Emphysema

[Janet]

We both quit smoking in 2007. I didn't know it, but he was smoking 2 1/2 packs a day. I knew he smoked alot, but not that much. Rick still does auto body repair and has done this since he was 20 years old, he's 60 now. Now sure how he'll get around the dust, it can't be good for that. Plus he casts his own bullets, melting lead in a melting pot. He may have to change a few things for sure, but I doubt seriously if he'll change his drinking...over a 6 pack a day still. Stops for a few days, maybe a week and then right back at it.

[DianaB]

I'm so sorry to hear that Rick has emphysema. My Dad had that......and still smoked. He had so many bad spells that it was hard on all of us. I hope that Rick's is not that bad.

[Janet]

His first appt. with the specialist was the 14 of this month. He has an inhaler to use of a morning and evening and then one to keep with him in case of emergency. Can't cure it, but can manage it I guess and it helps that he no longer smokes. Sure hope he doesn't get bad, because as bad as this makes me sound.....I don't want and won't take care of him.

[Gina]

Janet I am just reading this sorry to hear about Rick. I hope he is feeling much better.