Guest guest Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Just thought I'd add my two cents. There is a company in western, VA called Oxygen Plus Medical Systems. Among other things they service and recondition used concentrators. I have used them for two second hand concentrators that I obtained from someone whose husband had passed away. They charge $350, rebuild the compressor, replace pretty much everything else, clean it inside and out, test it and then warranty it for 5 years. Most people would have to also pay to ship but it might be worth it depending on the price you paid for the used concentrator or I'm sure there are other companies out there doing the same thing. It would just take some searching. Here's their info: OxygenPlus Medical Systems Inc.12801 Moneta Rd.Suite BMoneta, VA 24121Phone: 1-Fax: 1- Beth Age 48 Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Change everything. Love and Forgive Re: Back up oxygen systems>>>>> Thanks guys for your responses. To answer some of your questions–MB: the cart is not made of platinum with mink tips (too bad) infact, the wheels are well worn and the screw that holds the cylinder isalmost stripped. When I said Pulmonary> rehab, I actually meant a cardiac and pulmonary maintenance programat the local wellness center. When I went through the hospitalapproved program, they supplied the o2.. I am on 4 liters at rest, but Ifind 3 is OK too, but I'm on 6-8 on exertion. When I'mexercising, I also have to use a rebreather mask which I hate to keepthe o2 levels up.> I am going to take Bruce's advice and"diplomatically" inquire of the o2 supplier about the cost ofthe cart rental. I guess what really got me to thinking about this, is that I got a bill for over $200 which covered severalmonths. It's much easier to pay a smaller amount each month thanbe hit with a whopper of a bill.> I have my 3-month check up coming in a week and Iguess I'm nervous about that. I just have this gnawing feelingthat the disease has progressed. When you have a few bad days, youcan't help but think it's the disease, but it could be theweather or meds too. I have been going to Duke for my care, and wastold that my dr. is going to be taking over the medical aspects of thetransplant program and has to give up his fibrosis patients. I've heard a couple of you mention Dr.. on and a dr. friendalso suggested a Dr. Govert. I will see who Dr. Steele recommends andgo from there.> Thanks for your suggestions.> Sue D, 62 yr old, Fibrotic NSIP dx 9/07, VA>>>>>>>>>> ____________ _________ _________ __>>> No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG.> Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 270.0.0/1489 - Release Date:6/7/2008 11:17 AM> __._,_..___> Messages in this topic (18) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic> Messages | Database | Polls | Members | Calendar> MARKETPLACE>> ____________ _________ _________ __> Blockbuster is giving away a FREE trial of - Blockbuster Total Access.>> Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required)> Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switchformat to Traditional> Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe> Recent Activity> * 4> New Members> * 41> New Photos> * 1> New LinksVisit Your Group> Meditation and> Lovingkindness> A Yahoo! Group> to share and learn.> Yahoo! Health> Healthy Aging> Improve your> quality of life.> Cat Groups> on Yahoo! Groups> discuss everything> related to cats.> .> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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