5 Years

[furzdale1]

Hi all it has been 5 years since diagnosis of COPD. My readings were 39%(ill at time with chest infection) boy was I scared thanks to all in this group you all helped me stop slipping into a deep depression and thinking I would be dead by now (Google Dr )

My percentages are now 60% I have lost nearly 6 stone and have not had to have the devil smarties for 16 months.

So a big thank you to this group from the bottom of my heart

THANK YOU

[HungryHufflepuff]

What an improvement in your condition. That's great. 😊

This group really is wonderful and I too would be lost without everyone here.

Best wishes to you 👍

[Gingerboy1960]

Well done to you on a fantastic achievement! It just shows what you can do if you don’t give up! It’s easy to get depressed but positive thinking and action is much better!

[Croydonia]

I like your name for rotten steroids - devil smarties, made me smile...

I’m glad to hear of such an improvement in your results. I hope you continue to do well. Best wishes

[Janzo54 in reply to Croydonia]

Ahh well done! Huge achievement!! Keep running your race!

Janzo

[Hidden]

Congratulations! Very well done. 👍🙂

[Hacienda]

WOW, Well Done, Positivity, Determination show's in your Results. Good on You. Hugs, xxxx

[furzdale1]

Hi thanks for all the praise I am happy that I am not reliant on many drugs at the moment I just take duo resp.

Like I said Thank you all for the positive remarks and the optimistic approach to life.

[Lemon7]

That's brilliant. Keep up the good work. Taking care of yourself is paying off, long may it continue. Best wishes

[Rab1313]

Simply love your story really well done but how did you do it ?

[furzdale1]

I went onto Exante diet as my blood pressure was high and I rattled like a freight train and sooooooo overweight as the weight came off I walked more, breathing got so much easier and less medication.

I also love reading posts from people who have the same illness how positive everybody is which makes you positive and realise that this illness is not your life.

So I am off to Scotland to breathe some clean air in August for a 10 day holiday and then back to sunny London and the rat race.

[Ergendl]

What an achievement! Enjoy your holiday in Scotland. Post a pic if you have the time.

[stamford1234]

What a lovely positive post, it has certainly given me a fillip. We all know what the devil smarties are and what they can do!

[Shirleyj]

Your inspirational, well done you x x

[Catnip]

That's brilliant!!

Catnip

[furzdale1]

Hi guys thanks for all the feedback and thank you all for helping me when I needed it the most I will post loads of pictures of my holiday and once again thank you so much for your positive response and helpful advice that had enabled me to keep going this site should be on prescription

[Nicholatracy]

Way to go 🐞

[Ne33]

Wow loved reading this xxx

[Gladwyn in reply to Ne33]

Me too ...... Very inspirational ! 😄