Popular Post Aussieflyer38 Posted October 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 6, 2022 Had to go the specialist today again. I had and I say had because I'm sort of cured, A lung issue that started way back just before Covid hit us all, and I've been having treatment ever since. Today I got the all clear, well almost. My lung infection is gone and I have a future and the promise of lots of flying. Apparently I am left with a breathing issue, but I can deal with that no problem, puffers and breathing exercises etc. My GP told me I was looking at having a oxygen supplement within two years to keep me alive. I was being treated by the wrong guy. I found a lung specialist and after a series of CT scans ultrasounds and all that, monthly, he came up with the treatment that has got my system working as it should for my age. Sorry to go a bit, but it's great when the man tells you you're not going to kark it So my bottom line is to any of you out there who are unwell, don't give up, keep looking until you find the man who can fix you. Regards to you all, you're stuck with me for quite a bit longer. Don 11 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Fantastic news indeed this Don and I wish you well mate. cheers Iain 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 That is brilliant Don! Keep flying! New pc any day now 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Q Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Really great news, Don. I can empathize. More than twenty years ago my wife dragged me to the E.R. in respiratory arrest, on the brink. In a coma for four days and intubated. But with the right care by a great pulmonologist I came through it fine, and at this point only use an inhaler rarely. Turned out that the cause was a reaction to Atrovent inhaler which my PCP had prescribed. I discovered this when in recovery the pulmonologist suggested I try it again. One puff was enough! It made me much worse. I now list it as an allergy. I mention this to support and emphasize Don's point, getting the right help and treatment can make all the difference. To that I'll add, while we have wonderful life saving medications not all are suitable for everyone. Be alert to what a medicine is doing and if it does not work as it's supposed to tell your physician immediately. Anyway, Don, this is great. Best wishes for a continued recovery. Ken 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Abernathy Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Nice to hear some good news Don. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renault Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 That is really great news to hear Don! Best wishes for the future Cheers Pete PS - take your time unboxing your new acquisition as Landon said. It's half the fun !! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 This is so exciting Don! I can't tell you how happy this makes me to read about this morning (well, where I am). I am sure your loved ones and close friends are all to happy with this news as well. Great stuff!!! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 What great news. Don! Takes a big load off for you and family--and brings a cup of joy to your Forum Friends. Happy, happy, happy! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 10 hours ago, Iain Emms said: Fantastic news indeed this Don and I wish you well mate. cheers Iain Thanks Iain, really appreciate your nice comment Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 9 hours ago, paulb said: That is brilliant Don! Keep flying! New pc any day now Thanks Paul, bright light on the horizon Don 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Indeed great news Don. Glad to hear that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 8 hours ago, Ken Q said: Really great news, Don. I can empathize. More than twenty years ago my wife dragged me to the E.R. in respiratory arrest, on the brink. In a coma for four days and intubated. But with the right care by a great pulmonologist I came through it fine, and at this point only use an inhaler rarely. Turned out that the cause was a reaction to Atrovent inhaler which my PCP had prescribed. I discovered this when in recovery the pulmonologist suggested I try it again. One puff was enough! It made me much worse. I now list it as an allergy. I mention this to support and emphasize Don's point, getting the right help and treatment can make all the difference. To that I'll add, while we have wonderful life saving medications not all are suitable for everyone. Be alert to what a medicine is doing and if it does not work as it's supposed to tell your physician immediately. Anyway, Don, this is great. Best wishes for a continued recovery. Ken Thanks Ken. Although I've been pretty sick off and on over the past couple of years and hoping the doc would find something for a cure. It came about by accident, a friend called to see me and I was having a pretty bad time, you need to see this guy and gave me the name of a specialist. This involved all sorts of stuff, change of meds, ultrasounds, CT scans, Xrays and over and over, but that's behind me now, pretty much, as long as I stick to what I have to do, I'm a gonna be fine. I'm afraid the inhaler is forever, damage done, but that's okay, it's a small price to pay to have a future and be able to give you guys a hard time. Thanks for telling me your story, and I glad you got through your bad period. Don 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 8 hours ago, Rob Abernathy said: Nice to hear some good news Don. Certainly is Rob, a big weight off, I can tell you. Don 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 7 hours ago, renault said: That is really great news to hear Don! Best wishes for the future Cheers Pete PS - take your time unboxing your new acquisition as Landon said. It's half the fun !! Hello Pete, thank you, and yes I will take it slow, cherishing every minute. Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 6 hours ago, Sniper31 said: This is so exciting Don! I can't tell you how happy this makes me to read about this morning (well, where I am). I am sure your loved ones and close friends are all to happy with this news as well. Great stuff!!! Thanks Landon. Looking at all the time you put in for me buying a new rig, I knew I couldn't let you down, just had to get good results from the doc. Over the last six months the doctor was telling me it's looking good, but don't get your hopes up. Yesterday I was actually having a lot of negative thoughts as I waited to see him, but when he called me in he was all smiles - you're good, not brand new, but good. Have to admit I teared up a bit, big relief. The thing is, you don't know what life has in store for you, so you need to make the most of everyday. Don 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 4 hours ago, Rodger Pettichord said: What great news. Don! Takes a big load off for you and family--and brings a cup of joy to your Forum Friends. Happy, happy, happy! Hey Rodger, thank you very much. Yes, everyone is very happy thanks. You know taking the load off - you don't realise the effect that has until it's gone. Thanks again for your best wishes. Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 37 minutes ago, flyingleaf said: Indeed great news Don. Glad to hear that. Thank you very much mate. Don 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 @Aussieflyer38 Don, there is a lot you don't know about me, but some folks on here do know privately. That said, I don't take any day for granted in life. I love each and every day I get, and if I ever have the option to tell you more of my story, you will understand. Again, SO happy to hear you will be around so much longer Don Cheers! Landon 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iflygary Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Excellent news for sure Don. I haven't been on here as much lately. Just busy with work and life stuff. I have to admit what a great time to check back in to hear your awesome news! Thanks for sharing, Gary 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerribleT Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Good on you Don you can add perseverance to your personal multiple "P" statement 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Absolutely great news Don, now you can relax and enjoy flying once again . 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 That's the best news to get Don. Buy a lottery ticket and have a deep sigh I relief. Second opinions worth doing. cheers Gumby 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted October 7, 2022 Author Share Posted October 7, 2022 6 hours ago, Sniper31 said: @Aussieflyer38 Don, there is a lot you don't know about me, but some folks on here do know privately. That said, I don't take any day for granted in life. I love each and every day I get, and if I ever have the option to tell you more of my story, you will understand. Again, SO happy to hear you will be around so much longer Don Cheers! Landon Thanks Landon, I just hope you are as well as can be expected. Every day you have is a bonus and I cherish each one, I'm good today, but who knows what's around the corner. I was hesitant to tell my story, but if something happened to me, I didn't want you guys thinking I just quit and no goodbye's. So you look after yourself mate and keep positive, which is one thing I have always been. Napolean Hill taught me a lot about positive thinking, I have read his books a lot, and the right frame of mind can get you through a lot. Stay well Don 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted October 7, 2022 Author Share Posted October 7, 2022 6 hours ago, iflygary said: Excellent news for sure Don. I haven't been on here as much lately. Just busy with work and life stuff. I have to admit what a great time to check back in to hear your awesome news! Thanks for sharing, Gary Thanks Gary appreciate your thought. Don 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted October 7, 2022 Author Share Posted October 7, 2022 4 hours ago, TerribleT said: Good on you Don you can add perseverance to your personal multiple "P" statement Thanks TT, I will certainly do that. Don 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted October 7, 2022 Author Share Posted October 7, 2022 3 hours ago, adambar said: Absolutely great news Don, now you can relax and enjoy flying once again . Thanks Adam, Yes I have to say, I wasn't really enjoying my flying as much as I would have liked, this damned thing kept popping into my head, onwards and upwards now mate. Don 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted October 7, 2022 Author Share Posted October 7, 2022 3 hours ago, gumbypickett said: That's the best news to get Don. Buy a lottery ticket and have a deep sigh I relief. Second opinions worth doing. cheers Gumby Thanks Gumby, and yep never get to like your doctor too much, it messes with your thinking. Nice guy and I thought he knew pretty much everything. My fault, when I wasn't progressing I should have looked elsewhere. My mate saw it before I did, he was the kickstarter, gave me the name of the specialist, who laid it on the line - you're pretty sick, so this will take some time - be patient, and so I became a patient patient. Thanks Don 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 great news Don, really pleased to hear you are getting on the right road to recovery, or at least to being a lot better and with the correct medical help you are able to manage any issues....we do take good health for granted, I know that for sure, after an issue back in 2020 when I suffered a cardiac arrest I really appreciate that I am very lucky and can't thank those 2 paramedics enough....so you get the all clear and a new PC, things are definitely on the up for you.....take care and appreciate your close friends and family being around.... 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Aussieflyer38 said: Thanks Gumby, and yep never get to like your doctor too much, it messes with your thinking. Nice guy and I thought he knew pretty much everything. My fault, when I wasn't progressing I should have looked elsewhere. My mate saw it before I did, he was the kickstarter, gave me the name of the specialist, who laid it on the line - you're pretty sick, so this will take some time - be patient, and so I became a patient patient. Thanks Don Good on ya Don. cheers Gumby 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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