It started today. I walked into the gym from the parking lot and they almost immediately hooked me up to an EKG. My heart rate was 147, and I had done nothing but walk about 100 feet. So, the nurse decided to be super-watchful over me; I was put on a seated step machine, but I did only two minute intervals, after which my heart rate was checked.
I am nothing if not consistent. Each time I rode the machine, my heart rate went up to 140-147, and each time I stopped, the rate slowed fairly quickly afterward. That was reassuring.
After the step machine, I rode the recumbent bike; also two minute intervals, also the same results. At one point I began to feel a tightness in my chest, and I stopped riding - which I had been told to do. As soon as I stopped, the tightness went away. I think, all told, I did about 22 minutes of exercise, plus about five minutes of cool-down stretches. I was tired, but I am none the worse for the wear. I look forward to the day when I can do all that and not be tired afterward. I pray that day comes.
8 comments:
Praying along with you, my friend!
It will Judy ! Hang in there !
Okay girl, I challenge you to complete your rehab and receive a certificate. I was told that I was one of only a few who completed the program. You are already doing spectacular!!
It sounds like a Great Start, my dear! Keep up the good work!
Please stay with the program Judy. That will get you back to where you want to be.
Scary having your heart rate jump that fast--I hope they are able to get you under control quickly and without too much wait.
Think you're doing what you need to do and cardiac nurses are monitoring you well.
You are doing fine! Keep at it, with the careful monitoring, and you will get to where you want to be.
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