48 – Fighting Back

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16 October 2023

Well, as a period in my life – I have to say the past month has been the most stressful I’ve ever experienced.

I mean, not much really shocks me medically any more. Three and a half years of cancer – interspersed with periods of Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy – experimental trial drugs, all kinds of scans and three PICC lines and a PEG feeding tube, there isn’t much that I can’t (or haven't) taken in my stride!

But this Pneumonitis and its potential of facing down death, really had me and Samros on the ropes.

Anyway – one month later – and very close crucial medical care, along with a specific drugs plan have made me feel that things are generally going in the right direction. Not out of the woods completely and there’s still a lot of treatment to be administered.

 

Inogen One G3 Portable Oxygen Concentrator

To help me get out and about, I’ve been issued with a portable oxygen concentrator.

This natty little unit, runs on a rechargeable battery and works by filtering the atmosphere to create oxygen-rich air by pulling surrounding air into the oxygen machine, compressing it, purifying it and removing nitrogen and other impurities.

The purified, oxygen-rich air is then delivered to the patient, at variable pluses of air, depending on the patient’s prescription, or effort and levels of breathlessness.

 

I can get between around two and four hours battery life, depending on effort expanded. I don’t usually need it operating when I’m at rest – just when on the move. It has a mains charger and a car charger to keep everything topped up.

I have to say that this is really helping with my mobility now. I wear it using a small backpack, which is designed for carrying the unit, and has compartments for the mains charger and spare bits and pieces.

I call it my Buzz Lightyear Flying Pack

A few weeks ago, I was limited to just a few metres of walking – by that I mean literally 10 m could leave me gasping for breath.

I have to say that this is really helping with my mobility now. I wear it using a small backpack, which is designed for carrying the unit, and has compartments for the mains charger and spare bits and pieces.

I call it my Buzz Lightyear Flying Pack

A few weeks ago, I was limited to just a few metres of walking – by that I mean literally 10 m could leave me gasping for breath,

Talking of mobility, it did get me out to a restaurant here in Gloucester, with my girls- managed a lovely picture – if I say so myself.

L-R: Nisa, Woz, Verity and Rachel

 

I’ll keep on with the positive thoughts. It’s what is getting me through this.

In fairness I’ve had so much love and wishes from my darling wife, my family and many amazing friends from all around the world. I would be letting too many people down, if I was any different.

Stay well people x

11 thoughts on “48 – Fighting Back”

  1. Hazel Turner

    Thanks for update now do same for our beloved Man U please. Onky joking pleased yiure getting out and about. Hugs Hazel xx

    That lot defo could do with somesupplimentary oxygen!!

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  2. Jim Earls

    Just when I’m feeling sorry for myself up pops your blog to put perspective back in my life .
    Keep tugging away young man and hopefully see you soon . Ias you’re probably aware I cancelled meet up due to complications and also getting everyone able to make dates . I’ve told mark and Tommy be best to leave till after Xmas now as everyone booked up .

    Keep Well

    Jim n Les 🍺🍺

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  3. John Cunningham

    Great to see your positive spirit continues to shine through Woz, thanks for the update ❤️

    John

    Cheers mate – appreciate you keeping in touch. You keeping well?

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  4. Neil

    To infinity and beyond Warren 😀 Great picture if you and the girls and good to see you are staying posative under such difficult circumstances, take care mate.
    Love Neil and Marie xx

    Trouble was, I wasn’t even falling with style! Yeah – great picture, I love it!

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  5. Laurence

    Thanks for info…glad you are more mobile than when I last saw you..keep positive….that helps.. it has helped me…and as you say family and friends.
    Best wishes…the other Garber

    Absolutely! Just got to keep on keeping on!

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  6. Anne

    You never feel sorry for yourself, just fight along with such a positive and admirable attitude. You so deserve to have the benefits of this Buzz Lightyear pack on your back! xx

    No other way, Anne.
    Lovely to hear from you too 🙂

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  7. Tony and Jo

    Great news Buzz 😉
    I knew you´d fight through it! Keep going bro – super proud of you!

    Yeah, gonna be a long haul though – and probably hooked up to my Buzz Lightyear for quite some time yet!

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  9. Craig

    I love your positive attitude Warren; you are a teacher to all of us.
    Take care buddy
    Craig, Chantha & Maddie

    Thanks guys!

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  10. Marl

    So pleased, Buzz, you are getting out and about and that your mobility is improving ❤️ love you, take care xx

    Yep, but it’s going to be a long haul, if I ever rid myself of the Buzz thingy 😉

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  11. Phil

    G’day mate, thank god your attitude hasn’t left you!
    Glad to hear things are going alright, considering.
    Take care
    Phil

    Great to hear from you mate – Hope you’re doing okay too.
    Ping me sometime for natter if possible

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