Fawn, I was in the same boat with asthma last June, 2002. It was due to gastric reflux. They kept asking me if I ever had a tube down my throat to help me breathe. I was in ICU for 2 days and spent a week in the hospital. Not as bad as you, I didn't develop pneumonia. But I was on oxygen for a couple of weeks after that. I've had small attacks since then, but nothing as serious. I had wls 12 weeks ago and am happy to annouce I have had NO asthma attacks in 12 weeks. I am off singulair and almost off Advair completely. I have lost 60 pounds and feel so great. I don't need my nebulizer or inhaler anymore, but do keep them close just in case.<p>I wish you the best of luck and I hope you get your surgery soon. I'll be praying for you.