My Husband has Emphysema !!

by orangefatcat 14 Replies latest jw friends

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  orangefatcat

  My sweet husband Marco has been diagnoised with emphysema. Marco had emphysema prior to 1975 when he stopped smoking and then We joined a dart leauge and a lot of our friends smoke so he decided to join in and I was smoking to not much just a little. But I only smoke on Monday nights at darts. I am not sure if the smoking brought it back on, but in 1975 he also suffered three brain anuyersms. So I am very conerned, about him as the doctor is watching him very closely. And I have to watch him carefully. Because I love him so very much I am making myself sick over it. And on Wedneday I have to go to the hospital to have Epidural Steroids done on my spine. The surgeon is not sure is if it will work and between Marco and and this I am trying to keep upbeat. I am a titch sad and need some good thought from my friends. Would you send me some please.

  Love Orangefatcat...
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  Debz

  (((((((((((((((((((((((((Orangefatcat)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

  So sorry must be a hard time for you both...hang in...
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  jgnat

  My dad has emphysema too. He treasures fresh air. I saw a marked decrease in the range of activities my dad used to take in stride. On the bright side, emphysema did not kill him outright. As long as he continues with his medications and takes care of himself, I have him with me.

  By the way, he is the WORST patient in the world. Never tells me when something is wrong. A couple of years ago, over dinner, my stepmom said, "Don't you have something to tell your daughter?"

  My dad harrumphed, and said "Oh yes. Good news. It's not cancer."

  My eyebrows went up "What's not cancer?"

  "The funny cigar shaped shadow on my lung. Turns out it is just a little bit of collapsed lung."

  "Gee, thanks dad, for letting me know!"
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  Double Edge

  My stepfather had it. The MOST important thing is to following the instructions that are given.. If he is to take an inhaler, make SURE he uses it EVERY time he's suppose to. It's like night and day for those who do and do not follow their doctors orders.

  Hang in there... it's livable.
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  Warrigal

  Double Edge is right, O.F.C. You can cope with it by following your doctor's instructions. Make sure your husband always has his inhaler with him and if he needs to use a nebulizer at home, make sure he stays on schedule with his breathing treatments.

  My husband has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and he is doing very well. We avoid smoke-filled environments and don't go outside on dusty, windy days. We have oxygen available at home in case he needs it. Hang in there. Warrigal
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  Joyzabel

  ((((((((((((((((((((((((((OFC))))))))))))))))))))))))) and ((((((((((((((Marco)))))))))))))

  hang in there and follow everything the doctors tell you to do for your husband.

  I hope you get some relief for your back.

  Hugs and more hugs,

  j2bf

  ps, we play darts too! When a tournament is going on at the local bars it gets very smoky, so maybe you can get your own dart board for home! We did!
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  outnfree

  (((((((((orangefatcat and hubby)))))))))))))

  I'm sorry to hear of the diagnosis. Had a neighbor once with emphysema, he was just old and ornery enough to still be alive years and years later. (Is Marco like that, OFC? -- LOL ) So I guess it's manageable, as the others are saying.

  You are both in my thoughts,

  outnfree
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  Golden Girl

  My heart goes out to anyone having health problems!..The best thing I can recommend is to be well informed on the disease!.Search the internet! Listen to those that have it!...

  I heard that sometimes they can perform surgery and take the affected portion of the lung out. And they can breathe much better! Also the hospital can recommend lung excercises to stengthen the stronger section.

  Snoozy....
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  ugg

  there is nothing more heartbreaking than having day to day health problems....it is a tough road to follow....thinking of you both,,,,((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( orange fat cat ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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  Gizmo

  I'm so sorry OFC,

  I truly hope all goes well for you and Hubby, I know it's hard but try and laugh a lot, they say it's the best medicine.

  Stay upbeat

  (((((((((((OFC, HUBBY)))))))))))))))