Welcome to this group, I lurk here occasionally since my husband has emphysema/ COPD. I can't answer your question, but there are many wonderful members on this group whom will address this soon I am sure.

Hi and welcome....Wow thats alot of weight to lose....I havent lost any weight due to emphysema not yet anyway...but I think some on here have.....Feel free to browse the posts and ask whatever questions you may think will give you some peace of mind ...lots of good helpful people in here....

Hi and welcome. I gained weight, so shrug, I don't know about losing it. Hugs.

Welcome. Hope you never feel you need the inhalers. Wish I could take off 15 or 20 pounds. I have lost muscle though.

Welcome! I have heard some suffer severe weight loss, but I too have gained from med side effects. I have lost muscle.

If I were you, I would at least keep a rescue albuterol inhaler on hand. With this disease your breathing can get much worse fairly quicky. If you don't need it, great. But if you suddenly do, you will be very glad you have it.

Hugs.

Hello, welcome to this great group. I come and go from here so just happened to catch your post. First, this is MY opinion only, but from what I have learned so far, you will need the inhalers to keep your airways open. This is a progressive disease, no cure, but proper care can slow it down and that is what we try to do. Healthy diet, exercise, such as that and taking meds.
Why don.t you talk to your doctor and tell him you do not feel you need the inhalers at this time.
However I agree with the other member that a rescue inhaler is necessary. Have an honest discussion with him and also bring up the weight loss. That is something connected with emphysema, but usually it is over time. You need to see your doctor about that for sure.
That is to much to lose all at once. (IMHP) We have to keep exercising to prevent muscle wasting because that is what helps us to keep breathing , Please let this group know how it all worked out.
BJ

PS I hope that "doctor" who dx'd you was a lung specialist. You may have to get your reg doc to refer you to someone about the rapid weight loss.

Welcome to our group. I too have lost a great deal of weight which is attributed to emphysema. Muscle degradation also. Both the weight loss and the muscle degradation can be improved by exercising. Note: I know this for sure, but I'm lousy keeping it up.

I agree with the suggestion to have a rescue inhaler available. Sometimes the breathlessness can hit when you least expect it so it's good to reduce the anxiety, panic; and recognize that this will occur so best be prepared. In fact my first rescue inhaler lasted for over a year and I had to toss it because it passed the expiration date - not true these days.

There is a lot to learn from your Primary Care Phys., Pulmonary Phys., Pulmonary rehab, this forum. The best this forum provides is our experiences - can't be beat!

Don't hesitate to ask away. Take care...

Welcome to our group!
I am sorry that you have this disease, but glad you are doing so well and don't feel breathless.
I was dx'd in 2010 with moderate emphysema & because the PFT showed that my #'s didn't improve with the albuterol nebulizer treatment they do during the test (rescue inhaler) I chose not to do inhalers also.
However, I didn't know that there were other types of inhalers that are done once a day "maintenance inhalers"... 2 years later, after a bad exacerbation, I was given a 'non-steroid' inhaler that really helped me.
Unlike others that posted, rescue inhalers still don't do much of anything for me. It is something to talk with your Dr about, as BJ suggested.

Quiting smoking was the best thing I think I did to help me breath, so congratulations on your quitting.
I also have a hard time keeping weight on. I try to eat healthy, but a few extra calories with things like ice cream are my luxury now.

COPD does have a tendency to lose muscle tone, not only thru lack of wanting to exercise, but also, muscle wasting is attributed to it. Those of us with COPD know the need of getting extra protien in our diets to help keep our muscles strong.
I see you also have problems with pain. Some of us have problems with pain and that sure does kill an appetite & urge to exercise.

Many people have "Pulmonary Rehab" that have it available in their area. (I don't unfortunately). From my understanding Pulmonary Rehab is really great to learn about COPD food, treatments & exercise. I wish i had it in my area & recommend asking your Dr if it may be an option for you.

sorry for the long post, but i have a tendency to babble on....welcome again :)

Here's a shorter one. Welcome to the group!
Come eat with me and you will gain weight : )
Seriously hope you can reverse that.
I have I think 2 pound, maybe 5, weights I play with watching TV.

Hi and welcome.....I was just about to copy and paste Jarca's comment but she might send me a breach of copywrite..

Just adding in 08 i was overseas on a Surfing holiday....had a few SOB episodes but put that down to lack of fitness...Today it is as above...

Take care and all the best
Peter

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I lost a lot of weight 2 yrs ago, The new pulmonary doc told me it was from being short of breath and it burns twice as many calories just to breathe. He also said eating 4-5 times a day is necessary along with exercise to build muscle. Muscle weighs more. eating things that are high in calories , (bagels with cream cheese) help. Boost Plus drinks are good too. I went from 97 to 79 then back up to 98.