I passed my pulmonary function test...well, I didn't have an asthma attack during it, so I guess I have to wait and see what the doctors say about my results...I did have a low RV - residual volume- and I did notice that every time I would blow out, the woman administering the test would say "Don't give up, don't give up, don't give up" and I'm thinking, "You mean I'm still blowing air?"
So I guess we're back to my back being messed up and causing the issue...my mom reminded me today that if I get anxious about it, it's going to make it worse, so I have to stop thinking about it...although as hard as I'm trying, I've thought "Ok, try breathing now to see if it's better" like 5 times since starting this blog...ugh.
It has been...about 10 days since I last exercised. (Minus my short jog on the treadmill last Monday night) I just did some crunches to see if that would help with the anxiety. I just don't feel normal and I guess I'm associating that with the breathing--but maybe it's not, maybe it's my rib...who knows...
The good thing about all of this is that it hasn't gotten in the way of achieving my goal. I have been losing weight and not gaining!
This weekend I'm either going to have to weigh in on Friday or on Monday--I'm going away with my mom and my sisters...maybe I should weigh in on Friday so I don't have to worry about what I eat while I am away...=) It might look crazy if I bring my scale with me!!
do NOT bring the scale! Weigh in on Friday. We'll work on our residual volume over the weekend.
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