First post

[righty68]

Hi everyone just thought I'd say hello. I was diagnosed 3 years ago with mild copd after I quit smoking the year before, i never felt any better after I quit still very breathless all the time. I just want to say I've been reading all about you all for the last couple of years and want to thank you all for good advice you have all given. A proper little community. Wishing you all good health over the Xmas period and beyond xx

[BrianTaylor]

That’s a really nice post to read. Stay healthy and I hope you have a good Christmas 😎😎

[Caspiana]

Hi righty68 . I am so glad you finally said hello. It's lovely to hear from you. Wishing you a lovely Christmas too. xx 🎀🎄🎀

[HungryHufflepuff]

Hello to you too 🎄⛄️

[Roysieboy]

The same to u righty. Hope things get better for u. Good luck and best wishes from this end. 👍🤓🎅🎁

[righty68]

Thanks everyone for the lovely welcome x

[Nicosn]

Hello righty

Welcome to the community...I like you are more of a reader but I thought I would share my experience. I too was getting breathless and I had to learn to swim properly for a venture I started in Greece 3 years ago. I had to keep at it and eventualy got to a stage where I was happy which took around 5 months. I noticed my breathing getting better and better to a point where it actually improved on my yearly copd check...and I felt almost brand new.

I think the trick is to keep it up because for the last year and a half I have suffered a few injuries (shoulder and trapped nerves in lower back) and now I feel I need to restart my regime once Im well enough to start.....I think any form of exercise is good for you but swimming really worked for me....hope that helps.

Have a great christmas to you and everyone on this group xx

[righty68 in reply to Nicosn]

Good advice thanks I may try swimming when weather gets a bit warmer thou x

[Hacienda]

Welcome to The Best Forum in the World Ha Ha, Remember we are only in the Next Room. Same to you Hun , A Very happy Christmas and an Easy Breathing time for you. With Exercise and The Right Diet you can achieve this. Sending Lots of Love to you Hun. Carolina XXXX

[righty68 in reply to Hacienda]

Thanks for the welcome x stay well

[katieoxo60]

Nice first post, hope you have a happy & healthy Christmas. Best Wishes x

[righty68 in reply to katieoxo60]

Back at you katieoxo60 xx

[Whitechinchilla]

Hi there and WELCOME.

I too am a newbie after only finding this several years after my diagnosis.

It is so encouraging to log in here and find others who completely understand. For me that has made such a difference as one realises we are not alone, and the support is tremendous.

Don’t wait so long next time before posting.

Best wishes

[righty68 in reply to Whitechinchilla]

Thanks for the welcome x

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Hello Righty. I'm mild and breathless too! Also new here but have found so much encouragement and support from everyone at a very difficult time in my life, for which I'm infinitely grateful. Good Health to you too and thank you everyone for being so lovely!!! x

[O2Trees]

Welcome Righty! Seasons' Greetings

[jmsutt73]

Glad you have posted. I have been on for only a year or two. A wonderful, supportive group. Same here for smoking. I haven't felt a lot of benefit from quitting, but I have read that it stops the damage. Again, glad you are with us. Jan