It must of been love- but it's all over now

[Lazy-Commuter]

Why do I miss taking the bike if my cars so much more comfortable / easier?

How can I possibly explain to someone why I cycle to work?

.. you could try to find the "why should I ride to work?" thread in commuting the other week; loads of reasons there. I know I would miss it now if I was forced to stop.

As to the medical thing, it does sound as though the exercise is doing you good, but .. that private specialist consultation looks like the way to go.

 

[RedBike]

Thankyou for all the help.

I've seen the Doc today. (I have to go regularly anyway) and an appointment with a cardiologist is being made for me. Now all I've just got to do is wait!

 

[Angelfishsolo]

I, as I am sure many others will, am keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Best Wishes, Dave

Thankyou for all the help.

I've seen the Doc today. (I have to go regularly anyway) and an appointment with a cardiologist is being made for me. Now all I've just got to do is wait!

 

[Crackle]

Good. Now if the appointment comes in at a ridiculous timescale then look here

http://www.nuffieldhospitals.org.uk/az_showconsbyhosp.asp?hid=42

Several Cardiologists listed and your GP should know at least one of them, plus you can read their specialities and probably do some net research. A private consult will cost you about £100.

If you don't get what you want, be proactive and go get it yourself. Well done for getting your GP to make the appointment though.

 

[Lazy-Commuter]

Nice one. Hope it goes good.

 

[RedBike]

I've got my appoinment with the cardiolagist tomorrow afternoon! I'm bricking it.

I'm full of cold and i've got a nasty cough but I'm determined to ride the 15miles to the hospital. Mostly so that I don't have to spend 30mins/£5 looking for somewhere to park but aslo to show that riding isn't a problem for me.

I can even push quite hard now without too much trouble!

 

[Crackle]

I've got my appoinment with the cardiolagist tomorrow afternoon! I'm bricking it.

I'm full of cold and i've got a nasty cough but I'm determined to ride the 15miles to the hospital. Mostly so that I don't have to spend 30mins/£5 looking for somewhere to park but aslo to show that riding isn't a problem for me.

I can even push quite hard now without too much trouble!

List of questions Boyo; write 'em down or you'll forget come the moment.

 

[louise]

I've got my appoinment with the cardiolagist tomorrow afternoon! I'm bricking it.

I'm full of cold and i've got a nasty cough but I'm determined to ride the 15miles to the hospital. Mostly so that I don't have to spend 30mins/£5 looking for somewhere to park but aslo to show that riding isn't a problem for me.

I can even push quite hard now without too much trouble!

Good luck

 

[grhm]

List of questions Boyo; write 'em down or you'll forget come the moment.

I'd second that - write down all the important/stupid/minor questions you want answers to. It all too easy to forget to ask about something when when faced with a medical professional telling you loads of other (important) stuff.

Oh and good luck. Make sure you don't leave it too late and turn up seriously out of breath and fit for mothing - otherwise he'd tell you your cycling style is not light exercise.

 

[Lazy-Commuter]

I'd second that - write down all the important/stupid/minor questions you want answers to. It all too easy to forget to ask about something when when faced with a medical professional telling you loads of other (important) stuff.

Oh and good luck. Make sure you don't leave it too late and turn up seriously out of breath and fit for mothing - otherwise he'd tell you your cycling style is not light exercise.

Good point that last one .. maybe arrive a bit early and have tea and buns in the "Friends of the Hospital" tea room to give a you a chance to recover a bit. The volunteer Doris's that run those places normally do a good bit o' cake.

Edit: PS. Hope it goes good.

 

[fossyant]

Good luck - any good cardiologist will be fine......and pick up that fit people can have 'funny' heart beats.... apparently I was about to have a heart attack according to the 'readouts' after riding the exercise bike ?? The exercise tests are designed for really 'unfit people' - so as the load increased, you have to point to 'perceived' effort - let's just say, you'll be pointing right to the bottom of the list (easy).

The consultant was funny about it - oh my husband's readouts are the same !!!

 

[Crackle]

What's the score Redbike?

 

[RedBike]

Well i'm not sure if it went well or not.

He started off by telling me that cycling was an excellent idea; and he's always telling people to get more exercise but normally this advice is just ignored. I'm thinking great, but when we got onto about just how much cycling I actually wanted to do he wasn't so supportive.

In a nut shell I wont be commuting to work by bike for a while and I wont be attending club runs / races; but I will regularly be cycling at a somewhat slower pace 2/3 times a week.

If you see me crawling along then could you please stay behind. I hate being overtaken and I'm not to be encouraged to go any quicker!

 

[fossyant]

Bugger - notice you went up to the Lakes recently, oh bugger. reasons for keeping it (ticker) down, or does he not want you red lining the ticker...... what's the issue / your condition ?

 

[Crackle]

Well, you have your answer. Cardiologists are somewhat conservative but even so I'd be inclined to listen. You still have the option of seeking a 2nd opinion but it sounds pretty definitive now.

I feel for you though, it must be a bit devastating to curtail you're obviously active cycling life but hey new challenges, new goals. If you can cycle at a lower pace (presumbaly you've got a beat limit?), then perhaps audaxes?