Pulmonary Rehab

[BrotherTony]

I started my pulmonary rehab this past Tuesday. I've got at least 18 weeks, and more could be tacked on if needed. The first two sessions have come and gone, and I was told on Thursday my breathing is erratic. They are wanting me to have the echocardiogram sooner than July 14, but we haven't been able to get it moved up. They have made me start using something called a "peak flow meter." This measures how much air I can blow out. I need to be at a minimum of 365 and a max of 435. I have to inhale and blow air out of my mouth into this meter and mark down the results of the three times I do it. I also have to do this several times a day. The last four attempts. Yesterday I couldn't make the meter land in anything over 185. The PFM readings yesterday were 135, 145, and 85. I'm not sure, but, I don't believe I'll ever reach 365. My lung capacity is nowhere near that, and I don't foresee reaching that kind of output. I would appreciate your prayers. I'm still not able to lie down and sleep because the airflow into my lungs isn't good enough for me to work any longer than an hour or so. I really don't want any more sessions added to my rehab. Prayers appreciated.