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[bluefields409]

Will confess to feeling pleased. Surgery was 3 weeks ago today and I Walked 5 km in less than an hour, with inclines, gradients and only had to stop once just to double check heart rate.

Before surgery, the first gradient I would have to stop at least twice to catch breath and/or due to pain.

Yes I was tired by the time I got home but that was the longest I had walked since discharge.


Helen

 

[jhc1]

Congratulations! it only gets better. Keep walking!

 

[neil]

well done helen, but remember you still a newbie so dont rush things to much

 

[bluefields409]

Thanx jhc1 and neil for the encouragement. Very Appreciated. I feel like I have turned a corner, although a rude reminder is just a sneeze, hiccup away.

My husband also gently reminded me not to overdo. Slow and steady wins the race and I do not want to sabotage my recovery/rehab. I do know I have been very blessed to have everything go as smoothly as it has.

Helen

 

[mbeard]

All the good luck Helen. I hope your corner has been turned, completely.

 

[ski girl]

Smashing it Helen!! Great to hear.

 

[pellicle]

Will confess to feeling pleased. Surgery was 3 weeks ago today and I Walked 5 km in less than an hour, with inclines, gradients and only had to stop once just to double check heart rate.n

Excellent, keep up the good work, listen to your husband he sounds like a wise man

 

[bluefields409]

Appreciation out again for the encouraging words ( mbeard, ski girl and pellicle). Just completed my circuit for today before the next thunderstorm. Am hoping to get on some nature trails (with husband) this weekend with camera in hand .

Follow up with cardiologist next week and surgeon the week after. I think they will be pleased.

For those who may be struggling, please know many of us are rooting for you to overcome whatever heart challenges you may be facing before AND after surgery. This is a marathon , not a race.

Helen