HI RUTH:...........................................

[Guest guest]

The pulmo came yesterday and put me on lasix, I have gained 50 lbs

since last Oct when I first went on oxy. 20mg 1 time a day and 1

potassium pill 2 times a day. The water retention I have is major and

he wants that weight off, I have been on 30 and 20 mg. of prednisone

since last Oct, and he started me today on 15mg daily. I have been on

20mg for a few months.

He really helped me a lot, specifically in the equipment dept. He

wanted to see what I had going here and examined my lungs really well,

he said there was a lot of crackling going on.

I have an appt with him in 2 wks to take xrays to see what's going on.

I made him a nice thank you card this morning and mailed it out

downstairs at the mailbox. Have a long tubing. I still can't believe

he came to our home. Magic, I say !!!

Don't forget the chat tonight Ruth.

I LOVE YOU THIS DAY!!!

MARY LOU - IPF '02