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Break thru in my long chronic illness...Last edited Thu Oct 25, 2012, 06:09 PM - Edit history (1)
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 Break thru in my long chronic illness... (Original post) |
WCGreen | Oct 2012 | OP |
| hedgehog | Oct 2012 | #1 | |
| Lone_Star_Dem | Oct 2012 | #2 | |
| HappyMe | Oct 2012 | #3 | |
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Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 04:27 PM
1. Great news! I totally get the "running out of breath" part!
Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 04:27 PM
2. My heart is happy for you!
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And I thank you for your reminder. All too often we do tend to forget that fact.
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Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 04:28 PM
3. This is great news!
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You are right - little things do matter the most.
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Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 04:32 PM
5. That's wonderful.
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I know first hand how good those moments are...
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Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 04:41 PM
blm (108,929 posts)
7. Great to hear, WC.
Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 04:55 PM
livetohike (20,760 posts)
8. That's great!
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Wishing you continuous measurable improvement (term from my manufacturing days). |
Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 05:09 PM
WheelWalker (8,136 posts)
9. Breathing is enlightenment.
Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 05:12 PM
CaliforniaPeggy (141,746 posts)
10. Oh, Chris.......I am so glad!
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It truly is the little things that matter the most!
May your improving health endure... |
Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 05:15 PM
ProudProgressiveNow (6,009 posts)
11. Way to go!
Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 05:17 PM
MoonRiver (36,925 posts)
12. So happy for you!
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I have gone through 2 surgeries in the last year, and each time it was a struggle getting back to speed. Hope you feel strong from here on.
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Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 05:17 PM
13. I'm new here and don't know anyone...
Response to MynameisBlarney (Reply #13)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 05:22 PM
CaliforniaPeggy (141,746 posts)
15. Welcome to DU, MynameisBlarney!
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WCGreen has been chronically ill for many years with a nasty lung disease that will lead to a lung transplant some day. Check out his blog at the bottom of his post.
I hope you will continue to post here! I'm glad you found us.  |
Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 05:22 PM
GoneOffShore (16,393 posts)
17. Glad to hear it! Wahoo!
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Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 05:23 PM
18. Very happy for you.
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As someone who also suffers from a long term chronic disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis and other health issues as expected with age I have felt absolute euphoria if I accomplish even a minor chore.
 We're not alone. |
Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 05:34 PM
20. That is great news - and you are so right that it is what matters most for all of us
Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 05:38 PM
21. Happy to hear that! I call those "little victories" and they add up and mean a lot! nt
Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 05:39 PM
CTyankee (60,186 posts)
23. So glad to hear it...I followed your saga and you've been thru an awful lot.
Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 05:40 PM
24. Oh, so good for you! That's a big deal!
Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 05:42 PM
hamsterjill (13,964 posts)
25. Your post kind of puts it all in perspective, doesn't it?
Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 05:44 PM
26. I am overwhelmed by all the support and enouragement.....
Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 05:44 PM
Cha (276,219 posts)
27. I know how happy that makes you, WCGreen..
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and I'm happy for you! Hope your healing path gets only Stronger.
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Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 05:51 PM
28. One step at a time!
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The little steps just keep on adding up. I'm so happy for you! Keep on keepin' on!
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Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 06:06 PM
33. You know how well you are
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by how you do on your best day. Hope that makes sense. Mostly
hope you have more and more best days. |
Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 06:12 PM
34. That is awesome!!
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Isn't it amazing the things we take for granted?
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Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 06:29 PM
35. Thanks for passing along the hopeful news. Now enjoy a rest and a snack!
Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 06:33 PM
36. Woot!
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Great news that you are feeling better.
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Response to liberal_at_heart (Reply #39)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 07:03 PM
42. I'll bet those meals are extra special for your family. :0)
Response to DonRedwood (Reply #42)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 07:08 PM
44. Yeah, for Thanksgiving everybody pitches in
Response to liberal_at_heart (Reply #44)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 07:41 PM
47. whipped potatoes...mmmmmmm.... i'm on a no cholesterol diet now....
Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 07:01 PM
41. I'm very glad you are up and about! Just in time to put up some halloween decorations.
Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 07:06 PM
43. I do not know you, but My heartfelt prayers are with you.
Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 07:35 PM
jamesatemple (330 posts)
46. Neighbor, I understand completely.
Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 08:03 PM
TBF (31,861 posts)
50. That's awesome!
Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 08:31 PM
Skittles (142,901 posts)
51. great hearing from you WCGreen my sweet!
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Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 08:49 PM
52. That's wonderful for you, and thanks for reminding
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us about what's really important. I needed that today. So happy for you, and best wishes for a continued recovery.
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Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 10:16 PM
vanlassie (4,380 posts)
55. Wonderful for you and a good reminder for us!
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Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 10:30 PM
57. Isn't it amazing how little it takes to make us happy when we have our priorities straight?
Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 10:51 PM
60. That is GREAT news
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It's those things that people take for granted..and when they're gone it is DEVASTATING. Even just being able to clean the kitchen without having to lay down being out of breath. Where you wonder if you'll ever be well again.
I know what you mean...I get very ill and in pain when I eat. Looking at my favorite foods, I mentally want it but I can't eat. It's those things that everyone just assumes you'll always be able to do...until you can't and it's devastating until you are healed. And when Mitt Romney and Republicans attack people like you, I or others and call us lazy and entitled and good for nothing...it lets us know we are in the right place, we are in the party that cares and has compassion. I wish you well!!!! And congrats |
Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 11:09 PM
62. So exciting! Wanna come over and clean MY kitchen?
Wishing you a new victory every day! |
Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 11:17 PM
63. WCGreen, you are my hero. I am happy for you. Nothing is worse than being held
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Thu Oct 25, 2012, 11:34 PM
BootinUp (42,241 posts)
66. Really good to hear that.
Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Thu Oct 25, 2012, 11:43 PM
67. Also new here, but so happy to hear your news!
Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Fri Oct 26, 2012, 12:25 AM
69. I am so happy to hear this, Chris!
Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Fri Oct 26, 2012, 04:12 AM
71. WooHoo!!! Excellent!!! This is great to hear!
Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Fri Oct 26, 2012, 06:55 AM
Maraya1969 (19,471 posts)
73. Wow Breath! I know what you mean and I'm very happy for you!!!!
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I don't know if you are into meditation or visualization but I'll share this one visualization that has helped me a lot. I learned it kind of from a Chi Gong CD. The CD talks about having each side of your body, (head, feet, front, back, sides) go all the way to the horizon and then collect the "beautiful loving Chi" and have the Chi come back into your body.
So I was trying to do this one day and I centered on my lungs and I just imagined my lungs, say the front, going all the way to the horizon in front and then the bronchi going all the way to the horizon and of course they got real big so I kept imagining that my lungs would go all the way to the front of the horizon, (it helps if you can get a glimpse of the sky first) and the bronchi too. And then I was able to go to the back and do the same. And then I was able to do the sides. Finally I was able to feel like my lungs were as big as the world,
And I swear if you do it in a peaceful setting you will feel your lungs relax, (you have to learn to do this relaxing but concentrating) and get bigger and take in more air. Well at least it happens for me. Now I am able to do it while walking. But it sounds like whatever you are doing is working! I'm really happy for you. |
Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Fri Oct 26, 2012, 07:39 AM
a kennedy (25,040 posts)
74. So happy for you WCGreen
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Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Fri Oct 26, 2012, 09:19 AM
Javaman (59,369 posts)
76. Excellent news! nt
Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Fri Oct 26, 2012, 10:42 AM
CrispyQ (31,910 posts)
77. That's great news!
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Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Fri Oct 26, 2012, 12:02 PM
79. Wonderful! Some good news is so welcome now.
Response to Tierra_y_Libertad (Reply #82)
Fri Oct 26, 2012, 03:47 PM
lunatica (53,001 posts)
84. I hope she does just fine and feels great about it!
Response to WCGreen (Original post)
Fri Oct 26, 2012, 03:46 PM
lunatica (53,001 posts)
83. That's great!
