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Same Story, Different Person

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By CommunityMember4309bc

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I am a 61 year old male. I was told about 10 years ago that I had a spot on my lung, but neither the doctor or I took it any further. Than a little over a year and a half ago...I went from being okay to not being able to breathe. Went to the doctor and had some intense testing done... when all was said and done...Stage 4 severe COPD.

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So, okay what next...Now I listen to my doctor, eat right and exercise. On O2 as needed. Changed my life!!! OH YA.....Retired now, can't even mow my lawn, or shovel snow... Am very limited to what I can do. Just learning how to accept and to live a new lifestyle. Don't give up!! Not on your life, as long as I'm breathing, I'm living.

Made for more work for my wonderful wife...But she too is a trooper.

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