thing here is that you have proved things to yourself, and you have achieved this for yourself and your family. Your former employers are only bit part players here; who cares whether they are impressed or not! I hope you do get your job back, if you want it, if not then you are fit for anything now anyway! Whatever happens, you are a winner🥇🥇🏆🏆
Thank you very much very true I don’t need to prove anything to anyone I can do what I want and I’ve accomplished so so much with my running and it’s not going to stop as I’m hooked. Yes like they say the world is your oyster maybe a new path is waiting for me who knows and thank you for your kind words 🙏😉
Thank you so much that’s so lovely what you have put and you put a tear in my eye 😉🙏🙏 and that 10K I’m going to so go for it as I ran after I went to the gym and I ran just over 4miles tonight and I felt great xx
Yes I will let you know when I’ve done it as I will be shouting from the rooftops with joy and when I’ve done it I’m going to do a event 10K bring it on 😉x
Yes I’m a true believer of you can do anything no matter what people think I can I have I’m doing it and I won’t take defeat I’m a fighter and thank you very much 😉
Thank you definitely been through it and I’m lucky it’s gone my way as some people with that condition end up permanent disabled I’m so happy I’m getting better and thank you 🙏😉
The strongest thing we can do when life throws a whole lot of tough stuff at us is keep the faith & fight back, as soon as we can look back & see how far we've come, the good stuff kind of gains momentum. Feel strong that YOU are back in control kev, well done fella! 💪
Thank you so much it was like being trapped in a room without an exit but the only way out was to smash that wall down with my bare hands it took some time but I came out on top because there is nothing in life that’s going to stand in my way nothing and like you say I’m back in control now and I’ve never been so fit in my life and healthier and happier so so much worth the fight thanks again 😉🙏🏃🏻♂️👍🏁
That’s an amazing journey you’ve been on Kev. You have achieved so much and should be so proud of yourself. This running thing can certainly turn people’s lives around and you are living proof.
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