Jen Cueva is a “ well -seasoned” patient who has been living with pulmonary hypertension (PH) since 2005. Although her favorite place is Southern California, she now lives on the Texas Gulf Coast. She lives with her supportive and comical husband and their Mini Schnauzer named Sasha. Prior to acquiring pulmonary hypertension (PH), she worked in nursing, which she wholeheartedly loved. She enjoys cooking for her family, listening to live music, and sitting by the water. You can also find her visiting local coffee shops with her daughter(as she writes or chills) or at a medley of restaurants. She’s a total foodie!
In her weekly column, ”Worth the PHIght ”, she delves into the rollercoaster of emotions that she faces living with PH. She hopes to share her challenges and tips while touching on current topics with other PH patients and their caregivers. Her goal is that by sharing her PH journey, she will inspire and instill hope in others. Together, eventually, we will find a cure for pulmonary hypertension- Never give up hope.
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Jen Cueva is a “ well -seasoned” patient who has been living with pulmonary hypertension (PH) since 2005. Although her favorite place is Southern California, she now lives on the Texas Gulf Coast. She lives with her supportive and comical husband and their Mini Schnauzer named Sasha. Prior to acquiring pulmonary hypertension (PH), she worked in nursing, which she wholeheartedly loved. She enjoys cooking for her family, listening to live music, and sitting by the water. You can also find her visiting local coffee shops with her daughter(as she writes or chills) or at a medley of restaurants. She’s a total foodie!
In her weekly column, ”Worth the PHIght ”, she delves into the rollercoaster of emotions that she faces living with PH. She hopes to share her challenges and tips while touching on current topics with other PH patients and their caregivers. Her goal is that by sharing her PH journey, she will inspire and instill hope in others. Together, eventually, we will find a cure for pulmonary hypertension- Never give up hope.
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I am still able to make it to pulmonary rehab alone twice a week and it has been a huge help. Lots of useful tips…plus discovering that 30 minutes of aerobic exercise really reduces leg swelling and makes it easier tob do other things. I now make sure to do 30 minutes on my own exercise bike…which had been unused for years…at least 5 days a week, plus weights and other exercises designed to keep my muscles strong. When I am working at the kitchen table I frequently get up and cook something to keep active. Sure the levels are moderate…1 kB weights and level 1 or 2 on the bike…but it is enough not to lose ground and enable my continuing functioning even on 5-6 lpm oxygen 24/7.
Thank you for your kind words, JoAnn. I am happy to hear that you are able to go to rehab and also work on some exercise while at home. It does not have to be much, as you mention, but it helps. Please be sure that you are keeping your medical team up to date with your exercise.