Guest guest Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Had a reminder today of why I should always have a spare O2 tank with me. (I know...DUH....this shouldn't be news to me but I got over confident and it bit me in the butt today). I had been out for several hours, to my sisters to use the treadmill, to visit with the elderly woman I look after 3 days a week etc. I was on my way home when I realized the AC was not working properly and then noticed the temp gauge on my car was in the red zone. Long story short I ended up in a KMart parking lot waiting for a tow truck, down to the dregs on my oxygen tank. I finally broke down and called my parents (which is what I really wanted to avoid because I knew panic would ensue) and asked them to bring me a tank from home. By this time I was out of oxygen. Good old pursed lip breathing kept me in mostly in the mid-90's for nearly a half hour. The tow truck and my parents showed up at the same time and very quickly all was well once again. Car got towed to the mechanic, I changed my tank and was driven home by my panicky mother who kept looking at me as though she expected I would expire momentarily. So I'm home and just tired tonight. My new solemn vow: I will never leave home without an extra full tank of oxygen! Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 unnerving... unnerving... MB.. put two tanks in your trunk and leave them... I have at least 4 E tanks at all times. I have had tanks that were empty so don't count on just one spare.. now, I am soooo sorry you had to experience that feeling. I have had that happen too. tells me "DON'T PANIC" I say I'm not just get a tank, wellhe was born and raised in Ga. and only has ONE speed.. SLOW. so the pursed lip breathing have kept me going a few times. Your poor Mama.. I hope nothing serious is going on with your car.. it seems as soon as we make plans something always tries tostop us. but we are "Persistent Fighters" after all.. Love and Prayers, Peggy IPF 2004, FloridaWorry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up. Had a reminder today of why I should always have a spare O2 tank with me. (I know...DUH....this shouldn't be news to me but I got over confident and it bit me in the butt today). I had been out for several hours, to my sisters to use the treadmill, to visit with the elderly woman I look after 3 days a week etc. I was on my way home when I realized the AC was not working properly and then noticed the temp gauge on my car was in the red zone. Long story short I ended up in a KMart parking lot waiting for a tow truck, down to the dregs on my oxygen tank. I finally broke down and called my parents (which is what I really wanted to avoid because I knew panic would ensue) and asked them to bring me a tank from home. By this time I was out of oxygen. Good old pursed lip breathing kept me in mostly in the mid-90's for nearly a half hour. The tow truck and my parents showed up at the same time and very quickly all was well once again. Car got towed to the mechanic, I changed my tank and was driven home by my panicky mother who kept looking at me as though she expected I would expire momentarily. So I'm home and just tired tonight. My new solemn vow: I will never leave home without an extra full tank of oxygen! BethModeratorFibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Beth Reminder the hard way to always prepare for the worst that can happen. But then you did the right thing and made the call you hated to make. Bet you won't do that one again. > > Had a reminder today of why I should always have a spare O2 tank with me. (I know...DUH....this shouldn't be news to me but I got over confident and it bit me in the butt today). > > I had been out for several hours, to my sisters to use the treadmill, to visit with the elderly woman I look after 3 days a week etc. I was on my way home when I realized the AC was not working properly and then noticed the temp gauge on my car was in the red zone. Long story short I ended up in a KMart parking lot waiting for a tow truck, down to the dregs on my oxygen tank. > I finally broke down and called my parents (which is what I really wanted to avoid because I knew panic would ensue) and asked them to bring me a tank from home. By this time I was out of oxygen. Good old pursed lip breathing kept me in mostly in the mid-90's for nearly a half hour. The tow truck and my parents showed up at the same time and very quickly all was well once again. Car got towed to the mechanic, I changed my tank and was driven home by my panicky mother who kept looking at me as though she expected I would expire momentarily. > > So I'm home and just tired tonight. My new solemn vow: > > I will never leave home without an extra full tank of oxygen! > > Beth > Moderator > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Beth - I just got my IFill delivered tonight along with two D tanks. I am going to print your story and post it next to the machine so that I remember to keep two tanks ready and with me at all times. I am new to the whole oxygen thing, no thanks to my local doctors. It was National Jewish that had the hissy fit when I visited as they felt I should be at 4 liters. I have been functioning for 3 years on a slow down and rest when winded approach. I use the concentrator at home with the 50' hose as it covers my whole house. It does make it easier to keep house and do laundry. When seated, at a restaurant or movie I do not need any oxygen (confirmed by National Jewish). The minute I start to move so does my sat level (drops like a rock). I need oxygen to get to and from the grocery store, the dry cleaners, the pharmacy, any restaurant or movie theater. Once there, if not moving, oxygen can go off (kind of a mixed blessing). Thanks for the timely story, however unnerving, a good lesson. Thanks again. Stefani NSIP (cellular) 6/2009, Diabetes II 2/2006, Sleep Apnea 4/2009 > > Had a reminder today of why I should always have a spare O2 tank with me. (I know...DUH....this shouldn't be news to me but I got over confident and it bit me in the butt today). > > I had been out for several hours, to my sisters to use the treadmill, to visit with the elderly woman I look after 3 days a week etc. I was on my way home when I realized the AC was not working properly and then noticed the temp gauge on my car was in the red zone. Long story short I ended up in a KMart parking lot waiting for a tow truck, down to the dregs on my oxygen tank. > I finally broke down and called my parents (which is what I really wanted to avoid because I knew panic would ensue) and asked them to bring me a tank from home. By this time I was out of oxygen. Good old pursed lip breathing kept me in mostly in the mid-90's for nearly a half hour. The tow truck and my parents showed up at the same time and very quickly all was well once again. Car got towed to the mechanic, I changed my tank and was driven home by my panicky mother who kept looking at me as though she expected I would expire momentarily. > > So I'm home and just tired tonight. My new solemn vow: > > I will never leave home without an extra full tank of oxygen! > > Beth > Moderator > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 > What an experience Beth!So sorry you had to go through a harrowing time.Thank God help arrived in time!every episode teaches you something, we all can learn from this. Keep safe Geeta Had a reminder today of why I should always have a spare O2 tank with me. (I know...DUH....this shouldn't be news to me but I got over confident and it bit me in the butt today). > > I had been out for several hours, to my sisters to use the treadmill, to visit with the elderly woman I look after 3 days a week etc. I was on my way home when I realized the AC was not working properly and then noticed the temp gauge on my car was in the red zone. Long story short I ended up in a KMart parking lot waiting for a tow truck, down to the dregs on my oxygen tank. > I finally broke down and called my parents (which is what I really wanted to avoid because I knew panic would ensue) and asked them to bring me a tank from home. By this time I was out of oxygen. Good old pursed lip breathing kept me in mostly in the mid-90's for nearly a half hour. The tow truck and my parents showed up at the same time and very quickly all was well once again. Car got towed to the mechanic, I changed my tank and was driven home by my panicky mother who kept looking at me as though she expected I would expire momentarily. > > So I'm home and just tired tonight. My new solemn vow: > > I will never leave home without an extra full tank of oxygen! > > Beth > Moderator > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Stefani, Happy to help! After three years it's almost impossible not to become complacent. This was the wake up call I needed. Fortunately everything turned out fine....well I'm still waiting to hear what's going on with my car but everything turned out fine for me. I'm glad they've got you all set up with the IFill. Your O2 needs sound somewhat similar to mine. I can do without for a long time as long as I'm still. But if I do anything, my O2 level drops like a stone. For me that includes talking or eating. I can be sitting and reading and be fine but if the phone rings and I start talking I have to be using the oxygen. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 To: Breathe-Support Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2009 1:24:51 AMSubject: Re: A little unnerving Beth -I just got my IFill delivered tonight along with two D tanks. I am going to print your story and post it next to the machine so that I remember to keep two tanks ready and with me at all times. I am new to the whole oxygen thing, no thanks to my local doctors. It was National Jewish that had the hissy fit when I visited as they felt I should be at 4 liters. I have been functioning for 3 years on a slow down and rest when winded approach. I use the concentrator at home with the 50' hose as it covers my whole house. It does make it easier to keep house and do laundry. When seated, at a restaurant or movie I do not need any oxygen (confirmed by National Jewish). The minute I start to move so does my sat level (drops like a rock). I need oxygen to get to and from the grocery store, the dry cleaners, the pharmacy, any restaurant or movie theater. Once there, if not moving, oxygen can go off (kind of a mixed blessing). Thanks for the timely story, however unnerving, a good lesson. Thanks again.StefaniNSIP (cellular) 6/2009, Diabetes II 2/2006, Sleep Apnea 4/2009>> Had a reminder today of why I should always have a spare O2 tank with me. (I know...DUH.. ..this shouldn't be news to me but I got over confident and it bit me in the butt today).> > I had been out for several hours, to my sisters to use the treadmill, to visit with the elderly woman I look after 3 days a week etc. I was on my way home when I realized the AC was not working properly and then noticed the temp gauge on my car was in the red zone. Long story short I ended up in a KMart parking lot waiting for a tow truck, down to the dregs on my oxygen tank. > I finally broke down and called my parents (which is what I really wanted to avoid because I knew panic would ensue) and asked them to bring me a tank from home. By this time I was out of oxygen. Good old pursed lip breathing kept me in mostly in the mid-90's for nearly a half hour. The tow truck and my parents showed up at the same time and very quickly all was well once again. Car got towed to the mechanic, I changed my tank and was driven home by my panicky mother who kept looking at me as though she expected I would expire momentarily. > > So I'm home and just tired tonight. My new solemn vow:> > I will never leave home without an extra full tank of oxygen!> > Beth> Moderator> Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 MB... that sounds like a good solemn vow to make. Hindsight is always 20-20 isn't it! My kids hate it when I "look" at them certain ways. lol MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Re: A little unnerving BethReminder the hard way to always prepare for the worst that can happen.But then you did the right thing and made the call you hated to make.Bet you won't do that one again.>> Had a reminder today of why I should always have a spare O2 tank withme. (I know...DUH....this shouldn't be news to me but I got overconfident and it bit me in the butt today).>> I had been out for several hours, to my sisters to use the treadmill,to visit with the elderly woman I look after 3 days a week etc. I was onmy way home when I realized the AC was not working properly and thennoticed the temp gauge on my car was in the red zone. Long story shortI ended up in a KMart parking lot waiting for a tow truck, down to thedregs on my oxygen tank.> I finally broke down and called my parents (which is what I reallywanted to avoid because I knew panic would ensue) and asked them tobring me a tank from home. By this time I was out of oxygen. Good oldpursed lip breathing kept me in mostly in the mid-90's for nearly a halfhour. The tow truck and my parents showed up at the same time and veryquickly all was well once again. Car got towed to the mechanic, Ichanged my tank and was driven home by my panicky mother who keptlooking at me as though she expected I would expire momentarily.>> So I'm home and just tired tonight. My new solemn vow:>> I will never leave home without an extra full tank of oxygen!>> Beth> Moderator> Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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