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Becoming Housebound

Progression of COPD now has me 95% housebound in spite of max medications and consistent exercise. Weight loss from breathing exertion and decreasing diet, although can do a flight of stairs without stopping. Hours to do non COPD stuff continues to decline and my butt keeps expanding :)

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