I can't believe almost a week has past since the Hydro Active. I had the most amazing day, and am incredibly proud of my lungs, as I achieved more than I thought possible. Needless to say I used up probably a weeks worth of energy or more, so I have spent most of this week in bed recuperating and under strict instruction from my team done no exercise since (I think they are afraid that I am about to make this a regular occurrence, they really need not worry!) They were quite astonished that I managed 500metres, and I don’t think they can make up their mind whether to be impressed or whether to tell me off so I don’t do it again! Apparently they expected me to walk 100metres, which being a somewhat naughty sort makes me even more proud of my achievement.
I felt amazing afterwards I really did, therefore was slightly surprised that Tuesday’s X-ray showed my airleak had increased and my lung had deflated again. Hopefully this is only a slight setback, but it does mean that I am not heading home for a while yet, and am under careful observation once more. It just goes to show you what the combination of adrenalin, determination, and most importantly love and support can do for you.
I will continue to give updates as to my general life and health on my other blog, found at http://www.pinkandsmiley.blogspot.com/ but apart from posting when I have a final total (we are over £12 000 now!!) this blog will become inactive. The training is over, this particular challenge is finished, but I have much much more living to do…
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And well done you for completing that challenge - your determination to suceed and your outstanding courage is overwhelming. What's the next challenge then? (apart from the obvious one we all want you to achieve very soon) Fancy doing the Manchester Zip Slide with Lainey?! ;-) much love, as always, xx
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