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By Joyce Johnson on Mon, 02-13-12, 13:07

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My Husband has copd and lung cancer, we have been living with this since Feb. 2009. He had two lobes removed on his right lung and it looked like things were good, then he was diagnosed with copd. Then through a cat scan and so many tests to remember, they found a spot on his left lower lung, he has been hospitalized a number of times and rehab several times, now he is falling a lot. yes he smoked for 50 years but quit 5 years ago, unfortunately too late! He lost his wife of 47 years with the same desease. I am his 2nd wife we have only been together for 4 years, so you can see why this can be overwhelming. I have family for support, but not any of them can really understand what it fels like to be in this situation. I would love to hear from anyone who has been dealing with simular situations.

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By paulinecarpenter on Mon, 02-13-12, 13:14

I am sorry to hear. My husband had COPD and Emphysema on top of his diabetes and heart conditions. It was a rough road but honey all you can do is make everyday count. You'll get mad but remember that "you don't want to take one day for granted". I cared for my husband alone through heart surgeries etc... There is nothing I can tell you that will make it easier. I do not know your religious preference but if it had not been for the emotional support of my family and friends, and the arms of God being wrapped around me... I would not know where I would be. He passed away from a massive heart attack and seeing him put in the ambulance was the last time I saw him alive. Tell him how much he means to you and that you love him as much as you can. My heart breaks for you.

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By Joyce Johnson on Tue, 02-14-12, 20:25

Thank you so much Pauline for your support and kind words. I spent the day with family members at the rehab center celebrating Valentine Day! I brought my huband cards, candy and his very special dinner of a rake of ribs (his favorite). We had a very good day!
I lost my son at the age of 31, with kidney transplant complications, so I'm no stranger to the pain of losing. He went into seizures and never regained conscious, he was pronounced brain dead 12 days later. I had to make the call to pull the plug....never do I want to have to do that again.
I do not have a special religion, but I do beleive in God. My love of God and his strenght and the love of my friends and family, I don't know what I would do. But its good to have someone outside the family to talk too.
Thank you again for your responce.

Joyce

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