Doctor/Nurse visit.

[1968]

Hi everyone, not been on for ages however I do pop in every week to catch up with Post's and Questions.

As you all know I was diagnosed nearly 4yrs ago now (by chance-how time passes), FEV1 of 79% in 2012 then FEV1 of 82% in 2013, classed as very mild-no meds required.

Bullous Emphysema, now the nurse thinks I could have been born with this, first they thought it was down to my 15 a day cig addiction for the past 24yrs, then they thought I was miss diagnosed then they thought it was down to a very bad flue and pneumonia from years ago.

Had all the Xray's and CT scan.

Ah well I am where I am, not had a fag since 11-3-2011, exercise every day, work full time and run about mad after 3 dogs two kids and the wife.

I am blessed to have been diagnosed at this early stage (we all have our crosses to bear), my work even sent me to a Professor for an assessment, I had a full MOT and the results were very encouraging, when I read how this COPD effect you wonderful people, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

You are going through so much, I am so blessed to have came across this site, the help and support I have had from you all including the BlF team is second to none, thank you all.

With all the new technology out there I just hope there is a break through very soon for COPD-Emphysema sufferers.

David 1968

[longlungs]

Hello David what a lovely post and a great fev1 brilliant.So very pleased for you you life sounds cracking very good luck to you.I agree with you this is a fantastic site i have learned loads and had a massive amount of support. Happy days David well done for passing your MOT Janexx

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Congrats to you David,& what an up lifting post! You have coped admirably,wonderful stats,long may they remain.

Do pop in from time to time,when work,dogs& scallywags allow! Love Wendells xxx

[Jettace]

Hi David that's fantastic,I myself was diagnosed with bullous emphysema last year an also quit after diagnosis ...

I'm 48 years old and also no meds classed as mild from ct scan last year without fev reading,having fev test next monday..yours an mind sound very similar especially with the bullous part ...Me i exercise daily up to an hr,work full time an have 2 young boys aged 3 and 5 an a lovely wife..Im glad you posted here because I wanted to see if anyone was in a similar stage ...Cheers David all the best with your journey with this disease we all share ...Regards Wes

[katkat]

Hi David your post made me cheerful and in so glad your doing fine ,i agree to the exercise even if you cant stand up there are exercises you can do from tour chair god bless you and your family x

[pergola1]

Much impressed with your report, David. All the best x

[Mocarey]

Lovely posts. thank you. M x

[Toci]

Regardless of the cause you were very lucky to be diagnosed at such an early stage. Having given up smoking and by keeping active you have minimised the chance of the disease having a significant impact on your lifestyle. I wish you well.

[Hidden]

It is so nice to read such good news. I wish you all the best in your future.

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Great news David - fantastic FEV reading. Keep up with the exercise and running around after the family and long may you stay well and fit. TAD xx

[1968]

I am very humbled with all your replies, thank you.

David