Oxygen

[Looseloafers]

Hi all I had my oxygen assessment today (not unpleasant) I need 16 hrs on 1litre if I go out & about I need 2 litres. Not happy but must think of it as medication & hopefully get used to it! Hope you are all ok & keep smiling

[Hacienda]

Same as me Hun, 1ltr sleeping, 3 ltrs with day time activities home or out. Must keep our other Organs stronger with Oxygen, Couldn't live without my Mate Oxy. You will get used to it. Stay happy, Stay Strong. XXX C.

[_9carole]

Hi I was on oxygen like you for 16 hours and on walking. It got to a point where I was back in hospital with carbon dioxide through too much oxygen . They have taken me off oxygen only have 2 litres as and when I need it. 4 litre on walking doing housework like changing bed and hoovering. Hope it goes well.

[SparkySW123]

It's good to share these things, Looseloafers. It was a blow to me too to learn a few months ago that I need oxygen - 1 litre when out and about. I struggled at first to come to terms with it but it's gradually getting easier the more I do it. As you say, think of it as part of your medication and that's life. Easier said than done I know and easy to get disheartened. Put another way- would you be able to get out of the house without it? The answer is no, so what's best to do? x

[Looseloafers in reply to SparkySW123]

Thanks for the reply I’m coming to terms with the whole thing (I think😂) need to practice outside but will get there! Cheers Sue x

[SparkySW123 in reply to Looseloafers]

Sue, you will. I don't know what sort of oxygen you use when 'ambulatory' (the word makes me laugh!) but I have 2 litre cylinders and also 2 x paediactric ones. I can't carry a 2 litre tank on my shoulder so use a shopping trolley to put it in and wheel about. I only weigh 44 kilos so have been 'allowed' to have 2 of the smaller paediactric (for kids) which, although they contain less, it means I have both hands free. Really depends on what I'm doing and where I'm going. Stick with it - you'll be fine. Blessings Christina x