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marw



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PostPosted: April 19, 2005 10:02 PM    Post subject: Good Results from my Lung Doc! Reply with quote

Hi Everybody,

I saw my Puplmonary doctor today, and he had the results of the Stress Test and other lung tests that I had done last month!! Great news!! Smile

He said that my exercise level is way above that of most women my age (meaning that I am in very good shape, and more like a younger woman! Very Happy Very Happy ) And to think, I stopped the test before I was even tired because I did not want to take any risks with my back. Laughing

He also said that my heart, too, is functioning above average for a woman my age! Very Happy He says the tests show that I have a very good heart.

THe BAD news was just what you would expect from an ex-smoker. There is a combination of mild to moderate ephysema (sp?), bronchitis, and asthma that together comprise the COPD that I have. It is exactly like it was when I quit a year ago. I was disappointed in this, and said to the doc that I thought quitting smoking would help! He said it will not fix it, but that by quitting I kept it from getting any worse. He said that most probably I will never need to go on oxygen because I have quit smoking, and because I exercise. BE WARNED! Once the damage is done, you cannot undo it, but YOU CAN PREVENT FURTHER DAMAGE! So, do not smoke. Besides having to live with the results of smoking, I feel ashamed that I ruined a nearly perfect, God-given body with cigarettes!

Newbies and others, please take care of your beautiful bodies. Stop smoking now!

Love to you all,
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Mary Dude



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PostPosted: April 19, 2005 10:47 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Margaret - I'm glad there was alot of good news from your doc.... Very Happy
Its too bad we can't go back and un-do the past - and since we can't - we must go forward, take it one day at a time and continue to do the right thing - support each other, be positive in our outlook and stay smoke free!
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PostPosted: April 19, 2005 11:18 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

good for you, margaret; glad to hear you got some good news!
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PostPosted: April 20, 2005 11:38 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Amen and Hallelujah, Margaret.

Truer words have never been spoke!!

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PostPosted: April 20, 2005 12:30 PM    Post subject: Re: Good Results from my Lung Doc! Reply with quote

marw wrote:
He also said that my heart, too, is functioning above average for a woman my age! Very Happy He says the tests show that I have a very good heart.


I knew you had a kind, giving heart ~ that's what keeps it strong! Cool


marw wrote:
Besides having to live with the results of smoking, I feel ashamed that I ruined a nearly perfect, God-given body with cigarettes!



I totally understand your feelings ~ they are mine as well. Crying or Very sad Embarassed

Glad you are doing well! Cool
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PostPosted: April 20, 2005 2:07 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very Happy Margaret,

Good to know these things isn't it?

I too feel bad about ruining my body with smoking in the past.

Blessings,
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PostPosted: April 20, 2005 5:05 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Always great to hear good news, Margaret. Keep it up. Very Happy
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PostPosted: April 20, 2005 9:44 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Margaret, Glad to heaar those lungs were no worse. Quitting is always the best thing we can do for us. The sooner the better.
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PostPosted: April 21, 2005 7:09 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Margaret, this is a great testimony to those who want to quit smoking, or those who are even contemplating going back.

Sounds like your in pretty good health, though! By the sounds of your posts, you seem to have alot of positive energy! I can feel it anyways. Thanks for passing that energy along!

Great Post!

God Bless!

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PostPosted: April 21, 2005 8:42 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Glad to hear all is well. How did the appointments go last week about your back? You can PM me if it is not public knowlege. Liz
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PostPosted: April 21, 2005 11:46 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Margaret,

You have to feel good about those good results. And yes, keep the quit strong!

Hugs
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PostPosted: April 22, 2005 12:13 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

I always say you are as young as you feel sister... Laughing Laughing unfortunately, it has not been working lately........glad you got good results....now live it up.
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