I would add that about a month after my PE, I could do my normal exercise. I was still not a 100% at that point, very fatigued, but So much better than I had been. So it's a process for sure.

Thankyou rmb..you have such a caring heart!

I wouldn't go that far.

Joking aside, sometimes it just helps to hear others' experiences and assurances so you feel a little more sure footed in your recovery.

Exercise is good. Your body will tell you when to slow it down if your exercising too hard. I recommend a heart rate monitor. They're not that expensive and usually link with most modern pieces of cardio equipment. Keep your heart rate to no more than 80% of it's max[220 less your age is 100% rate]. It's a good way to judge your daily improvement.

I'd definitely recommend exercising when you can handle it. I got into the habit of babying myself after my PEs and really didn't do much at all in the way of exercise and activity. Two years later, I realized that might have been a bad idea. I was pretty much healed and feeling good, but I was in terrible shape. The slightest bit of exercise could make me SOB, just because I was in bad shape. Staying on top of that from the beginning is probably better all around. Do what you can and listen to your body...

Just a little note, Warfarin and other anti-coagulants are not blood thinners. They do not affect the viscosity of your blood but rather the chemistry. Warfarin for example is a vitamin K antagonist. I take mine around 18:00 simply because I can remember to do it just before dinner. Consistentcy is the key otherwise your test numbers may vary.

Went for my first walk today..its been one week now since I was diagnosed & put on xaltro. I went for 40 min. Was only lightheaded once for about 10 sec..but ok after that. Breathing ok. Leg was a little sore, but I stretched it..ok now

We're all very brave individuals- after being diagnosed with a PE on 12/31/13, I've been a little afraid about doing too much of anything. I started a Bikram yoga class (hot yoga) last week and hope I'm doing the right thing to stay physical. I want to get back to spinning class but my doctor told me to wait. But for how long? I'd appreciate any advice on exercise, warfarin and PE I can get. Thank all of you for this group.

Hi Bobby:

I was diagnosed on November 4th with PEs in both lungs and two DVTs in my left leg. I was dumb for not paying attention to my swollen ankle (started in late August). I was ignorant to what blood clots were? Anyway, I was a very active runner before the diagnosis. I was an avid runner for 35 years. However, after getting the blood clots, I decided that walking would probably be better for my body in the long run :) I started walking up to one mile about one month after my diagnosis. Everything has been good thus far. I think if you gradually work your way up in intensity, things should be ok for you.

Indwen

well..i was diagnosed with two clots in my lower left leg on Jan. 9th. Im 55 about 150 now. I had surgery on my knee..microscopic..on nov. 13th. This was my right knee. I guess from sitting around for about 2weeks..it wasn't good for my other leg..my left which i had a clot in about 10 years ago. My family doc says i should have told the surgeons about it..even tho it wasn't my surgery leg. I was fine..strated back walking, lifting..no leg lifting..just upper body & swimming..a lot. That was about dec 1st. about 2 weeks before i went to doc..my right ankle was sore..i didn't know why..so i kept going. I was walking for 1 hr every other day..swam 20-50 lenghts in the pool..not non-stop & lifting. When i got up one day..i had a small bump below my knee that hurt. The next day..i was diagnosed. I took 1 week off exercising on advise from my doctor..he started me on xaltro. I have been back swimming..walking up to an hour now & swimming. My leg feels better..still sore..but much better since i went back to exercising. As i understand..the medicine helps todissolve the clot by thinning the blood, or it will calsify & find other routes in the leg. That is my exp. I guess the first week after is kinda like leeting things work..then..back to normal routine. I hope this helps you out bobby! These people on here have saved my sanity by being so supportive!

bobbyw57,

You may want to follow up with your doc on when you can start your spinning again and if there are any restrictions you may or may not have at this point. I don't think we always need to defer to our doctors for every little thing and I think exercise is really important to start again as soon as we are able, but when to start exercise and the kinds of exercise to do may be contingent on the extent of the PEs, any heart issues diagnosed due to the PEs etc. So it's good to run it by your doc when not sure.