Yes, it IS possible... you CAN live a quality life, even after you've been diagnosed with COPD. I'm not saying there won't need to be changes. You have to accept the reality that your life will never be quite the same once you've been diagnosed with COPD. But that doesn't mean you need to give up on ...
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Quality of Life With Emphysema.
tailspin37
Friday, October 09, 2009 at 07:02 PMre: Quality of Life With Emphysema.
Kathi MacNaughton
Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 12:17 AMJohn, You have such a great attitude! Good for you. You are doing all the right things. Now the only thing I can recommend is that you also have a strong support system for when/if things get tougher to handle than right now. If nothing else, know that WE are here for you at the COPD Connection.
Keep up the good work!
Kathi
re: re: Quality of Life With Emphysema.
tailspin37
Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 01:41 PMKathi:
Thanks for the word of encouragement.
I have made a comittment to myself to visit
this site at least once per day. I am looking forward
to meeting new people, and making new friends.
I have found out that most problems that life hands
us are diminished, when others are there for you.
Thank you all for being there,
John
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Hello To All:
I have been doing lots of inventory on myself
for the last four days.
I have a lot of things I can do to make changes
to the way I have been living for many years.
I am in the process of quitting smoking.
Yesterday, I started a healthy diet; 3 meals a day,
I also started an exercise program suited to my
abilities; Walking, lifting 2 lb weights, breathing exercises,
and not feeling sorry for myself.
And most important, keeping a positive attitude, and
being greatful for all the things I can do and enjoy.
No matter what limitations I have, there are millions
of people who have it much worse than I have.
To your health with smiles,
John