Looks like I'm going home this evening

[SueAppleRun]

After a week in hospital they are releasing me into the wild. Going home will be the first step back to normality xx

[Doris8 Graduate10]

sorry to hear that. But glad you’re on the mend. Take carex

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Doris8]

Thanks I will xx

[RunBrianRun Graduate10]

Good news that you’re out of hospital Sue. I hope you get stronger and feel well enough to get back to running soon.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to RunBrianRun]

Not quite out but all packed ready to go, I'm thinking walks first, it's going to take a while, dunno where my muscles went but they ran away and I now have skinny scrawny arms and legs

[RunBrianRun Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Ah, I didn’t realise you were still there. Hopefully you’ll be out by the time you read this message. Just take it slowly. Use my mantra “The comeback is always stronger than the setback” Good luck Sue

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to RunBrianRun]

I'm home, and I will adopt your mantra

[Folkylass Administrator]

That’s brilliant news SueAppleRun 🥰x

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Folkylass]

I'll be so happy to be home x

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

Excellent news Sue! I bet you're looking forward to being home and slowly building back up to regular running again. Sending loads of healing vibes xx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Beatlesforever]

Thank you, I'm so week, it's going to take a long while xx

[Beatlesforever Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Take care my friend xx

[LottieMW Ambassador]

oh Sue! Sorry I missed that you had been in hospital 🤦🏻‍♀️

Glad to hear you’re going home…some nice gentle walks sound ideal to build up your strength.

💐💐💐

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to LottieMW]

Thanks , it's going to take weeks if not months

[LottieMW Ambassador in reply to SueAppleRun]

Slow and steady then…💕

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Great news Sue, you are certainly on the mend, once you are outside take all your walking slowly, gradually increasing pace only when you feel ready.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to AlMorr]

Will do thanks Al, it's so good to be home

[GTFC Graduate10]

How wonderful to read SueAppleRun We both wish you all the very best in your recovery. Take good care of yourself and may you regain strength and health in good time ❤

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to GTFC]

Thank you both xx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Home soon.... slow and steady as you go, as ever xxx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Home is special

[Sulley101 Graduate10]

That’s great news. I’m sure you’re looking forward to being back in the peace and quiet of your own home to continue recuperating. I hope you are feeling much better. 💐

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Sulley101]

Getting there thanks

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

So sorry you have been unwell SueAppleRun . I pop on and off the forums when I can but I have also missed this. Here’s hoping that you can rebuild your strength and feel better soon. x

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you, it'll take a while but I'm hopeful to run again one day

[Cmoi Graduate10]

I so hope you've escaped and are now back in the comfort of your own home  SueAppleRun , whether watching TV (without a 🔭) or squandering a fortune online shopping.

If I lived in the UK I'd send you some of the stuff I've been baking, as it sounds like you need to regain weight, unlike me 🐘

Unfortunately by the time it reached you it (goodies not jumbo or weight) would be well past edibility and probably growing its own family and friends.

Have a hug instead 🤗

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Cmoi]

Thank you so much, I've got to be careful and work out what I can eat and what may trigger another flare, I am keeping to very bland things, it's lovely to be home, sat on the sofa and watching a familiar film 😀 mind you, if you've been baking recipes are always nice shared

[Cmoi Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Today I made Dan Lepard's cherry beet cake for the first time: theguardian.com/lifeandstyl... Though I shoved it all into one tin, and used a bit of almond-flavoured buttercream instead of whipped cream. Came out much better than I'd expected. Sadly I fear it's a disaster for your current regime, sorry.

Bon courage ! 😘

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Cmoi]

Sounds delicious

[Cmoi Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

It's pink and evil with bumpy bits. Like me in the current heatwave. xxx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Cmoi]

Pink and evil 😍 I've been inside for so long I'll take a bit of pink 🩷

[Cmoi Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Virtual cake for you. Will spare you the sight of lumpy bumpy grumpy me!

Cherry beet cake

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Cmoi]

Gosh that looks good xx

[Yesletsgo Ambassador Graduate10]

Sorry to hear you've been in hospital, hope you feel better soon.Take it easy and gather your strength xx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Yesletsgo]

Thank you xx

[Oldgirlruns Graduate10]

Sue! I had no idea you were in hospital - I’m so sorry to hear that and wish you well for a speedy recovery. It sounds as if running’s going to be on the back burner for a while but knowing you I feel confident you’ll be back to it before too long!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Aww thanks, it's going to take a while but it's so good to be home

[linda9389 Graduate10]

I just came on to message and see how you were doing. This is such good news. I'm sure you're more than ready for some home comforts! Take it easy though, don't be too keen and do too much too soon because it will all wait for you xxx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to linda9389]

Thanks 😀 it's having to wait but this is my first steps xxx

[Fionamags Graduate10]

I’m glad to hear that you are getting home. Take it easy. Sending lots of hugs and healing!! Xx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Fionamags]

Thanks xx

[Runnin-g Graduate10]

Happy home-going. All the best for your recovery 🤞🏽 xxx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Runnin-g]

Thanks, it's great to be home

[drl212 Graduate10]

Enjoy being back home! That will hopefully improve your spirits.

The runs will be there when you are ready and so will we...

Get well soon!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to drl212]

Thank you 😊

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Glad you're back home Sue - hope your recovery continues to go well

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to JonathanP]

Thanks, me too, it's a long road ahead but at least I can stand and walk round the house now

[JeremiahObadiah]

I also somehow missed that you had been quite so poorly and an inpatient for some while.

Whilst you say you have skinny arms and legs now and will have to build back gently whilst eating carefully, imagine if you had not been such a fit and active person in the first place.

Wishing you a good restoration of health, strength and humour. No doubt much patience and resting is needed but it sounds like recovery is underway. Xxxx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to JeremiahObadiah]

It's the first steps back and thanks xxx

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

How did I miss this? So pleased that you are home; be kind to yourself and take things easily. I am sure that your family will spoil you…..I am making the porridge now. Best start to the day I know. Recovery food 😋🥰

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Beachcomber66]

I had cocoa pops at 6 this morning with a side of steroids 😁

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

🤣 Your sense of humour is obviously intact ! Good to have you back.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Beachcomber66]

I hate the steroids but they have reduced the inflammation to manageable levels, I'm on a decreasing dose over 8 weeks, let's hope my sense of humour continues

[Oldlady64 60minGraduate]

Oh I must have missed some news …. I do hope that you are ok and start to recover your health soon.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Oldlady64]

Thank you x

[Wavy-chick28 Graduate10]

wow you have been through the mill! Nothing like being home in your own bed , take it easy you will get back to you it will just take time x

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Wavy-chick28]

Yes and thanks, I reckon a couple of months before much running is done x

[Wavy-chick28 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

But you will , keep posting we will all cheer you on xx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Wavy-chick28]

Thanks I will xx

[Rabbit561]

wishing yo a full and swift recovery and that you are back running before too long 🥰

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Rabbit561]

Thank you xx

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Such great news Sue. Enjoy sleeping in your own bed xxx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Irishprincess]

I did thanks xx

[Week7 Graduate10]

Glad to hear that you are back in the comfort of your own bed. Hooe you had a good night and start to feel stroger soon.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Week7]

Thanks, it's wonderful to be home

[GTFC Graduate10]

How are things today SueAppleRun ?

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to GTFC]

I'm very weak, and tired but have sat I the garden for a while and watered a few plants, it's amazing to be home 😀

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

You’ve really been through it-so glad that you’re out of hospital and on the road to recovery. All those years of running will have given you the tools to get there-take it steady, be kind to yourself, patience, celebrating all the mini victories along the way. Everyone here is rooting for you on this journey. Sending massive hugs and good wishes your way ❤️‍🩹

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thank you, xx

[lexi6 Graduate10]

Shocked to hear you ended up in hospital Sue, but very happy to hear you are now back home and starting your healing journey, sitting and enjoying your garden sounds like a great start 🙏

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to lexi6]

Thanks Lexi, slow but sure now, one step at a time xx

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10]

aww bless you, hopefully you feel better just being in your own home, and then you can start your recovery. Take care 😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Hedgehogs123]

Thanks, I'm really tired so hopefully will sleep tonight .

[RunKRun]

Hi Sue, I’ve only just got to my emails today. Glad you did make it home today. The first step to feeling better. You know it’s going to take a while but walking will be great for you. Take advantage of the slow pace to continue to explore where you live. Thinking of you and sending love. Xx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to RunKRun]

Thanks K, I'm walking round my small garden , it'll be a while before I venture out of the garden, it's amazing being home though

[RunKRun]

We take so much for granted don’t we? At least you’re in your own home, close to the facilities, should you need them, and slowly building up strength and stamina. It must be good to get out in the open air after being in hospital. Steady and slow as I think Oldfloss would say and she seems to be very wise to me. Take care and shout if I can help at all. Xx

[grumpyoldgirl]

So glad you're home Sue. You'll start to feel better now you're home I'm sure xx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Thanks, I'm hoping so xx

[GoogleMe Graduate10]

Glad to hear you really have made it out... there's only so much recovering can be done in hospital.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to GoogleMe]

Yes, recovering much better at home

[misswobble Graduate10]

Back into the wild! I understand you perfectly Sue. I hope you’re now comfortably ensconced and on the mend 💪😀

Your own bed 🛌 🤗 It must be wonderful. Much quieter for sure 🙂

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to misswobble]

Yes much quieter, all those beeps and alarms in hospital. I can't believe how weak I am, I'm shuffling around on skinny stick legs now with no muscle, the consultant did say it would take weeks to get any strength back and I'm.a week in to an 8 week course of steroids so I'm hoping for some small improvement over time,

My own bed is so much more comfortable too 😁 I'm lucky to be here

[misswobble Graduate10]

they do one’s head in! My husband works in that world, and he leaves all his phones and computers “noises” on the whole time. We fell out about it on holiday 😁. I was annoyed he’d taken his work phone with him. He tried to deny it 😁 I suggested he turn the sounds off 🥊 ☹️ He falls asleep and leaves me fuming.

I tried to turn the sounds off on his iPad but only managed to take a photo of my startled face 🤪 Busted! 😁☺️

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to misswobble]

Ha ha, I like silence