His pulmonary specialist was not sure Ed could be helped by it, and the LVRS surgeon was noncommittal. There was no dramatic recovery. Ed did not walk out of the hospital without oxygen. He went in on 4 liters and came home on 3 and was told to turn it down when resting until he healed. Our doctors told us that it was not like going to Lourdes and getting a miracle cure.
People mend differently.
We were not satisfied with their answers and I bought our first computer in September of 98. We found the COPD list in November of 98 and it was a treasure trove. We were able to chat with other people who had LVRS and compare progress. Ed redoubled his efforts and restarted maintenance rehab. If he didn't feel well I read pertinent letters to him while he sat in his wheelchair, or printed them for him to read later.