Ken N Tx Hospitalized!!

[charry]

so glad your home ken......and do as your told ...or the nurses will be after you LOL

 

[Pappy]

Good going my friend. My having smoked over 45 years, I know it wasn’t easy for you. Stay off the oxygen if you can and practice deep breathing. Pappy

 

[Kaila]

You'd do anything for attention, Ken!

Just kidding, of course; I know you have a great sense of humor, Ken, so I thought you might enjoy a wise crack.

 

[Jules]

Update: I no longer need the oxygen full time..Not saying that I might in the future, I finally stopped smoking and 2 of my children have also!!

Congratulations on your resolve to quit and good riddance to the oxygen tank. Glad your children have followed your example too.

 

[Kika]

Such progress! No smoking & less oxygen required.
Congratulations!!

 

[hollydolly]

Update: I no longer need the oxygen full time..Not saying that I might in the future, I finally stopped smoking and 2 of my children have also!!

OH WoW....!! this is fantastic news. Well done you... !! How are you coping with it ?... it must feel wonderful to be able to breathe on your own again..

 

[Right Now]

Ah, just great news tonight! Keep up the good work, and share the encouragement with your children!
Breathing easier makes it all worthwhile.

 

[Pinky]

Big Hugs for our Ken

 

[seadoug]

Congratulations, Ken! Glad you are doing well and back with us!

 

[gamboolman]

Glad you're home. All the best on your recovery.

 

[Supernatural]

C.O.P.D. infection. Should be realest today. Will update soon.

Sorry to hear @Ken N Tx Get Well Soon

 

[Jamala]

Wishing you all good things Ken

 

[Been There]

Update: I no longer need the oxygen full time..Not saying that I might in the future, I finally stopped smoking and 2 of my children have also!!

That’s great news, Ken. People don’t understand that nicotine is one of the most addictive drugs we have in this country. I hope you guys can stay off those cancer sticks. I have seen some people really messed up from smoking.

A fellow that lives in our development was in Vietnam. He had a good dose of Agent Orange and about 5 years ago, he came down with cancer that affected his mouth, jaw and the side of his head. They had to remove some teeth and cut out about 1/3 of his jaw. Can you imagine what he looks like? The kicker is that initially, the Oncologists blamed it on his smoking. After a year of back and forth with lawyers, they finally conceded and said it was caused by AO.

Each Wednesday he comes to our poker game, but usually can’t stay because of his pain. The doctors are telling him he has about 2 years left. The cancer came back just before Christmas. I think he’s 75 years old and tells us he is worried about his wife. I told him the VA should give her a nice amount of money, so long as the cause of death goes back to AO. She should get a lump sum or a monthly allotment. We told him if not, we would make sure she is taken care of. They are very good people.

 

[Kaila]

@Been There
That's a very moving post.

@Ken N Tx
I hope you are continuing to do well.

 

[Lara]

Was just catching up with your progress, my friend...happy to read the good news. Stay the course. Enjoy the fresh air.