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NSV - I Conquered It! with pics!
AshDHart
Posts: 818 Member
I’ve always loved to hike. Even at my heaviest, I would walk in the foothills even if just for a few minutes. After I was put on oxygen in March, I knew I would need to wait to walk in the foothills again. I’m on the larger tanks that you pull in a cart, not the best thing for dirt paths and mountainous trails. I was hoping to be put on the smaller tanks quickly but after the Summer passed, I realized that even though I’m improving, it might be some time before I can move to the smaller ones that I can carry on my shoulder.
Not wanting to wait until then, I wondered how I could get walking in the foothills again. Elena Gallegos Park is one of my favorites places, but there is no way I could navigate most of the trails. Luckily, they have a handicap-accessible trail, Cottonwood Springs, that leads to my favorite spot, the wildlife blind! My husband has been great about pulling the tanks if I get stuck, so off we went!
It went much better than I thought. I only rested once, which is a first! I didn’t keep a very fast past, but I made the quarter-mile trip to the wildlife blind in 12 minutes.
Success! I conquered the trail!
Not to mention, when I first got the tanks, it was all I could do to lift them into my car. Now I can lift one over my head without any trouble!
Not wanting to wait until then, I wondered how I could get walking in the foothills again. Elena Gallegos Park is one of my favorites places, but there is no way I could navigate most of the trails. Luckily, they have a handicap-accessible trail, Cottonwood Springs, that leads to my favorite spot, the wildlife blind! My husband has been great about pulling the tanks if I get stuck, so off we went!
It went much better than I thought. I only rested once, which is a first! I didn’t keep a very fast past, but I made the quarter-mile trip to the wildlife blind in 12 minutes.
Success! I conquered the trail!
Not to mention, when I first got the tanks, it was all I could do to lift them into my car. Now I can lift one over my head without any trouble!
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great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0
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What an awesome accomplishment!!!!! You'll be off those tanks in no time! Kudos to you!0
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beyond cool. go, you!!!0
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FANTASTIC! So happy that you conquered it! It's great to have a supportive husband, too!
Congrats on the FAB NSV!!!
Peace,
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Congrats to u and your journey! What a beautiful way to make an accomplishment! Wish u the best for the rest of it. Great job!0
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Great Job!!0
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You can do anything if you set your mind to it!! Way to inspire everyone!!! So proud of you!0
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That's awesome! You're doing terrific!0
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Congrats... you look awesome!0
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That is a wonderful paved trail, Ashley. I loved this post. Who says those tanks are not just another way to 'work it'? You're doing awesome! Let's meet one afternoon for a 'hike' over there :-D0
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That is a wonderful paved trail, Ashley. I loved this post. Who says those tanks are not just another way to 'work it'? You're doing awesome! Let's meet one afternoon for a 'hike' over there :-D0
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You made me cry:) Congratulations!! This is really a huge VICTORY!! To be on oxygen and make that hike is courageous, plus those tanks are extremely heavy and you have it above your head, just amazing! I read your about me and your husbands diabetes, and just wanted to encourage you, that you can do it. My Mom has had COPD for 25 yrs, and because of years of steriods she gained 100+ lbs, when she was diagnosised with diabetes she followed her Dr. guidlines and lost 85 lbs, just eating a diabetic diet. You keep on, and you will no longer need that oxygen tank:)0
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Awesome job! Keep up the great work!0
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That is so awesome!!!!!!!!! Keep up the good work, you look fantastic!!!!!!:noway:0
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Congratulations you're doing great. :flowerforyou:0
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That is amazing!!! I'm so happy for you...Keep up the good work0
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I only have one word: AMAZING!!0
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That is an AMAZING and AWESOME accomplishment!!!! Congratulations on that and keep going you are on your way girl! I am loving your husband for helping you also, great guy!!!0
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Awesome job!0
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:flowerforyou: incredible!!! WTG!!!0
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