LadyRoseBlade Posted January 21, 2022 Posted January 21, 2022 I’ll be flying and traveling to a destination that is over 6000ft above sea level. Will that be a problem ? Right now, our second floor is an occasional issue. Lol. LadyRoseBlade.
LouT Posted January 21, 2022 Posted January 21, 2022 LRB, I can remember being at a height of 11,000 many years ago and swearing I would die before the end of the 4-day meeting. But I adjusted in time and was fine. You'll be at 6k feet about 1.2 miles altitude so you will feel some effect, but here are a couple of tips. Keep drinking to a minimum. it can increase the chance of altitude sickness. Take it easy the first day or so. Don't strain or do things beyond what your comfortable with. Drink plenty of water, higher altitudes tend to also be drier and you'll be dehydrating and, (once again), that can contribute to altitude discomfort. If you do get winded don't panic. Just take it easy and sip on some water. You'll soon feel better I'm assuming your second floor is a problem after you climb steps. As I said, take it easy the first day or two. In my case we we're at a ski resort with two-level apartments. I thought it was ridiculous to take an elevator up one flight so I grabbed my bags and went up on foot. I was super breathless when I got to our floor. And all this was pre-cancer and at a much higher altitude than you will be at. Take it easy, stay hydrated, limit alcohol and stay calm... Lastly, have fun. Lou
Judy M2 Posted January 21, 2022 Posted January 21, 2022 I agree with Lou's advice and can add that caffeine may contribute to altitude problems (I know this from experience, also pre-cancer). You can also buy canned oxygen at Walmart, so that may be an option.
BridgetO Posted January 23, 2022 Posted January 23, 2022 About 3 months after my lobectomy, I went to Santa Fe, altitude a litlle over 7,000 feet and didn't have any problems either flying or while I was there.
LadyRoseBlade Posted January 23, 2022 Author Posted January 23, 2022 Bridget. Good to hear. Thank you!
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