How my idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis ... - Lung Conditions C...

Lung Conditions Community Forum

57,071 members67,615 posts

How my idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis diagnosis in 2015 led to open heart surgery five years ago today

Oxygeniser profile image
3 Replies

I have done a podcast type post today about the above, together with copies of blogposts prior to, and after, my open heart surgery, which I did in February and April 2017. I hope some of you may find of interest. Regards Robert

paperbagstories.substack.com/

It talking bit was unscripted and is me and my thoughts this morning. I do have a take on life, but I manage to get on with most folk I’m pleased to say - R.

Written by
Oxygeniser profile image
Oxygeniser
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
3 Replies
sassy59 profile image
sassy59

Thank you for that Robert, it’s good to get along with people and what a milestone you’ve reached. Wishing you all the best. Xxx💜

Stratos20 profile image
Stratos20

Celebrate your 5 years Oxy! You’re sure looking good 😃👍🏼

Oxygeniser profile image
Oxygeniser in reply toStratos20

Thank you Stratos20. Taken last September.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

anyone out there with the condition my husband was diagnosed with two years ago- Idiopathic Pulmonary Haemosiderosis ? We feel very alone.

Extremely rare lung condition - not much info available - would love to contact someone else with...

Recently been told my lung age is over double my age in years? what,how and what to do?

Hello to everyone,Hope you are all well today:) I was diagnosed with COPD quite a few years...
Lisa72 profile image

Hi my mother in law was diagnosed with IPF 10 years ago. In the space of 5 months she's gone from walking around to bedridden is this normal

As I said she's gone from a 'normalish' life,walking round the shops etc. She couldn't run up a...
Kt73 profile image

Hi Everyone. My Mum has been diagnosed with copd. She is in her late 60s and stopped smoking 10 years ago. How can I best help her?

Looking at ways that can help with my Mum's copd. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated....
sghixsy profile image

Moderation team

See all
AsthmaandLung profile image
AsthmaandLungAdministrator
moderator_AandLUK profile image
moderator_AandLUKAdministrator
AdminTeam profile image
AdminTeamAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.