Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group

I just signed my dad up for this site as a means for support and "a shoulder to cry on"; however, because of his current condition I'm not sure how often he will be able to log in. He is currently in the hospital at the moment.

My dad was recently diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrois on August 5 of this year. Things have been pretty rough for him since then. He came home from the hospital after his biopsy surgery on August 10, then on August 30 he started having severe trouble breathing and ended up back in the hospital when he is currently at. He's been in the hospital approximately 40 days since August 5. I can tell every time I visit him that he is not sure what to expect. Some times he seems to being doing ok, but then other times he is down and highly depressed. My mom and I don't know how to help him as we can't even imagine what and how e is feeling. He mentioned that he would like to find other individuals who are living with this disease and hopefully be able to learn what to expect and how to live as normal a life as possible.

I would appreciate any feedback anyone can give as it breaks my heart to see my dad so sad. I just don't know how to help him.

Thanks in advance.
Trish (Txsunshine)
Txsunshine@mesh.net
Posted on 09/28/08, 07:09 pm