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Post by breathlessincalif on Mar 4, 2015 18:43:14 GMT -5
Hi I:am new, I just turn 63, I've had COPD for over 10 yrs, it has been a struggle for me, my mom died from it also my dad, and it scare me when I hear other people who also had it and died from it. I:am married 27 yrs, two daughters 3 grandchildren , a grandson Jake he is 23,Myles he is 14, and our granddaughter Ryleigh she is 7, plus we have another two grandchildren on the way my oldest is having a baby girl in July and our youngest is having a baby boy in June so the summer will be bust since my oldest lives in OK, and my youngest is about 2 hours away from us. I'am retired from cooking jobs at Pre-Schools and Nursing Homes And In-Home-Elderly Care. I love to cook I have a cooking page in Facebook called Whatcha You Got Cooking where I post recipes,crafts ideas, DIY project you might find how to make you're own bug sprays,cleaning supplies beauty products, ect.. , sewing, and where you can also exchange recipes also. I:am finding out I can't as much as I used to if I cook for a family meal it takes me 2 days to get over it my mom was the same way but she had really bad and still smoke, she stop cooking all together. I like to read,computer,tv, go for walks, garage sales,Estate sales, flea markets, have to take it slow but I try.I also like to meet new friends. if I think of anything else I'll post it later.
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Post by Cherylmcc on Mar 5, 2015 15:00:19 GMT -5
Hi Breathless,
Welcome to our COPD Group. We are a small group, but we support each other as much as we can. We would love for you to join us. It sounds like you have a wonderful family. Please look over our forum and jump in anywhere you'd like.
I'm looking forward to getting to know you better.
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Post by kenaz on Mar 5, 2015 17:50:13 GMT -5
Welcome Breathless, I hope we can help you adjust to life with COPD. I am 68 and was totally disabled by this monster in 2002. The one thing I learned over the years, if we take control and help manage our health care we can live a very productive life style. We have to realize an adjustment in activity level is needed and we have to be very selfish when it comes to pleasing others. We will have good days and bad days but there are many new studies and helps for us. First thing, IF YOU SMOKE, QUIT. Second, control your atmosphere to the best of your ability.
Again, welcome and I am sure you will be able to share helps with us also.
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Post by sue on Mar 8, 2015 15:14:18 GMT -5
Hi Breathless, and welcome!
I'm going to check out your FB page, sounds great! I'm 55, married with 5 kids, 10 grands and another due in May. I work 3rd shift in a group home for mentally handicapped adults. I do crafts, etc also. Would love to go to flea markets and auctions but I have no room if I buy anything, lol. I got d'x in 2005. I still go tent camping. I walk 90 min just about every day. As long as I take my advair, I do alright.
I hope you join us, and as said above, we support each other, will be here for you also.
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