Newbie here.

[pekeatzu]

Hi I'm new here. My name is Rebecca & I have COPD. I've been on oxygen for 8 years. I'm married . I'm 67 years old & have 2 birds, & 2 dogs. 3 children, 6 grandchildren & 3 Great Granddaughters.

[Peteybob]

Hello Rebecca and welcome to the group!!

[carolo59]

Hi..I'm a newbie too!!! I was diagnosed 4 years ago...I quit smoking 3 years ago...miss it everyday even though I can't breathe. ..I put on 100 lbs doing it....what a stupid mess

[BasM in reply to carolo59]

I can sure relate, I quit smoking ab out 4 years ago, and still miss it sometimes. I have COPD, taking some meds, but I don't feel much different. I cough and nothing comes up. I also gained weight, it sucks! Hard for me to lose now. I am 69.

[blamcheliz]

HI my name is Liz I have copd about 7 yrs, on oxygen 24/7, I`m sure I`m at the end stage, I have 4 children, 4 grandchildren, 1great-grandchild. 5 cats and 2 dogs.be back soon.

[Bernita]

Hi Rebecca. I am new here also, not on oxygen yet but my flare-ups are getting more frequent and less easy to get over. I am married and have 2 children and 6 grandchildren. I have 1 dog and 4 cats, ages: 19, 11, 1 and 5 weeks.