Thank you all so much ….

Hi ,well we finally saw a respiratory consultant today after 8 months of knowing there was a potential problem. It was quite stressful ,as we were panicked after hearing "asbestos disease" from my Husbands cardiologist. Thank you for all your information, support , wisdom ,and kindness.

Basically he was weighed and height measured , then went for the breath test,where you basically inhale and blow. This was difficult ,as the corridors were a bit of a treck . We then saw a consultant ,who took full work/lifestyle history . He suggested he needed a full blood test . There are about 10 items listed including avian, liver etc, if anyone wants the list I will post it. Next he will need more intensive breathing tests?, the consultant will meet with cardiac colleagues in 2 weeks to discuss treatments. +The consultant said he has fibrosis , and at this time he doesn't know what or how, I expect we will have results from the blood tests. Regarding appetite loss , he said take fortisip more regularly,and exercise is very much the order of the day , breathless or not …. The consultant also said the heart problem was a bigger issue than the lungs??.

So a huge thank you to you all , and hope that you are having a good day

[sassy59]

Hi, it’s really good that your husband had seen the respiratory doctor now and things seem to be moving along nicely. Hope hubby can do a little exercise and regain his appetite.

Wishing you both well. Xxx

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Hopefully things can improve , thanks for your kind thoughts xx

[HungryHufflepuff]

It’s good your husband saw the respiratory consultant at last. And it’s great he’s liaising with the cardio department. Hopefully now things can start to get treated and sorted out, especially once the results are back. Thinking of you both 💐

[Shazrab]

Hi I’m sorry your poor husband is going through so much ☹️ But looks like he getting very well looked after. I wish him good luck with the cardio dr and hope he gets through what ever is wrong with his heart God Bless take care 🌹🌹🙏🏼

[Hidden in reply to Shazrab]

Lets hope things can improve xx ps. hope you are well.

[Izb1]

Sounds like the consultant was very thorough which is great as you will now get to the bottom of the problems hubby has and hopefully can now move forward with treatment. Wish you both all the very best x

[Hidden]

Lets hope so ,thanks for your kind thoughts xx