[carmela-vasta]

hello my dear friend—so glad to hear  from you and delighted trip is going very well–pictures are fantastic, and i hope swimming with the dolphin was fun!!! –many hugs & much love! Carmela!!!

[carmela-vasta]

hi Charlene,

Usually my sister goes with me to help manage the tanks…but if I am discussing something important regarding the health issues, she does come in to the office with me
to be that second pair of ears–prompts another thought for those of us who go to the appt alone–what about recording? traditional style [w/permission] or a smartphone app-just a thought—

Have a great time!!! Enjoy, rest, take precautions, etc…do whatever you have to to make this trip forever memorable! Many hugs, Carmela

[carmela-vasta]

Hi Charlene,

Good topic, I am interested in what others say and shared information is what keeps all of us going.

I’m on oxygen 24/7. Cannulas are impossibly uncomfortable. My provider over the 3 years has given me several different ones to try. West Med adult super soft is the most comfortable for me. They are available on Amazon if the provider doesn’t have any.

For nose irritation, my provider told me that KY jelly is the only safe lotion to ease the irritation and it does soothe; I’ve used it since 2016. Vaseline and any glycerin product is unsafe. I clean the cannula with water. I too am smell sensitive and dislike inhaling bleach, strong detergents, etc.

I wear the cannula 24/7 and change it every 7-10 days, but it really depends how it feels and what activities I’ve done.

I have tried, but I cannot wear the cannula backwards. I’ll work at it.

Thank goodness for these sites; we learn and benefit so much from each other. Thank you again Charlene for all you do to keep us going!

Regards, Carmela