Oxygen ..

[coltsfan715]

For those of you on Oxygen or that have used oxygen in the past when did you start using it? What were your O2 Sats? How did using it start - meaning just at night, with exercise or activity, or did you just start immediately with using it all the time?

Thanks a bunch - just my curious mind at work.

Happy Holidays,
Lindsey

 

[coltsfan715]

For those of you on Oxygen or that have used oxygen in the past when did you start using it? What were your O2 Sats? How did using it start - meaning just at night, with exercise or activity, or did you just start immediately with using it all the time?

Thanks a bunch - just my curious mind at work.

Happy Holidays,
Lindsey

 

[coltsfan715]

For those of you on Oxygen or that have used oxygen in the past when did you start using it? What were your O2 Sats? How did using it start - meaning just at night, with exercise or activity, or did you just start immediately with using it all the time?

Thanks a bunch - just my curious mind at work.

Happy Holidays,
Lindsey

 

[Joanne]

Lindsey,

Only a doctor can prescribe oxygen and they would test you. Both at rest and when doing a walk.

I started at night first, as we desaturate at night while sleeping first. Then working out was added, then all the time.

Good luck
JOanne

 

[Joanne]

Lindsey,

Only a doctor can prescribe oxygen and they would test you. Both at rest and when doing a walk.

I started at night first, as we desaturate at night while sleeping first. Then working out was added, then all the time.

Good luck
JOanne

 

[Joanne]

Lindsey,

Only a doctor can prescribe oxygen and they would test you. Both at rest and when doing a walk.

I started at night first, as we desaturate at night while sleeping first. Then working out was added, then all the time.

Good luck
JOanne

 

[summer732]

I started using oxygen about a year before my transplant. I began only using it at night because I was desaturating. Then I started to use it for exercise. And then eventually (about close to two months pre transplant) I began using it all the time. I was still stubborn up until the last day though about using it out of the house. So really, I used it while I was in the house/car or whatever. but as soon as I was in a public place i took it off. Probably not the best move, but as I said, I'm stubborn.

Are you nearing that? Or just thinking for the future?

 

[summer732]

I started using oxygen about a year before my transplant. I began only using it at night because I was desaturating. Then I started to use it for exercise. And then eventually (about close to two months pre transplant) I began using it all the time. I was still stubborn up until the last day though about using it out of the house. So really, I used it while I was in the house/car or whatever. but as soon as I was in a public place i took it off. Probably not the best move, but as I said, I'm stubborn.

Are you nearing that? Or just thinking for the future?

 

[summer732]

I started using oxygen about a year before my transplant. I began only using it at night because I was desaturating. Then I started to use it for exercise. And then eventually (about close to two months pre transplant) I began using it all the time. I was still stubborn up until the last day though about using it out of the house. So really, I used it while I was in the house/car or whatever. but as soon as I was in a public place i took it off. Probably not the best move, but as I said, I'm stubborn.

Are you nearing that? Or just thinking for the future?

 

[Jade]

I started oxygen after my last bout with pneumonia. While asleep in the hospital one night my O2 had dropped around 80. It kept doing that every night. Before discharging I had to walk around for a while with an E size tank to see if helped.....it did. After a few weeks my oxygen went back to normal levels once everything was under control (<i>94 is good for me)</i> so I now use it on 2.5 whenever i feel I need it. Still don't use it at night unless I'm feeling real bad. Can't bring myself to use it in public.....too shy about that stuff<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

 

[Jade]

I started oxygen after my last bout with pneumonia. While asleep in the hospital one night my O2 had dropped around 80. It kept doing that every night. Before discharging I had to walk around for a while with an E size tank to see if helped.....it did. After a few weeks my oxygen went back to normal levels once everything was under control (<i>94 is good for me)</i> so I now use it on 2.5 whenever i feel I need it. Still don't use it at night unless I'm feeling real bad. Can't bring myself to use it in public.....too shy about that stuff<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

 

[Jade]

I started oxygen after my last bout with pneumonia. While asleep in the hospital one night my O2 had dropped around 80. It kept doing that every night. Before discharging I had to walk around for a while with an E size tank to see if helped.....it did. After a few weeks my oxygen went back to normal levels once everything was under control (<i>94 is good for me)</i> so I now use it on 2.5 whenever i feel I need it. Still don't use it at night unless I'm feeling real bad. Can't bring myself to use it in public.....too shy about that stuff<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

 

[coltsfan715]

Thanks guys.

I am just really curious. I don't know if I am nearing that or not. I probably am, but am trying to convince myself I am not.

When I went to my appointment on Monday my O2 sats were at 90 when I was first hooked to the machine then when I was walking they rose to about 92-93. I had to switch fingers from my left to right hand and when I switched hands the reading went down to 89 and then rose a bit to 91.

The transplant doc told me that I am teetering on the edge. My normal is between 92-94 and has been for the past year. Occasionally I will get a reading of 96 but it is very sporadic.

I was pretty much just wanting to get an idea. Being on oxygen scares me more than most things and I am not really sure why. I think it is just that it is another OBVIOUS reminder that I am sick, but then again everything else I deal with now scared me at first too. When you need things it can change your perception of them.

Happy Holidays,
Lindsey

 

[coltsfan715]

Thanks guys.

I am just really curious. I don't know if I am nearing that or not. I probably am, but am trying to convince myself I am not.

When I went to my appointment on Monday my O2 sats were at 90 when I was first hooked to the machine then when I was walking they rose to about 92-93. I had to switch fingers from my left to right hand and when I switched hands the reading went down to 89 and then rose a bit to 91.

The transplant doc told me that I am teetering on the edge. My normal is between 92-94 and has been for the past year. Occasionally I will get a reading of 96 but it is very sporadic.

I was pretty much just wanting to get an idea. Being on oxygen scares me more than most things and I am not really sure why. I think it is just that it is another OBVIOUS reminder that I am sick, but then again everything else I deal with now scared me at first too. When you need things it can change your perception of them.

Happy Holidays,
Lindsey

 

[coltsfan715]

Thanks guys.

I am just really curious. I don't know if I am nearing that or not. I probably am, but am trying to convince myself I am not.

When I went to my appointment on Monday my O2 sats were at 90 when I was first hooked to the machine then when I was walking they rose to about 92-93. I had to switch fingers from my left to right hand and when I switched hands the reading went down to 89 and then rose a bit to 91.

The transplant doc told me that I am teetering on the edge. My normal is between 92-94 and has been for the past year. Occasionally I will get a reading of 96 but it is very sporadic.

I was pretty much just wanting to get an idea. Being on oxygen scares me more than most things and I am not really sure why. I think it is just that it is another OBVIOUS reminder that I am sick, but then again everything else I deal with now scared me at first too. When you need things it can change your perception of them.

Happy Holidays,
Lindsey