Ron Anderson said: (quoted from post at 23:03:50 10/08/08) Sorry you have health problems and have to quit farming. I quit 12 years ago with lung issues from to much dust. It has been a adjustment and not something I enjoy but the alternative didn't look good. Sometimes we have to adjust our plans but things have a way of working out and I guess speaking for myself things could have been worse.
Bingo. Year started with high blood pressure problems. That's fixed. I am down to 9 blood pressure pills ( 4 different kinds) per day now. We had the month of May and most of June to work before I was diagnosed with a mass in my right lung. Had surgery July 21st. Doc removed top 1/2 of my right lung. Also found severe damage and an active fungal infection in my lungs. I have been on antibiotics every since. Take the last one tommorow.
The good news is, I can breath OK without oxygen. I just get winded very easy now. Also, I am completely cancer free now. No radiation and no chemo. I can give up farming and take care of myself for my family, with that good news. :wink: Gene
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