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August 17, 2025
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Members connected over the reality that preparing meals with pulmonary arterial hypertension often requires frequent breaks, with many... Read more

Members connected over the reality that preparing meals with pulmonary arterial hypertension often requires frequent breaks, with many describing how tasks that once took minutes now stretch across hours or even days due to limited energy and the need to rest between steps. Several members shared practical strategies that have helped them manage, including doing prep work while sitting at a kitchen island, using pre-chopped vegetables when affordable, investing in food processors to reduce physical effort, switching from gas to electric stoves for oxygen safety, and relying on meal delivery services to reduce both cooking and cleanup. A recurring theme was the importance of listening to your body, splitting tasks across different times of day when energy is highest, and giving yourself grace for what you can no longer do as quickly or easily as before.

A myPHteam Member

I've found I need to sit down for some tasks with meal prep. I am not short of breath but the static standing is wearisome.

August 20, 2025
A myPHteam Member

I was just talking about how long it takes me to do ANYTHING. What used to be a half hour chore has turned into a half day one. LOTS of breaks. But oh well, it’s not like some magazine is going to be here later to photograph my home (although if Hoarders gets wind of my place…). Just do what you can when you can.

August 19, 2025
A myPHteam Member

I am doing better, but still takes effort and extra time. Every time.

August 17, 2025
A myPHteam Member

My husband does all my chopping for me but I do a lot sitting down. I do what prep I can early in the day so the time is split up.

Heck…I can’t even unload the dishwasher in one round.

August 17, 2025
A myPHteam Member

Hi Ann, it takes me a long time also. And I need to take alot of breaks. And I do alit of prepping sitting at my kitchen Island. It is very hard for me to stand for long periods. Even cleaning my house takes a few days. I basically do one room a day. And even on that one day doing just one room I take a lot of breaks. It is a whole different life with PAH! But I make the best of it and do what I can. Enjoy your Sunday and God bless you! 🙌

August 17, 2025

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