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API Jet - New software: from iWeb to Sandvox | liz4cps reflections

API Jet — Thu, 6 Oct 2016 23:35:04 +0000

I am going to define Software Engineering or Information Technology Engineering or Computer Science Engineering in a very different way. In a language any layman can understand.

Usman Sarwer - Finding peace when all feels crazy | liz4cps reflections#idc-container

Usman Sarwer — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 15:32:24 +0000

really aweosme post thanks for sharing

Morey - New software: from iWeb to Sandvox | liz4cps reflections

Morey — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 12:45:21 +0000

That is one and great part could be given to the next chnages for the software. iampauljames

Nonprofit Software - New software: from iWeb to Sandvox | liz4cps reflections

Nonprofit Software — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 09:15:07 +0000

This is a really good site post, im delighted I came across it. Agree that iWeb's has very poor commenting system....

Cali - Introducing Ceomhor! | liz4cps reflections

Cali — Wed, 2 May 2012 05:38:08 +0000

Soooooooooooooo sooooooooooooooo precious!!!!

deni - Catching up a bit more | liz4cps reflections

deni — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 03:12:44 +0000

Originally posted Sunday, June 8, 2008 - 03:21 PM Looking good! QQ Wish I knew how to do all you do on the puter!

Connie - Reports of my being a nurse are greatly exaggerated | liz4cps reflections

Connie — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:49:51 +0000

Originally posted Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 11:10 PM That happens to me all the time, too. It just happened the other day when my Nurse Case Manager called - she asked for me! For me I know so much because so many things wrong with me. I research all of it to be sure I'm getting the best treatment. It's quite funny to me when it happens. Next time when you're asked, tell them, 'no I'm a doctor" :)

liz4cps - Debugging CPAP - No longer a patient patient... | liz4cps reflections

liz4cps — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:37:44 +0000

Originally posted Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 06:36 PM Eaglegirl, I somehow missed responding to your comment; I apologize. Most untreated sleep apnea patients do breath thru their mouths and many find they can breath thru their noses once they're on CPAP, so it might be worth a try to see if your son can manage a nasal mask. It's possible, too, that the mask pressure is set wrong. My pressure was set too low initially, and it is harder to breath with the mask on when it's set too low. There's a lot of issues with CPAP; if they can be worked thru, it can make a huge difference in the quality of your life. I've heard more than one person say they feel born again on CPAP! I just wish it was designed a bit better!

liz4cps - Debugging CPAP - No longer a patient patient... | liz4cps reflections

liz4cps — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:36:34 +0000

Originally posted Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 03:34 PM Heather, I find that both weight fluctuations and my mild seasonal allergies cause me to need different pressures. You might want to look into getting an auto CPAP which at least tries to adjust the pressure as you need it. They are far from perfect, but can be a big improvement. I also have the ability to change my pressure myself; this all but saved me. For some reason, my original pressure was set way too low and while it seemed to help some, it was not good. Some doctors will allow you to; sometimes you just find out how and do it... You do want to be careful, but it can be a huge help. God bless!

Heather Oliver - Debugging CPAP - No longer a patient patient... | liz4cps reflections

Heather Oliver — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:34:26 +0000

Originally posted Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 09:17 PM The other issue that I have is which you haven't mentioned is: when a person's weight changes then the pressure needs to be changed. However the only way for me to get my pressure changed is to go to the dr. - and every time I see him, I have to wait 18 months for an app't because I havent been there for a year and have been taken off his active patient charts so I have to go to my family dr., get him to send a referral, wait 6 or 8 weeks for a referral and a year or more for an actual appointment. By this time my weight may have fluctuated back up or down to where it was before. After I see the dr. then he has to send a script to the company where I bought and get my machine serviced, then take my machine to them and have them change it. My weight goes up and down by 25 lbs like a yoyo so my pressure always needs to be changed. I don't have time for the dr. run around. I am so sick of my CPAP. I hardly ever wear it because it drives me crazy. My husband also wears one and his always leaks and the sound of his leaks keep me awake. It is a very vicious circle using the cpap! One that I want off of! :) Just my thoughts

eaglegirl - Debugging CPAP - No longer a patient patient... | liz4cps reflections

eaglegirl — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:32:53 +0000

Originally posted Friday, January 22, 2010 - 07:44 PM Hi Liz, I don't use a CPAP, but my adult son did for a while. Since he is a mouth breather and has allergies he used a full mask. He just could not stand that contraption around his head and face and stopped using it. His psychiatrist says it is very important for him to use it. I am so mad. My son went back to the sleep dr and he said there is a mouth guard that is specially made that works for those with mild apnea. But I checked with some dentists and it costs like $4,000 full price and insurance only covers maybe 1/2.. So my son was so disappointed. I tried to convince him to try the one that is only a mouth piece, but he is stubborn and says he does not want to use the machine. Gosh, is I needed one I doubt I could stand the contraption myself. There has to be a better system for this. Hope that you are doing better with your maching.

Clarisse - Debugging CPAP - No longer a patient patient... | liz4cps reflections

Clarisse — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:29:58 +0000

Originally posted Saturday, October 4, 2008 - 12:33 AM Hi Liz, Since my last comment here my appointment for the sleep clinic was moved to Oct 16 and the doctor increased the flow rate slightly by my request. Then yesterday I received a call and got into the sleep clinic last night. I definitely needed an adjustment done and I got the machine adjusted this afternoon. It is a substantial increase so I am a bit nervous as to how I will react at first. The constant blowing air into my sinuses can trigger a migraine sometime. At least I won't be fighting to breathe in anymore. I have had trouble trying to log into the chat room so I will have to see if I need a new version of Java. I hope you had an awesome birthday. I tried logging in just after midnight at the beginning of your birthday and I couldn't get in. Take care and God bless. Clarisse

liz4cps - Debugging CPAP - No longer a patient patient... | liz4cps reflections

liz4cps — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:28:17 +0000

Originally posted Friday, September 19, 2008 - 09:16 PM Clarisse, I hate it when the CPAP actually makes it harder to breath. At times, I have called my doctor and reported the same problem and he has ordered adjustments just on that. I agree that December is much too far in the future -- and by then, you're likely to have less congestion and not need an increase so much! January is my lowest pressure month. Hope you can get help soon!

Clarisse - Debugging CPAP - No longer a patient patient... | liz4cps reflections

Clarisse — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:24:23 +0000

Originally posted Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 02:13 PM I sure can relate to you in this. I am struggling with the same difficulties. I feel as though I am going to suffocate at times when the flow isn't enough to get the proper amount of air into my lungs. Seasonal allergies, like right now in ragweed season, definitely affects how much air is getting into our lungs. I too am feeling way too tired all the time now. I am going to a sleep clinic to see if I need an adjustment to the flow rate, but that is not until December. Hmm... do I just stop breathing at night until then?

deni - Why I\'m voting for McCain - Palin | liz4cps reflections

deni — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:21:50 +0000

(Originally posted Tuesday, November 4, 2008 - 12:09 AM) I sure hope folks vote with their brains and not their emotions. Obama seems to be such a blank slate and folks project what they want to see. Give me substance over form any day! I hope this time tomorrow night has good news for those of us who support McCain/Palin!

deni - Catching up | liz4cps reflections

deni — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:43:16 +0000

Hey liz, glad to see you are up and running! Nice to see you blogging again. deni (Originally posted Monday, April 6, 2009 - 12:03 PM)

liz4cps - Catching up | liz4cps reflections

liz4cps — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:41:41 +0000

Glad you found my blog. I guess the site was about halfway up when you came in last night. iWeb is finally cooperating again. So glad the mountain image is so comforting. I took the original photo in the Appalachians about five years ago. I had a lot of fun a few weeks ago getting it set up so it would work in the chat room. God bless you, too! (Originally posted Sunday, April 5, 2009 - 06:36 PM)

Lynn Severance - Catching up | liz4cps reflections

Lynn Severance — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:32:57 +0000

Liz! I found your blog when I saw your comment on FB that your were having trouble getting it up. Well, between the time you posted that and I saw it, all is well at your blog. It is nice to get to know you better from your blog comments. I have meant to say to "someone" how much I love the mountain image that is on the Peace in Chronic Illness "page". It is such a restful image and so very right to help establish a mood for us when we enter the room. So now I can thank you for your sensitive taste in finding it and posting it and for the format of the entire web page. Thank you so much! Bless you as we enter this sacred Holy Week. Lynn (Originally posted Saturday, April 4, 2009 - 10:16 PM)

p.j - About childhood trauma | liz4cps reflections

p.j — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 20:09:23 +0000

good going Liz, can't wait for part 2 =)

Cali - Finding peace when all feels crazy | liz4cps reflections#idc-container

Cali — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:41:41 +0000

Awesome post! I often think sometimes in the midst of my chronic pain, or even in my autoimmune disease itself, that somehow I "deserved" it, and perhaps I'm sick because I don't believe in him enough, or that I did something so wrong that my illness is a punishment. In my head, I know those things aren't true. He wants us to know...we are not sick, or have bad thing happen because we dont believe enough, or that we dont trust him enough, or that we aren't Christian enough. He wants us to know that we are enough. He loves us unconditionally.