teboseahawkone
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Hello all I found this site and have read many of the personal experiences. I'd like to share mine. I'm a 57 year old dad X5 granddad X6 great grand X1. I suffer with COPD classified as severe. Diagnosed three years ago. Misdiagnosed for up to three years prior to that. As trips to the E. R. were thought to be heart problems. Due to the chest discomfort.
My last exasperation was April 2 2013. That got me 10 days in the hospital. After which I decided I'd get in better shape or die trying. My civilian Pulmonologist never suggested exercise. As a matter of fact pretty much discouraged it. Started going to the V.A. Sept of 13. They had a bit of a different opinion on the exercise. I left the hospital it April weighing 152# now I tip the scales at 184#. I stand 5'10" don't know what that puts my BMI at. I feel a lot better though.
I'm on Oxygen at 2LPM. Though I run it at 1 1/2LPM when I'm at rest. My exercise routine is three 25-35 min. Mix of 100 pace jogs ,walk and leg lifts front ,side ,back and heel toe stands 5 days a week. Isometrics for chest and back everyday. Dumbbell curls 9 sets 15 reps three times a week for arms.
Now for the reason I'm here. I'm looking for stem cell treatment. Lung transplant doesn't look like a good long term solution. So any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks to those that take the time to read this.
My last exasperation was April 2 2013. That got me 10 days in the hospital. After which I decided I'd get in better shape or die trying. My civilian Pulmonologist never suggested exercise. As a matter of fact pretty much discouraged it. Started going to the V.A. Sept of 13. They had a bit of a different opinion on the exercise. I left the hospital it April weighing 152# now I tip the scales at 184#. I stand 5'10" don't know what that puts my BMI at. I feel a lot better though.
I'm on Oxygen at 2LPM. Though I run it at 1 1/2LPM when I'm at rest. My exercise routine is three 25-35 min. Mix of 100 pace jogs ,walk and leg lifts front ,side ,back and heel toe stands 5 days a week. Isometrics for chest and back everyday. Dumbbell curls 9 sets 15 reps three times a week for arms.
Now for the reason I'm here. I'm looking for stem cell treatment. Lung transplant doesn't look like a good long term solution. So any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks to those that take the time to read this.