Re: Mama-Sher Exercise Oximeters and More

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Leanne/Sher

That just reminded me that when I was at the UTSW transplant center this

week, I told the pulmonologist about our find of $65 oximeters that were

FDA approved and how many had gotten them and they checked out with

their doctor's office oximeters. He looked shocked and then his face lit

up with excitement and he quickly mentioned someone in his department

that he was going to have to tell about that so patients could be

informed. He was even surprised that you could get the Nonin for $240.

Obviously, they pay much more for the same exact oximeter going through

hospital suppliers. I must point out that he did totally agree with the

importance of us having them.

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> Sher,

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> Very Proud of you and your getting on the treadmill!! Keep up the good

work. Exercise is so important, but sometimes so hard to do especially

for the SOB..... Anyone who exercises be sure to check with your doctor

if it's ok. We certainly don't want people to be exercising and having

their saturation dropping...A very good reason for pulmonary fibrosis

patients to have pulse oximeters. The only way I feel safe is knowing

where my saturation is at all times when exercising.

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> Leanne

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