COPD
Hi I’m Ruth
In April of 22 I was diagnosed with stage 4 COPD
I am fortunate that I’m not having breathing issues , I’m taking all my meds as directed.
I’m 66 years of age 4ft 8 and full of determination to day as heathy as possible
I’m working on my weight loss and eating well my doctor ask me to lose 24 lbs I’m doing it I’m now 116 instead of 124
I’m walking daily and just staying busy
I’m interested in learning more about any information that can help me stay as healthy as I am now
I also do a lot of praying
I’m so great full
I don’t feel sick to be at stage 4
Im wondering about the new implant options I’m hearing about also
Thanks so much Ruthie
Can I ask how you were diagnosed with stage 4 copd without any breathing problems?
, welcome! We are so glad you are here and a part of our community. It sounds like you are doing well and we are glad to hear that! Would you mind clarifying what implant you are referring to so I can find the right information? All the best, Sam S. (COPD.net, team member). 
Hi CM1845 (Ruth), and welcome to our online community! I see you're a new member, having joined yesterday morning - we're glad to see you've already taken the plunge by introducing yourself here.
We appreciate your candor in sharing your medical history regarding COPD and also that you have posted a picture. It's always nice to put a face to a name!
You have certainly come to the right place. Here at COPD.net, we are all about all things COPD and COPD related. If there is anything we can assist you with, please let me or any other moderator / team member know.
I will look forward to conversing with you more moving forward.
Warm regards,
Leon (site moderator COPD.net)
