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Monthly Archives: May 2012
Oxygen
Every two weeks I have oxygen tanks delivered. I tell my oxygen company how many I need, they pick up the empties and leave me full tanks. Here is the line-up! I then attach a conserving device to the tank. … Continue reading
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Memorial Day Weekend
This last weekend was quiet and relaxing. I didn’t have much energy on Friday or Saturday. We did manage to ride our bikes to a friend’s house Sunday for about an hour. Don’t forget, my bike is motorized. On Memorial … Continue reading
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Zachary Graduates
Today is a little tough for me. Our one and only nephew, Zachary, is graduating from high school in Arizona. Because I need to be at the hospital within a few hours if I get the transplant call, I can’t … Continue reading
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Dexcom Seven Plus
Last week I started using the Dexcom Seven PlusĀ It is a wireless CGM (continuous glucose monitor) that is helping me monitor and control my diabetes. It provides a new blood sugar reading every five minutes showing trends so I … Continue reading
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Malted Milk Boulders
One of Travis’ co-workers was very sweet and bought me a little treat. If you have ever had a Droolin’ Moose malted milk boulder you know what I mean, they are delicious! I couldn’t stop at just eating one, I … Continue reading
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PFT Graph
Want to see one of the reasons I am waiting for lungs? In the picture below is my PFT graph (pulmonary function test). The black dotted line is the predicted lung function for my age, height, and weight. My actual … Continue reading
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Fishing Opener
After my regular check up with my doctor last Thursday, we decided to head up north to Lake Vermilion for the fishing opener and spend Mother’s Day with Trav’s mom. The weather was great, the only problem was the fish … Continue reading
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Doctor’s Check Up
Last week I had a routine check up with my primary physician, Dr. Jordon Dunitz. After looking at my weight, PFT’s (pulmonary function tests) and discussing my overall health, he gave me the “O.K.” to come back in two months, … Continue reading
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Ex Vivo Lung Transplant
There is a new method for lung transplants that is being tested in the United States. It is called “Ex Vivo” an outside the body technique capable of continuously perfusing or pumping a bloodless solution containing oxygen, proteins and nutrients … Continue reading
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OmniPod Insulin Pump
I love my insulin pump! I always refer to it as the Cadillac of insulin pumps. About five years ago I made the decision that it would be better for my health to start using an insulin pump. I have … Continue reading
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