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Pulmonologist Appt.

Sandy-9-17-17
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Well, I finally got an appointment with a pulmonologist! And why is it that when I type that word out, it underlines as if spelled wrong?  LOL! 

Friday morning tests run at 7 a.m. and then right in to see the doc for results right after!  

I am pretty sure COPD  is going to be diagnosis, and hope it's not too serious as of yet!  But recent very humid weather sent me packing right back indoors, as I felt like I couldn't breath when I walked outside!  Does anyone else get this?  I love outdoors, and heat has never bothered me in the past.  Since I quit smoking 8 and 1/2 months ago, I find that I have a harder time catching my breath at certain times, like when eating, or having a conversation, and I never noticed this when I was a smoker.  Am I just maybe more in tune to myself than before I quit?  

All I know is I am so happy being free from that addiction!  I feel like it is a miracle that I did this!  

Sandy

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I'm an active 55 year old woman, who loves hanging with my family. I have 5 children 2 of them married, and 4 grand children. They are all my whole world. UPDATE 8/21/23 Now 61 years and have 2 more grandsons to add to the crew! My hobbies are bike riding, golfing, bowling, kayaking, painting (canvas or rocks) and gardening (getting the hang of it finally) I have smoked since I was 13 yrs old, and quit one time within the last ten years for a total of 9 months. Stress took me back to smoking. My life has been stress free for the last couple of years. Divorced for 2 years now, but back together with my Ex (husband) for a year now. It's time, I'm ready, and I quit! So far it's been pretty easy, so I'm very optimistic about this being my final quit! Thanks in advance for all the support! 2023 - Update: I now have 2 more grandbabies for a total of 6 and still smoke free! They will never get to know me as a smoker!!!!!!