Hi Terri
Just to let you know that you are not alone with the emphysema. I am also
57 and have had Lung Volume Reduction Surgery to enable me to breathe
easier.
I do not know how many people are on the group but a chap called George was
around yesterday. Maybe he too will stay. If not and no-one else comes
front and centre please feel free to email me privately.
Jean
Perth, Western Australia

"Some days are diamonds, some days are stone"
----- Original Message -----
From: <NanaTo5@...>
To: <emphysema@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2001 3:22 PM
Subject: Re: [emphysema] Postings


> Well, I guess it is time to "unlurk", so to speak. I would hate to see
the
> group go away even though there is little going on.
>
> I don't have emphysema, but am caregiver to my husband of 37 years who has
> severe COPD. It is amazing how quickly it has taken over our lives and
> dictates everything we do and how we do it. He is on oxygen, 24 hours a
day,
> is extremely liimited in his physical activities. Basically a little walk
to
> the car is about all he can manage. He has to use a walker with a seat so
> that he can sit down after walking a short ways, and he is only 57 years
> old. I am always tuned in to hear how other people are dealing with
similiar
> problems, and any ideas to improve the basic quality of life.
>
> Anyway, my best to all of you.
>
> Terri
> Western Washington State
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