Pulmonary Embolism Support Group

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MSM24
MSM24
I am wondering what kind of exercise you people are doing. It has been 6 months since my PE and I am trying to get back in shape. I was concerned because when I worked out my chest hurt but they have cleared me as far as my heart so I want to get back in shape. I want to know what you have done and how long. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I can't afford a personal trainer but my school does have a gym and offers various fitness classes for free. I am thinking about joining one of these. I am throwing up when I workout. I am also wondering if this should be a consern or should I just ignore it and it will go away?
deleted_user
deleted_user
As I left hospital I asked my consultant about exercise as time went on even though at that point I couldnt walk more than 50 yards.

I was told that walking was the best exercise, preferably outdoors as it has more feel good factor and is better for you than a treadmill, preferably not alone at the beginning but if needs be stay in populated areas and its a good idea to take your phone. Carry your anticoagulant information, walk a circular route from home so you are not to far away if you have had enough. He said dont over do it and above all listen to your body, it will tell you if you are doing to much.

If you do join one of the classes at school I would suggest you let them know your situation and above all as my consultant said, listen to your body. A class at your school would also have the advantage of you defiantly not being alone and I would find that reassuring.
deleted_user
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AJ has agreat suggestion. I know I was signing off and I will after this post. I would add that I carry a small emergency plan with shots everywhere I go. The paramedics know me well and I call on them even I just need them to monitor me in the grocery store parking lot. They are more then willing to help - at no fee. The plan just mentions what to do if I can't speak clearly or answer for myself. I have neede to show it to strangers who read and it and call 911 if necessary.
deleted_user
deleted_user
This is a great question. I love working out and would do it everyday until the PE. However, I have been continuing to work out the 4 months since my PE but just can't do quite as much and push my self quite as hard right now. My best advice to you would be to listen to you body and don't push yourself too hard. That being said I have been working out pretty intensly (run about 5 miles in 40 minutes) over the past few months and have been fine. I don't think there is any real answer to how much you can do but I know most of my doctors have been encouraging me to exercise as long as I am not pushing myself. Good luck and it feels amazing to get back into shape again :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
hey there, i enrolled in a rehab programme after my PE. its run by my local hospital and has been fab. we started out just doing yoga and it was fantstic. I'd never done yoga before, and really helped improve my strength and also my breathing and improved my lung capacity. If you join a beginners yoga class, it starts out with simple breathing exercises first and is very low impact. since finishing rehab i have joined a local yoga class, they have three instructors each showing varying levels of impact for beginners, moderate and intense. its great cos i can following the beginners one without having to disclose any of my health problems to any one else in the class.