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Hello...I'm one of the resident " lurkers, " and while I've posted a few

times, I can't seem to post by " reply, " only by going to Yahoo Groups,

signing in, etc. It's a bit cumbersome. Can anyone tell my how to reply?

My Korea to New York City to Rochester, New York back to NYC odyssey

has finally, and mercifully, ended. I am at home on Oak Island, North

Carolina. I had to wait 7 weeks for a first appointment with a doctor,

who, surprise, surprise, thinks I should see a pulmonologist.

This doctor had me walk around the parking lot for 5 minutes, then

checked my oxygen level...or rather, the receptionist did. She seemed

to think it was necessary to wait until the number on the oximeter

stopped going up, which of course it continued to do until it hit 90

(it had started out at 81)which took about 5 minutes.

I've also started on oxygen, but only using it part time. The portable

tanks weigh so much that I find them very difficult to move around.

Dale's experience with the doctor thinking 5 liters of oxygen was tops

for going home made me want to ask if there is any lighter weight

alternative to the 12 lb tanks mentioned above?

My best to all, and I hope Dale is speedily home.

n