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...
First, I wanted to thank all of you who write either questions or responses. I have learned more here in a couple of weeks than in the past 6 months elsewhere!!
Now the questions:
I am in the stage 4 category [26%], but refuse to accept any limitations. Before I got hit hard by this [12 months ago], I was an avid golfer [5-6 days a week] and a 6 handicap. I still play [not as much 2-3 times] and have dropped to an 11 handicap. I refuse to give in and have learned to swing with the damned cannula stuck in my nose. I cannot stay off the ox long enough to walk to my shot, hit the shot and return. My question is are there any other golfers out there and any suggestions for making it easier? I use a handicap flag and use up 2 Helios Marathon liquid ox tanks for 18 holes.
I have ha some unusual experiences with human nature. I play golf with a group of 50-60 men. Most have rallied around me. There have been some [maybe 1 in 10] that I can tell go out of their way to avoid me. I believe they have a problem dealing with serious illness. Does not bother me, but want to know if anybody else has run into this?
Thanks to all for your continued support!!!!!!!
Now the questions:
I am in the stage 4 category [26%], but refuse to accept any limitations. Before I got hit hard by this [12 months ago], I was an avid golfer [5-6 days a week] and a 6 handicap. I still play [not as much 2-3 times] and have dropped to an 11 handicap. I refuse to give in and have learned to swing with the damned cannula stuck in my nose. I cannot stay off the ox long enough to walk to my shot, hit the shot and return. My question is are there any other golfers out there and any suggestions for making it easier? I use a handicap flag and use up 2 Helios Marathon liquid ox tanks for 18 holes.
I have ha some unusual experiences with human nature. I play golf with a group of 50-60 men. Most have rallied around me. There have been some [maybe 1 in 10] that I can tell go out of their way to avoid me. I believe they have a problem dealing with serious illness. Does not bother me, but want to know if anybody else has run into this?
Thanks to all for your continued support!!!!!!!
Take care,
Dennis
Keep on playing, my friend. Just do it!. You still got Game!
teespoon
I too am an avid golfer. I play to an 8 hcp and find that when I'm on the range now, when I hit my mid irons to fairway metals, I can only hit maybe, 3 shots before I have to sit down and rest. And my driver with my pre-shot routine, two hits at the most before I sit. From my 9 iron down to my wedges I can hit at least 6 shots before I have to stop in a standing position to regain my breath. SUX. When I play, I'm ok walking to the tee box as long as there isn't a steep long flight of steps, hitting my fairway and approach shots, I was never a big lots of practice swings before I hit the ball golfer, and my pre-putt routine I have no problem. A little winded, but not enough to concern my group. Now if I have to hit a greenside bunker shot, then I'll get winded after the whole routine is finished which includes raking the trap and walking up to the green to mark my ball. Then I get very winded and have to take a knee or sit. SUX.
I find myself spending minimum time at the range before I play. I could never play without warming up. I'm not on a portable O2 yet, but when I do, I'll still play the game which I love and the excercise will do us good. Just being outside is a joy.
The hell with those guys that are avoiding you. Stick with your COPD routine, keep your head down, trust your swing and hit em straight. Let me know where you live and if I'm ever in your neck of the woods I'll contact you and we'll go play 18.
Fore Please...Funtimer is on the tee.