Welcome merry1

[sandy07]

Glad to see you jump right in. Yes, we are a wealth of information...and if you can't find it just ask. Someone will know or know where to look.

[chrisw]

Hi merry1,
Nice to see you here and posting already! Gwen and I live in BC too, now in Lake Cowichan on Vancouver Island, but we have lived also in Kitimat and Mackenzie, so we do understand the problems of remote areas! Have you also applied for the BC Fuel Tax Refund Program for Persons with Disabilities www.google.ca/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CBUQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sbr.gov.bc.ca%2Fdocuments_library%2Fbulletins%2Fmft_004.pdf&rct=j&q=BC%20fuel%20tax%20refund&ei=2W11TcKlCJP0swPlrJiyBA&usg=AFQjCNFIiY4sNm7rWRkR9ibKzUJZDTC3bA&sig2=HMVViZiJVdpQyM3_RGS-Iw&cad=rja and of course there are the handicap stickers for using the handicap parking spaces. ;D
"sats" is short for oxygen saturation level in the blood, which is measured using a pulse-oximeter like the ones shown on the member discount pages www.copdcanada.ca/Member_Discounts.htm and www.fact-canada.com/Sportstat/COPD-pulse-oximeters.html

Again - welcome and do post any questions you may have, or just join in the friendly chat at the 'fence'

[John]

Mary your cat is out again

[aero63]

Welcome merry1 and glad that you joined

[susanny]

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So glad to see you've joined the group. We try to make everyone feel comfortable and at ease for learning about all things COPD. Please feel free to ask whatever questions you have. Would love to get to know you, so join us at the Fence if you'd like.

Sue

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Thank YoU all so much! I fee special already. ummmmmmmmm, what and where is the 'fence'? Looking forward to learning more.

[sandy07]

Over The Back Fence...Daily Meet and Greet. It's under the "General" Heading. We talk about what we're doing, how we're feeling etc. Good place to start the day.

[Deleted]

Thanks Jackie. Found the fence! Heh Chris.........you live in the better part of B.C. now! I am way north in FSJ (Ft. St. John) No on the fuel tax. I did not know about that either. And No on the parking stickers. I live in a bubble the real truth is I have just dealt with it all as best I could on my own. I am just on my two puffers and now realizing the exercise thing is important so have been trying to walk the indoor track which we now have here. A hard go that one! Mostly I just fake it. ;D I think I should get one of those oximeter guys tho'. My last breathing test I was at 43% and they now have me on the new gov. plan with anti-biotics 'standing by' should I need them. I REALLY appreciate all the suggestions and it is so nice to NOT feel all alone anymore.