Hey Tyson,

I agree about not adding any meds before Dr approves.

Re: skiing
I know this will not be what you want to hear but... is skiing really worth the risk of being on a vent OR going into complete respiratory failure?

Harsh? Maybe. But I believe your doctor is being straight with you. Think about it. The exertion of the trip, the cold air, asking your muscles to ski -- when many times they balk at carrying you up a flight of stairs. The odds of your being able to safely ski right now - let alone enjoy it - are, unfortunately, not in your favor.

Tyson, I have no doubt you will ski many times again in the years to come - - just not this year. It stinks and it's not fair and I so very much wish it were different...but it's not.

I'm really, really sorry - - but I agree with your Dr. Skiing just isn't a good idea right now.

Sue