Since coming back home I have been able to catch up with a couple of friends here & there, meet & make some lovely new ones too... I have been extremely careful with seeing people out & avoided really crowded spaces, also friends that I had plans to meet, if they were poorly would soon let me know & we postponed until a time it was safe again. I have gone for a few walks & certainly used my legs a hell of a lot, I keep getting cramps in my left leg which is incredibly painful but no pain no gain! I feel ok in myself, although I get extremely tired very easily these days, by the early evening I am exhuasted & soon as my head hits the pillow I don't remember a thing... I am hoping this is the lack of sleep I had in harefield & it's all just catching up with me. My lung function remains pretty much the same, no higher yet no significant drop which is why I haven't stressed out & called them. I am back there at clinic the day after tomorrow, feeling a little anxious but trying to remain positive. I have my hubbys birthday to look forward to at the end of June & then all my celebrations in July so really hoping they will be pleased with me & providing I don't over do things, give me a break to be able to enjoy the next few weeks at least......
We have just had the last May Bank Holiday of 2013 & on Sunday, I was exactly 10 months post my double lung transplant. I just can't believe how quickly the time as flown. I felt quite teary in the morning, just completely overwhelmed at how I still can't comprehend on all that has happened. I thought about my wonderful hero & his family all day, without him I wouldn't have had such a lovely day with my husband.... Stefan & I thought we would take a drive to Teignmouth as we never visit the place & thought it would be something different to do. The weather was very nice for a change, sun was shining, just a little breezy with the wind but we packed up some drinks, a pork baguette each & some sweeties & off we went. It was really nice & quiet as we strolled around the green & pier, we took a few silly photo's & then went for a walk along the beach / train track. It felt great to be able to walk a good distance again & stretch my legs & I was clearing a lot of crap from my lungs. It was the first time we had spent quality husband & wife time talking & having a laugh other than the usual mundane at home stuff you do... I just love having days like that. We laid out my blanket on the green & tucked into our snacks & had a quiet chill out for a bit & then moved on to Torquay. Stef will be turning 24 on the 20th June & he's desperate for new trainers (he hasn't had any for almost 2 years which for people that know Stef well is just amazing considering he used to buy a pair every other week or so!) I said I would get him a new outfit for his birthday so we headed to JD & it didn't take him long to find what he wanted... He managed to get a whole outfit too including t shirt & jumper type top with shorts & his new high top trainers thanks to some sale mark ups :) I came away with a very happy husband & although he knows what his birthday gifts are I'd much rather he be happy with them & what he wanted than me to waste money on crap I guessed at! He won't be wearing them until his actual birthday though, mark my words they are still boxed & bagged!!
Stuck In A 4x4
Stefan & I On Teignmouth Pier
My Gorgeous Man In
His New Birthday Threads
We walked around the town for a bit although it did start getting quite busy by this time, as it was late afternoon we decided to head home & chill out for the evening in front of the box, I needed to do all my treatments & meds & by this time I was again shattered, so it was just what we both needed. Bank Holiday Monday the weather was disgusting again, so we just pottered around at home as we had a few bits & pieces to do, I bathed a few snake babies as we have a lot in shed at the moment & just general 'housework' duties.
Taking My Speedboat Out For A Spin
My Handsome Husband
I hope to be able to come back & report some good news after Thursday & be able to catch up with more friends in the next few weeks... Without over doing it, I want to be able to try & get my stamina up abit more, especially my lung function so I am able to enjoy what I hope will be an amazing couple of weeks in June / July.
Me, Exactly 10 Months Post Double Lung Transplant
26 May 2013
Thank you as always for taking the time to read, I hope you have a great week xxx
You are Both Always on our minds lovely, stay strong, get Fit, Get Fat xxxxxxxx
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