I didn't mention the weight gain which I definitely know
hampers some of these things and can also be part of
indigestion and shortness of breath. I, too, have gained
thirty pounds and am now trying to get it off (and not doing
very good job of it!) I have a treadmill in my basement and
walk for two or three weeks and then have to stop for awhile.
He should not try walking too far at first...that will defeat his
purpose when he can't go out and do it again the next day etc.
I start out in tenths of mile and gradually move up to a mile,
then work on time it takes to do the mile. I'd like to get this
weight off before the conference in Seattle.
Hope you get your doctor situation straightened out soon.
JanH