Went out on Saturday (taken me this long to get off my pink cloud) I drove my little car for the first time this year, with my oxygen, all by myself! Not a big deal to most I know but having been housebound and feeling pretty damn ill for so long there is now hope on the horizon. The skies the limit! Happy Bank Holiday one and all. Love S Xx
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Sheilab123 well done no stopping you now best wishes x
Well done that girl !! I'm the same as you were - not having driven my little car for several months now as been poorly. Being on oxygen somehow has knocked my confidence. You're a star to get behind the wheel again and like you say, there will be no stopping you now.
Thank you Squirrel, if you feel well enough do it! I have spent so much time in my recliner or hospital I didn't think I would have anything to look forward to again. I know what you mean re oxygen and I have still to go to our local town (well village really) but planning to do that on Friday with my little scooter. After all once folk have seen you that's it, and those that mind don't matter and those that matter don't mind! So get that confidence back and do it! Xx
I cannot manage driving now but did drive, on oxygen, for years. Stick your cylinder in the car and set off - don't let it hold you back. xx
Thanks for for words of encouragement. I5s just me being a total wet flannel about driving again. Not totally sure what stops me apart from my total lack of confidence since being very I'll a while back. Silly really. I've have decided that this summer,I'll be driving myself out and about. Just GOT TO DO IT. Lol eh?
Go girl
Ive just got back on the roads after 2 years and i was so scared i made someone drive me to the petrol station and put petrol in it........Our confidence gets such a knock being ill and gaining some independence back is the way to go .
WELL DONE x
Well done you Mandy, I was told we can't fill up on oxy so that's a big plus! Leave that to the more able bodied. Your so right we need to keep hold of any independence we can, which in turn should boost our confidence. Happy driving! S xx
Sheila, that's the best news I've read today. Good for you and may this be the start of you regaining your independence and being able to get out and about like you did before you had 02.
well done will do you good to have the independents and get out and about , I know when I had my ops was wasn't allowed to drive for 6 weeks each time I hated it car sitting there but I couldn't drive it ,
Great news Sheila, It must have felt ace to have got back on the road again and regained the independence that comes with it. I once had a long spell without driving and know how you must be feeling right now .
Going anywhere nice today? .
Well done S just in time for the summer, I love getting out in my car it is the best freedom ever and it doesn't make me puff.
Enjoy it.
take care
polly xx
Hi Sheila, congratulations! 👏👏 you've actually given me the boost to get out & drive again after 16 months.
After being in hospital so long last year,it's taken a long time to get my mobility back. My confidence has taken a huge knock but I'm lucky to have family who run me around all the time.
I've been thinking recently that I should try to get behind the wheel again. I love the independence & think I might just make the effort.
I'll go out in my car with someone with me first time back on the road, for morale! Maybe one day soon🤔
Well done you. Its really hard doing things by ourselves, I felt the same last summer when I went out the first time on my mobility scooter, I felt free again for the first time in ages.
Kim xx
lovely Sheila, well done. Have a lovely summer out on your travels.xx
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Thank you SS. I do hope to, do what we can whilst we can! S Xx
There seem to be a few of us all lacking the confidence to take that step towards our cars/scooters etc and be mobile again. What a shame we all don't get together and do a convoy!! I didn't realise just how many of us are in the same predicament.
You're right SquirrelsHolt, there probably are a lot of us scared to just take the plunge to get back behind the wheel.
I'm not on oxygen, it's my mobility that's an issue. I'm just scared my legs are not strong enough. They will be, it's just in my imagination! I'll attempt it one day soon, I promise! 😄
Jessy11, you will get there. Time seems to go so slowly when there's something you really want to do, but just manage IIT right now. I totally understand that feeling of legs giving way too. I've started PR classes so that I can become more mobile and its really helping with my kegs. Where I'd been unwell and basically not moving around much(apart from going to the bathroom!), my legs just had no strength. However its amazing once you start a few simple exercises, how the old legs feel a bit stronger. Baby steps-literally !!! Excuse any typo errors as I've just broken my reading glasses.
Well done as you say sky is the limit and hope you continue as the summer is just round the corner I have my oxygen all the time in my car
Jimmy123, great to hear you are driving without any problems. Do you use oxygen cylinders or a portable concentrator when you drive?
Potable airsep focus I keep in my glove compartment and big concentrater at home which am on at home for 16hours at 2lt per minute love the little machine great
I'm going to google your airstep focus which fits in your glove compartment ! Really ? I'd be so impressed if you're not joking with me. Never heard of it.
Thank you Jimmy, will have to pick your brains re portable, I'm on oxy 24/7 and only have cylinders for out and about, which don't last long. S Xx
The air sep focus is for if you are on two ltr per minute if you are on any higher you will need another portable which there are around especially inogen3 which is a nice machine which is not to heavy
Thanks for that Jimmy, yes I'm on 1lt pm 3 when mobile, will have a look on line now Xx
There are plenty about the airsep focus good little machine but are 2 Lt on a pulse flow which may suit you but ask your respiratory nurse if you can use pulse flow and if so there are plenty around but focus is the smallest which could fit your hand and comes with two battery's which last 1 and half hours each and can be charged in your car or at home that is why I keep mine in the car
Hello Sheila. Good for you. Well done. That is an amazing achievement. Just do what you can when you feel you can. Love yourself. xx
Very good keep fighting just do not give in
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Thank you David, I'm no quitter! S Xx
Nice to hear it
Well done Sheila there will be no stopping you now. The world is at your feet again. x
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Thanks Cough, it feels as if it is! Long may it last. S Xx
Very well done to you Sheila, keep it up. xxxx
Wow what a lovely surprise to put my I pad on and see all your wonderful messages, you have indeed made my day! I want to reply to you all individually, but this is gonna take time, I mean I could be out and about, almost anywhere now lol! Much love to you all from the bottom of my heart. S Xx
hi Sheila well done must feel brilliant to get out
best wishes Jeaniexx
Bravo 👏👏👏, that must have given your confidence a huge boost!
Amazing, well done you! No stopping you now xx
Hello Sheila,
What great news - now you are free to roam. Long may it continue
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Thank you Jennifer, yes long may it continue though I'm grabbing it with both hands whilst I can! S Xx
Fantastic news - onwards & upwards - all best wishes Sheila x