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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2007 20:26:44 GMT -5
I just heard about this site through another one . COPD COndensed. I get their digest versions several time s/week and find them some what helpful. I would perfer to hear from other Canadians though as so much of their info has to do with their health system and how to access funds. I am 58 yrs old and was told of my COPD in 2003. To truthful, I knew I had it - I just wanted to quit smoking before being told for sure.
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Post by cheryl on Dec 19, 2007 20:31:03 GMT -5
Welcome Mary228, My name is Cheryl. We're all here to help each other as much as we can. We're a friendly supportive group. Jump in wherever you'd feel comfortable. Ask anything you want. There are some very knowledgeable people here who would be happy to help. We're all going through the same things, just at different degrees. Welcome!  |
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Post by wendyco on Dec 19, 2007 21:15:58 GMT -5
Hi Mary228 and welcome...I will call you Mary228 because we have another Mary and this will help to keep you separate.... everyone here is very helpful and full of answers and other things so feel free to ask away or just pull up for a cup of coffee in the daily roll call....... lots of good info here also, www.copdcanada.ca/ |
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Post by bobbioh on Dec 19, 2007 21:16:05 GMT -5
Welcome we are from all kinds of places here, but there are lots of canadians to help you understand your health care options. Im sure. Jump in anywhere, If you have any questions feel free to ask we will help if we can. Hope to read lots from you soon. bobbioh
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Post by cocojax on Dec 19, 2007 22:08:18 GMT -5
 Hi mary28 glad you could join us, we have a great group of friendly people here. If you have any questions we will be find the answers for you. Feel free to join in any time, hopefully see you in Phil's Gym for some exercise or for a chat in Over the back fence... My name is CoCojax ( aka Ellen) www.copdcanada.ca/ COPD CANADA Patient Network is a parent website filled with information and a free sign-up. Please feel free to check it out also. |
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Post by John on Dec 20, 2007 7:54:00 GMT -5
Welcome Mary   |
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Post by Joyce7 on Dec 20, 2007 18:46:26 GMT -5
Welcome to the group Mary---Please make yourself at home. I look forward to getting to know you...Joyce in SC  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2007 20:13:18 GMT -5
Thanks for all the relies. Can anyone out there help me with finding a product i have been advised to buy. it is a finger oximeter. An exercise team I just joined on line - to encourage one to work out each day by reporting to the group - the team captain suggested getting one to help me keep track of my O2 saturations as I work on the TM. I had questioned how one could know when they were doing too much or too little to be of any use. She said if I felt I might be quitting before I really needed to , it might be simple fear. This oximeter would re assure me and allow me to work harder to strengthen my muscles around the lungs without doing any harm. It seems they are pretty cheap and easily gotten in the States. Here the best I found was like $600.00 compared to their 150 - $200.00. Any ideas for Canadian sites where I could get one at a reasonable price? Do others use and find it helpful?
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Post by LindaNY on Dec 20, 2007 20:58:29 GMT -5
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Post by chrisw on Dec 20, 2007 20:59:33 GMT -5
Finger oximeters: The gold standard amongst COPDers is the Nonin Onyx 9500. I bought mine from portablenebs about four years ago and have never regretted it. Their web site is www.portablenebs.com/tripleoximeter.htm and I just checked this out. Their price for the Onyx is US$ 239.95. However while checking this out I saw that they are also selling the MEDChoice oximeter for the price of only us$ 65 - they speak pretty highly of it and the price is so good that I am tempted to get one as a 'loaner' for the people in my local support group. ;D I noticed that they ship by UPS and I have found that UPS shipments to Canada are passed through a "customs broker" at the border, and this can result in a large unexpected charge even when no duty is payable, so I try to get any shipments like this sent by the US post office and not UPS, even if it means I have to pay extra postage.  I prefer to buy at home in Canada if I can, but I am NEVER prepared to spend three times as much just to be 'patriotic'  |
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Post by lindab on Dec 21, 2007 3:55:56 GMT -5
Welcome Mary 228.
Join us for coffee in the mornings at the fence or anywhere you would like.
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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on Dec 26, 2007 5:40:01 GMT -5
WElcome Home Mary 228......
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