emphysema stage
my pulmo doc who I have seen 3 times in the past 4 months who I really like because he tells it like it really is and doesnt sugar coat my condition.......told me no more tests to be done on me......he has all the information he needs.....soooooo Im in severe stage of emphysema..which I already kinda knew because of the severe shortness of breath this last 6 months......He gave me an educated guess on how long I probably have left....3 to 4 years....but he has seen patients go to 7 or 8 years.....He asked me if I was upset with this diagnosis and I told him no.....I didnt think that I would last as long as I have---I was told in 1990 I had it ......I probably had it even longer than that .........I have been really struggling with the quality of life I have now..........I have always been of the opinion when ones quality of life is not there anymore it is time to go.....what is the point of struggling day in and day out??? This disease imposes a death sentence on the patient.but a very slow one.......Sorry if I upset any one with this ...god biess you all
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You are brave and thank you for the journalwill make the best.
Hugs Jade
I am so with you on this. Totally agree about the quality of life issue and the very slow death. Hugs and happiness while we are still here.
You are writing what a large % of us here and anyone with this disease think but may not voice it. The last year and half of my life has been very difficult and the quantity doesn\'t even deserve a scale to measure.
Thanks for your honesty.
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Sorry didn\'t meant quantity but quality.
Your story sounds like mine and others, I am sure. We are all under a death sentence, and the when can only be guessed by the doctors, but confirmed by God. You are not on oxygen, that is amazing, as I would think this would have helped your SOB, and slowed down the disease. I am sorry for your report from your doctor, just take it one day at a time , and concentrate on slowing this down by doing exercises, using oxygen if necessary, proper diet,ect. and you may be surprised at the result.....
Bless you dear. My feelings exactly. Have a reprieve thanks to the LRVS but no idea how long that will last.
Many hugs to you...