Posted by nancy on 5/9/2008, 7:28 pm, in reply to "Re: Hey Gary or anyone with an opinion"
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God love you Ann. Thats just what I needed to hear. When I talked to the EBV rep, he sort of indicated it may be around 1st 0f 2009. The big question I would like some input on is what you indicated. If the EBV will maybe only slightly improve my SOB and then I find out I should have taken a little pain and done the LVRS I'd be totally upset. If I get more input from EBV persons that have them and are still basically only slightly improved, I certainly don't want to waste another year simply by being a wimp.
I'm 63, I live in Austin, Texas and am on Medicare which I have been on since 2003 for my disability. I'm really in extremely good health other than the SOB. I'm not on oxygen except for the occasional humid days and timesI have pushed myself too hard. Anyone just sitting around and chatting, would never for a moment suspect my condition. I have 5 adopted military kiddo's that I send care packages to, chat with friends and family daily on the phone, but have to limit my travels to walgreen's and HEB to shop for supplies. I can motivate as long as I have the cart and I do have to pick a day when the SOB is not so intense. I have so very many things I really want to do and I 'm just frustrated with not truly understanding my options. I like my Pulmo Doc, but I trust people who are in the same boat as me and those who have dealt with the challenges more to assist me in making this very important decision. I look forward to hearing from anyone who has had either or both procedures. I live alone, but have a daughter who would be more than supporative in helping me through a surgery. I do try to hide the extent of my illness, but I know she is just being my daughter and either doesn't want to admit to herself that her vibrant and independent Mom is not up to par or is afraid to upset me. Thanx so much and I can't tell you how much I appreciate the info I have recieved on this board. I just absolutely refuse to not fulfill my destiny. Nanc
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