Copd sufferers

[Pauldavis]

Hi my names Lesley I've been diagnosed copd first stage. It's all a little scary at the moment. Reading all your comments helps xx

[Hidden]

Hi and Welcome defo agree it dose get tad much .. lol

Anyway it be walk in park as soon as you get use to what can can't do.

But agree BLF community and it's members help

Well most

[Tee1008]

Hello Lesley

Welcome and nice to meet you. Please share any questions or worries...best to avoid Dr. Google!

Tee x

[Pauldavis in reply to Tee1008]

Yeah tried google but it's taboo for now scared the poop out of me lol x

[Aurorastar_]

Welcome 😊 You'll get so much support and answers here. As of now, read whatever you can about your condition and eat healthy. Get the mindset you're going to stay at first stage! Good luck dear

God bless

[Pauldavis in reply to Aurorastar_]

Thank you so much for your kind words xx

[Watfordgirl]

Hello, sorry you need to be here but nice to meet you.

It can be scary but there's lots you can do to manage your condition and stay well. Most people don't know when they're at your stage so you sort of have an advantage.

That looks a lovely lunch with your family in the sun. Take care. Sue x

[Pauldavis in reply to Watfordgirl]

Thank you for your kind words and yeah beautiful food but not healthy lol x

[kimmy59]

Welcome Lesley.

Stop smoking if you do, eat healthy and exercise it will help slow down the progression. And get on with your life.

Good luck

Kim xxx

[Pauldavis in reply to kimmy59]

Don't smoke Kim. Must try to eat more healthy though lol x

[Hidden]

Hi Lesley nice to meet you. I understand how scary a diagnosis of copd can be. I was diagnosed mild 6-7 years ago and am still mild. There is a lot you can do to help yourself. And as my doctor said - something else will get me first ie old age! x

[Pauldavis in reply to Hidden]

Haha yeah probably get me to. X

[Hidden in reply to Pauldavis]

Not for a long time yet x

[y_not]

Hi Lesley,

Scary comes from the unknown - loads of people here with a mass of knowledge .. and all willing to share it with us!

Have a great day!

[Pauldavis in reply to y_not]

Thank you kind sir. Words of wisdom your prob right xx

[carpenter60]

Welcome ,you will fit in well on here . I can tell by what is on your table, food and beer . Have a good one . Allen

[Pauldavis]

Thank you Allen it's got to be done lol x

[sassy59]

Welcome to you Lesley. You will find lots of helpful advice if you want it, plus some humour and good fun too.

It is very scary at first but then you realise that you can live a great life and disease will not define you. My hubby Pete has COPD and also sarcoidosis and other things but we get through each day together which is great.

Wishing you well. xxxxx

[Pauldavis in reply to sassy59]

Humours good thank you for the reply x

[Titchy52]

Pauldavis ID like to add a big welcome to the site their all a great group of people best wishes x

[Pauldavis in reply to Titchy52]

Thanks I think your right so many nice replays x

[diesel12]

Hi and welcome, I was diagnosed with moderate copd in February and it was scary but the guys on here put it all in perspective and gave good advice and made me laugh, so make yourself at home and if you have any worries or questions, fire away. Someone will have the answer x

[Pauldavis in reply to diesel12]

Thank you so many of you have already made me welcome x

[Hidden]

The main thing to do is only what you feel you can do and no more as tommorow is always a nother day

[Pauldavis in reply to Hidden]

Sound advice something I really need to take on board. Thank you xx

[Hidden]

Welcome Lesley - I see the others couldn't wait.....

Nothing to be scared of. Ask any questions on here and these amazing members will be here with an answer. Exercise and healthy eating make for a good life. I wish I always followed my own advice. Don't Goggle. Come here first and just get on with your life with a few adjustments.

[katieoxo60]

Hi Lesley, welcome to the site. I am sure you will find our group helpful with lots of tips gained from experience. I have COPD diagnosed in 2009. Have a good day....

[Pauldavis in reply to katieoxo60]

Thank you for your reply

[Dedalus]

Welcome Lesley

[Pauldavis in reply to Dedalus]

Thank you x

[Sherry44]

Hi Paul. Daily reading of this site will convince you that there is plenty of life after COPD.

[lormaran]

Hi Lesley, welcome, I am a new member but have found lots of encouragement, you are not alone with all these friends, agree about not using Dr Google, it scared the bejesus out of me, better info here. xx

[Pauldavis in reply to lormaran]

Haha yeah we all take a peek wrong thing to do xx