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Post by John on Sept 12, 2016 20:15:18 GMT -5
welcome Gary . Hope we can be of help to you and your wife  |
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Post by David on Sept 12, 2016 22:04:27 GMT -5
"Welcome Gary"
My name is David and on behave of COPD in Canada & the World I want to extend to you a warm welcome.
 
You will find a lot of information here .
So look around and when you are ready please join us at the fence".
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Post by jim on Sept 12, 2016 22:31:31 GMT -5
Hi Gary,  |
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Post by ozboy on Sept 13, 2016 5:55:19 GMT -5
Hey Gary....glad to meet you.....
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Post by lavishgail on Sept 13, 2016 8:44:47 GMT -5
Hi Gary, care giving is a huge deal..So hope we can help you...
I'm Gail.
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Post by justacaregiver on Sept 13, 2016 14:14:42 GMT -5
I thank you all for the warm welcome. I'm sure I'll learn alot from each of you. It's a pleasure to be accepted into your group!
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Post by jarca on Sept 13, 2016 21:29:25 GMT -5
Hi Gary, It's nice to meet you. How is your wife doing? Would she like to join also? Caregiving is a tough job & I commend you on wanting to learn all you can about this disease. I was a caregiver a few times in life & learning what you are or may have to deal with will help so much. my prayers are with you. This site is new to me, but there is a wealth of information that has been put in each forum! It is great that they archived a lot of info also. I have spent a lot of time just reading & learning here  ps. This is a great place to gain understanding of the disease, but I agree with Ozboy that you should also try to find a support group for caregivers---you may need your own support at times as caregiving is rewarding but a tough job emotionally & physically. |
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Post by justacaregiver on Sept 13, 2016 22:00:04 GMT -5
Hi Jarca, It's my pleasure. My wife.............. She was in the hospital about a month ago for CHF and spent five days in there. When She was out for a week and a few hours after feeling good and doing her normal things, she fell and broke her left arm where the the arm attaches to the shoulder. Because of her health, we opted out of the surgery and the xrays showed calcium gel forming and that was great news. A week ago tonight, she was admitted for community acquired pneumonia and was released to a rehab center. The rehab is intense and requires 1.5 hours of physical and 1.5 hours of occupational therapy for five days each week that she's here. I spoke with the Doctor here today and he said that upon discharge from here, she can begin her cardio pulmonary rehab and I really wanted that before winter. Today the OT realy worked her arm and we were both happy with her movement. She can't do any outward extension till she sees the orthopod in 6 more days. It's amazing how that arm increased my workload by at least 300%. |
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Post by justacaregiver on Sept 13, 2016 22:06:27 GMT -5
Hi Ozboy, I'm glad to meet you also.
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Post by justacaregiver on Sept 13, 2016 22:08:45 GMT -5
Hi Gail, I agree, but being ill is a hard thing too. I guess we all have to meet each other somewhere around the half way point.
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Post by lavishgail on Sept 14, 2016 23:39:14 GMT -5
Hi Gary, I am so happy to meet you. Just sorry it's this way. But we All met this way who am I kidding. Anyway, Wow you're wife sure has been through a lot. And i'm sure it's hard on you bc you want to be sure you're doing the right thing, and not hurting her, and doing enough, and all those questions right?
Well if so she will let you know!
I'm sure you're doing great.
We also have a recipe area here so you can make a nice dinner or desert for her. Or if you can't cook I have a few easy recipes I can give you perhaps?
No matter what we are all here for you. Ask all you're questions and we will try our best to answer. If one doesn't know, thanks I'm sure someone else will.
Hope to see more of you, and know you're always welcome here.
Gail.
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Post by Suzanne (Suz) on Dec 23, 2016 8:24:39 GMT -5
Attachment DeletedWelcome to COPD Canada Gary - So glad you found us - check out the site there is great information everywhere and if you would like to know us a little better come check us out at Over the Fence - you'll find some great people. See you soon. And please never give up. 
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Post by justacaregiver on Dec 31, 2016 20:02:13 GMT -5
Hi Suz,
In the short time that I've been here, I've learned SOO much! This is a disease that will test folks on both sides each and every day. If you ever find the time, look up Jimmy Valvano, also known as Jimmy V. He speaks of never giving up too, and will always be a true inspiration to me. Check him out... I believe you'll see just what I mean.
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