Vince's new toy
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (334404)
Rockingham, Australia
May 30, 2024 7:17pm CST
In the photo, you can see a gadget Vince brought home with him from the coronary care unit at the hospital.
Several times a day he has to suck on the tube and get the three balls to rise to the top of their cylinders. The first day or two, he could get two to the top but the third one would only wobble. Now, he can get three to the top five times in a row. He then has a rest and does three sets in all.
One day, I might have a go myself and see if I can manage it. I guess there would be something wrong if I couldn’t.
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@kaylachan (65344)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
31 May
My husband has one of those to help strengthen his lungs, he wants nothing to do with it.
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@kaylachan (65344)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
31 May
@JudyEv Yeah, I know. I wish he would. But, he's feeling better so he thinks he doesn't need it.
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@rsa101 (38115)
• Philippines
31 May
That is an interesting device. I had one like that when I was in the hospital, and to check if my lungs are working properly, I had to blow as hard as I could. Nothing was blowing really hard, or there were no balls floating. Although in his scenario he needs to suck instead of blow, which is the opposite of what I did.
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@rsa101 (38115)
• Philippines
5 Jun
I concur with your assessment, @JudyEv. It appears that medical technology has advanced significantly, and this novel device is but one example of the many innovations occurring in the medical field. In my opinion, we are on the cusp of a new era in medicine where technology will play an ever-increasing role in our health and well-being.
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@RebeccasFarm (88351)
• Arvada, Colorado
31 May
Those are very good and help a lot Judy..I remember when Mama had one.
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@snowy22315 (176745)
• United States
31 May
Interesting, almost makes it look like fun.
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@marguicha (219877)
• Chile
31 May
We should all get one of those toys after a certain age, specially is we are too sedantary and are getting into old age. I have discovered that I´m almost bed ridden during winter. It is a matter of escaping from cold but I bet my lungs suffer.
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@FourWalls (65390)
• United States
31 May
The old “make sure you don’t get pneumonia” machine. I think it’s called an incentive spirometer, but don’t quote me. My mom had one when she was in respiratory rehab.
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@Beestring (14133)
• Hong Kong
31 May
I haven't seen those balls. It's good that Vince can make the balls go to the top.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49864)
• United States
31 May
I’m glad that he is making good progress.
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@Marilynda1225 (81807)
• United States
4 Jun
That's good that Vince is able to get the balls to the top. He must be happy with his progress (and you too)
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@Marilynda1225 (81807)
• United States
4 Jun
@JudyEv that does sound painful. Poor Vince. Hope it's not something that lingers.
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@JudyEv (334404)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Jun
@Marilynda1225 As soon as it starts, we heat a heat bag in the microwave and put it on the area. That seems to be the only thing that relieves it.
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@MarshaMusselman (38752)
• Midland, Michigan
1 Jun
Did your husband already have his surgery? I thought it wasn't until this Monday.
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@MarshaMusselman (38752)
• Midland, Michigan
3 Jun
@JudyEv I will pray that his recovery goes well.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
31 May
My husband has had to use that contraption several times during his hospitalizations. It gets those lungs working. Have a good day.
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@Ghostlady (1018)
• United States
31 May
Years ago I was eating Spanish peanuts and one slipped down into my lung. Ended up in the ER, and they immediately took me in and when I woke up the doctor said when he reached to get the peanut, it exploded into a thousand pieces. For the next 3 days I would have to use something similar to your husband's contraption. That was over 40 years ago. Kind of wish I had one of those today...it strengthens your lungs. You should try it...not as easy as it looks.
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@JudyEv (334404)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Jun
I will try it one day for sure. That must have been an horrific experience with the peanut.
@JudyEv (334404)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Jun
@Ghostlady What do you think is different about them - Spanish peanuts as opposed to ordinary peanuts?
@Ghostlady (1018)
• United States
1 Jun
@JudyEv It was and I have not touched a Spanish Peanut since. LOL
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