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Post by jewey on Oct 1, 2019 2:19:39 GMT -5
everyone. I'm "Jewey" I am 59 years old. Diagnosed with severe emphysema in 2012. Currently on 3 inhalers. Have home oxygen but don't use it probably as much as I should. Stopped working in 2018 due to difficulty getting up in the morning, general health decline. I weigh about 102 pounds on my 5" 7" frame. Have very low appetite but do try to snack on good foods as often as I can. Respirologist has sent my application in to Toronto for consult on possible double lung transplant. Went into resp. rehab program recently, doing at home program. Started going ok but I have tapered off. I have a treadmill at home. Was doing 15 mins. twice a day, but recently my energy dropped off and difficulty breathing. I sleep for long hours and sometimes awake 24 to 36 hrs just because "I can". Just want to have other ppl with similar things going on in their life, that I can share/talk to. Hope I came to the right place
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Post by John on Oct 1, 2019 7:43:35 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum. Look around and join us at the fence for a cup ☕
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Post by gerald on Oct 1, 2019 11:46:34 GMT -5
Welcome Jewey.
We are all in a similar boat. You will find people spread across the entire COPD spectrum. If you aren't able to find info you need just ask, probably one of us has encountered the problem/info.
Look forward to meeting you at the back fence (category about this one).
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Post by jewey on Oct 1, 2019 13:37:14 GMT -5
John and Gerald. Thanks for the welcome, it's nice to meet you. I will definitely have a look at all the different boards.
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Post by lavishgail on Oct 1, 2019 18:58:41 GMT -5
Jewie. Nice to meet you! Yes you're in the right place we are all nice here. Stop by for a coffee with us one up from here! Glad to meet you. Gail.
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Post by jewey on Oct 2, 2019 3:53:58 GMT -5
Hi Gail. Nice to meet you too. I hope to find some interesting info. on here. It's been a long time since I've been on message boards. I do like to chat and enjoy a nice cuppa coffee!
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Post by lavishgail on Oct 2, 2019 10:10:19 GMT -5
Jewie its one up where it says have a cuppa coffee or tea . can't wait to hear all about you.
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Post by lavishgail on Oct 2, 2019 10:12:49 GMT -5
Ps Jewie it's called over the back yard fence one Up. 😆
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