Just when you think you can’t go any slower there’s nothing like a general anaesthetic and very soft diet to prove you wrong. I can’t believe how long it takes me to eat even yogurt or mashed potato. I wouldn’t recommend oral surgery but it has to be done.
I don’t think 5k has ever taken an hour before, there was some walking and a lot of chatting as Jo came with us. The new pathways are nearly all tarmaced now and it’s looking good.
Have fun all whatever you are doing today
As you say, Sola, it has to be done! Huge well done on getting out and giving it a go so soon after your op and as we keep saying, that’s the main thing! Hope the recovery continues to go well!
Thank you, and so do I because come hell or high water I’m going back to work Thursday, while all the consultants argue what to do with me next, but one things for sure they must come to a decision soon because they’ve done all the tests going and a third biopsy would be beyond ridiculous, they’ve referred me to Portsmouth now
Good for you! And you’ll be very welcome to join us in Portsmouth!
Good to see you out for a walk .Hope your surgery went ok. Take care and enjoy the rest of your bank holiday
The surgery bit was fine, I was fast asleep, the rest has been a bit c#%* to be honest, half my mouth is double the size, wasting is very slow and I dribble like a really old person but part of our walk was a run so i feel life will get better 😀
Yes definitely will get better. 👍
Ah well done you! It’s lovely to see you got out there, and a chatty 5k sounds like good fun. I love anything newly tarmaced, it just looks bouncy 😁.
It felt nice and bouncy too, but there’s not much bounce in my legs now, they need some work 😂
The bounce will come back 😊.
I will make it
Well done! Not sure it’s solace but that time is about the usual time for my 5k! So from my Queen-of-Super-Slow perspective, and probably anybody’s perspective, you are awesome!!!
Hope the journey forward is not too anxiety-laden and painful.
You got this, I’m sure!
Thank you, it was good to be out
Fantastic that you are out running again after what must be a very uncomfortable experience!One hour , so what !!! Very well done on doing it .
Here's wishing you a speedy recovery 🤞
Thank you, it’s good to know i still can
You ran 1 hour, doesn't matter what distance, it is 1 hour. Well done and fingers crossed for a speedy recovery without too much pain!
Some of it was walking but thanks
Just so fantastic to be out there! Hope things get better day by day and that you are taking it easy as well as being out there! Xx
Thank you, yes I’m taking it easy while this heals x
Well done to you! Here's to good progress as you recover from your operation. And here are some flowers to enjoy 🌹🌸🌺🌼🌻🌷💐
Aww thank you so much 😊
Well done for doing what you can - and enjoying it too. You are an inspiration 🤸♀️
Thank you 😊
Doesn’t matter how long it takes! Slow is great. Well done for getting out there and I hope your recovery goes well. 👏👏👏👍
Thanks Jools, i am determined to get out there and run because it’s what I enjoy 😊
Huge well done you, getting out so soon after your op'. Take it gently and do what you feel able to. It is all still there, inside you, but heck, what a battering it has taken?
One step, ( bouncy or not), at a time, and remember for me, and for many, many of your friends on here, we don't see your illness weakening you, we see only, your strength.
Gentle Hug x
Thank you so much Floss. it’s being a longer road if treatment than i expected but at the moment I just want to get back to some sort of normality Hugs 🤗 xx
Glad your surgery is over and wishing you a speedy recovery then you can have a speedy run - but remember to take your time on your recovery and be good to yourself.
Thanks, yes it’s very gentle, but i have to do something while they decide what to do next
Massive well done on getting out there and showing massive mental strength xx
Getting there 😀xx
You’ve done brilliantly Sola. Take it slowly and you’ll get there. Just getting out in the fresh air with a friend is great medicine.
Thanks Dexy, it was so good, beginning to feel like a return to normality
Take care of yourself - awesome that you are out being your usual positive self. Hope your recovery continues to go well. X
Thank you, it’s ok and i’ve been off work so long now i’m champing st the bit to get back while i wait for whe next one
🍾🍾🍾🍾lots of bubbly congratulations. Great you are back running/walkung
Yes!! thanks, and been walking along the river with daughter and dog this evening, time i went back to work 😂
Loving your resilience and determination- well done for 5k so soon after op. 👏
Thank you, it gives me a base line, it was good to be out
Wow! I’m so impressed that you have been running after having some invasive surgery from the sounds of it. 🥴 Well done you. Amazing work going out there for a run snd I wish you a good recovery, and I hope you will be back to your usual form soon. Take care and best wishes.
Thank you, it was good to be out running and know that i can
Such a swift return post-op even if you feel less-than-swift in other ways. May your recovery accelerate as you continue to savour sights and companionship at the pace that’s just perfect.💐
I’m not so fit but happy i can run, thanks
So good to hear that you are getting back out there - and a little bit of running, walking, chatting sounds a perfect recovery run to me! 🤗
Yes it was very good thanks 😊
Oh well done you! Time is irrelevant- you went, despite the discomfort when mot people would probably just slump on the sofa. Huge kudos for that 👏 👌 Very best wishes for a speedy recovery
Thank you, it’s been a busy day and went along the river this evening with daughter and dog so good amount of steps today, I will be pleased to get back to work on thursday even if still sore, i need to get back while i’m waiting
Great to hear you are up and about and running after such a short time. Sorry though that eating is such a challenge. I suppose for the time being it’s just to get fuel in, but I hope you will be able to return to eating for pleasure soon. My OH is on a low residue diet and something called Huel has been highly recommended.
Thank you, yes it’s only temporary, I’ve heard of Huel, I’m not too bothered about calories, as long as i have some blended fruit, veg and yogurt each day it’s just boring and time consuming
Really well done on your run/walk at least you were out there enjoying the fresh air and chat. 🤞Portsmouth can get to the root of your problem. The runs will be there for you when you’re ready. Heal well and take it easy. Sending you some pretty flowers 💐 🌹🌸🌼💐🌷🌺🌸🌹
Thank you and the flowers are lovely and much appreciated,
You might not feel like it right now but you remind me of the energiser bunny - you just keep going and going, whatever gets chucked at you! I expect you went home and created a couple of spreadsheets to relax 😁Sending a massive (( hug )) some 💐 and a 🍹 for when you're ready for it (see, it's got a straw - I've thought of everything😘)
Well done on getting back out post-op. The time doesn't matter, just being out will have helped. Hope they get you sorted out and recovery is not too far away xx
I hope so too, I keep hoping to get back to work but doesn’t look like that’s happening so more time to run 😂
Nothing wrong with more time to run 
, it'll help you get fit enough to get back to work x
There is that x
Just to send you sincere best wishes for a good recovery, seems like you're already on your way! I'll keep it short as you've already had many well wishers so take care and keep that great spirit of yours up. 🙋
Thank you very much
No outdoor runs for a little while.
A nice little run in the sun 😊
A little run in the hills 
