Guest guest Posted December 3, 2006 Report Share Posted December 3, 2006 Beth, I'm going to call for an appointment monday, hopefully I won't have to wait too long. Thanks again for all your information, I do appreciate your help. I will let you know how I make out. Lillian copd 01 / ipf 3/05 Beth wrote: Lillian, Ask your doctors office for a copy of everything. You should have a copy of everything for yourself anyway. At my first appointment Dr. Simonelli wanted CT scans, Pulmonary Function test reports, if you've had a biopsy, he'll want to see the actual slide so Columbia Pres' pathology dept can look at it themselves. When you call for the appointment they will tell you exactly what you need to bring. Most importantly, start jotting down questions that you think of. I go with a notebook to every appointment with a ton of questions. He doesn't seem to be bothered by it in the least and always takes time to make sure he's answered every concern or question that I have. Let me know how it goes! Beth Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Don't try to explain it, just nod your head. Breathe in, breathe out. Move on. J. Buffett Cold Air Mask> > Beth, > Have you used your cold air mask yet? Did anyone else get one? I have been using mine, especially today....20 degrees outside. It is so nice. Warms the air up and keeps me from coughing my lungs out. > However, all this cold weather apparel is a little much to deal with. Today, I got all bundled up and started out the door. Well, I realized soon enough that I was still tethered to the concentrator. So, to change from tha! t to my portable.... I had to take off my gloves, unzip my coat (tubing zipped up inside), unwrap my scarf, take off my mask, untangle it and my glasses from the tubing.....switch tubing, put everything back on .... and then I could go! Aaaargh! > The mask looks like a pigs nose, don't you think?> Hugs, Joyce PF 1997 Bronchiectasis 2004 INDIANA> ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ __ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2006 Report Share Posted December 3, 2006 ...how lucky you are to be able to visit so regularly! I'll be the kids are always glad to see you. Have fun and take good care of you. Love, Sher "Don't worry about tomorrow, God is already there" Cold Air Mask Beth, Have you used your cold air mask yet? Did anyone else get one? I have been using mine, especially today....20 degrees outside. It is so nice. Warms the air up and keeps me from coughing my lungs out. However, all this cold weather apparel is a little much to deal with. Today, I got all bundled up and started out the door. Well, I realized soon enough that I was still tethered to the concentrator. So, to change from that to my portable.... I had to take off my gloves, unzip my coat (tubing zipped up inside), unwrap my scarf, take off my mask, untangle it and my glasses from the tubing.....switch ! tubing, put everything back on .... and then I could ! go! Aaaargh! The mask looks like a pigs nose, don't you think? Hugs, Joyce PF 1997 Bronchiec! tasis 2004 INDIANA Joy (IPF 3/06) Today is a gift for each of us. Enjoy it. Have a burning question? Go to Yahoo! Answers and get answers from real people who know. ! Cheap Talk? Check out Yahoo! Messenger! 's low PC-to-Phone call rates. Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. Access over 1 million songs - Yahoo! Music Unlimited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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