My story
Hello my name is Ricky, 58 year old with COPD and vascular disease. Quad bypass 7 years ago. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema. I had my first MI at 45 and have had 4 more since with multiple stents. Carotid endarterectomy 14 years ago. Fem-pop bypass 3 years ago. Just trying to keep waking up every day. It's hard some days to do anything. I get out of breath walking from one room to the other. I haven't quit yet though. Just helped mow the yard. Won't do anything else today. Thanks for reading my story.
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