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Title: I'm finally getting O2
Post by Chad on Dec 22^nd, 2009 at 6:15am

It's been a long wait, but my new neuro that I went to last week hooked me up with the scripts. Had my EEG and MRI yesterday and called the O2 supplier with great news. I can get the "M" tank for $36 (without insurance coverage) out of pocket per refill and it can sit at my house as long as I need it. I'm fortunate to get short cycles up to this point, but having that O2 at home makes me feel that much more comfortable to have one more weapon in my arsenal. I ordered the optimask that is sold here and a 0-15 LPM regulator on Ebay.

I must thank everybody here on the O2 push and info especially Marc.

Hope you have a have a wonderful holiday!

Chad

Title: Re: I'm finally getting O2
Post by Jeannie on Dec 22^nd, 2009 at 8:40am

That is wonderful news, Chad. I'm very happy for you. I will NEVER again in my life be with out 02.

Jeannie

Title: Re: I'm finally getting O2
Post by Chad on Dec 22^nd, 2009 at 9:19am

Thanks Jeannie. Now, I have to try it out, however i'm in remission at the moment so it may be sometime till
I need it. I just hope I use it right from the get go. I have my instructions from all of you kind folks on here.

Happy Holidays!

Title: Re: I'm finally getting O2
Post by vietvet2tours on Dec 22^nd, 2009 at 11:41am

Good for you. You still get a whack for waiting so long. WHACK.

Potter

Title: Re: I'm finally getting O2
Post by Chad on Dec 22^nd, 2009 at 12:12pm

Potter wrote on Dec 22^nd, 2009 at 11:41am:

Good for you. You still get a whack for waiting so long. WHACK.

Potter

Yes Potter, I know, LOL!

I finally have the right doc who gives me the script so i'm pumped :)

Title: Re: I'm finally getting O2
Post by diezel on Dec 22^nd, 2009 at 2:22pm

I'm in the same boat Chad, my O2 came yesterday at long last. Typically it's arrived late as i think i'm starting my remission period (a week tomorrow pain free fingers crossed). :) But it's a great feeling to know it will be there when HE returns. ;D

Title: Re: I'm finally getting O2
Post by Chad on Dec 22^nd, 2009 at 2:27pm

I'll drink to that Kent! Having that weapon at our disposal is a great feeling for the next cycle :)

Cheers!

Title: Re: I'm finally getting O2
Post by Dallas Denny 62 on Dec 22^nd, 2009 at 2:52pm

What a wonderful Christmas present Chad!! Hoping it makes as much difference in your life with CH as it has in mine.

Wishing you some PF holidays!!

Dallas Denny

Title: Re: I'm finally getting O2
Post by Marc on Dec 22^nd, 2009 at 6:14pm

Chad wrote on Dec 22^nd, 2009 at 6:15am:

........ ....... I can get the "M" tank for $36 (without insurance coverage) out of pocket per refill and it can sit at my house as long as I need it. ...................... I ordered the optimask that is sold here and a 0-15 LPM regulator on Ebay...........

Chad

I wish you 100% from the start. If the results are weak, just don't give up on O2 like so many others have - until you try the hyper flow method.

Marc

Title: Re: I'm finally getting O2
Post by Chad on Dec 30^th, 2009 at 7:00pm

Marc,

My next cycle I won't give up till I have results. I have everything I need, but that little female adapter for the tubing. That's coming in the mail. My regulator only goes to 15 LPM, but for 21.95 on Ebay i'd be more than glad to order one that is higher plus one that fits the smaller "E" tanks. I have an "M" tank in the closet for now all ready to go other than that adapter of course. I feel relieved already and I haven't even tried it yet. I'm very optimistic about it to say the least.

Title: Re: I'm finally getting O2
Post by Marc on Dec 30^th, 2009 at 7:07pm

I know it will help, that's a given. The question is whether you can get into the miracle category ;)

Title: Re: I'm finally getting O2
Post by Guiseppi on Dec 31^st, 2009 at 9:18am

Hoping it works for you like it has for me. It's damn near eliminated all my fear of the beast because I know the oxygen is damn near unbeatable. :)

Joe

Title: Re: I'm finally getting O2
Post by Chad on Dec 31^st, 2009 at 9:57am

Guiseppi wrote on Dec 31^st, 2009 at 9:18am:

Hoping it works for you like it has for me. It's damn near eliminated all my fear of the beast because I know the oxygen is damn near unbeatable. :)

Joe

Thanks Joe. The comforting thing is that I got my O2 from Praxair and even with insurance not covering it, it costs me $36/M tank and they guy was like "if you need 10 of these tanks, i'll get them for you, if you need "E" tanks, i'll get those too". No hassle, no problem. I finally have my supplier :)

Title: Re: I'm finally getting O2
Post by Brew on Dec 31^st, 2009 at 10:37am

You should see if you can negotiate a "cash" price.

Title: Re: I'm finally getting O2
Post by Marc on Dec 31^st, 2009 at 11:01am

I'd say that $36 for an M tank is already a darn good number!

Title: Re: I'm finally getting O2
Post by Chad on Dec 31^st, 2009 at 11:30am

The tank was shorter than I thought though. Maybe 4' x Ø7 or 8". Who cares, I have it :)

...and I can get it whenever I want, Yippee!!!

Title: Re: I'm finally getting O2
Post by Marc on Dec 31^st, 2009 at 12:13pm

If it's a medical M tank it would be 36" x 8" with almost 3500 liters of goodness inside!

Title: Re: I'm finally getting O2
Post by Chad on Dec 31^st, 2009 at 12:14pm

Marc wrote on Dec 31^st, 2009 at 12:13pm:

If it's a medical M tank it would be 36" x 8" with almost 3500 liters of goodness inside!

It's definitely medical since it came from a medical O2 supplier.

Title: Re: I'm finally getting O2
Post by Guiseppi on Jan 1^st, 2010 at 9:16pm

3500 liters of goodness inside!

I like that! ;D

Joe