I was also wondering if you had a Community Respiratory Nurse you could speak to? Our COPD patients often go home with Resp Nurse follow up just to make sure they're coping, COPD can be stressful enough for the patient let alone any carers! Also we have a community service run by Red Cross called Home From Hospital who can help with chores, shopping and the like in the first 6 weeks post d/c. It might be worth giving your GP a ring to see if there's anything available as you really don't want to neglect yourself and make yourself ill too in the process.

Sending lots of positive vibes to your sister and hugs to you x

Sending lots of positive vibes to your sister from all of us here xxxxxxxxxx

Thanks Malka - very kind. xx

Thanks very much. xx

Many thanks. Will have a word with my GP. xx

Thanks Emma xx

Many thanks. xxxxxx

Positive vibes winging their way for your sister and also for you and your mum to help you cope with both the caring of your sister and the huge emotional strain that you must all be under.

If you've no one to unload to, use the forum. You'll need to get it all off your chest from time to time.

Big hugs to all concerned.

Many thanks Brierley, very much appreciated. xx

Sending you a very BIG HUG ,Sue
You were one of the first members who supported me when we lost our Lulu in January and I will always be grateful for your kind words.
Will be thinking of your sister and of you ,too,
We are all here for you
love from Maureen

Thanks very much Maureen - very much appreciated.
xx
Hope Buster is doing ok.