Hope Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 I just walked all the way around the block!!!!!!!!!!! First time in 2 years!!!!!!!! I just had to share. Yes my blood pressure is 84/66 and I feel like I ran a mile but that's OK, I popped a midodrine and now I'm gonna sit and crochet. My heart rate is only 105, that's awesome! My Hope has returned! All Glory and Praise to my God!Hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bebe127 Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 PTL!! Good for you, keep trusting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope Posted July 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Forgive me Bebe, What's PTL? And thanks for the encouragement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looneymom Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Good for you! Take the day off tomorrow and try doing it again on Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alex Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Hope,I'm so happy for you! That is awesome news. I hope you continue to make progress and share with us.Hugs,Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope Posted July 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Thanks guys.Bebe, I think I get it now "PTL" =Praise the Lord! LooneyMom, I might not even make it on Friday, I might try next week. I always feel worse after I try to do something than when I'm trying to do it. Since I got back from the walk I am very off balance, dizzy, brain-fogged, fatigued, and short of breath. But that's Ok! It's worth it to get out an move around. I think I might try a shorter distance more often and work up to another lap around, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looneymom Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Good for you! In the beginning I always over estimated what my son could do. Cutting back on the distance and trying for every other day might be better. You might consider walking for a certain amount of time. Like walk 30 seconds away from the house and then turn around. Time is a whole lot easier to keep track of instead of distance. Then you can try and raise the time up each week. Maybe 15-30 seconds. If your body is not able to handle the new time limit, then you go back and do what you did the week before. Eventually you will be able to add more time. This is how my son was able to bike for 15 minutes, but it took a long time to get to this point. There were weeks, he could not raise the time limit. I could see this by the way he looked and his breathing. Just be careful and try not to over do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope Posted July 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Boy I miss my bike! It's one of my favorite things! I can't wait to ride it again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E Soskis Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Celebrate the victories! It's these small accomplishments that keep us going! Good for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellgirl Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Wonderful Always good to have HOPE...PTL...Joy, Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relax86 Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 congrats...it all starts with small successes, absolute faith and trust. the inner peace shut down the anxiety and allows us to grow and heal. Hooray for you!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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