April 3, 201412 yr Hi, We have just returned from the hospital ,Tony's first appointment for a 12week course of pulmonary rehabilitation...... It was so gentle......he was told to sit down and stand,a few times then rest......5minutes on a very slow walking machine....stretching his arms ,then his legs.....then he was done in....had to sit down and get monitored..... He was with a group of folks ,all on oxygen.....struggling....... I sat at the back.....taking it all in......and.... Thinking....thank god I've stopped smoking for good,and have my quit friends..... I did drop a tear,for all these nice folks who are suffering..... Smoking sucks......keep the quit.... Hugs x
April 3, 201412 yr gentle hugs ((doreen)), I bet that was painful to watch. I hope Tony is coping ok now and is able to relax a little this evening. No real useful words but calming vibes and love to you and yours. xx
April 3, 201412 yr It's very eye opening, isn't it? But only when you want to see it. I've been in health care for many years but didn't really "see it " until after I quit. Hugs to you and Tony sweet woman. :D
April 4, 201412 yr Doreen, you have taken over a place in my heart since I came to know you. You are so soft and gentle. I am sending warm thoughts and wishes your way across the universe. Share them with Tony.
April 4, 201412 yr Awh I would say that was very emotional to see, Tony is a very lucky chappy to have the love and support of such a wonderful lady xxx
April 4, 201412 yr Hi Doreen, Just curious, is this treatment aimed at getting Tony off the oxygen tank ??? x
April 4, 201412 yr Author Hi sue,nooooo. It's all about getting him to get the most out of his lung capacity.....learning him how to breath with out panicking..... Be cause he carnt take a good breath it makes him scared.....it's all about controlling what breath he can take in This has been such a eye opener.....it had to be one of the saddest things I have watched ..... All those lovely friendly people struggling.......to breathe..... I just wanted to hug them all Xxxxxx
April 4, 201412 yr Doreen, It must break your heart over and over to watch him struggle like that. I am sorry and you are the sweetest person, you don't deserve to feel like that. I am happy you took control of your own life though, because when it comes down to it, that is the only one we have the power to change. Hindsight is 20/20, right? I hope the rehab improves his quality of life as much as possible. Hugs to both you and Tony.
April 4, 201412 yr Hi Doreen just want to send you love and strength, it must be very frightening for you both, I have been having terrible cravings lately, and your sharing of your story re-iterates to me the importance of what I and we are all doing on this board, keeping the quit is important
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