SteveH Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Today, after almost a year I took my first walk around the block in my neighborhood, though I had to use my cane, and it felt great, well not so much really as I was exhausted. It feels good to have some endurance back though, I wish I could do it without the cane, but I guess its a start. Steve H. :Clap-Hands: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelyena Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 WELL CONGRATULATIONS!!! :hug: HOW EXCITING. AS YOU LAY IN BED THINK HOW FAR YOU'VE COME TO DO THIS. HECK CANE SCHMANE. BETTUH THAN A WHEELCHAIR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slmstrokeangel Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 WTG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalene Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Congratulations on this great accomplishment. You just need to keep it up and in no time you will be doing it without your cane. :cheer: :cheer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom71 Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Steve, :congrats: Doing something new does make you feel great!Remember a journey of a thousand miles atarts with the first step! God Bless You, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lwisman Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 When I first started walking I counted steps. I began with 10 and added 5 then 10 each day until I could walk around a circle in the park which was close to us at the time. Then I switched to time. Adding more time as I could. I now take an hour walk in the neighborhood most mornings. Stick with it. Your endurance will increase. Walking outside really helped me. It is much more interesting than walking around the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budweiser Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 That's GREAT!!!!!! Good job and keep it going. Congrats Bill :beer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlen Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 GREAT START. I COULD HARDLY GET AROUND AT FIRST. I'VE WALKED THROUGH ALL THE PARKS AT DISNEYWORLD AND THEN SOME. I CAN WALK WITHOUT A CANE, BUT PREFER TO KEEP IT WITH ME FOR BALANCE, JUST IN CASE. BESIDES, WITH A CANE, PEOPLE OPEN DOORS FOR ME AND I GET ACROSS STREETS QUICKER AND SAFER. MARTY :big_grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robyn Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 YAY! Congrats!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisas Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 :hug: Steve, How great it must feel to walk around the block! :cheer: Great accomplishment! :cheer: Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydotgray Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Hi Steve Congratulations!!! What a great milestone. I can remember my first walk on the hikeing trail at about the same post stroke period. 3/4 mile out and 3/4 mile back. Well I do (like Lin) count my steps and sometimes make it all the way to 1000 while waiting for my ride in front of our building. Like Marty I still use my cane on longer walks and around crowds. (great attention getter) Walk every day that you can cus it will strengthen your leg. About the fatigue, I found that it is best to do little bits and rest. (this old bod is not what it used to be....pre stroke LOL) My best to you Steve... Smiles Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstockman Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Congrats, I remember how excited i was to start walking with a walker, I then went to a cane. It feels so good to get out and wakl. Completing a walk around the block is a BIG DEAL... you will get strength and endurance back with practice, some days are better than others. Just remember when you start to get tired, turn around so you can get back home.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindyst Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Congrats Steve!!! Walking outside is really awesome. I too started with a cane and always said "I will get rid of the cane by ..." Well what can I say, it's now 5 years and some and I gave up the cane in July - will I use it again - probably, but for now it sits at the front door just in case I need it. Keep walking and enjoy your neighborhood. Soon you will have the stamina to go even further! Cindy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richman Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Congratulations, Steve. What a sense of freedom and renewal it must be. I know, how we sometimes take these simple joys for granted and then we must fight to experience them again. The average non-stroke individual wouldn't understand that feeling. GREAT!!! -Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dstraugh Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Way To Go Steve!!!!! Congratulations!! :cheer: :cheer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwatrous Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 :Clap-Hands: Steve - this is great news, and please take one day at a time, and before you know it, you will be walking without that cane - it just takes time GOOD LUCK, HAPPY HOLIDAYS June :cheer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanderson Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 steve, that is great news, do you walk by yourself or is someone with you? i have wanted so badly to get to that point, but i am afraid to walk by myself. my one leg has a mind of its own sometimes. i live on a cul de sac, so just getting around that would be great if i could get up the nerve, i feel like i could do it. anyway keep up the great work. keep pushing forward. kimmie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Ken Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Great news, keep up the good work. i'm not far from achieving my goal of being able to walk arouind without assistance. so your achievement gives me further encouragement. :Clap-Hands: :Clap-Hands: :Clap-Hands: :Clap-Hands: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirit Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 THAT IS SO GREAT! You make me have confidence that in the future I can do it too. I used to walk almost everyday about 2 miles before my stroke. There's a steep hill that my 9 year old daughter & I used to race up all the time when we were walking. After my stroke, she asked me if I would ever be able to race her again. I still cry when I think about it. I am only walking about a 1/4 mile or less & not every day, because I just don't always feel like it. You give me hope!...Melissa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvadec222003 Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Well today my hubby took me to my dental appointment and then out to dinner. He was delighted as I hate to leave home. In the middle of dinner I started crying....so ruined it for him big time. I was crying because my condition always feels worse when I am in the public eye I walk with a cane very slowly and when I get upset my arm and hand shakes. God how I hate this. I know it could be worse so I just want to stay home. He doesn't understand it as he enjoys and is not embarrassed as I am. What a trying time I give him. I was always the caregiver and did everything. Now I feel like such a useless pain for him. Congrats on enjoying your walk hugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lagen Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 :Clap-Hands: That's the way to go Steve . I started with a half block and that was hard now a year and 3 months later I can go 5 blocks with AFO and about 3 without. The cane I got rid of it totally after about 6 months. You are making great progress Keep up the great work Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edurang Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 congrats Steve! this thursday i pick up my new custom AFO. i have high hopes it'll make a big difference in my walking ability. i'll report back how it goes. keep goin' Ed D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH Posted November 14, 2006 Author Share Posted November 14, 2006 Hey everyone, I have a lot of confidence in walking now, though I still need my AFO and cane, but I feel great just getting out, I watch every little step I take, and I have to rest a lot, But I can feel everything getting better and better and the strenght in my leg must be getting there too, though I can't feel it yet. Well, take care, and get out there to. Steve H. :Clap-Hands: :big_grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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