Information and opinions on health from Stephanie at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/13250/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/13250/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/13250/index http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/13250/39415/frankenduf Wed, 03 Sep 2008 03:46:38 -0400 Stephanie Thank you for your answer to my question about my 70 year old dad. I didn't know how to reply other than to create a SharePost. He does have terrible trouble breathing & both ankles are swollen & discoloured although his girlfriend is doing a great job of keeping the areas as healthy as possible. In answer to your question there are 14 pounds in a stone. I have passed your advice on & will continue to gently nag my dad to not give up... http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/13250/39415/frankenduf