After Diagnosis - A Kitchen Vlog 

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Thank you for being so brave to disclose your condition. Glad you are a long term vegan, now stop the vaping. Sending you continued healing vibes and strength.😘💕❤️💕❤️

I'm so sorry to hear that, Paul. My dad has COPD stage 2, has had it for years. He is 84 now and living a perfectly normal life without any problems. He used to be a chain smoker and had to quit. There are also exercises for the lungs you can do to strengthen your lungs. You can find them on RU-vid. I'm wishing you guys all the best!

Good luck, m’dear. My mum was diagnosed with COPD 20 years ago. But it was rediagnosed 4 years ago as asthma. Anyway. She’s going to be 90 in August. And she has no heart issues and only needs a ventalin spray. She smoked until she was 50. So, sometimes these things can be better than we think. Even many cancers are no longer the death sentence they used to be. Where there’s hope, there’s life and vice versa.

Thanks for setting a great example of checking things out with the doc. They'd rather that than our waiting until things have worsened and become harder and more complex to address.

i bloody love you so much ,please please look after yourself like the precious diamond you are xx

Hats off to you for being so open and honest with your diagnosis. The lung cancer got my dad & my mum now has COPD - yet still continues to smoke! I gave up smoking 25 years ago and it was the best thing I did - for my health and my wallet. Best wishes to you going forward ❤🌱

Sending lots of love, to you and Jason take care of each other xx

I've worked most on a lung disease ward, I meet patients like you, just starting out on the path to better health or people who have had the same diagnosis as you for decades and know more about it than me, naturally! Glad you've taken the first step, and quickly, it's a one day at a time thing, and important to remember you'll always be quitting, you'll never have quit. Been off work now a year with my own cancer journey (a blood one) but I'm due back to work in around a month now, but I look shocking without my hair!

Fantastic that you have both stopped smoking. It really is one of the hardest thing to do 👍 Great that singing is benefcia! 🎤🎶🎶 Best wishes with your COPD journey. 🎉

Hello from Pennsylvania USA 👋. I smoked tobacco for years as well Paul, from about the age of 13 until 45 I had attempted to quit smoking many many times and it wasn't until I had found the e-cigarette that I was finally able to quit tobacco. I did eventually quit the E-Cigarettes as well by decreasing the nicotine amounts every 2 or 3 weeks until I was down to zero and then I chose a vape juice that I wasn't particularly fond of undecided I had to vape zero mg and that flavor only if I really strongly felt the urge. That was a few years ago. Best of luck friend, so glad to see you seriously taking care of your health and it says much about your husband that he has so readily made these changes himself to make it easier for you. Much love 🤗 .

Good for you quitting smoking Paul. It is singularly the best thing you can do for your lungs & your health in general. As someone who works on a respiratory ward. I have seen multiple patients in end stage COPD who are unable or unwilling to stop. In some cases they can't go onto long-term oxygen therapy because of their refusal to quit. Obviously oxygen and smoking can be a lethal combination. My mother smoked from a very young age until she was diagnosed with COPD in her 50's. She & my dad then stopped immediately. She passed from a non-related issues when almost 80. So, stopping tobacco certainly helped. I wish you all the very best. Keep following the qualified medical advice and get on living your life. PS. The reasons I won't go into, I don't follow the news or current affairs. When you said the centre was opened by Mr Sunak, I thought you were talking about a consultant 🤣🤣🤣🤣 it took a couple of minutes for the penny to drop 😆

Thank you for sharing, Paul. My MIL had severe COPD and it was awful seeing how much she suffered. She ended up being unable to have live saving surgery (not COPD related) because of the COPD. Right up until the day she died she refused point blank to give up smoking so it warms my heart that you are being so pro active and doing what needs to be done. Fighting in your corner with you❤

Much love, Paul. Thank you for sharing your diagnosis. You have a lovely marriage, and I know Jason will support and encourage you. I am 67 and still think I'm young. Never give up.All best wishes to you both x

Sing more. "If I must" Love it 🎶🎤

It's good to see that you're making lifestyle changes to help going forward. It's certainly not the end of having fun in your life. I've had COPD since 1996, never smoked, but was trapped in a house fire, since then I am more susceptible to pneumonia and chest infections, although for the past year I've been on a preventive inhaler called Anoro Ellipta which is supposed to help suppress infections, and I think it's working. I still love dancing although it certainly wipes me out, and I can drunken sing sporadically. I'm still enjoying life, and I'm sure you'll not let it stop you enjoying whatever you do. Much love to Jason and yourself.❤️

It's inspiring to hear of your almost overnight lifestyle change.

I loved the image of you being told to sing more. You needed to burst into a big number at that point LOL. My partner who faces Alzheimer's and Parkinson's and eats vegan to help slow the progress of these diseases wishes you the best - he asked me especially to write that We both wish you and Jason well and hope you have a long life . Cutting out tobacco is a help though it is a hard addiction to break. Thank you for sharing.

This has reached me at a time when I'm discovering health issues that have been rather frightening. I've very recently had a wake up call and felt a need to re-evaluate my lifestyle. Before that I've very much pushed my luck health-wise, thinking I was invincible. You're absolutely correct about reaching your 40s and 50s. These are the years that problems start to present themselves, and I've seen people I love becoming terribly ill. All the best to you both on your healthy journey. It's a positive thing to talk to people about things like this because we all need to realise that we should seriously consider taking good care of ourselves, and that we would do well to amp up that self care as we advance in life. Much love to you both ♥️♥️

Lots of love and hugs Paul ❤

I’m so sorry you have COPD, Paul, but I’m very glad that you have Jason and also that your doctors have been so helpful - especially advising you to sing, which I’m sure will be SUCH a burden for you. 😉 My dad had COPD and one of my friends has it too, so I’m very aware of how serious and life-altering it can be. It’s great that you’re feeling better now you’ve stopped smoking tobacco, and I hope that your condition at least stays stable, so that you can continue contributing positively to so many lives for a long, long time. Much love to you, Jason and Isis and I’m sending strength and caring thoughts from Scotland. 💕

Incredible support and solidarity from Jason 🤗

I think you look so well. The colour has returned to your face and you're glowing. Good luck. ❤

Dear Paul I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Sending you and Jason love n light Gaynor xxx

Big hugs my lovely, my mum who is 80 in January has had COPD for many years.... She did give up smoking thankfully. ❤ take care xxx

All my love and well wishes to you Paul! You’re doing all the right things. ❤ Keep singing, it’s all for the good 😘

Thanks for sharing. Praying for you pal. Its so tough quitting anything but the smokes are tough. So well done. Day at a time

That must have been one of the hardest blog that you have done as you are reaching out to people keep well safe irene🐝🧵🐝

Yeah, remember now. My Grandma also has COPD she's 93 and can barely walk up the stairs without getting out of breath Hopefully you quit smoking early enough. And you can get on the right path. And that won't be your fate

Sending lots of love! Looking forward to seeing you again soon at Vegan Camp Out 2024 26th til 29th July Bicester Oxfordshire UK 🇬🇧. Keep well and definitely keep singing! 😇🥰🌱🇬🇧🎶

wishing you positive thoughts

I know its difficult but you've done amazing! So proud and happy you are comfortable to be open about this, love you Paul! 💛

I'm really glad you quit smoking my Grandma. Went to the hospitals and nearly die

love and support to you and all who are struggling

Oh Paul 💔 But…..you’re fighting it and I’m keeping everything crossed for you as that’s the first step to victory. I also come from a long line of cancer related deaths. I’m the only one left (I have no relatives at all, that I know) so you do just plod along waiting for the hammer to fall. Got to be positive and determined and lifestyle changes are a good starting point xxx

Thanks for the drops recommendation. I am in the US but I found one similar. I too have chest issues and I am hoping it will ease them. Thanks for sharing and I hope you do well with your treatment and smoking changes.

Lots of love and a tight hug.

Your skin looking brilliant too❤

Thanks for always being vulnerable paul, sorry for your diagnosis x

I’m so sorry about your recent diagnosis, I’m sure with support from the lovely Jason your journey will be filled with the love anyone could ever ask for, all you can do is travel with hope and do what the doctors recommend, sending big hugs your a lovely bloke ❤️

Ah, Paul, my dear, I am so relieved it's COPD; every third person here in the States seems to have it and it's manageable. You have a wonderful support network--not just your lovely spouse, but so many other people, including us subs, pulling for you--that your odds of living a long, healthy life with this are great. Also, more singing and maybe the resumption of Walking Talking Paulie vlogs is pretty doable therapy, considering. Thanks for posting!

Hi Paul , sending big hugs to the both of you 🤗.My dad is eighty one and has COPD .Had it for many years and refuses to give up smoking . Take care and love watching you both 😊

Bless u Paul sending u lots of love xx

What an inspiring vlog. Wishing you and Jason all the best, you are a great couple. X

❤❤❤. So sad, but you are a fighter! Well done on quitting tobacco!!! ❤❤❤

Thanks, Paul. That was a really beneficial conversation to have, and a good reminder to all of us that we are important enough to look after, and to ask for help when we need it. I appreciate how hard it is to break a habit and adopt new lifestyle regime. You will know what conditions to avoid, what may trigger it. Best to have your toolkit ready to adapt. We want you well enough to enjoy the things you love. Maybe The Vegan Queens could write a musical you could take part in, or vice versa, as you are so creative. I bet you're regularly giving it laldy with some songs every day. I can hear you sing your favourites, eg., Abba's "I wonder"...I'm sure we could suggest a few. Music is so important. Bless Jason for his support.

Paul I’m wishing you all the love and well wishes, you are truly amazing and so inspirational, sending you big hugs and send my love your way Jason, you too are the best couple

Good luck Paul. I’ll be saying prayers 🙏❤️🙏. I know you will do well. Please listen to your doctor

Well done on stopping Paul. We love you - stick around! Xx

Stopping smoking was the best thing I've ever done in my life for my health. Vaping is less bad than smoking but I hope you can find it within yourselves to stop vaping too. Thank you for sharing your diagnosis and the positive changes you're making. I wish you continued success - both of you.

Hi, yes, you will deal with it, you are already are darlin...it's difficult, I do know....a really candid video- lots of love, hang in there xx

Big hugs. Sounds like you're making the right choices 😊❤

A difficult few days for you, waiting for that telephone consultation. Huge relief for you (and all of us), although still a serious illness of course.

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. But you've made some great changes to protect your health. And your doctor encourages singing!! (Thanks for making this vlog. Because of time differences, I am usually sleeping during your lives.)

Thank you for sharing your journey with your health. It was insightful and informative. I gave up smoking decades ago and glad I did because it took my mother a while ago. It is wonderful you have support of your husband, so important. Take care and good luck with this journey, I hope you have many many years ahead.

I've been doing different new activities as part of a new year plan and had salt/halo therapy - its where you sit in a room of salt and is good for all things to do with breathing and clearing airways - lots of people with copd, cf and asthma go there. I went just to try something new with normal breathing and came out noticing the difference. All natural and could help!

Glad you are feeling better Paul ❤️

WOW wasn’t expecting that 🤗 Life’s wake up calls I believe are heaven sent , not every one gets that chance of having one . I’m so happy you’ve managed to stop the tobacco, not easy I believe. Well done . Take the best care of each other , we know you both are two super special !! Currently going through a suspected Cancer scare ? The waiting seems cruel , I feel like a ticking time bomb . Sending lots of love from Lancashire 🌈💖🌈

Mullein is wonderful. I grow it and grows well where we are.at southern Mississippi. My husband has asthma and it's amazing how well it works for him he also uses Quercetin with Bromelain. I don't know if it helps COPD but I thought I'd share since it helps him. He doesn't take meds anymore for his asthma because of these 2 things.

O lovey,thanks for sharing,& it will hopefully inspire others to stop smoking,,I honestly never thought of you as a smoker,vegan& your skin always looks So clear n healthy,,you take care of each other,,

Thank you for sharing , Paul . Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers ❤

Dear Paul, I’m so sorry for copd diagnoses, sending hugs your way. I quit smoking about 17 yrs ago, and frankly, I don’t miss it 99% of the time and when I do, it’s a fleeting thought. I gave up Sigs with the Nicotine Patches but in an unusual way. Patches are recommended for six weeks but I used them for over 6-8 months, weaning myself slowly, cutting them in half and 1/4 as need, and one day I just stopped using them! I do take organic oregano oil pills as they help with lung congestion as a result of allergies, etc. It.may not work for everyone but seem to help me, do a little research and check with doc before considering them. Take care of you-

Love you Paul x you doing amazing xxx

Sending all my love. You’re doing so well with the smoking, keep going ❤

Thanks for sharing. My husband was just diagnosed with COPD. SPIRIVA costs $359. a month and he’s refusing to take (it’s not something we can afford). I immediately looked up the mullein and he’ll go for that. While he never smoked cigarettes, he did like to puff a fair amount of marijuana every day. He’s just had his second bout of pneumonia on oxygen 24/7. So we haven’t smoked anything since March when he first had pneumonia. Oh the joys of getting on in years. Love and well wishes to you. This old lady looks forward to seeing you lad’s every week. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

I have asthma, I may try that mullein. Thanks, Paul!

Thank you for sharing with us. Best wishes in making the lifestyle changes you need to make. Be excellent to yourself...❤

Love and hugs Paul love you both x❤

Very interesting upload, God bless you Paul, for saying all this, 💯👍👍

You’re taking all the right steps ❤️

Im sorry for your diagnosis, however well done for making changes and planning to do things differently. Big love to you both❤

Thanks for sharing. I liked the Gemini face cameo at 8m35s also ❤ my dad has this so know the issues, take care 💚

Well done for stopping smoking, I know it's difficult as I switched from tabs to vaping nearly 2 years ago and feel so much better.. can I suggest a couple of things you can look into, NAC and salt pipes.ninusedctobrun a healthy food shop and had a lot of customers with COPD and these things really made a difference.

Hi Paul' I've been stopped smoking for around 20 months now after smoking for 25 yrs' try reading ALLAN CARR HOW TO STOP SMOKING , I read ot' threw my vape away and never looked back, keep well mate.

Great job on cutting off the tobacco. Keep with vaping for a while but definitely try to stop that when you have the strength. You’re in my thoughts.

❤❤❤ take the best care of yourself ❤

Onwards and upwards ❤️❤️

It is so very difficult to quit smoking age 10 is very very young. I started smoking age 13 i was diagnosed with asthma in my 40's I'm now 55 same age as you I was smoking 17-20 a day since I lost my partner suddenly in April I have cut right down im currently having 6 tabs a day John was a very heavy smoker 20+ per day. I want to stop completely I have tried various vapes but they make me cough and catch the back of my throat so hopefully I will be able to stop in the near future im hoping by the end of the year. You are doing amazing its such a hard addiction to break respect to you for your quitting journey and you have lots of support from Jason too❤🏳️‍🌈

Excellent work, both of you! X

Thanks for talk paul xx

Thank you for sharing....❤❤❤

I have honestly noticed over the last few weeks, on your dinner vlogs, that your voice has sounded clearer, and smoother. Good on you Paul for your lifestyle change. In our family too, my father in law had a chest infection which landed him in hospital. Was told copd was a factor. He vowed to give up smoking and has for the last 2 months.. after smoking for 60 odd years, he’s 83 now!

Love and positive energy to you 💙✨

That was interesting timing, I just bought some Mullein tea because I've heard it's good for respiratory problems. Well done for switching to vaping though 🙌

EDIT: I’m very tired as I type this, sorry if it doesn’t read well, I hope you catch the gist of it. You are such a wonderful couple, your husband Jason is going through these lifestyle changes with you, and that’s the sign of a good person through and through, the sign of a wonderful couple of soulmates. I’m 35 and have been smoking roll ups since I was 13, I do vape but I also do have cigarettes too, vaping is handy for nighttime or getting nicotine in places I’d rather not/cannot smoke etc. I feel inspired by you both to knock the roll ups on the head. Like yourself, I’d have to vape instead as a stopgap. Who knows for how long, but the difference you have already felt from switching to vaping speaks for itself. As a nurse, I know quite a bit about COPD and yes, while it is very serious and must have been a shock after your relief of no cancer, but you are right in saying that there are ways to live a fulfilling and long life. It seems you are more than ready and willing to make those changes, you have already started and already completed some of the most important changes which is really truly fantastic. As a nurse, I don’t practice what I preach. We tell people don’t do this, do more of that…. Then we go home and have one to many glasses of wine or cider, and enjoy a takeaway and a cigarette. We are all equal, we all have good points and weaknesses. Your honesty in this video will undoubtedly encourage others to live a healthier lifestyle regarding cigarettes, and meanwhile you have my upmost respect for making such a deeply personal video. With love to you and Jason, from me and my hubby and the kids (your online friends, a family of happy vegans from the south west of England). Keep on keeping on, we are right behind you and behind Jason too as he guides you, joins you, and makes changes for himself to better the process overall for you both. If that’s not true love for you, I don’t know what is 😊).

I'm going to say it's great news, that at least this, has made you guys quit tobacco. That's a massive positive, to come out of this. I am seriously going that way too 💚💚💚 are you making mojo Verde 💚💚💚

Aw Paul xx so sorry to hear your news. Sending you a heartfelt hug xx be kind to yourself love xx

Hi found the lovely channel a week ago I think I’ve now watched all the videos you are both wonderful. I’ve got some really good ideas food wise from you so thank you. Just want to wish you well and thank you for sharing you are amazing. Sending love and good health love Abi xx

Tough time for you. But congratulations on quitting. I quit in October after a cancer diagnosis it’s deffo not easy.

Thank you for sharing Paul . Huge hugs to you and a big pat on the back for taking the reigns on it immediately and aggressively- it will make all the difference in the world! I deal with patients who have COPD everyday, and there is a vast range of life quality that each of them have - all stemming on how willingly they have made lifestyle changes. Be your own champion!We are all here to cheer you on!

Big love to u both!

Where do you show off your amazing talent? I'll make sure to see you next time I go to London ?:)

Aww so sorry to hear Paul, I was a smoker and had to give up. I empathize with you it was the hardest thing to do to give up the cigs. Thank you for sharing, much love and kindness to you both. Big hugs 🤗 ❤xxx

I had a lobectomy in February this year due to lung cancer (Stage 1) and having been a smoker for 54 years, it was not easy to give up smoking after the biopsy gave me a pneumothorax in December 23. I also was told that I have mild COPD. We’re all individuals, so we each need to find what works. For me it is snus (as snus is illegal here, it is sold as “chew bags” legally). I dislike the nicotine pouches, they taste awful. I also have a nicotine free vape but I rarely use it and when I do, I don’t inhale. Wishing you all the best and many symptom free years.

Thanks for sharing this with us Paul. Your ability to be open and get on with things are two traits I admire. Jason is a perfect husband, you both supporting each other must make kicking the habit so much easier. Looking forward to seeing you both at vegan camp out where we will be able to support your singing therapy 🎶 😊😘 🤗

Well done for quitting 👍👍

In my family, it's bowel cancer that's the one we're prone to. I'm glad to be vegan and a massive fruit, veg, salad, and wholefood chomper.

Thank u for sharing Paul ❤ I had never heard of COPD x I have been enlightened x So great that u were able to stop smoking with the huge support from ur lovely husband x It must have been really scary receiving that diagnosis ❤ Have a beautiful Sunday ❤ And yes I totally agree - ur worth it ❤❤❤

Good luck Paul x its bloody hard giving up smoking. I've done it twice. My old mam has copd and is still here at 80. Thanks for sharing x take care x

I was diagnosed 8 years ago Paul. I am now 68. Gave up the cigs straight away. Like you I was relieved after all the tests that it was not cancer. I also vaped and better than cigs for you. I hope that you are getting all the medication available for you. Dont get me wrong still get chest infections but feel my condition is more under control now. I always keep on the go as much as possible and feel it helps too. You take care ❤