COPD & Emphysema

As many of you know, I was a smoker for 36 years and quit in September 2007 with the help of Chantix.
Even though I quit, my breathing has gotten increasingly worse. A few months ago I went to see a Pulmonologist and he started me on a few more medications (some inhalers), and ordered lung scans and some blood work. Earlier this week I went back for a f/u and was told I have COPD-Emphysema, he ordered oxygen (delivered and set-up today, actually I'm using it right now) and Respiratory Rehabilitation which I will start this coming week hopefully.
All this and I'm not quite 54 years old - DAMN!!!!
Not everyone that smokes will get COPD (although most will get at least a mild form) or worse yet Emphysema but I was one that did.
I wish I had never lit a single cigarette.

Please Don't Leave Me!!

Forgive me if I don't reciprocate your drops. I will be on an Alaskan Cruise with my husband from 5/11-5/22. I'm taking my laptop but the connections on the ship are painfully slow and very expensive so I'll be lucky to check email and post from time to time.
I promise to post plenty of photos when I get back home.