J.H. -
Tis good to know of others if they wish it. It often gives a fullness and understanding to other statements and comments made ("wonder why they said that?") in the myriad of conversations we have. Thank you for your sharing.

I've been a mite quiet as to my little world of late. My emphysema is progressing well - down around the 30% mark. The biggest blow is I have to use a walker now. The peripheral muscle wasting associated with end stage emphy hit pretty hard and fast (happens to about 40% of us). I can no longer get up from the floor, a squatting or kneeling position, or walk a straight line. Getting out of chairs is a painful process (getting into them ain't too bad though - just got to aim good). With the walker I can keep from running into things and hurting myself more. Tis OK though - I still have my keyboard and sick sense of humor to fall back on...

Hugs,
Dennis

Interesting to me, Dennis. My walking is very awkward and I use a cane. Also difficult to get out of chairs. I've blamed it on my weight which is way too high but really feel there is more to it. I don't think I should have muscle wasting except for my age 79. I still do housework and am even back at water aerobics. The hardest part of that is getting in and out of the car.

Denny, I know, all too well, about the progression. That played an almost consuming part of my recent :absence". If it's any consolation to you, I an now dependent on a walker/Rollator now myself'.

Cou[le that with my Parkinson Disease and I spend more time on the floor than on my feet. Plus the attendant knowledge that I have one, out of many, nodule that has decided to go on a rapid growth spurt. I won't go into further detail until my next CT Scan and pulmo visit. He already has me penciled in for another Bronchoscopy for next month. If he can remove the errant nodule, and surrounding tissue, he plans on doing just that. To say it's not weighing on my mind would be a lie! Am I hurting? yes, I am.
Jim

Severe End Stage means just what it says!

Jim, you and Dennis are always in my thoughts and prayers. Dennis don't I remember you saying not long ago about jumping on the treadmill for an hour? I could be getting my DS brothers mixed up, I do that sometimes. And Jim, I will really be praying that nasty nodule can come on out of you, or be stopped with no problems. I know you are so worried, along with the rest of your problems. Dennis, you are still our "go to" man, and I am sorry the progression has hit you two men so fast.
Hugs to you both and prayers always
BJ

Jim and Dennis,

You are both in my prayers too. You both give so much to the rest of us on the board and I can only pray that you both are given the best of care and will continue to be here to support us when you can. You have both helped me many times and I am forever grateful.

Much love to you both,

Cindy

jh- ty for the update. good job getting going again ((((HUGS))))
dennis, jim= my thoughts and prayers are with you.
love to everyone here.
((((HUGS)))))

Dennis & Jim, my prayers are with both of you, as well. I've always been interested in what you have to say--so knowledgeable as well as your life experiences, Jim. Thank you both, and also BJ and Bill, and so many of this great group of people for sharing your knowledge,. I knew very little about this disease I had had for 10 years until I found y'all!!

BJ -
That was about 3 months ago. Today I get some days at 20-30 minutes at 2.4 MPH at best Many days not so good.. Then a nap. It is incredible how fast this moved...

Hugs,
Dennis

Jim and Dennis, im sad to hear your not doing so well. hope and pray your days get better.

I go with what gracenme said.

Best wishes Denny and Jim...

Curt

J.H. -
Tis great that you are now back to water aerobics. I haven't read all that much on the wasting, but what I have read hasn't indicated any of that prior to late stage 4. I am sorry you have gone into stage 3. Stay well, it'll slow the progress.
If you are up to housework, what are your rates?

Hugs,
Dennis

Denny, Jim and all - I think we share the same prayers /h/

I'd like to add my prayers to the rest. When I was reading the posts the other day, I was feeling quite sad because so many of you were saying how you were declining. Selfishly I was thinking, but who will help me, I just found this website. I hope you will stick around a long time, but not just because I want to pick your brains, I'd like you all to stick around for a good long time!

Prayers for Denney and Jim.
You both have been a great help to me.

adding my prayers not just for Denny and Jim but to all my extended family....always x x x