COPD & Emphysema Support Group
COPD is a progressive disease characterized by airflow obstruction or limitation. Emphysema is characterized by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue, destruction of structures supporting the alveoli and of capillaries feeding the alveoli. Both have symptoms that include shortness of breath, among other respiratory troubles. If you are a COPD or Emphysema sufferer, join...
Good Morning my friends,
Here I am again, LOL!! Took a nap yesterday, I think that was my problem.
Ok, a bit of COPD stuff first, to get out of the way. I've been so tired, but I'm not sure what it's from. It's fatigue i've had since i've been home from the hospital in January. My breathing seems to be ok. I did sneak out a few times in the last week, without my O2, and driving without Dr's permission...i know, i can't do that anymore, my significant other read me the riot act last night, telling me it's not safe, and i'd get in big trouble, since Dr has said I can't drive yet.
but, when i come back in the house, and ck my O2, it's like 90 or 91. I''m praying that i can get off this oxygen soon. That's my goal. But, then i will go around the house,and since i am extremely overweight to start with, just walking from the kitchen back to my bedroom on the 1st floor,i'm a bit SOB....and I test my O2 , and it's down to like 88 or 89, and my heart rate is up there pretty good.
So i am a bit sad, that my levels are not good enough for me to go off oxygen right away.
I have all of these services now thru Medicaid. Would any of you suggest that I do Respiratory or Pulmonary Rehab, to get my levels up enough for me to possibly only work towards using the o2 at night? DOes that therapy do that much good, that I may be able to get rid of the oxygen during the day? I know me possibly having heart issues, that oxygen may be used longer, until i can get my heart healthier. I 'm also a bit nervous for my Echocardiogram and stress test. Cardiologist mentioned , as i have told you all, that i may have had a heart attack , the way my ekg showed.
makes me nervous..I don't want heart surgery...I feel like this occurence and diagnosis of COPD and CHF has given me a new lease on life. Im also looking into having Gastric Bypass surgery, to lose the weight, and help my heart and breathing and all around good health. CARDIOLOGIST said he feels this would be very beneficial for me, as the weight is not d oing me any good, in any respect.
ok, i babbled, and didn't even get to my morning ritual, so here it is , at the end of my COPD stuff....
I hope you all have a wonderful, blessed day, and that the sun shines where you live, and if not...just think of your extra "family" here, knowing we care, and support you, and are here for you whenever you need us !!
have a great and healthy day MY FRIENDS!
Boo
Here I am again, LOL!! Took a nap yesterday, I think that was my problem.
Ok, a bit of COPD stuff first, to get out of the way. I've been so tired, but I'm not sure what it's from. It's fatigue i've had since i've been home from the hospital in January. My breathing seems to be ok. I did sneak out a few times in the last week, without my O2, and driving without Dr's permission...i know, i can't do that anymore, my significant other read me the riot act last night, telling me it's not safe, and i'd get in big trouble, since Dr has said I can't drive yet.
but, when i come back in the house, and ck my O2, it's like 90 or 91. I''m praying that i can get off this oxygen soon. That's my goal. But, then i will go around the house,and since i am extremely overweight to start with, just walking from the kitchen back to my bedroom on the 1st floor,i'm a bit SOB....and I test my O2 , and it's down to like 88 or 89, and my heart rate is up there pretty good.
So i am a bit sad, that my levels are not good enough for me to go off oxygen right away.
I have all of these services now thru Medicaid. Would any of you suggest that I do Respiratory or Pulmonary Rehab, to get my levels up enough for me to possibly only work towards using the o2 at night? DOes that therapy do that much good, that I may be able to get rid of the oxygen during the day? I know me possibly having heart issues, that oxygen may be used longer, until i can get my heart healthier. I 'm also a bit nervous for my Echocardiogram and stress test. Cardiologist mentioned , as i have told you all, that i may have had a heart attack , the way my ekg showed.
makes me nervous..I don't want heart surgery...I feel like this occurence and diagnosis of COPD and CHF has given me a new lease on life. Im also looking into having Gastric Bypass surgery, to lose the weight, and help my heart and breathing and all around good health. CARDIOLOGIST said he feels this would be very beneficial for me, as the weight is not d oing me any good, in any respect.
ok, i babbled, and didn't even get to my morning ritual, so here it is , at the end of my COPD stuff....
I hope you all have a wonderful, blessed day, and that the sun shines where you live, and if not...just think of your extra "family" here, knowing we care, and support you, and are here for you whenever you need us !!
have a great and healthy day MY FRIENDS!
Boo
Driving without O2? He's right.
Hugs,
Dennis
Bad BOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Should not be driving!!!!! Bad BOO!!!!!!!!!!!
You mention being over weight............I think that may have something to do with breathing difficulties and it certainly won't help with heart issues:(.......while it is difficult to lose weight. sometimes just slight difference in diet can make a difference:):)
However.......back to driving......Bad BOO!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
As always it was so good to see your smiling face this AM. I hope you have a wonderful day.
Rehab as Dennis said is wonderful. I wish I still could go. It helps you get your breathing under control when needed. This will help you keep your heart in good shape and when you learn how to lose weight let me know. I have this thing with hand to mouth. It will get you in trouble every time.
If you can't get off the oxygen don't worry about it. Just think of it as a fashion statement. It is nice knowing you have that extra boost of air when needed.
You have a blessed day
God bless
Thank you for always starting us of on a happy footing for the day. I wish you the same blessed and sunny day.
I am currently in what our hospital terms Phase 3 Pulm. Rehab. I can honestly say it has changed my life in many positive ways. It is not only helping you get exercises going without causing harm, but there is also a lot of education. They can teach you how to diet, avoid exacerbations, know when to call the Dr. etc.
Since I graduated Phase 2, I have moved over to the hospital owned physical fitness center, which is a full service gym and rehab center. I can stay in the program there as long as I want to, which will be as long as I am physically able.:)
Take care everyone!
it's 4PM where i live so i hope your day has been good---thank you for your cheerful morning greetings (((HUGS)))))
p.s. i like the "fashion statement" that drinkcoffee suggested LOL