Dumb Question??
Hi all of you PA'ers - I have a quick question. I have a wicked bad cold that I have been fighting since Saturday. My band has been super tight because of all the yucky drainage (sorry about being gross.) Anyway, I went to the gym last night and actually rode the bike and ran. I plan on going back tonight. I was wondering (and this may be a dumb question) but is it OK to exercise when you have a cold or you're sick? I am sure it isn't good for the others working out to breath in my germs!
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Revision from lapband to RNY 12/26/17 with Dr. Caitlin Halbert
HW 260 SW 248 CW 154 GW 145
Gallbladder removed 9/18
Beth
The only thing I've ever noticed if I worked out while I had a cold was that I ended up being a little more tired when I was done.
However, if you find your cold isn't going away as it normally would, you may want to take a few days off.
Thanks for the awesome drainage story, by the way.
I have a gross story to share as well. I've had two protein drinks, a generous helping of ricotta cheese, and a big piece of quiche to eat today. Given all the protein in my system, there's at least a 50% chance that Mary and the cat won't survive the night one my "digestion" kicks in.
However, if you find your cold isn't going away as it normally would, you may want to take a few days off.
Thanks for the awesome drainage story, by the way.
I have a gross story to share as well. I've had two protein drinks, a generous helping of ricotta cheese, and a big piece of quiche to eat today. Given all the protein in my system, there's at least a 50% chance that Mary and the cat won't survive the night one my "digestion" kicks in.
It really depends on how you feel.
Over the summer I had a bad chest cold which turned into a bit of bronchitis. However, with the exception of being a little bit more tired than normal, I felt physically fine. I actually did MORE cardiac work at that point (like running) because (and talk about being gross) it made me breathe heavier and deeper...causing me to cough...causing me to get the junk out of my lungs. (I should mention I did a lot of this outside....because horking up mucous in the gym is just nasty)
However...this past weekend I came down with a cold and felt physically miserable. It was all I could do to lay on the couch for most of the weekend. Did I work out? Not at all.
Feel better, and listen to what your body needs.
Pam
Over the summer I had a bad chest cold which turned into a bit of bronchitis. However, with the exception of being a little bit more tired than normal, I felt physically fine. I actually did MORE cardiac work at that point (like running) because (and talk about being gross) it made me breathe heavier and deeper...causing me to cough...causing me to get the junk out of my lungs. (I should mention I did a lot of this outside....because horking up mucous in the gym is just nasty)
However...this past weekend I came down with a cold and felt physically miserable. It was all I could do to lay on the couch for most of the weekend. Did I work out? Not at all.
Feel better, and listen to what your body needs.
Pam
Instead of complaining that the rosebush has thorns, be happy that the thorn bush has roses. 
Thanks everyone - I went to the drugstore after work and bought Mucinex and a vaporizor. I have been on the sofa resting ever since!
Norm - I really hope Mary has made it through the night!
Shannon - I am definitely not on the downside of this cold, wish I was
Pam - I remember at the 5K you weren't feeling well - thanks for the graphic explanation.
Have a good night everyone.
Norm - I really hope Mary has made it through the night!
Shannon - I am definitely not on the downside of this cold, wish I was
Pam - I remember at the 5K you weren't feeling well - thanks for the graphic explanation.
Have a good night everyone.
You can't measure your achievements with someone else's yardstick!
Revision from lapband to RNY 12/26/17 with Dr. Caitlin Halbert
HW 260 SW 248 CW 154 GW 145
Gallbladder removed 9/18
Beth
Hi Heather! Carbonation nearly kills me! Will it work if I let it go a little flat? If I ever drink soda I have to let it go flat before I can even attempt it. Oh and thanks about the picture - I was goofing around with my photo booth on my macbook... kinda fun!
You can't measure your achievements with someone else's yardstick!
Revision from lapband to RNY 12/26/17 with Dr. Caitlin Halbert
HW 260 SW 248 CW 154 GW 145
Gallbladder removed 9/18
Beth
Yes, you can let it go flat and it will still be fine.
How do you like the macbook? Someone at work said I should try one the next time I am shopping for a laptop. I got the problems fixed after 5 hours with HP tech support last night and another 3 hours with comcast tonight.....hopefully this will hold me for a few more years.
HG
How do you like the macbook? Someone at work said I should try one the next time I am shopping for a laptop. I got the problems fixed after 5 hours with HP tech support last night and another 3 hours with comcast tonight.....hopefully this will hold me for a few more years.
HG
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