Nice People Thread No. 14, all Nice and Proper

Spirit_2

Thanks all for your thoughts. Oh and I are happy to cary on spending whatever is needed it is the Physio suggesting planning to step down her input. I think this may be informed by an expected slow down in rate of improvement and a consolidation of what function I have then building core and Cardio vasc strength.

I made enquiries of the Pilates class.

It is a class of 6 places, run by a physio, I have an assessmnt booked for a couple of weeks then a trial class and if I take it up a course for 6 weekly sessions. It is £105 for the lot so immaterial in cost terms it is just the logistics. I could do this as well as my current three sessions. Oh and Daughter think they can both help with transport by WAH on the mornings of the class.
I will talk with my Physio in the morning.

HJD the stroke association and different strokes ( younger stroke people)and Headway (brain injured) all run support groups my difficulty is transport as I already call on my Husband to do a lot. In his absence DD or friends help me out. Post CABG I did a community rehab programme afterwich I had contact with two participants, the only other patient who returned to work and a chap who was great fun. The work returnee applied to retire on health grounds a week after going back and the great fun guy died a couple of years later. I was just 43 and all other patients were post retirement and not especially active. This may have reflected the city demographic of CHD.

Doozergirl

Chewy! So wonderful, beautiful and, like Nikkster said, a genuine treat!

Thank you xx

I'm in the car park waiting for DS, picking up bits of QT from social media. I want to be watching the TV! (Huffs)

Spirit_2

lostinrates wrote: »

Those dear babies look as yummy and as colourful as fondant fancies.

Brilliant. That captures the look and commits that picture to memory forever. no NP will ever be able to see a fondant fancy without recalling Chewie's baby daughters.

lostinrates

Spirit wrote: »

Thanks all for your thoughts. Oh and I are happy to cary on spending whatever is needed it is the Physio suggesting planning to step down her input. I think this may be informed by an expected slow down in rate of improvement and a consolidation of what function I have then building core and Cardio vasc strength.

I made enquiries of the Pilates class.

It is a class of 6 places, run by a physio, I have an assessmnt booked for a couple of weeks then a trial class and if I take it up a course for 6 weekly sessions. It is £105 for the lot so immaterial in cost terms it is just the logistics. I could do this as well as my current three sessions. Oh and Daughter think they can both help with transport by WAH on the mornings of the class.
I will talk with my Physio in the morning.

HJD the stroke association and different strokes ( younger stroke people)and Headway (brain injured) all run support groups my difficulty is transport as I already call on my Husband to do a lot. In his absence DD or friends help me out. Post CABG I did a community rehab programme afterwich I had contact with two participants, the only other patient who returned to work and a chap who was great fun. The work returnee applied to retire on health grounds a week after going back and the great fun guy died a couple of years later. I was just 43 and all other patients were post retirement and not especially active. This may have reflected the city demographic of CHD.

Your village community all sound wonderful. My last village we gave lifts and stuff. Here is bigger and the villages of the parish have a community minibus, but also a neighbour/ community link scheme, predominantly run through the church but open to volunteers from outside the church too of course, just that a lot of organising gets done at church. I'm wondering if such a shame might operate in your parish, where someone might not mind running you in to the doctor's.

Also, if your dd can drop you in, then you get a taxi home, its not so bad as a taxi each way. . The times might not work out perfectly, but books fill waiting time if you don't want to expend energy on a stroll before the Pilates ( you need strength for keeping good form at least till you develop some core).

Nikkster

Doozergirl wrote: »

Chewy! So wonderful, beautiful and, like Nikkster said, a genuine treat!

Thank you xx

'Car Share' now on BBC1.

Reminding me of last night's heart warming moment.

Gave a (male, similar age to me I'd guess) colleague a lift (my good Samaritan moment). We were passing through the village just outside work, and a lady was walking her dogs on the pavement. My colleague proclaimed (toddler-style) 'PUPPY' - and in the wing mirror I spotted a mini golden retriever.

It was a moment of such pure and innocent joy . He was quite embarrassed - I informed him it was the highlight of my day.

vivatifosi

Hi Spirit. I wanted to have a bit more time to consider a reply to your question. Really pleased to hear about the progress you've made.

In terms of the rehab, I agree with both Doozer's point that it's not something to be MSE about, and also see lir's point about keeping therapies at home.

As you know, I'm a user of clinical pilates, so wanted to focus my answer on that in case it is useful. My reasons for going to clinical pilates are very different to you, nevertheless that's the case for everyone in my class... they have a raft of different issues.

Clinical pilates will do wonders for your core. I've been doing it for just under a year and the changes in my core strength are remarkable. In my case I did it to stop aches and pains, however it has also helped me with my mobility.

One thing I would suggest though is booking a one hour one to one with the pilates teacher. The costs should not be dissimilar to your physio costs and they may be able to come to your house. That way they will be able to know and assess you, and when you are in class and the others are doing it one way, say to you that they think you should do it a different way. Clinical pilates done properly is extremely technical and it is important to get the motions right... having a session beforehand will both help you understand what is expected of you from the group sessions and also help the tutor understand your limitations.

Furthermore, some clinical pilates exercises are mat exercises on all fours. Meeting the tutor beforehand will enable an alternative to be developed for that if for the moment your wrist is a bit weak as putting weight onto that can be difficult.

Hopefully none of what I've said has put you off. It's transformative, amazing and I really feel that it is something that I want to do for life and that will serve me well for life.

In terms of the whole getting about pre-driving, I have no idea what the roads are like near you and whether there is pavement between you and the docs, so my next idea may either have potential or be absolutely blindingly stupid. That's to look at an alternative mode of transport pre-car. I've looked for electric bikes for myself in the past, but you can also get electric trikes. That could give you a nice way to get around in the summer, you can pedal a bit and then let the trike take the strain if you get tired. It also has the advantage of giving you the range of a mobility scooter without the stigma.

I also feel as though physio has been an absolute godsend, and all the time you are moving forward with it rather than hitting brick walls, then you should continue with it.

A final point... are you elgible for PIP or any other payment that may help? It sounds like all of the physio and pilates would help you with your personal independence, so claiming a payment to help with that would be a good idea if it is feasible.

Doozergirl

My aunt and uncle have electric bikes - they're wonderful. My uncle had to give up his licence last year, the bike gives him mobility without too much physical effort.

My aunt's one has a throttle - she doesn't even have to pedal!

silvercar

:wave: hello from the heat.

vivatifosi

Greetings silver! How is Marigot Bay? Have you been to stinky Soufriere? Hope you are having a wonderful time!

vivatifosi

Chewy, the pic is gorgeous and they really do look like fondant fancies. Apologies for not being able to identify which is which yet, but the one on the left looks as though she's absolutely amazed by her sister's ability to stick out her tongue. Very, very cute.