breathing

[susandennis]

Since I can't remember shit, I'm going start making notes here.

I've noticed that I'm panting a lot more when I get out of the pool.  Today, I took a hit on the inhaler on my way home so I could do the stairs and walk to my condo.

Just now, the walk down to the dumpsters and back had me really panting. Another hit.

This is why I really don't go many places any more. I hate the idea of being out in public without breath.

As long as 1. I can breathe without effort while I'm sitting and doing other stuff like knitting and computing and 2. I can swim a mile, I'm not going to stress. What happens happens. I smoked a lot of cigarettes in my life and enjoy the vast majority of them.  I'm not even sure the payback now is not justified.

Comments

[shutterbug.livejournal.com]

I'm always amazed at how good you are at tracking. Maybe also note was the temp is outside. That could be playing a part too.

[(Anonymous)]

Hi Susan, I quit smoking 24 years ago after smoking 2 packs a day for 15 years and it still affects my breathing, I use the inhalers and Albuterol puffer machine. I went to the Y tonight and met my trainer Mark, really nice, and did a mile on the bike in 10 min. Really enjoyed it. Can't walk well, but can use the bike, swim and join the Silver Sneakers 3 days a week...they will let me sit and exercise! Feel better!
Mary