TediBrHugs@aol.com wrote:
> Sally:
> Thanks for caring honey. I don't know how much longer I could of gone on
> without any kind of hope. The breathing problems stem from asthma which
> they suspect is now COPD or maybe emphysema, but we are hoping just really
> bad asthma. Will find out more I am sure as time goes on. I just hate being
> on so much breathing meds and steroids which make me look fruit, but oh well
> atleast I am breathing.
> I am nervous about the meeting with the general surgeon, but atleast he
> offered me some hope of relief. I am not sure what kind of procedure is
> involved in "scoping" but it doesn't sound pleasant, but if it leads to
> relief then I'm for it. I don't think I care how much pain the procedure
> causes at this point, as long as it leads to relief.
> Anyway, thanks for caring and please keep in touch and I apologise for not
> writing you sooner.
> Love,
> missy
>