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[QUOTE="vtcwbuff, post: 2298788, member: 1197"]
[B]"Over the last 3 weeks my breathing has been more & more labored! And after doing a simple task I feel like I've just run a marathon!"[/B]

Been there and I feel your pain. A year ago I could not climb a flight of stairs or walk to the mailbox without having to stop and gasp for breath, In a span of a couple of months I gained nearly 40 lbs even though I was barely eating.  I ended up in the ER.  A Lasix IV was installed and in the course of 24 hours I eliminated 11 liters of liquid. One of the nurses said that was probably a record. I lost 35 lbs in 5 days.  My Cardio doctor compared my heart to a V8 banging on only two cylinders.

Now after a year of a half dozen pills daily, watching my diet and exercise, my last checkup showed improvement.  I'm no longer feel restricted in what I can do. I walk 2-3 miles every day and do 10 flights of stairs each morning and I feel great. The toughest thing for me is the salt restricted diet. :(

After a few days on the water pills your breathing and stamina should return. 
Focus on getting well and the upcoming UConn season.  That will perk you up.
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