... actually, a tough couple of years.
I haven't been very active here because I've been dealing with a
serious health issue with Mrs.E. She was hospitalized in early
April and frankly the docs didn't think she'd pull through.
She did though, spent some time in rehab and is currently doing
much better at home. She has a strong will to be around for a
while longer. Scary times though.
Not covid related, BTW.
... actually, a tough couple of years.
I haven't been very active here because I've been dealing with a
serious health issue with Mrs.E. She was hospitalized in early
April and frankly the docs didn't think she'd pull through.
She did though, spent some time in rehab and is currently doing
much better at home. She has a strong will to be around for a
while longer. Scary times though.
Not covid related, BTW.
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... actually, a tough couple of years.
I haven't been very active here because I've been dealing with a
serious health issue with Mrs.E. She was hospitalized in early
April and frankly the docs didn't think she'd pull through.
She did though, spent some time in rehab and is currently doing
much better at home. She has a strong will to be around for a
while longer. Scary times though.
Not covid related, BTW.
... actually, a tough couple of years.
I haven't been very active here because I've been dealing with a
serious health issue with Mrs.E. She was hospitalized in early
April and frankly the docs didn't think she'd pull through.
She did though, spent some time in rehab and is currently doing
much better at home. She has a strong will to be around for a
while longer. Scary times though.
Not covid related, BTW.
On Friday, May 27, 2022 at 5:53:31 PM UTC-4, Mr. Luddite wrote:My daughter has been a *major* source of help throughout this episode,
... actually, a tough couple of years.
I haven't been very active here because I've been dealing with a
serious health issue with Mrs.E. She was hospitalized in early
April and frankly the docs didn't think she'd pull through.
She did though, spent some time in rehab and is currently doing
much better at home. She has a strong will to be around for a
while longer. Scary times though.
Not covid related, BTW.
===
Sorry to hear that, hope she is on the mend. Between Covid and the health issues that follow along with getting older, probably many of us will be facing health risks in the near future. It certainly does take some of the enjoyment out of retirement
On 5/28/2022 4:41 PM, waynebatrecdotboats@hotmail.com wrote:
On Friday, May 27, 2022 at 5:53:31 PM UTC-4, Mr. Luddite wrote:My daughter has been a *major* source of help throughout this episode,
... actually, a tough couple of years.
I haven't been very active here because I've been dealing with a
serious health issue with Mrs.E. She was hospitalized in early
April and frankly the docs didn't think she'd pull through.
She did though, spent some time in rehab and is currently doing
much better at home. She has a strong will to be around for a
while longer. Scary times though.
Not covid related, BTW.
===
Sorry to hear that, hope she is on the mend. Between Covid and the
health issues that follow along with getting older, probably many of
us will be facing health risks in the near future. It certainly does
take some of the enjoyment out of retirement
coming by daily to help out. Last weekend her husband tested positive
for Covid in two consecutive home tests and isolated downstairs in their house. He had a rough few days with heavy congestion, cough, headache,
etc. but now seems to be getting better. My daughter tested negative
until Friday when she tested positive and again yesterday.
As of last night she had very mild symptoms ... head congestion ... but otherwise felt ok. We'll see how she feels later today. Obviously, now *she* is in isolation.
Apparently the incubation period when exposed to someone with Covid is
5-6 days. Last time my daughter visited our house was last Saturday, so
Mrs.E and I will be testing again sometime today. We tested yesterday afternoon and were both negative. Given Mrs.E's health issues
(advanced, stage four COPD) I am hoping upon hope that she remains
negative. She's on oxygen 24/7 and her pulmonary weakness and age
puts her in a very high risk if she becomes infected with Covid.
Hoping we both remain negative.
On Sun, 29 May 2022 07:13:55 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" <nothere@noland.com>
wrote:
On 5/28/2022 4:41 PM, waynebatrecdotboats@hotmail.com wrote:
On Friday, May 27, 2022 at 5:53:31 PM UTC-4, Mr. Luddite wrote:My daughter has been a *major* source of help throughout this episode,
... actually, a tough couple of years.
I haven't been very active here because I've been dealing with a
serious health issue with Mrs.E. She was hospitalized in early
April and frankly the docs didn't think she'd pull through.
She did though, spent some time in rehab and is currently doing
much better at home. She has a strong will to be around for a
while longer. Scary times though.
Not covid related, BTW.
===
Sorry to hear that, hope she is on the mend. Between Covid and the health issues that follow along with getting older, probably many of us will be facing health risks in the near future. It certainly does take some of the enjoyment out of retirement
coming by daily to help out. Last weekend her husband tested positive
for Covid in two consecutive home tests and isolated downstairs in their
house. He had a rough few days with heavy congestion, cough, headache,
etc. but now seems to be getting better. My daughter tested negative
until Friday when she tested positive and again yesterday.
As of last night she had very mild symptoms ... head congestion ... but
otherwise felt ok. We'll see how she feels later today. Obviously, now
*she* is in isolation.
Apparently the incubation period when exposed to someone with Covid is
5-6 days. Last time my daughter visited our house was last Saturday, so
Mrs.E and I will be testing again sometime today. We tested yesterday
afternoon and were both negative. Given Mrs.E's health issues
(advanced, stage four COPD) I am hoping upon hope that she remains
negative. She's on oxygen 24/7 and her pulmonary weakness and age
puts her in a very high risk if she becomes infected with Covid.
Hoping we both remain negative.
We are doing the O2 thing here since August. We need an invention or
two for the hose management. A spring is a big help for the
connections and the kinks that develop there.
Judy has a FreeStyle Comfort portable that has been doing OK on the
road.
I am sure everyone here is hoping for the best for Mrs E. These folks
are really OK once you get past silly political arguments. If you can
think of anything I can do, just ask.
On 5/28/2022 4:41 PM, waynebatrecdotboats@hotmail.com wrote:
On Friday, May 27, 2022 at 5:53:31 PM UTC-4, Mr. Luddite wrote:My daughter has been a *major* source of help throughout this episode,
... actually, a tough couple of years.
I haven't been very active here because I've been dealing with a
serious health issue with Mrs.E. She was hospitalized in early
April and frankly the docs didn't think she'd pull through.
She did though, spent some time in rehab and is currently doing
much better at home. She has a strong will to be around for a
while longer. Scary times though.
Not covid related, BTW.
===
Sorry to hear that, hope she is on the mend. Between Covid and the health issues that follow along with getting older, probably many of us will be facing health risks in the near future. It certainly does take some of the enjoyment out of retirement
coming by daily to help out. Last weekend her husband tested positive
for Covid in two consecutive home tests and isolated downstairs in their >house. He had a rough few days with heavy congestion, cough, headache,
etc. but now seems to be getting better. My daughter tested negative
until Friday when she tested positive and again yesterday.
As of last night she had very mild symptoms ... head congestion ... but >otherwise felt ok. We'll see how she feels later today. Obviously, now >*she* is in isolation.
Apparently the incubation period when exposed to someone with Covid is
5-6 days. Last time my daughter visited our house was last Saturday, so
Mrs.E and I will be testing again sometime today. We tested yesterday >afternoon and were both negative. Given Mrs.E's health issues
(advanced, stage four COPD) I am hoping upon hope that she remains
negative. She's on oxygen 24/7 and her pulmonary weakness and age
puts her in a very high risk if she becomes infected with Covid.
Hoping we both remain negative.
On 5/29/22 7:13 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 5/28/2022 4:41 PM, waynebatrecdotboats@hotmail.com wrote:
On Friday, May 27, 2022 at 5:53:31 PM UTC-4, Mr. Luddite wrote:My daughter has been a *major* source of help throughout this episode,
... actually, a tough couple of years.
I haven't been very active here because I've been dealing with a
serious health issue with Mrs.E. She was hospitalized in early
April and frankly the docs didn't think she'd pull through.
She did though, spent some time in rehab and is currently doing
much better at home. She has a strong will to be around for a
while longer. Scary times though.
Not covid related, BTW.
===
Sorry to hear that, hope she is on the mend. Between Covid and the
health issues that follow along with getting older, probably many of
us will be facing health risks in the near future. It certainly does
take some of the enjoyment out of retirement
coming by daily to help out. Last weekend her husband tested positive
for Covid in two consecutive home tests and isolated downstairs in
their house. He had a rough few days with heavy congestion, cough,
headache, etc. but now seems to be getting better. My daughter tested
negative
until Friday when she tested positive and again yesterday.
As of last night she had very mild symptoms ... head congestion ...
but otherwise felt ok. We'll see how she feels later today.
Obviously, now *she* is in isolation.
Apparently the incubation period when exposed to someone with Covid is
5-6 days. Last time my daughter visited our house was last Saturday,
so Mrs.E and I will be testing again sometime today. We tested
yesterday afternoon and were both negative. Given Mrs.E's health issues
(advanced, stage four COPD) I am hoping upon hope that she remains
negative. She's on oxygen 24/7 and her pulmonary weakness and age
puts her in a very high risk if she becomes infected with Covid.
Hoping we both remain negative.
That's tough, Richard. Hope you and your wife still have plenty of time together. :(
On 5/28/2022 4:41 PM, waynebatr...@hotmail.com wrote:
On Friday, May 27, 2022 at 5:53:31 PM UTC-4, Mr. Luddite wrote:
... actually, a tough couple of years.
I haven't been very active here because I've been dealing with a
serious health issue with Mrs.E. She was hospitalized in early
April and frankly the docs didn't think she'd pull through.
She did though, spent some time in rehab and is currently doing
much better at home. She has a strong will to be around for a
while longer. Scary times though.
Not covid related, BTW.
===
Sorry to hear that, hope she is on the mend. Between Covid and the health issues that follow along with getting older, probably many of us will be facing health risks in the near future. It certainly does take some of the enjoyment out of retirementMy daughter has been a *major* source of help throughout this episode, coming by daily to help out. Last weekend her husband tested positive
for Covid in two consecutive home tests and isolated downstairs in their house. He had a rough few days with heavy congestion, cough, headache,
etc. but now seems to be getting better. My daughter tested negative
until Friday when she tested positive and again yesterday.
As of last night she had very mild symptoms ... head congestion ... but otherwise felt ok. We'll see how she feels later today. Obviously, now
*she* is in isolation.
Apparently the incubation period when exposed to someone with Covid is
5-6 days. Last time my daughter visited our house was last Saturday, so Mrs.E and I will be testing again sometime today. We tested yesterday afternoon and were both negative. Given Mrs.E's health issues
(advanced, stage four COPD) I am hoping upon hope that she remains
negative. She's on oxygen 24/7 and her pulmonary weakness and age
puts her in a very high risk if she becomes infected with Covid.
Hoping we both remain negative.
--
On 5/29/2022 10:14 AM, Keyser Söze wrote:
On 5/29/22 7:13 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 5/28/2022 4:41 PM, waynebatrecdotboats@hotmail.com wrote:
On Friday, May 27, 2022 at 5:53:31 PM UTC-4, Mr. Luddite wrote:My daughter has been a *major* source of help throughout this episode,
... actually, a tough couple of years.
I haven't been very active here because I've been dealing with a
serious health issue with Mrs.E. She was hospitalized in early
April and frankly the docs didn't think she'd pull through.
She did though, spent some time in rehab and is currently doing
much better at home. She has a strong will to be around for a
while longer. Scary times though.
Not covid related, BTW.
===
Sorry to hear that, hope she is on the mend. Between Covid and the
health issues that follow along with getting older, probably many of
us will be facing health risks in the near future. It certainly does >>>> take some of the enjoyment out of retirement
coming by daily to help out. Last weekend her husband tested positive
for Covid in two consecutive home tests and isolated downstairs in
their house. He had a rough few days with heavy congestion, cough,
headache, etc. but now seems to be getting better. My daughter tested
negative
until Friday when she tested positive and again yesterday.
As of last night she had very mild symptoms ... head congestion ...
but otherwise felt ok. We'll see how she feels later today.
Obviously, now *she* is in isolation.
Apparently the incubation period when exposed to someone with Covid is
5-6 days. Last time my daughter visited our house was last Saturday,
so Mrs.E and I will be testing again sometime today. We tested
yesterday afternoon and were both negative. Given Mrs.E's health issues >>> (advanced, stage four COPD) I am hoping upon hope that she remains
negative. She's on oxygen 24/7 and her pulmonary weakness and age
puts her in a very high risk if she becomes infected with Covid.
Hoping we both remain negative.
That's tough, Richard. Hope you and your wife still have plenty of time
together. :(
Thanks Harry. There are many others dealing with the same issue as I
have discovered. Some never smoked. Right now she's doing well at
home as long as she's using the O2. If she stops using it for a bit and >especially if she tries to do anything even slightly physically
demanding her O2 saturation level will drop to mid 80's which is
not good. With the O2 it's usually in the 92-96 percent range.
Anyway, another chapter of life. We sure have had many of them.
On 5/29/2022 11:17 AM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:retirement
On Sun, 29 May 2022 07:13:55 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" <nothere@noland.com>
wrote:
On 5/28/2022 4:41 PM, waynebatrecdotboats@hotmail.com wrote:
On Friday, May 27, 2022 at 5:53:31 PM UTC-4, Mr. Luddite wrote:
... actually, a tough couple of years.
I haven't been very active here because I've been dealing with a
serious health issue with Mrs.E. She was hospitalized in early
April and frankly the docs didn't think she'd pull through.
She did though, spent some time in rehab and is currently doing
much better at home. She has a strong will to be around for a
while longer. Scary times though.
Not covid related, BTW.
===
Sorry to hear that, hope she is on the mend. Between Covid and the health issues that follow along with getting older, probably many of us will be facing health risks in the near future. It certainly does take some of the enjoyment out of
My daughter has been a *major* source of help throughout this episode,
coming by daily to help out. Last weekend her husband tested positive
for Covid in two consecutive home tests and isolated downstairs in their >>> house. He had a rough few days with heavy congestion, cough, headache,
etc. but now seems to be getting better. My daughter tested negative
until Friday when she tested positive and again yesterday.
As of last night she had very mild symptoms ... head congestion ... but
otherwise felt ok. We'll see how she feels later today. Obviously, now >>> *she* is in isolation.
Apparently the incubation period when exposed to someone with Covid is
5-6 days. Last time my daughter visited our house was last Saturday, so
Mrs.E and I will be testing again sometime today. We tested yesterday
afternoon and were both negative. Given Mrs.E's health issues
(advanced, stage four COPD) I am hoping upon hope that she remains
negative. She's on oxygen 24/7 and her pulmonary weakness and age
puts her in a very high risk if she becomes infected with Covid.
Hoping we both remain negative.
We are doing the O2 thing here since August. We need an invention or
two for the hose management. A spring is a big help for the
connections and the kinks that develop there.
Judy has a FreeStyle Comfort portable that has been doing OK on the
road.
I am sure everyone here is hoping for the best for Mrs E. These folks
are really OK once you get past silly political arguments. If you can
think of anything I can do, just ask.
Thanks Greg. I've read and learned more about this in the past few
months that I think I could pass a medical license test. :-)
I was thinking about the hose management thing also. They sell
reels designed to pull back the slack but I haven't tried one
yet.
I just bought her an Inogen portable concentrator that works well,
so we can get rid of all the O2 cylinders. It was educational
buying the Inogen. First, MA is one of only two states that
require a doctor's prescription to buy one. Her doc took care
of that. Second, Mrs.E has a preferred Medicare advantage
insurance plan through Tufts Health that has been quite good but I was
told it won't cover the Inogen. If she was on straight Medicare,
it *would* be covered. Since then, we were told Tufts may
reimburse me for it's cost however. Didn't matter. She needed
it.
Anyway, again thanks for your thoughts and I wish you and your
wife the best. This has been a long time coming because Mrs.E.
refused to accept reality for a long, long time. The docs
said she waited too long.
On 5/28/2022 4:41 PM, waynebatrecdotboats@hotmail.com wrote:
On Friday, May 27, 2022 at 5:53:31 PM UTC-4, Mr. Luddite wrote:My daughter has been a *major* source of help throughout this episode,
... actually, a tough couple of years.
I haven't been very active here because I've been dealing with a
serious health issue with Mrs.E. She was hospitalized in early
April and frankly the docs didn't think she'd pull through.
She did though, spent some time in rehab and is currently doing
much better at home. She has a strong will to be around for a
while longer. Scary times though.
Not covid related, BTW.
===
Sorry to hear that, hope she is on the mend. Between Covid and the health issues that follow along with getting older, probably many of us will be facing health risks in the near future. It certainly does take some of the enjoyment out of retirement
coming by daily to help out. Last weekend her husband tested positive
for Covid in two consecutive home tests and isolated downstairs in their >house. He had a rough few days with heavy congestion, cough, headache,
etc. but now seems to be getting better. My daughter tested negative
until Friday when she tested positive and again yesterday.
As of last night she had very mild symptoms ... head congestion ... but >otherwise felt ok. We'll see how she feels later today. Obviously, now >*she* is in isolation.
Apparently the incubation period when exposed to someone with Covid is
5-6 days. Last time my daughter visited our house was last Saturday, so
Mrs.E and I will be testing again sometime today. We tested yesterday >afternoon and were both negative. Given Mrs.E's health issues
(advanced, stage four COPD) I am hoping upon hope that she remains
negative. She's on oxygen 24/7 and her pulmonary weakness and age
puts her in a very high risk if she becomes infected with Covid.
Hoping we both remain negative.
On Sun, 29 May 2022 12:09:29 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" <nothere@noland.com>retirement
wrote:
On 5/29/2022 11:17 AM, gfretwell@aol.com wrote:
On Sun, 29 May 2022 07:13:55 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" <nothere@noland.com>
wrote:
On 5/28/2022 4:41 PM, waynebatrecdotboats@hotmail.com wrote:
On Friday, May 27, 2022 at 5:53:31 PM UTC-4, Mr. Luddite wrote:
... actually, a tough couple of years.
I haven't been very active here because I've been dealing with a
serious health issue with Mrs.E. She was hospitalized in early
April and frankly the docs didn't think she'd pull through.
She did though, spent some time in rehab and is currently doing
much better at home. She has a strong will to be around for a
while longer. Scary times though.
Not covid related, BTW.
===
Sorry to hear that, hope she is on the mend. Between Covid and the health issues that follow along with getting older, probably many of us will be facing health risks in the near future. It certainly does take some of the enjoyment out of
My daughter has been a *major* source of help throughout this episode, >>>> coming by daily to help out. Last weekend her husband tested positive >>>> for Covid in two consecutive home tests and isolated downstairs in their >>>> house. He had a rough few days with heavy congestion, cough, headache, >>>> etc. but now seems to be getting better. My daughter tested negative
until Friday when she tested positive and again yesterday.
As of last night she had very mild symptoms ... head congestion ... but >>>> otherwise felt ok. We'll see how she feels later today. Obviously, now >>>> *she* is in isolation.
Apparently the incubation period when exposed to someone with Covid is >>>> 5-6 days. Last time my daughter visited our house was last Saturday, so >>>> Mrs.E and I will be testing again sometime today. We tested yesterday
afternoon and were both negative. Given Mrs.E's health issues
(advanced, stage four COPD) I am hoping upon hope that she remains
negative. She's on oxygen 24/7 and her pulmonary weakness and age
puts her in a very high risk if she becomes infected with Covid.
Hoping we both remain negative.
We are doing the O2 thing here since August. We need an invention or
two for the hose management. A spring is a big help for the
connections and the kinks that develop there.
Judy has a FreeStyle Comfort portable that has been doing OK on the
road.
I am sure everyone here is hoping for the best for Mrs E. These folks
are really OK once you get past silly political arguments. If you can
think of anything I can do, just ask.
Thanks Greg. I've read and learned more about this in the past few
months that I think I could pass a medical license test. :-)
I was thinking about the hose management thing also. They sell
reels designed to pull back the slack but I haven't tried one
yet.
I just bought her an Inogen portable concentrator that works well,
so we can get rid of all the O2 cylinders. It was educational
buying the Inogen. First, MA is one of only two states that
require a doctor's prescription to buy one. Her doc took care
of that. Second, Mrs.E has a preferred Medicare advantage
insurance plan through Tufts Health that has been quite good but I was
told it won't cover the Inogen. If she was on straight Medicare,
it *would* be covered. Since then, we were told Tufts may
reimburse me for it's cost however. Didn't matter. She needed
it.
Good luck on that Medicare refused to buy ours. (Medicare and Plan G)
Their answer was you can use a tank and you never really need to be on
a plane (why we bought ours).
We also needed a prescription but I am not sure if that is law or just >policy. We still have a dozen O2 bottles and the regulator but we
still use the machine if we are on the road. She uses the bottles
walking around the neighborhood tho.
We have 3 batteries for the portable and I have a documented rotation
going, logging the date and discharge level when they go back on the
charger. At $100 a pop, I want to take care of them.
The retractors seem to use a remote to pull the hose back.
I have thought about it a bit but for now we are just playing jump
rope with the hose.
Anyway, again thanks for your thoughts and I wish you and your
wife the best. This has been a long time coming because Mrs.E.
refused to accept reality for a long, long time. The docs
said she waited too long.
I had the same thing here. She put off seeing the doctor for a year
and when she finally did, she spent a week in the hospital. Part of
that was bad insurance tho. I thought it was ironic that UHC had
refused to write her but when Medicare kicked in, we ended up with
their plan G.
I hope they can get a handle on Mrs E's COPD. That is a tough one. I
think it really means
Can't Offer a Precise Diagnosis.
My Mom, Sister and BIL all had it and never had much more from the
medical community than mitigating the symptoms. They can do that for
quite a while tho.
On this O2 thing, I am really thinking about piping it into a couple
rooms to eliminate some of the hose.
... actually, a tough couple of years.
I haven't been very active here because I've been dealing with a
serious health issue with Mrs.E. She was hospitalized in early
April and frankly the docs didn't think she'd pull through.
She did though, spent some time in rehab and is currently doing
much better at home. She has a strong will to be around for a
while longer. Scary times though.
Not covid related, BTW.
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