Comments on: Not Looking For Sympathy, Just An Honest Answer That Makes Sense.?

By: Laura P

Laura P — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:43:47 +0000

Did smoking lead to the COPD? If so, please quit now! It’s a terrible poison to your body. If you haven’t smoked–GREAT! Do you have Pulmonary hypertension? Sometimes sleep apnea causes this, as does heart valve problems. I suspect you have a high cholesterol problem (leading to your bypass surgery) and did you know that many gall stones are made of cholesterol? Has your MD put you on med. to lower your cholesterol? My advice is to eat a good diet, check w/your Dr. about the cholesterol med., exercise in moderation, don’t smoke, and enjoy every day on this earth for years to come.

By: xxx

xxx — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:03:53 +0000

If you stay away from the cigarettes your outlook is fairly good -if you don’t your outlook is bleak.The game isn’t over ,but the cards are in your hands and it’s your call.I think this is an honest answer to your question.
I do empathize with your situation and wish you good health, a speedy recovery and good luck.

By: RobLough

RobLough — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:46:22 +0000

You’ll be fine, modern medicine is very well equiped to take care of you. My grandfather lived till 95 and he had a triple heart bypass surgery at 60. Diseases of the lungs are well behaved provided constant care by you. Your probably better off without ur gallbladder. You’ll live a long life……….

By: cantanke

cantanke — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:16:55 +0000

im fifty six, had two heart attacks. my father died young, brother too. my children inherited my problems. Stop worrying about how long you have, there is no expiration date stamped on your foot. Instead, enjoy each day you have to your fullest. Make the most of what you have while you can.

By: ?

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:39:12 +0000

you’re still alive so quit beefin

By: Bigdog

Bigdog — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:07:38 +0000

I have the same things with the exception of by-pass. BUT I do have Menieres Disease. I’ve had these problems for over 17 years, and I’m still kicking!
Seems like my early years of intense partying has taken it’s tole on my bod! So join the over 40 crowd, and just keep on trucking!!!

By: navyhm19

navyhm19 — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:09:35 +0000

It’s the point in life where everything in your body that you have abused catches up with you. I have many things too as I am 43. How long can you expect to live, well you have to ask God that one. NO ONE here can tell you that.
Personally I am supposed to be on several types of dietary restriction where it would leave me eating rice cakes and water!
I told my doc to do his best I am going to eat what I want and die happy.
Why struggle and live miserable for the next who knows how long just to try and live longer like that??? Makes no sense to me. Enjoy what time you have here and forget about the rice cakes and water!

By: Maverick

Maverick — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:48:27 +0000

make peace with your creator !
God Bless !

By: Becky

Becky — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:35:25 +0000

Terry – I looked at your photos and your myspace page….you seem like you are looking for people to pity you – even though you say you are not. You have provided almost too much information, and like many before me have said….no one here can tell you when you will die.
You need to get a handle on your many problems and learn to live happily with who and what you are. I hope that you will take some time to look at you and what you want out of life and go for it!
Take care of yourself…you said in myspace that you smoke – stop now especially with your medical history to date.
Best wishes

By: liddabet

liddabet — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:42:29 +0000

Terry –
You ask ‘why” – and that is such a creepy word. It very often makes people defensive.
I do not know how well you’ve taken care of yourself. But truly – that is in the past now.
I believe that everything happens for a reason. Sometimes when we look back at the horrible parts of our lives – we realize that if we hadn’t had those experiences – that we wouldn’t have what we have now.
Maybe you will meet wonderful people at the hospital. Perhaps your loved ones are learning to care for you and be compassionate. Or it could be that you are learning to appreciate your health. We don’t know.
We don’t know about the future either – so we can’t say what will happen to us or how long we’ll stay here on earth. We have no control over a lot of it.
What we DO have control over – and what is VERY IMPORTANT is this: You can concentrate on the positive – and you must! I know it may be hard with everything that’s going on – but it’s not impossible. Count your blessings!! I’m sure you have many. It will put you in a positive state of mind -and when that is happening for you – you can expect to live much longer.
Namaste!!