Saturday 31 July 2010

Still Clear

I have been having some flushes recently, starting at my head and running down my chest. I spoke to my nurse who started me on a course of blood checks, urine checks and a heart trace which all came back clear.
The consultants registrar on Thursday didn't seemed too concerned but did say I had to call the team if they become worse or worry me more. As far as my clinic results are concerned. My platelets are up, my haemoglobin is up. My neutrophils remain low but haven't changed so that's good. Best news of all my paraprotien has remained un-traceable. So another clear month for me.
I did tell him that I was going to a gym not sure what his reply was as I was still hearing no paraprotien again this month. However I have progressed at the gym. I am now using two machines each of them for half an hour at a time. My stamina is building up, not sure about my walking or the distance I can walk yet, I still seem to wobble when I walk and my right foot still seems to scuff as I walk.

Thursday 15 July 2010

I Have Started To Go To The Gym

I went to the gym yesterday for the first time in I don't know how many years. The fitness instructor was very kind, he listened to all of my do's and don'ts. Then took me into the gym itself.
I used a cycle machine for about 7 minutes and a cross trainer for 11 minutes. He wouldn't let me work any longer than that for the first time. However, he did say that if I feel up to it he would suggest trying to get to the gym 3 times a week, all for short sessions like yesterday. The sweat was pouring out of me, but I did it.
I am a little achey this morning but much better than I thought I would be. I am aiming to get there tomorrow energy permitting.