NSV - I Conquered It! with pics!

AshDHart
AshDHart Posts: 818 Member
edited October 4 in Success Stories
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!

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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!

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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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  • JDNOX
    JDNOX Posts: 619
    great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • spicypepper
    spicypepper Posts: 1,016 Member
    What an awesome accomplishment!!!!! You'll be off those tanks in no time! Kudos to you!
  • webdiva1
    webdiva1 Posts: 326 Member
    beyond cool. go, you!!!
  • LoreeBelle
    LoreeBelle Posts: 196 Member
    FANTASTIC! So happy that you conquered it! It's great to have a supportive husband, too!

    Congrats on the FAB NSV!!!

    Peace,
    Loree
  • mrsdaytons
    mrsdaytons Posts: 24 Member
    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!
  • DGomez22
    DGomez22 Posts: 20
    Great Job!!
  • bjfmade
    bjfmade Posts: 543 Member
    You can do anything if you set your mind to it!! Way to inspire everyone!!! So proud of you!
  • JennyAnnLanders
    JennyAnnLanders Posts: 79 Member
    That's awesome! You're doing terrific!
  • 99Tinkerbell
    99Tinkerbell Posts: 384
    Congrats... you look awesome!
  • 1234terri
    1234terri Posts: 217 Member
    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 :-D
  • 1234terri
    1234terri Posts: 217 Member
    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 :-D
  • EmmieSu
    EmmieSu Posts: 136
    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:)
  • rlw77
    rlw77 Posts: 61
    Awesome job! Keep up the great work!
  • ktieman
    ktieman Posts: 45 Member
    That is so awesome!!!!!!!!! Keep up the good work, you look fantastic!!!!!!:noway:
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    Congratulations you're doing great. :flowerforyou:
  • wvmom30
    wvmom30 Posts: 47 Member
    That is amazing!!! I'm so happy for you...Keep up the good work
  • SmileyJ23
    SmileyJ23 Posts: 349 Member
    I only have one word: AMAZING!!
  • tiggerbounce411
    tiggerbounce411 Posts: 401 Member
    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!!!
  • AngieM76
    AngieM76 Posts: 622 Member
    Awesome job!
  • Pitterpatter
    Pitterpatter Posts: 243 Member
    :flowerforyou: incredible!!! WTG!!!
  • Jennyisbusy
    Jennyisbusy Posts: 1,294 Member
    I love witnessing this journey you are on! You have come so far already - I can't wait to see more!
  • annetteslackmoehrle
    annetteslackmoehrle Posts: 43
    Congrats to you! So much to be proud of yourself for. Way to go girl!
  • wanderingpilgrim
    wanderingpilgrim Posts: 109 Member
    Great effort! You are an inspiration to me this morning! Thanks for your post...and happy hiking!!!
  • getfitnfab
    getfitnfab Posts: 418 Member
    Good for you!
  • dolphin9803
    dolphin9803 Posts: 125
    Congrats!!! Keep it up hun!
  • AshDHart
    AshDHart Posts: 818 Member
    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 :-D

    Yes, we must go on a "hike" together soon! I want to do it again when there is a bit of snow just so I can say "I walked uphill in snow dragging my oxygen tank" lol
    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:)

    Thank you so much! I've been lucky not to need meds past the first month and even though the weight loss has been slow at times at least it's coming off.
    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!!!

    He really is great! It's making a huge difference to have his support.
  • pattycakes726
    pattycakes726 Posts: 348 Member
    Ashley, that is wonderful evidence of your progress! You are an inspiration!
  • stepbystep6
    stepbystep6 Posts: 88 Member
    Wow - thank you for sharing that NSV! We CAN do hard things!
  • TexasNana41
    TexasNana41 Posts: 114 Member
    Ashley, I am just so excited at your accomplishment, determination and joy! Congratulations on taking back your life and living it the way you want to!
  • AshDHart
    AshDHart Posts: 818 Member
    Wow - thank you for sharing that NSV! We CAN do hard things!

    Yes we can! We just have to push ourselves a little bit further each time. :happy:
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