Re: ice storm & oxygen needs

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We were in a tornado a few years back. We lost power for 4 days. I used E tanks because at that time I was only using 2-3L. It was miserable. I am so thankful that you had a place to stay. We got the ice and it was beautiful, but ours melted faster than it did in Kansas. I have a liquid gas tank now, so I can hook to it in an outage.

Glad your family is o.k.

Hugs, Joyce D.PULMONARY FIBROSIS/LUPUS 1997 BRONCHIECTASIS 2004 INDIANA 2 COR. 12:10 ....when I am weak, then I am strong.

>> Hello to all! Wanted to share my experience of four days without power > due to an ice storm that hit Kansas last week. We stayed home until the > house temp was 41 degrees. Tried to find a shelter that could or would > have a place for an oxygen machine. It didn't happen, they felt sorry > for us, but even our local hospital couldn't help as they were filled. > Finally my daughter came and took us to her house as they finally got > the power back on. Four days later we returned home. Even though > generators are a bit pricy, I'm planning to purchase one and have it in > the ready when needed. Its another item for us PF's who live in the > midwest to think of. PF/06/07 KS.>

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Joyce how is the liquid working out? Is it as hard on your nose and throat as the tanks? Are you feeling better these past couple days? Love and Prayers, Peggy  ipf 6/04 Florida"Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ,We were in a tornado a few years back.  We lost power for 4 days.  I used E tanks because at that time I was only using 2-3L.  It was miserable.  I am so thankful that you had a place to stay.  We got the ice and it was beautiful, but ours melted faster than it did in Kansas.  I have a liquid gas tank now, so I can hook to it in an outage. Glad your family is o.k.Hugs, Joyce D.PULMONARY FIBROSIS/LUPUS 1997    BRONCHIECTASIS 2004   INDIANA 2 COR. 12:10   ....when I am weak, then I am strong.>> Hello to all! Wanted to share my experience of four days without power > due to an ice storm that hit Kansas last week. We stayed home until the > house temp was 41 degrees. Tried to find a shelter that could or would > have a place for an oxygen machine. It didn't happen, they felt sorry > for us, but even our local hospital couldn't help as they were filled. > Finally my daughter came and took us to her house as they finally got > the power back on. Four days later we returned home. Even though > generators are a bit pricy, I'm planning to purchase one and have it in > the ready when needed. Its another item for us PF's who live in the > midwest to think of. PF/06/07 KS.>

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Joyce how is the liquid working out? Is it as hard on your nose and throat as the tanks? Are you feeling better these past couple days? Love and Prayers, Peggy  ipf 6/04 Florida"Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." ,We were in a tornado a few years back.  We lost power for 4 days.  I used E tanks because at that time I was only using 2-3L.  It was miserable.  I am so thankful that you had a place to stay.  We got the ice and it was beautiful, but ours melted faster than it did in Kansas.  I have a liquid gas tank now, so I can hook to it in an outage. Glad your family is o.k.Hugs, Joyce D.PULMONARY FIBROSIS/LUPUS 1997    BRONCHIECTASIS 2004   INDIANA 2 COR. 12:10   ....when I am weak, then I am strong.>> Hello to all! Wanted to share my experience of four days without power > due to an ice storm that hit Kansas last week. We stayed home until the > house temp was 41 degrees. Tried to find a shelter that could or would > have a place for an oxygen machine. It didn't happen, they felt sorry > for us, but even our local hospital couldn't help as they were filled. > Finally my daughter came and took us to her house as they finally got > the power back on. Four days later we returned home. Even though > generators are a bit pricy, I'm planning to purchase one and have it in > the ready when needed. Its another item for us PF's who live in the > midwest to think of. PF/06/07 KS.>

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How scary Home depot had a good house one on sale for

1/2 price 2 wks ago . They probably marked it up or

are sold out with the storm. It was 5000 for 299.oo.

We payed like 600.00 in Aug when our basement flooded

..Good luck and it is a great idea to have one .

2/07 IPF IL

--- george mathews wrote:

> Hello to all! Wanted to share my experience of four

> days without power

> due to an ice storm that hit Kansas last week. We

> stayed home until the

> house temp was 41 degrees. Tried to find a shelter

> that could or would

> have a place for an oxygen machine. It didn't

> happen, they felt sorry

> for us, but even our local hospital couldn't help as

> they were filled.

> Finally my daughter came and took us to her house as

> they finally got

> the power back on. Four days later we returned home.

> Even though

> generators are a bit pricy, I'm planning to purchase

> one and have it in

> the ready when needed. Its another item for us PF's

> who live in the

> midwest to think of. PF/06/07 KS.

>

>

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Dear ,

That's exactly what was worrying about you lot there in the deep North...thanks for letting us know you got through it in he end!

Cheers,

in summery Oz>> Hello to all! Wanted to share my experience of four days without power > due to an ice storm that hit Kansas last week. We stayed home until the > house temp was 41 degrees. Tried to find a shelter that could or would > have a place for an oxygen machine. It didn't happen, they felt sorry > for us, but even our local hospital couldn't help as they were filled. > Finally my daughter came and took us to her house as they finally got > the power back on. Four days later we returned home. Even though > generators are a bit pricy, I'm planning to purchase one and have it in > the ready when needed. Its another item for us PF's who live in the > midwest to think of. PF/06/07 KS.>

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I am sooo glad you and your family are O.K. Sounds like good advice for all of us on the board.

Toodles!

Jane UIP/IPF 12/1998 Dalton, Georgia aka pianolady_musicgirl

> >> > Hello to all! Wanted to share my experience of four days without > power> > due to an ice storm that hit Kansas last week. We stayed home > until the> > house temp was 41 degrees. Tried to find a shelter that could or > would> > have a place for an oxygen machine. It didn't happen, they felt sorry> > for us, but even our local hospital couldn't help as they were > filled.> > Finally my daughter came and took us to her house as they finally got> > the power back on. Four days later we returned home. Even though> > generators are a bit pricy, I'm planning to purchase one and have > it in> > the ready when needed. Its another item for us PF's who live in the> > midwest to think of. PF/06/07 KS.> >>

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Peggy,

I only use liquid portables when I go out. They feel somehow better than the tank. Seems a purer form of oxygen. Just my opinion. But I still use tanks for back up. I used the liquid tank from the garage one day and it also felt more pure, but had to switch back to concentrator because I only have the one tank. I will talk to Dr. about switching to liquid.

Any of it is hard on my nose and throat at 8 - 10L. If the water bottle isn't on, then it really hurts. What a bother!

Thanks for caring.

Hugs, Joyce D.PULMONARY FIBROSIS/LUPUS 1997 BRONCHIECTASIS 2004 INDIANA 2 COR. 12:10 ....when I am weak, then I am strong.> >> > Hello to all! Wanted to share my experience of four days without > power> > due to an ice storm that hit Kansas last week. We stayed home > until the> > house temp was 41 degrees. Tried to find a shelter that could or > would> > have a place for an oxygen machine. It didn't happen, they felt sorry> > for us, but even our local hospital couldn't help as they were > filled.> > Finally my daughter came and took us to her house as they finally got> > the power back on. Four days later we returned home. Even though> > generators are a bit pricy, I'm planning to purchase one and have > it in> > the ready when needed. Its another item for us PF's who live in the> > midwest to think of. PF/06/07 KS.> >>

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Joyce, I have been wondering about the procedure L had. Would that be of help to you? Would youconsider it? When I read her post I thought WOW. no hose in the nose and no sore throat, no sore ears..HHHUUMMMM.  Just thinking and wishing there was something to help you. Of corse I am concerned. we do share Chattanooga ya know. Love and Prayers, Peggy  ipf 6/04 Florida"Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." Peggy,I only use liquid portables when I go out.  They feel somehow better than the tank.  Seems a purer form of oxygen.  Just my opinion.  But I still use tanks for back up.  I used the liquid tank from the garage one day and it also felt more pure, but had to switch back to concentrator because I only have the one tank.  I will talk to Dr. about switching to liquid. Any of it is hard on my nose and throat at 8 - 10L.  If the water bottle isn't on, then it really hurts.  What a bother!Thanks for caring.Hugs, Joyce D.PULMONARY FIBROSIS/LUPUS 1997    BRONCHIECTASIS 2004   INDIANA 2 COR. 12:10   ....when I am weak, then I am strong.> >> > Hello to all! Wanted to share my experience of four days without > power> > due to an ice storm that hit Kansas last week. We stayed home > until the> > house temp was 41 degrees. Tried to find a shelter that could or > would> > have a place for an oxygen machine. It didn't happen, they felt sorry> > for us, but even our local hospital couldn't help as they were > filled.> > Finally my daughter came and took us to her house as they finally got> > the power back on. Four days later we returned home. Even though> > generators are a bit pricy, I'm planning to purchase one and have > it in> > the ready when needed. Its another item for us PF's who live in the> > midwest to think of. PF/06/07 KS.> >>