More on cancelation

[challny]

So, I already posted that my spirometry test was canceled and reset for tomorrow. After the call, I went out and took a 3.5-mile walk. Then I got home and had a little drink. Then I drove up to the golf course and played 11 holes (I rode in a cart) I'm wondering if my emphysema has gone from moderate to severe. I felt quit crappy playing golf, but I did manage a few pars. Also walked the dog this morning. So for me a pretty active day.

[Marielove]

You sound very active....I hope your spirometry tests go well!!! They seem so stressful... just think of all the strong support this group brings you while you are testing. I know you will do well!!! The more excercize like you are doing the better result you will have. Wishing you all the best.

[HungryHufflepuff]

Good luck (again!) for your spirometry test today. Any kind of test or scan is daunting (I think so anyway!) and even worse when it gets cancelled at the last minute and postponed to the next day. It's like having to go through the same stress and anxiety all over again. I will be thinking of you.

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[Roessner541]

That sounds pretty tiring for a normal person.

[Pietba]

I'm to scared to go for tests and yet will have to because I had a hip replacement 4 years ago on the left and now the right one is busy going. They will need to know if I'm strong enough for the 4 hour operation. I'm in a catch 22 situation - The internist wants me fit before the operation to have "something to fight with" should something goes wrong but I cant walk properly anymore - How do one get fit?

[hypercat54]

I very much doubt whether someone moderate or severe could do half of what you are doing! I am mild and wish I could. x

[Hacienda in reply to hypercat54]

I agree, I read with Envy, how energetic they are. Wish I could. xxx

[challny in reply to hypercat54]

Thanks for the reply, hypercat54. I'm just trying to understand my situation. I feel poorly almost all the time. I push myself to do these activities I describe. The walk was actually almost pleasant. The golf, not so much. I only played 11 or 12 holes and rode in a cart. The best way I could describe how I feel with my condition is that I have very little joy in my life. It's so hard to just relax when you feel ill. Does anybody with COPD ever have good moments? And it's not "all in my head." I hate when people say that. It's all in my lungs, and I know it. Thank you for listening and responding. I get very little support from my partner.

[chubby2x22]

Sounds like a good day after the cancellation. So much better than staying home.. out and about doing your best. Good luck for today.jane

[whit]

3.5 miles ,round of golf, wow, i can do max 100 yards before i have to stop until i get my breath back, i am severe c o p d.