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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on Sept 16, 2007 9:34:42 GMT -5
 toni & welcome! My name is Jackie aka Blossom; and welcome to the forum. Though it says Canada and flies a Canadian flag, we're an International group with a common problem for most of us here.... COPD Feel free to post on any subject anywhere or anytime (just jump right in) or start a thread on a topic of interest to yourself. If you have any questions just ask. Some folks check in daily at the Fence, others pop into the gym and others just come to read/learn etc.Whatever YOU are comfortable with is just fine with us. Just make yourself comfortable. We're a friendly, caring group and we welcome new members to the fold. Hope to see you on one of the boards! (PS to our other members) This is NOT the toni some of you are familiar with from another site. |
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Post by toni on Sept 16, 2007 14:37:57 GMT -5
Thank you for the welcome.
I am Canadian, I live in Oshawa and I was diagnosed with severe COPD (FEV 1 = 20%) 5 1/2 years ago at age 48.
Thankfully I was able to get in to see a wonderful respirologist who aggressively began to treat me.
Since then, with the help of my wonderful husband, we have traveled to Las Vegas, done six cruises (number seven coming up in January) and lived life to the fullest.
Last year I had to go on o2 full time which required quite an adjustment. However it hasn't stopped me from living my life...just doing it with a little more planning.
I'm sure I'll have lots of questions and comments.
Toni (and no, I'm not that other Toni...what happened to that site anyway???) ;D
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Post by lindab on Sept 16, 2007 17:08:17 GMT -5
Welcome Toni
My name is Linda and I live in Ohio.
Sounds like you really like to travel, especially cruises. My husband and I have been on several also.
Hope to see you on the Fence or at the gym soon.
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Post by John on Sept 16, 2007 20:26:53 GMT -5
Welcome "aboard"  Toni My wife &I went to Las Vegas last year you can see some photos if you like . There in the Rouges gallery |
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Post by cocojax on Sept 17, 2007 13:50:55 GMT -5
Hi Toni  You will really like it here, we have a great bunch of people, and we all have a common bond, feel free to ask any questions, we will try and get the answers for you.. Hope to see you in one of the threads for a nice chat....My name is Cocojax ( aka Ellen ). I also live in Oshawa and you are probably going to the same rehab, that I graduated from last December.... |
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Post by cheryl on Sept 17, 2007 14:53:54 GMT -5
Welcome Toni, My name is Cheryl and I live in Scarborough. We try to be supportive of each other and help in any way we can. Jump in anywhere you feel comfortable.  |
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Post by Joyce7 on Sept 17, 2007 19:13:29 GMT -5
Welcome Toni--We're so glad to have you. Please join in and post and read and let us get to know you....Joyce in SC  |
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Post by toni on Sept 17, 2007 20:39:57 GMT -5
Thank you all for the warm welcome. It's so nice to be able to talk to folks who know exactly what I'm going through. Ellen, I graduated from the classroom portion of the Respiratory Rehab Program in Courtice in Dec 2002. I have been going for the maintenance exercise Tuesdays and Thursdays ever since. It's been a lifesaver. Toni  Now if I can figure out how to put up an avatar...  |
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Post by cocojax on Sept 17, 2007 20:49:09 GMT -5
I went for Maintenance Jan and Feb of this year, we probably know each other  . I just went on the 23rd for my 6 month evaluation. Just go to your profile, then click modify profile, enter your password, scroll down and you can add an avatar under your personal information... |
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Post by bobbioh on Sept 18, 2007 7:13:12 GMT -5
Welcome Toni I will look forward to reading you. And as to your question they now have a new web site. bobbioh
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toni & welcome!
Toni My wife &I went to Las Vegas last year you can see some photos if you like . There in the Rouges gallery 
. I just went on the 23rd for my 6 month evaluation. Just go to your profile, then click modify profile, enter your password, scroll down and you can add an avatar under your personal information... 
