Welcome Goldens

[John]

[Deleted]

Thanks John Let me tell you a bit about myself. My name is Al, diagnosed with copd june 2008 last year. I am male, 59 years old. I am on oxygen 24/7 set at 2.5, spiriva, advail and other meds for deficiencies in iron and potassium, and water retention. Last year I was admitted for congestive heart failure. For a few years I knew something was wrong as I became short of breath easily and got bronchitis 2-3 times a year but my doctor missed it and I didn't demand testing until it was too late. I read one report he made out for gov't funding for me and he said that I would be on oxygen for the rest of my life and that my prognosis was poor. Glad I found this site as I sure need some help with information and maybe help relieve some of the depression.
Al

[LindaNY]

Hi Golden's, welcome to our group. Hopefully you will find us interesting and helpful.
I was DX. over 10 years ago and now have an FEV of between 28 to 33, but am not on O2 yet.

Jump in and let's all get to know you.

[aero63]

Hi Golden,

Thanks for telling us a bit about yourself. Glad you joined. There are many well informed and friendly people here.

[Blossom/Jackie W.]

Hi Al/Goldens & WELCOME!

I see you've gotten your feet wet! Good for you; jumping right in....

Some folks check in daily at the Fence (come pop in and have a coffee with us), or

If there's a general interest item or
COPD related issue you want to comment on, share or ask questions, by all means ask away.

Or start a thread on a topic of interest or concern to you.
Whatever YOU are comfortable with.

Folks are pretty friendly and diversified here (all at different stages plus some on 02, some not, some have heart problems as well)

and if they don't know something they'll oint you in the right direction at he very least.
I guarantee you'll be made to feel at home right away!

Have a look around, use the search tool etc...

If you've not yet joined our parent organization/Patient Network, COPD Canada Patient Network please consider it. It's open to e'one regardless of where they live. www.copdcanada.ca

My name's Jackie aka Blossom. I look forward to getting to know you!

[cocojax]

Hi Goldens so glad you could join us here at Copd in Canada
( philns.proboards46.com/index.cgi) our interactive forum,
we have a great group here, made up of people Living with Copd,
Carefgivers, Family Members etc.,
If you have any questions or concerns we will certainly try and find the answers for you.
Please feel comfortable to join in anytime.



COPD CANADA Patient Network ( www.copdcanada.ca )
is our Parent Website, A Federally incorporated, registered Charitable Organization,
made up of, and run by, Canadians "living with" COPD,filled with Great Information,
our free sign up is located here ( www.copdcanada.ca/sign_up.htm )



My name is CoCojax (aka Ellen)
Welcome To Our Group!

[Deleted]

Thanks to everyone for such a warm welcome. I know I'm going to just love here!! Now I got to check out this whole sie. Thanks again
Al

[Deleted]

Welcome Goldens, you are correct in 'jumping right in' at least that is correct for you.
Poke around this site and COPD CANADA Patient Network ( www.copdcanada.ca )
Follow every lead, there is a lot a information and support here.
Funny thing about support; even if you are the intended recipient it still lifts you.
I guess its knowing that it will be there for you and the satisfaction of seeing another being cared for. Generic brotherhood (I know ... not pc).

[mary57]

Hi Al/goldens, nice to meet you, glad you found this site, it will help you quite a bit, I just found it myself and already feel comfortable. Mary