For these Nice Guys, Walt and .......

[Guest guest]

Hi, this is Lou. I am 74 yrs. old, (think I am 12). Anyhow, as

you can see and read on this board, guys, this is an experienced and

knowledgable group of people who will love you, advise you when you

want it and have great new ideas and preventative measures that will

increase and add longevity to your life. Listen to them (and read my

jokes now and then) and this group will have you hopping on the

computer to see what people have written and how much they REALLY do

care for you and your welfare.

I was diagnosed with IPF in 2002, and for 6 years was short of breath,

couldn't go up and down stairs right without stopping and resting and

trying to breathe, just thought I was totally out of shape, this went

on for 4 1/2 years before I finally got smart and went to a GREAT

pulmonologist who specializes in this dreadful disease we have. He had

me take a PFT test (breathing and doesn't hurt) and chest xray and CT

scan, doesn't hurt either, kind of fun just lying around. haha

Remember just one thing, we would love you to join our board and post

when you want to. I can tell you right now that this is filled with

the best people in the world, and believe it or not, the most positive.

And don't forget guys, most of all, BE BRAVE!

I LOVE YOU THIS DAY!!

MARY LOU (74) RICHMOND VA

IPF '02