Power Cuts

[mich11020]

Awoke gasping for breath 5am - no bipap power or oxy - managed drag myself downstairs with torch switch oxy from concentrator to large cylinder. Lesson learnt for the winter months - keep a portable cylinder in bedroom. Not much I can do bout bipap thou when leccy goes off. Stay warm and well people.

[sassy59]

Scary stuff and glad you’re ok. Take care and stay safe. Xxxx

[mich11020 in reply to sassy59]

Thank u sassy - and you. x

[O2Trees]

Whoa Mitch, terrifying. Hope you're ok now, good oxygen cylinder will be near you at night now.

[mich11020 in reply to O2Trees]

Thanks 02 trees - cd have been worse & off all night - just glad I had a torch or wd hav panicked even more - just a one off I hope.

[Ruach]

Your utility company will have a listing for vunerable customers..........I am listed with mine.

They will make provision for anyone with medical needs, usually with a portable solution, generator, powerpack etc for equipment if the power goes off..

Get yourself listed with them and at least you will have some peace of mind.

[mich11020 in reply to Ruach]

Thank you ruach, didn't know that - will look into it. Thankfully this was the 1st time I've had a power cut while asleep.

[mrsmummy]

I'm pleased you are okay. To Be Winter Ready, you should:

•Know your free emergency numbers - in a power cut dial 105 or, for a gas emergency, dial 0800 111999.

healthunlocked.com/blf/post...

[dall05]

Hi Mich,

Now my oxygen needs are much higher I have the large B10 cylinders at the ready around the house. Bedroom and toilets are sure to be where I am when that inevitable power cut comes. 😁

[mich11020 in reply to dall05]

Hi dall - I just have one b10 in living room - don't really want them all around house but I shall be keeping a portable upstairs from now on.

[dall05 in reply to mich11020]

I use B10s now because I'm on 15litres when on the move.

400 portables were fine until around 12 months ago 😊.

I use the cylinders also for night trips to the loo because my concentrators are downstairs and on a lower setting for sleeping to moving.

My house is full of concentrators and cylinders. so I should be well sorted for those power cuts 😉

[mich11020 in reply to dall05]

Sorry to hear you need a LOT of oxy & here am I moaning some days bout luggin my portable liquid around. Wish oxy could somehow be compressed into much smaller bottles - that wd b gd.

[dall05 in reply to mich11020]

yeh' when I leave the house these days its like a military operation.I often go out with my wife carrying 3 liquid oxygen flasks and 3 compressed cylinders.

I've even taken a B10 on a trolley sometimes

Mind you without portable oxygen where would we be 😉

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[Caspiana]

Oh wow. That's awful mich11020 . Plus it must have been freezing. 😖 Take care of yourself.

Cas xx 🌹

[mich11020 in reply to Caspiana]

Thanx cas - and you - yes it was freezn - went back to bed wearin my cardi! Lol. x

[hypercat54]

That must have been really scary! I am glad you were quick thinking enough to get your portable cylinder. Stay safe and well.

[maycranefly]

Wow .thank God you are o.k lesson learned to keep a portable in bedroom.get yourelf registered. Stay safe.

[Hidden]

Oh bless you ,I would have had a total panick attack!!!! I have bipap as well and I suffer from claustrophobia so the thought of the electric going and nothing coming threw the mask !!!! Scarry , you are a ruffy tuffy I hope you never have to go threw it again hun xxxx

[mich11020 in reply to Hidden]

Thanx caz - just as well I had the torch handy - we usually only have the occasional power cut in the day or early eve - so this was a bit scary but I can sleep soundly knowing my portable oxy is within reach now. xx

[Ruach]

This link should give you an insight into what help is available and how to get it.

ukrn.org.uk/wp-content/uplo...

[SquirrelsHolt]

So glad it all ended up ok for you and well done for staying in a "non-panic" mode to go downstairs to your big oxygen cylinder. (I know I'd have gone straight into a panic attack!)However,have taken your comments on board and have a spare,little cylinder under my bed for such emergencies!! Hope all went back to normal fairly soon for you and like you've said,let's all stay in the warm.

[mich11020]

Thanx squirrels - times like these I wish I lived in a bungalow - glad my post has also helped - in keeping a spare cylinder close by but hope we don't need it. x