Hello Deb -
Yes, get a pnuemonia shot for Heaven's sakes...my doctor wasn't the one who told me about it, though...I was told by another lung cancer patient! You said your doctor said the shot is only good for one kind of pnuemonia...weeeeelllllll....so, that's one you won't have to worry about! But, each year, get the flu shot, too.
I had entire left lung removed July 9, 2001. I still pant going up the stairs, and my legs get very tired by the time I am at top...I think because of low oxygen supply to them.
I have days when I need a nap, period! So, I take it. Just listen to what your body is telling you to do. I'm 63, and am a playwrite, so I have the blessing of being able to work from my home, and nap when I need to. But, in my younger days, we used to own and were the CEOs of of a large employment service which we owned, and at that time, I remember one of our management employees had a heart condition...so, we saw no reason why that person shouldn't take a nap when needed...we had a couch put in his office, and when he napped, he put a motel sign, "Do no disturb" on his door, and the receptionist turned off his phone. He was a great asset to our corporation and stayed with us until we sold. Ask your boss if you can nap when needed....it'll give you a "second breath" to continue on with your day.
When I get over stressed, tired, worn-out, etc, I do a fantastic impersonation of Darth Vadar....also find it hard to breath in hot weather, over 85 degrees, and in airplaines, and in the Denver airport! Altitude is as big problem..at about 2,500 feet I start getting winded.
But you know, with all these things plus more, I would still take the treatment, surgery and cure...I love life! ONWARD! Ellen Lilja