1st walk on my own.: I have had my... - Lung Conditions C...

Lung Conditions Community Forum

56,325 members66,956 posts

1st walk on my own.

pollyjj profile image
21 Replies

I have had my oxygen for about 6 weeks now and have used it in the house, at the exercise class and at the supermarket.

Yesterday we went to the park we usually sit in the car and watch everyone with their children and dogs as hubby can't walk far. I suddenly said I think I am going for a walk, so I did, me and my oxygen together, I pulled my oxygen on a little trolley, it was wonderful I went for a nice stroll watched the ducks being fed and was not at all worried about getting back, although hubby was a bit concerned. I shall be off again today weather permitting, and might try the shopping centre next week, lots of chairs there if I need to sit down.

It has given me some freedom back wish I had been given it much earlier, all the stuff I could have done in the Summer, still there is always next year.

polly xx

Written by
pollyjj profile image
pollyjj
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
21 Replies
silversurfer profile image
silversurfer

Well done Polly keep it up.

jojam profile image
jojam

That's great Polly, it certainly makes a big difference.........there'll be no stopping you now :-)

Best wishes

Jo

pollyjj profile image
pollyjj

The nurse ordered one with the oxygen, air products bought it to me, have had to adapt it a bit took all the loose straps off the bag and fastened each side with some velcro. I have just ordered another one off ebay for £15.99 so I can have one for in the house and one for going out, the wheels are muddy today and I have to clean them.

polly xx

pollyjj profile image
pollyjj in reply topollyjj

I should have said they are really meant for suitcases.

None so precious as your freedom. Enjoy, Polly

longlungs profile image
longlungs

That is great news Polly so good to get some freedom back.:) Janexx

Toci profile image
Toci

Well done Polly. xx

pollj your open rd awaits you,get going ,look after urself petal,xxbernice

That's great Polly, well done :)

Suzy6 profile image
Suzy6

Well done Polly. You have eased my mind greatly, The thought of having to have oxygen has given me depression and nightmares but I feel a deal better after having read your post, Thank you. Keep it going.

KingoftheCocktails profile image
KingoftheCocktails

You are an inspiration to all of us Polly

KOTC

Fantastic brilliant inspiring! Xx

johnwr profile image
johnwr

Found this. Look:

shop.hhsystem.co.uk/sidekic...

peege profile image
peege

I'm really pleased for you Polly. You can now look forward to many more little adventures :D

junespoon profile image
junespoon

Quite right, you will be rareing to go come spring, Congratulations X

Well done to you. Your post is inspirational x Joyce

pollyjj profile image
pollyjj

I should be getting the one I ordered in a few days if it is ok I will let you know. Don't want to give you false hope if its no good.

Lynne1955 profile image
Lynne1955

Great news Polly. Enjoy your outings.

Lynne xx

maggie44 profile image
maggie44

Well done Polly. Are you using an oxygen cylinder or an oxygen concentrator?

Maggie

pollyjj profile image
pollyjj in reply tomaggie44

Cylinder maggie.

veejayess profile image
veejayess

When I first had oxygen I used a shopping bag trolley which worked fairly well.you can do a bit of shopping as well as get a bit of exercise.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Coping with COPD on my own

Last Friday evening, my Husband Graham flew to UK with Ryanair. He was going to attend a dinner...
Lolly2 profile image

My marathon

Such a lovely day on Saturday, sun shining and no wind so we went out for lunch with Our daughter...
Artist44 profile image

Time is never my own

It’s Friday. Every day this week I have had to get spruced up early to go to a doctors or hospital...
phillips1 profile image

6 minute walk day at 'Fit to Breath'. There's a whole lot of puffing going on especially when its my turn :) .

I arrived on time with my oxygen back pack and prepared to give it my best shot as usual. Libby our...
dall05 profile image

Just an Hours Walk

There was only an hour before lunch so I thought it was time for a quick walk from my Dads house up...
dall05 profile image

Moderation team

See all
AsthmaandLung profile image
AsthmaandLungAdministrator
moderator_AandLUK profile image
moderator_AandLUKAdministrator
Claire_ALUK profile image
Claire_ALUKAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.