ladybug2008

Cleaned the microwave.  Had oodles of noodles.  Hearing my little guy say "You're the best Mommy ever"  In my pajamas after a shower with my hair damp. I should savor it all.

Feeling low today.  I am going to be like Bob in the movie "What about Bob?"  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncFCdCjBqcE

Ok I am having surgery next Thursday-open lung biopsy.  Supposedly I will be in the hospital for 1-2 days.  Have a chest tube, foley catheter, an iv, and an epidural etc.  I continue to be very...

Started walking with the pedometer for a work competition against other departments.  Walked 1.2 miles yesterday.  So far I have more today.  Walked around the track near my home one time.  Too...

Walked .23miles 4 times today.  Breathing was short and shallow.  I had a bit of wheezing going on.  Xopenex helped a bit.  New med that I am trying.  I am having more trouble walking on flat...

No allergies and no asthma.  No need to go back to that specialist.   Got some samples though!  Ha

Went to the pulmonary doctor yesterday.  I had pulmonary function tests.  My FEV1 was 38%.  I still can't believe it.  Prior to the research study that I participated in my FEV1s ranged from...

Going to the pulmonary doctor, Dr. Campbell, in the morning.  Wish me luck or better yet say a prayer.

Yesterday one of our physical therapist announced that her cancer is back and she is going out on leave. Called in all of the staff to tell them. She is well loved.  She was very tearful and talked...

Seems the heat is going to give me trouble this year.  I guess that is what it is.  I'm having trouble figuring it out at times.  It was so bad that I thought I would not be able to see my next...

Walked three laps around the track near my house.  Each lap is .23 miles.  So I guess that makes it .69miles.  A bit of trouble this time.  Usually I can walk on level ground without any issue. ...

Went for pulmonary function test yesterday.  FEV1 was 31%.  Happy happy joy joy.  Up four points since February when I was 27%.  And that's all I have to say about that.

I started Remeron about 3 weeks ago.  It has improved my mood and I have gained about 10 pounds.  I am where I want to be.  I weighed about 126 and I am 5 foot 6.  Now I weigh 136  I am about...

 I stayed home from work today because I have a respiratory infection.  Decided to brush the dog outside in the cool air.  Walked up the steps and had one of my episodes.  Can't breathe then a...

Started getting sick last week.  Taking antibiotics and prednisone.  Feel pretty lucky that I haven't ended up in the hospital yet.  I have never been that bad.  Watching clips on youtube on lung...