Mitochondrial Chat

hoodlum (Dec 22, 2008 7:00:21 PM)
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hoodlum (Dec 22, 2008 7:00:27 PM)
hi lf

lfitzger (Dec 22, 2008 7:00:43 PM)
hi hood

hoodlum (Dec 22, 2008 7:01:09 PM)
how did your sleep study go?

lfitzger (Dec 22, 2008 7:02:17 PM)
I think it went well. I haven't heard anything, with the holidays, but the AVAPS was comfortable and the techs, RT and trainor were all pleased with the results

hoodlum (Dec 22, 2008 7:02:45 PM)
good to hear... perhaps you will have restful sleep for the new year>>>

lfitzger (Dec 22, 2008 7:04:16 PM)
I'm hoping so. Actually I've been sleeping well the past three nights. I've slept with my head elevated more and no machine. I sleep for about 4 hours and then have to get up to take a breathing treatment, but then back to sleep. In fact, have slept away most of the past three days as well.

lfitzger (Dec 22, 2008 7:04:22 PM)
How are you doing?

hoodlum (Dec 22, 2008 7:06:38 PM)
currently developing cellulitis and infection in/around stoma. Trying to hold off on ER visit in hopes doc can see me tomorrow or at infusion on Wednesday.

lfitzger (Dec 22, 2008 7:07:22 PM)
I think we are coming up with a decent treatment for the breathing issues - at least better than in the past. I'm now taking Spiriva and breathing treatments every 4-5 hours.

lfitzger (Dec 22, 2008 7:07:44 PM)
I'm sorry to hear that. I'll keep my figures crossed.

hoodlum (Dec 22, 2008 7:07:56 PM)
have you had any of the side effects with the Spiriva?

lfitzger (Dec 22, 2008 7:07:58 PM)
How is your weather? Ours is terrible!

hoodlum (Dec 22, 2008 7:08:44 PM)
not so nice... more cold than precip, but after Wed we are supposed to have precip one kind or another for 5 days...

lfitzger (Dec 22, 2008 7:09:09 PM)
I did, but the doc said I could take it at bedtime. I still have some reduction of fine motor skills during the day, but the benefits outway the side effects at this point.

hoodlum (Dec 22, 2008 7:09:43 PM)
good... glad it is helping you :-)

lfitzger (Dec 22, 2008 7:09:47 PM)
We have over a foot of snow on the ground with more the next 2 days. The wind chill was -24 most of yesterday.

hoodlum (Dec 22, 2008 7:10:17 PM)
that is precisely why I DON'T live where you do... LOL

lfitzger (Dec 22, 2008 7:10:18 PM)
I can actually read or watch TV without falling asleep and remember things for more than 2 min.

hoodlum (Dec 22, 2008 7:10:33 PM)
good

lfitzger (Dec 22, 2008 7:10:57 PM)
This is unusual for us this early in the year. We usually don't even have snow for Christmas.

lfitzger (Dec 22, 2008 7:12:18 PM)
Jenn still doesn't have a computer. She misses chats.

hoodlum (Dec 22, 2008 7:14:22 PM)
I was without for nearly 2 weeks and it was driving me nuts! especially because if they had done what I suggessted the first time it would have been fixed before the 4th visit...

lfitzger (Dec 22, 2008 7:16:01 PM)
I read that you were without on your CB site. Jenn has had some computer people (friends in field) look at hers. She has one more option and then might have to look for another one.

hoodlum (Dec 22, 2008 7:16:19 PM)
another computer?

lfitzger (Dec 22, 2008 7:16:43 PM)
They feel hers can't be fixed.

hoodlum (Dec 22, 2008 7:17:00 PM)
ohhh... that is not good!!!

hoodlum (Dec 22, 2008 7:17:31 PM)
I thought Voc Rehab people just set her up with an awesome machine and all the programming she would need???

lfitzger (Dec 22, 2008 7:17:37 PM)
Were you able to use your lappy while yours was down or is that all you have.

lfitzger (Dec 22, 2008 7:18:08 PM)
It is commission for the blind and she has to be working 20 hours a week to get it.

lfitzger (Dec 22, 2008 7:18:35 PM)
She has contacted them.

hoodlum (Dec 22, 2008 7:18:42 PM)
didn't have anything because like I told them with the first call the modem was fried...so none of the computers in the house worked... a royal pain when you are trying to order christmas presents on time.

lfitzger (Dec 22, 2008 7:19:42 PM)
Yikes - I would have been sunk. At least with a dial-up, I can even get on (for short times) with my lappy on battery.

lfitzger (Dec 22, 2008 7:20:17 PM)
Even if the power is out

lfitzger (Dec 22, 2008 7:21:34 PM)
I couldn't do a chat, but can keep in touch with family to let them know how I am doing.

hoodlum (Dec 22, 2008 7:22:28 PM)
I'm going to head out lf... get in bed so I can wake up and deal with the medical establishment... Hoping you have a joyous, happy Christmas! Nite:-)

hoodlum (Dec 22, 2008 7:22:41 PM)
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lfitzger (Dec 22, 2008 7:22:46 PM)
You too!

lfitzger (Dec 22, 2008 7:29:36 PM)
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emtdas (Dec 22, 2008 8:12:38 PM)
happy holidays to anyone reading the logs

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