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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...

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Boo1962 09/25/2013

Hi,

Saw the PA at dr's office. Yes, i'm retaining fluid, but lungs are clear, and I am not in congestive heart failure.

Did blood work, to ck on kidney function, and sodium levels, will know probably tomm , if those look ok.

So, I lost 7 pounds in 2 weeks. Due to the fluid, I gained a few avck, but i'm trying....

Boo

CaitsMom 09/26/2013

Good news!

deleted_user 09/26/2013

Tis good to hear...

Hugs,
Dennis

Terrydavid 09/26/2013

Good deal boo. Keep on working at it.

Can I have that hamburger and milkshake you're eyeing?

Terry

grannie 09/26/2013

Watch those Carbs dear, your doing good.

jarca 09/26/2013

oh what wonderful news!
keeping my fingers crossed that all your blood work is good.
so is your bypass surgery still a go for next week then?

debib399 09/26/2013

Glad to hear your lungs are clear and you aren't in CHF. Hope the blood work comes back normal....thinking about you.
Hugs

bjrapp2020 09/26/2013

Hi !
Great news! Now prayers and fingers crossed that the other reports come back ok.
Hugs
Brenda

Boo1962 09/26/2013

Blood work came back normal!

My surgery isn't until Oct 29th. I see the NP next week , and at that appointment she will tell me if we can do the pre op tests, as long as she knows i'm following the plan and losing weight, I should be good to go!

And yes Terry...you can have all of my dessert portions...Grannie, I can't have ANY carbs on this partial liquid diet..just protein shakes, lean protein, and veggies.

Boo

grannie 09/26/2013

Protein is your friend dear. Did they tell you to drink lots of water with all that protein?

Boo1962 09/27/2013

OH heck yeah Grannie! at least 64 ounces per day....!

Boo

Boo1962 09/27/2013

I love you people!!! Thanks for your support..it's tough here without Mom, and you ARE my extra family!!! It's like I have all of these brother's and sisters now!!! I always wanted a big family!!

LOL!!!

xoxoxo,

Boo

deleted_user 09/29/2013

Boo, that makes me happy to see what it isn't. That is a very scary thought. It would appear that the rest of the issues you speak of can be resolved without a ton of stress. I would love to lose 7 lbs, but I dont want to give up a body part or food to do it. Take care, Bill

Boo1962 09/30/2013

LOL Bill!!!

I'm not giving up a body part, but it's been a challenge. But not that bad actually!!

Val and I went to Appleby's last night. I had the Napa Grilled chicken breast with portabella mushrooms, zucchini, and onions, and potatoes. I put those potatoes away from me!! Didn't touch one! Val said that's ok, they had no seasoning, no nothing!!! LOL!!

So, had my chicken, 5 ounces, cut 2 ounces off it, cause it was 7 ounces, and on the "Weight Watcher-550 calorie menu"....Ate my veggies, and it was delicious!!

I love portabella mushrooms, I roast them all of the time with onions, and zucchini etc...at home.

Filled me up big time, and got a chance to go out to dinner!

This morning, Val put ribs and Baby Ray's barbeque sauce in the crockpot, and sent me home with a small container for dinner.

OMG!!!!! She shredded it, and I had that for dinner with a nice spinach salad with tons of veggies. SCRUMPTIOUS!!!!

Boo

deleted_user 09/30/2013

My mouth is watering. You're making me hungry!!! Glad you are doing well and having fun. Health and blessings.

dollaraudit 10/01/2013

Great News Boo - I thought I was a huge consumer of water but I've never really measured it. It's really hard to eliminate those nasty carbs cause they're in everything. Good Luck with your coming tests - BIG HUGS - Ruthie (aka dollaraudit)

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