Living on Oxygen for Life

Being dependant on oxygen doesn't mean your life is over. I've found it opens doors where I never knew they existed. This blog is to help those who live with oxygen needs. It is also for the spouses, children, and others who help the individuals who are on oxygen to lead a quality life.

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The 6 Minute Walk - Monday, May 22nd 2006 11:39 AM

I forgot to mention this part of my first doctor appointment that was on May 10th. Below is a portion of an email describing how that appointment went. ******* Well, today...

Tracleer - Sunday, May 21st 2006 11:30 AM

Before the doctor will even put me on Tracleer, I'm having to do a lot of medical tests. I've been to my first appointment seeing the doctors who specialize in Pulmonary...

Electricity Don't Fail Me Now! - Thursday, April 20th 2006 3:07 PM

Last night it rained like it never wanted to stop. In fact, the lightening flashed and caused the electricity in our house to fade in and out. This was around midnight. It's a...

The Mall - Thursday, April 20th 2006 12:41 AM

Today, I was so excited about my new hair cut that I went out to the mall. You can see my new hair cut in the picture to the right. I got 4 whole inches chopped off. Brave, I...

New Appointment! - Sunday, April 9th 2006 11:31 AM

Out of the clear blue, I get a phone call from a doctor's office that I've never heard of in another city. They said my pulmonologist has requested for them to see me in their...

Quick Tip for Oxygen Users when Traveling - Monday, April 3rd 2006 8:31 PM

When you are traveling, it's very important to plan ahead for your oxygen refills. I've had to get my liquid oxygen tanks refilled several times during a vacation. The company...

Yard Work - Saturday, April 1st 2006 5:00 PM

Ok so working out in the yard wasn't the best idea I've ever had. I did so much want to work along side my husband while he tried his best to turn the backyard back into...

Messageboard Finished - Friday, March 31st 2006 1:35 PM

I really like this messageboard much better than Bravenet's. I can do so much more on it and so can you. It's just in the launching stage. So, I hope you'll come check it...

What I'm Working On - Thursday, March 30th 2006 5:30 PM

I love working on Perl Script. It doesn't mean that I can write programs but I like making them work for what I want them to do. I look at the Bravenet Forum and see something...

How Do I Cope? - Tuesday, March 28th 2006 5:58 PM

I cope by remembering. Once, when I was in Mineappolis, Minnesota at the Twin Cities Scoliosis center, I saw a young child who was probably my age at the time. A man was...

Using an Inhaler - Saturday, March 25th 2006 12:19 PM

Step-by-Step Instructions for Using an Inhaler The following steps for using an inhaler is the technique for which I apply when I need to use one. I've had many compliments...

Future Topics - Friday, March 24th 2006 7:00 PM

Coming Soon are these Future Topics: How to care for your Oxygen Canula and when to replace it. (tubing) What amount (liter flow) of Oxygen should you be on? How to use an...

Mom? What's a Sunshine Box? - Wednesday, March 22nd 2006 11:54 PM

What's a sunshine box, Mom? That's what I asked her. She was surprised that I didn't remember. But then she started to tell me all about it and memories of the time of...

Battling Humidity - Monday, March 20th 2006 3:51 PM

The best thing to do to battle humidity for those of us with breathing problems, is to try to remain in a controlled environment. This means, if you have to stay indoors with...

I'm Home! - Tuesday, March 14th 2006 5:26 PM

While on the road I have to make sure I have someone who can unload my oxygen right when I arrive. My portable tank will only last me 2 hours if it's full. So, it's all about...

I made it! - Friday, March 3rd 2006 12:01 PM

I made it to my mothers but within 20 minutes to her house I was pulled over by the police. Whoops! I guess I was going a bit fast. He asked me where I was going and I naturally...

Moms and Dads - Wednesday, March 1st 2006 2:29 PM

For all you Moms and Dads My trip to my mother's house has been bumped up to tomorrow. I just finished my basic packing. I have to depend on my husband to load my oxygen tanks...

For Every Action There is a Reaction - Tuesday, February 28th 2006 12:37 PM

Because I was born with scoliosis, I have breathing problems. My parents don't know why I was born with so many health problems. It was just a fluke of nature and not...

The Doctor Called! - Monday, February 27th 2006 5:48 PM

The doctor finally called. Took him a while. Sheesh! Well, ok, the "doctor" himself didn't make the call. His staff did. They want me to come in for an appointment next week....

Road Trip - Saturday, February 25th 2006 10:35 AM

I just love love love roadtrips! They are so much fun! I'll be going to visit with my mother. The drive is a long one for me. It's four hours long. I'm only going for a couple...

The Milwaukee Back Brace - Saturday, February 18th 2006 12:24 PM

From the time before I could even sit up on my own as a baby, I started wearing a brace. The first brace I ever wore was made out of leather straps and buckles. The problem with...

Oh the Grocery Shopping... - Thursday, February 16th 2006 3:58 PM

It's always an adventure! Now that I'm back in the land of living, I have to catch up on all the chores that I let slide. One of those is the Grocery Shopping. Back in the not...

Everything Comes to a Screeching Halt - Tuesday, February 14th 2006 10:34 AM

Since Sunday, everything came to a screeching halt when I had a sudden migraine. I am so affected by migraines that there were a few times where I've had to be...

Handling Stress with a Smile - Friday, February 10th 2006 12:34 PM

I've been told that I have a morbid sense of humor. I talk bluntly about my life and my impending death. Let's face it. It happens to all of us but talking about it...

Tracleer - Wednesday, February 8th 2006 12:29 PM

I am almost recovered from my shock at the price of Tracleer. Tracleer is a VERY expensive medication that treats Primary Pulmonary Hypertension. I don't have this but I do have...

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