CFers over 40

[imported_Momto2]

I've worked as a marine bio researcher in Belize, in a biochem lab at MIT, taught bio at University, then trained horses/people and rode professionally. Now I am a stay at home mom and do a lot of volunteer stuff and write. I'm not on disability.

 

[imported_Momto2]

I've worked as a marine bio researcher in Belize, in a biochem lab at MIT, taught bio at University, then trained horses/people and rode professionally. Now I am a stay at home mom and do a lot of volunteer stuff and write. I'm not on disability.

 

[cpiccini]

Hi! I am 40, diagnosed at 32 at Emory. I've been married for 9 years to a wonderfully supportive and loving husband and have a 14 month old adopted son, the light of my life! I do work full time as an HR Manager and do my best to work out 3-4 times a week (bike riding, yoga, P90x, walking). My FEV is in the 38-40% range.

 

[cpiccini]

Hi! I am 40, diagnosed at 32 at Emory. I've been married for 9 years to a wonderfully supportive and loving husband and have a 14 month old adopted son, the light of my life! I do work full time as an HR Manager and do my best to work out 3-4 times a week (bike riding, yoga, P90x, walking). My FEV is in the 38-40% range.

 

[cpiccini]

Hi! I am 40, diagnosed at 32 at Emory. I've been married for 9 years to a wonderfully supportive and loving husband and have a 14 month old adopted son, the light of my life! I do work full time as an HR Manager and do my best to work out 3-4 times a week (bike riding, yoga, P90x, walking). My FEV is in the 38-40% range.

 

[Simba15]

I am 50. Was diagnosed this year after many many many many many doctors. I glad to see this thread. There is someone here 74 years old! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Yippe!

 

[Simba15]

I am 50. Was diagnosed this year after many many many many many doctors. I glad to see this thread. There is someone here 74 years old! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Yippe!

 

[Simba15]

I am 50. Was diagnosed this year after many many many many many doctors. I glad to see this thread. There is someone here 74 years old! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Yippe!

 

[5007shairay]

<P>My husband is 49 and will be 50 in a few months.  he was diagnosed at age 5.  Right now his PFT's are hovering around 30 and we are waiting to hear if he now has CF related Diabetes.  I love to cook, but do not know what I will do to get him the calories he needs.  It sure is encouraging to see all the folks in their 60's and 70's and beyond.  Still amazes me though how late a diagnosis can happen.</P>
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<P>We have been married 21 years and have 2 children.  A daughter from China and a son born in South Korea.</P>

 

[5007shairay]

<P>My husband is 49 and will be 50 in a few months. he was diagnosed at age 5. Right now his PFT's are hovering around 30 and we are waiting to hear if he now has CF related Diabetes. I love to cook, but do not know what I will do to get him the calories he needs. It sure is encouraging to see all the folks in their 60's and 70's and beyond. Still amazes me though how late a diagnosis can happen.</P>
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<P>We have been married 21 years and have 2 children. A daughter from China and a son born in South Korea.</P>

 

[5007shairay]

<P>My husband is 49 and will be 50 in a few months. he was diagnosed at age 5. Right now his PFT's are hovering around 30 and we are waiting to hear if he now has CF related Diabetes. I love to cook, but do not know what I will do to get him the calories he needs. It sure is encouraging to see all the folks in their 60's and 70's and beyond. Still amazes me though how late a diagnosis can happen.</P>
<P></P>
<P>We have been married 21 years and have 2 children. A daughter from China and a son born in South Korea.<BR></P>

 

[cf71]

I am 71, cf  dx 2010 by sweat tests, dx with PA 2009. had TB 1980,<div>respiratory problems all my life, FEV1=55%.</div><div><br></div><div>------------------------------------------</div><div>cf71, dx @70 </div>

 

[cf71]

I am 71, cf dx 2010 by sweat tests, dx with PA 2009. had TB 1980,respiratory problems all my life, FEV1=55%.<br>------------------------------------------cf71, dx @70

 

[cf71]

I am 71, cf dx 2010 by sweat tests, dx with PA 2009. had TB 1980,respiratory problems all my life, FEV1=55%.<br>------------------------------------------cf71, dx @70

 

[RitaSonnenberg]

<br>I am 47 years old. I was diagnosed at birth, due to micomeum illieus.  My PFTs are around 40 and i recently have had a feeding tube placed.  Was on oxygen for approximately 5 months earlier this year.  Not on it right now, but some days feel like it would be benefiicial. I worked full time up until this year.  I was hospitalized in February and the doctor finally released me back iun May.  However, in June i got sick again and was hospitalized and he refused to release me back to work.  So i applied for Social Security Disability at the beginning of July.  Mid AUgust i was approved for SSDI.  Which I wont start to receive til January, in the meantime i am on long-term disability thru work (receiving 50% of my pay).  I was hoping to get 30 years in with my employer.  However, it has been cut short to 28 years.  I guess i should be happy wtih that... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">  I was also diagnosed with CFRD when i was 42. Thank you and good luck.

 

[RitaSonnenberg]

<br>I am 47 years old. I was diagnosed at birth, due to micomeum illieus. My PFTs are around 40 and i recently have had a feeding tube placed. Was on oxygen for approximately 5 months earlier this year. Not on it right now, but some days feel like it would be benefiicial.I worked full time up until this year. I was hospitalized in February and the doctor finally released me back iun May. However, in June i got sick again and was hospitalized and he refused to release me back to work. So i applied for Social Security Disability at the beginning of July. Mid AUgust i was approved for SSDI. Which I wont start to receive til January, in the meantime i am on long-term disability thru work (receiving 50% of my pay). I was hoping to get 30 years in with my employer. However, it has been cut short to 28 years. I guess i should be happy wtih that... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I was also diagnosed with CFRD when i was 42.Thank you and good luck.

 

[RitaSonnenberg]

<br>I am 47 years old. I was diagnosed at birth, due to micomeum illieus. My PFTs are around 40 and i recently have had a feeding tube placed. Was on oxygen for approximately 5 months earlier this year. Not on it right now, but some days feel like it would be benefiicial.I worked full time up until this year. I was hospitalized in February and the doctor finally released me back iun May. However, in June i got sick again and was hospitalized and he refused to release me back to work. So i applied for Social Security Disability at the beginning of July. Mid AUgust i was approved for SSDI. Which I wont start to receive til January, in the meantime i am on long-term disability thru work (receiving 50% of my pay). I was hoping to get 30 years in with my employer. However, it has been cut short to 28 years. I guess i should be happy wtih that... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I was also diagnosed with CFRD when i was 42.Thank you and good luck.

 

[clang17]

<P>I am a 56-year old female with some sort of mutant CF gene that allows for minimal lung involvement, but lots of pancreatic/intestinal issues. My life has been "normal" since I was diagnosed at birth (my older sister had it and died at 7, so they knew to test). I'm sorry that I don't even know what these stats everyone's referring to means. I do enjoy a busy life, working full time and doing almost everything other people do. I do have scoliosis, which may or may not be related to the CF, so I don't enjoy as much physical activity as I probably should.</P>
<P>     On a side note, I'm particularly interested in those who don't have a prmary lung issue with CF--in other words, how many other oddballs like me are out there?</P>
<P>      <STRONG>Blessings to all of you</STRONG>, especially those who have experienced that "I don't want to hear about your successes" attitude from the CF organization, and to those, like me who are just pluggin' away at life.</P>

 

[clang17]

<P>I am a 56-year old female with some sort of mutant CF gene that allows for minimal lung involvement, but lots of pancreatic/intestinal issues. My life has been "normal" since I was diagnosed at birth (my older sister had it and died at 7, so they knew to test). I'm sorry that I don't even know what these stats everyone's referring to means. I do enjoy a busy life, working full time and doing almost everything other people do. I do have scoliosis, which may or may not be related to the CF, so I don't enjoy as much physical activity as I probably should.</P>
<P> On a side note, I'm particularly interested in those who don't have a prmary lung issue with CF--in other words, how many other oddballs like me are out there?</P>
<P> <STRONG>Blessings to all of you</STRONG>, especially those who have experienced that "I don't want to hear about your successes" attitude from the CF organization, and to those, like me who are just pluggin' away at life.</P>

 

[clang17]

<P><BR>I am a 56-year old female with some sort of mutant CF gene that allows for minimal lung involvement, but lots of pancreatic/intestinal issues. My life has been "normal" since I was diagnosed at birth (my older sister had it and died at 7, so they knew to test). I'm sorry that I don't even know what these stats everyone's referring to means. I do enjoy a busy life, working full time and doing almost everything other people do. I do have scoliosis, which may or may not be related to the CF, so I don't enjoy as much physical activity as I probably should.</P>
<P> On a side note, I'm particularly interested in those who don't have a prmary lung issue with CF--in other words, how many other oddballs like me are out there?</P>
<P> <STRONG>Blessings to all of you</STRONG>, especially those who have experienced that "I don't want to hear about your successes" attitude from the CF organization, and to those, like me who are just pluggin' away at life.</P>