Guest guest Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 Peggy, I'm excited for you!! It's great to have a change of scenery...we all need it once in a while. It sounds like you're thinking of everything. The information I found online is that the Chattanooga area is less than 1000 feet above sea level so altitude shouldn't be too much of an issue. There are towns close by though (Signal Mountain for instance) where the elevations are higher so be aware of that. Changes in elevation above sea level alter your bodies need for O2 drastically. Also the environment will be different (new kinds of trees, vegetation etc etc) and that can make your O2 needs change so just be aware of it. Of course, bring your oximeter. I would strongly suggest having your O2 company get the portable concentrator to you at least a couple of days in advance so that you have a chance to try it out. Go for a ride with it, see how your O2 levels are when you use it, find out how long it takes to recharge the battery etc. These are things you want to find out while your still at home and can change your plan, not when you're already on the road. Bring more tanks than you think you'll need, you can always bring them home unused but it's better to have too much than not enough. Mostly just relax and have fun. I'm green with envy! Beth Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Don't try to explain it, just nod your head. Breathe in, breathe out. Move on. J. Buffett Beth Hello there, I'm wondering if you have any tips for me for traveling with acar full of O2. I am getting a vacation size concentrator but will need manysmaller bottles. I'll be gone 4 days. I am not sure what the elevation isin TN. Don't know if I will need more O2 or not. I probably won't wear itfull time as I stay around 93, 94 just sitting.I'm so excited to go. I think this is just what I need right now.Thanks for any info.Love and Prayers, Peggy 9/04 ipf Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 Peggy, It is me, Miss Know it All..butting in. You do know that you can call your 02 provider and they will set you up with a concentrator and all the tanks you need while you are at your destination. They bring tubing, connectors and whatever you need. I always have extra peices and parts with me in case they forget something....and it happens! Tell them if you want a water bottle, but take your own distilled water or buy some there. They don't supply that. You only need enough tanks to get you there and you can trade out while you are there. When you leave the hotel, or whrever, have them call the 02 company to pick up. I have been doing this a long time so maybe I am Miss Know it All! p.s. when you call to set this up, get the name and ph # of the company there and ask for the name of a contact person. You can call enroute to see if everything is ready. I always ask them to bring it the day before. Hugs and have a great time, Joyce PF 1997 Bronchiectasis 2004 Indiana Hugs and have a great time, Joyce PF 1997 Bronchiectasis 2004 Indiana >> Peggy,> > I'm excited for you!! It's great to have a change of scenery...we all need it once in a while. > > It sounds like you're thinking of everything. The information I found online is that the Chattanooga area is less than 1000 feet above sea level so altitude shouldn't be too much of an issue. There are towns close by though (Signal Mountain for instance) where the elevations are higher so be aware of that. Changes in elevation above sea level alter your bodies need for O2 drastically. Also the environment will be different (new kinds of trees, vegetation etc etc) and that can make your O2 needs change so just be aware of it.> > Of course, bring your oximeter. I would strongly suggest having your O2 company get the portable concentrator to you at least a couple of days in advance so that you have a chance to try it out. Go for a ride with it, see how your O2 levels are when you use it, find out how long it takes to recharge the battery etc. These are things you want to find out while your still at home and can change your plan, not when you're already on the road. > > Bring more tanks than you think you'll need, you can always bring them home unused but it's better to have too much than not enough. > > Mostly just relax and have fun. I'm green with envy!> > Beth Fibrotic NSIP 06/06> > Don't try to explain it, just nod your head.> Breathe in, breathe out. Move on. J. Buffett> > > > Beth> > Hello there, I'm wondering if you have any tips for me for traveling with a> car full of O2. I am getting a vacation size concentrator but will need many> smaller bottles. I'll be gone 4 days. I am not sure what the elevation is> in TN. Don't know if I will need more O2 or not. I probably won't wear it> full time as I stay around 93, 94 just sitting.> > I'm so excited to go. I think this is just what I need right now.> Thanks for any info.> Love and Prayers, Peggy 9/04 ipf Florida> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 Peggy from Sher. Hope you have a gurrrrrrrate time! Love ya. "Don't worry about tomorrow, God is already there" Beth Hello there, I'm wondering if you have any tips for me for traveling with acar full of O2. I am getting a vacation size concentrator but will need manysmaller bottles. I'll be gone 4 days. I am not sure what the elevation isin TN. Don't know if I will need more O2 or not. I probably won't wear itfull time as I stay around 93, 94 just sitting.I'm so excited to go. I think this is just what I need right now.Thanks for any info.Love and Prayers, Peggy 9/04 ipf Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 I got approved on June27th 2006, got my back pay on JUly 31st and my first check the 3rd Wed in August BUT......I called and hounded them, then they put me thru on a " rush basis". I said I want my money before I die.. Vicky81856 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 > Beth I am proud for u. I need some help with that myself. See I am 53 and they say I have not paid in enough. Because they say I can live 10 or more years with this dip I don't know if that would be considered terminal. Gosh I can't get use to talking about morbid things, but I have got too. If anyone has my siuation just jump on board and let me here from u. Right when I got sick last Feb. my husband lost his job so he is drawing unemployment.MAY GOD BLESS U MARY BETH > > Hi Beth, > > When I told my atty I was terminal, he did a hardship case on my SS, then SS > called him and asked me for proof that I was terminal. Of course my dr gave > me the letter and I was approved within a month, no court hearing or > anything. Then within a month of that, they expidated my pay, ( they went back 2 yrs > for me!!!)) so I got back pay and my regualr check came yesterday, all that > within 3 months!!!!!!! Good luck.. > > Vicky IPH/PF 4/06 > > > > ••••••••••••• Original Message ••• •••• > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Beth, Did they put you to sleep for the esophagram? I am so glad that you were approved for SSDI. Can you believe what you have been through in just a year? Life is unpredictable, that's for sure. You are such a brave soul. You are always in my prayers. Hugs, Joyce PF 1997 Bronchiectasis 2004 Indiana > > Peggy,> Thanks for checking up on me. I'm here, just quieter than usual lately. Everything is fine. I'm down to 15mg of prednisone, so far so good. > > I had a video esophagram today and got good news. My swallowing is completely normal and the radiologist only saw very mild reflux and no aspiration. The cough that I have after I eat is most likely caused by a yeast infection in my esophagus. I feel reasonably confident about that especially since it's getting better since I've been on the Diflucan.> > I also received my retroactive SSDI via direct deposit in my checking account. That was a VERY pleasant surprise. I wrote a bunch of checks, paid some bills. That felt wonderful! I'm frankly amazed at how fast I received actual money. I've heard stories of waiting months for money to come after approval. I consider myself very fortunate. God knew I couldn't hold out financially much longer.> > So that's my story and I'm stickin to it. Sorry I missed the chat earlier tonight. I was at my sister's for supper, playing with some of my nieces and nephews. They are just way too much fun! > > How is everything with you lady? You are in my prayers all the time Peggy! Love you!> > Beth Fibrotic NSIP 06/06> > Don't try to explain it, just nod your head.> Breathe in, breathe out. Move on. J. Buffett> > > where are y'all> > Oh Beth, did you tell us you were going to be gone??? If not> HELLLLOOOOO. . check in please.> > I am getting so forgetful that I all of a sudden I miss someone and almost> panic..> > Love, Peggy> > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------> Need Mail bonding?> Go to the Yahoo! Mail Q & A for great tips from Yahoo! Answers users.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Leanne, Thanks my friend. It has been a good couple of days on my end. We all need some good news once in awhile, don't we? Don't worry about the board at all dear heart. You look after Leanne and take it easy. We're here if you need anything and you're in my prayers. Love and hugs, Beth Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Don't try to explain it, just nod your head. Breathe in, breathe out. Move on. J. Buffett where are y'all Oh Beth, did you tell us you were going to be gone??? If notHELLLLOOOOO. . check in please.I am getting so forgetful that I all of a sudden I miss someone and almostpanic..Love, Peggy Need Mail bonding?Go to the Yahoo! Mail Q & A for great tips from Yahoo! Answers users. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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