FEV1's and work schedule

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Markus

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its great to hear where you are all at and when you decided to cut back...mine are currently (according to the last test) 38-41% and trying to improve but work full time, which does takes it toll since I have to deal with a lot of stress at my work.
 
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StillFighting

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I truly believe this is a personal decision. I still work full time with an FEV1 of 63%. I need to work to keep my mind active. I am still able to deal with all my treatments while still working full time. What is important to remember is that everyone is different. There is no one decision.

Ana
 
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StillFighting

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I truly believe this is a personal decision. I still work full time with an FEV1 of 63%. I need to work to keep my mind active. I am still able to deal with all my treatments while still working full time. What is important to remember is that everyone is different. There is no one decision.

Ana
 
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StillFighting

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I truly believe this is a personal decision. I still work full time with an FEV1 of 63%. I need to work to keep my mind active. I am still able to deal with all my treatments while still working full time. What is important to remember is that everyone is different. There is no one decision.
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<br />Ana
 
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sue35

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It also really depends on what you do. My lung function is in the mid-lower 40s and I am quitting work this year. I am a teacher so I am moving around all day and it is very high stress. If I had any type of desk job I would be able to keep working.

It has been very hard for me to stop working because I love what I do, but keep in mind that there are plenty of other things you can do that will not be as hard on your health
 
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sue35

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It also really depends on what you do. My lung function is in the mid-lower 40s and I am quitting work this year. I am a teacher so I am moving around all day and it is very high stress. If I had any type of desk job I would be able to keep working.

It has been very hard for me to stop working because I love what I do, but keep in mind that there are plenty of other things you can do that will not be as hard on your health
 
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sue35

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It also really depends on what you do. My lung function is in the mid-lower 40s and I am quitting work this year. I am a teacher so I am moving around all day and it is very high stress. If I had any type of desk job I would be able to keep working.
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<br />It has been very hard for me to stop working because I love what I do, but keep in mind that there are plenty of other things you can do that will not be as hard on your health
 
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Kristen

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I quit working when I had my daughter. The decision had nothing to do with my lung function, (it has remained stable at 110-120% my whole life), and everything to do with the time it takes to manage my health. I felt that, if I worked even part time and kept up my CF routine of nebs, exercise, getting enough sleep, doctors appointments, and all the rest, I would be very stressed and hardly ever see my daughter. 
I am amazed by the moms with CF who work!<br>
<br>It's been a year and I am happy with the decision, although I have periods where I think about going back to work just for some adult interaction. But, I really don't see how that is possible without being exhausted and stressed! I may change my mind when she is in school. We'll see.<br><br>(And, ironically, while I was writing this response my daughter cruised over to me and started pounding the keyboard and hit post, which is why I had to edit this <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"><br>
 
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Kristen

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I quit working when I had my daughter. The decision had nothing to do with my lung function, (it has remained stable at 110-120% my whole life), and everything to do with the time it takes to manage my health. I felt that, if I worked even part time and kept up my CF routine of nebs, exercise, getting enough sleep, doctors appointments, and all the rest, I would be very stressed and hardly ever see my daughter.
I am amazed by the moms with CF who work!<br>
<br>It's been a year and I am happy with the decision, although I have periods where I think about going back to work just for some adult interaction. But, I really don't see how that is possible without being exhausted and stressed! I may change my mind when she is in school. We'll see.<br><br>(And, ironically, while I was writing this response my daughter cruised over to me and started pounding the keyboard and hit post, which is why I had to edit this <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"><br>
 
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Kristen

New member
I quit working when I had my daughter. The decision had nothing to do with my lung function, (it has remained stable at 110-120% my whole life), and everything to do with the time it takes to manage my health. I felt that, if I worked even part time and kept up my CF routine of nebs, exercise, getting enough sleep, doctors appointments, and all the rest, I would be very stressed and hardly ever see my daughter.
I am amazed by the moms with CF who work!<br>
<br>It's been a year and I am happy with the decision, although I have periods where I think about going back to work just for some adult interaction. But, I really don't see how that is possible without being exhausted and stressed! I may change my mind when she is in school. We'll see.<br><br>(And, ironically, while I was writing this response my daughter cruised over to me and started pounding the keyboard and hit post, which is why I had to edit this <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"><br>
 
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