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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: Backpains on June 27, 2005, 09:19:12 am

Title: If heaven is a Coleman 461 then........
Post by: Backpains on June 27, 2005, 09:19:12 am
I'm so happy!!!!!!!!!!!! This thing was dilivered yesterday at 10am, after much anticpiation by me, hubby, and the neighboring children the Coleman 461 is finally here set up and a warm 98 degrees! Hubby accompanied me last night TWICE into the spa!!!! HE LOVES IT!!!! So do I!!!!!!!!!! By the time we hit the second soaking, I was in heaven every part of my back soothed!!!! I slept ALL NIGHT! I couldn't believe it! And to top that off.....I haven't had to have my pain meds (the ms-contin) for two doses!!  Now THAT ladies and gentlemen is progress!! My pain has gone from a 10 to about a 6 impressed? wait I'm not done gushing yet! The last few days I've noticed that my feet and knees have been aching alot! Well, I have my knees and feet down from a 9 to about a 5!!!!!!!!! Yes!!!!!!

Anyway, we were having a small problem last night after our first soak with the bromine level, it went from having some to NOT, but..withoin about 45 min we had that puppy up to decent! It's soooo wonderful getting into that water and having hubby get in with me is even a bonus! Pictures of hot tub in it's spot are forth coming soon....seeeeee Backpains can be pleased!!! Guess that means I need to change my name huh? hehehehe

Happy tubbing!!!!!!


Backpains no more!
Title: Re: If heaven is a Coleman 461 then........
Post by: vlady on June 27, 2005, 09:31:25 am
Congratulations Backpains!  That is wonderful news!
Title: Re: If heaven is a Coleman 461 then........
Post by: HotTubMan on June 27, 2005, 09:35:22 am
Congrats. Glad to hear you are finally soaking.

You will use your bromine at a rate (approximately) 1ppm/person/15 minutes. Adjust and add accordingly.
Title: Re: If heaven is a Coleman 461 then........
Post by: Lori on June 27, 2005, 09:42:18 am
May you always have clean, hot, bubbly water that will ease your pains for good!!!

I'm so happy for you!  Glad your hubby loves it, too!  I'm so glad that it is relieving your pain so much!  That is terrific!!!

Enjoy that Coleman, I'm sure it was heaven sent!!!
Title: Re: If heaven is a Coleman 461 then........
Post by: Drewski on June 27, 2005, 09:51:42 am
Whooooaaaaa there GIRL!

I'm hoping you know what a SERIOUS drug "ms-contin" is, especially when using a Hot Tub. Morphine is a fast acting vasodilator that can drop your blood pressure VERY quickly. In fact, it's often given to reduce blood pressure during heart attacks. Getting in that tub can compound the effect, especially if you start playing with your dosage. For example, not taking any for a few days, then having a "BAD" day, taking some and THEN getting in the tub.

A word of caution. If you start getting sleepy while in the tub, get out quick! It might be your only warning before passing out. Please be VERY careful with this issue!

Just looking out for ya!

Peace and Hot Water!

Drewski

BTW, CONGRATS on the tub!

:D

 
Title: Re: If heaven is a Coleman 461 then........
Post by: Backpains on June 27, 2005, 09:55:47 am
Drew darlin.....


Yep I know, this is what doc has put me on, but I am also taking Percocet for the breakthrough pain, and have not had to take ONE pill since getting into the tub yesterday at 6:00pm...so this is a good thing right? hehehehehe

Hey it just dawned on me.............damn it....I haven't gotten my autographed duckys yet LOLOLOL

I was figuring at best...I might have to either use my tub every 2-4 hours each day or, maybe take a percocet if needed..I think I DO NOT need my ms cotin now!  ;D
Title: Re: If heaven is a Coleman 461 then........
Post by: Vinny on June 27, 2005, 09:57:48 am
CONGRATS!!

And I'm glad to hear it IS providing you relief as well!

Enjoy and good luck!

Vinny
Title: Re: If heaven is a Coleman 461 then........
Post by: Mark_Vee on June 27, 2005, 10:35:29 am
Congratulations!!  Glad to hear that your new Coleman 461 is providing you with great relief!!  
Title: Re: If heaven is a Coleman 461 then........
Post by: georgiapeach on June 27, 2005, 11:11:10 am
CONGRATULATIONS Backpains!!!!  I'm so glad the hot tub is working for your back!  I know it helped my back tremendously.  I had back surgery last August; got the hot tub in November and even though the surgery worked wonders, there is still pain and my hot tub is taking care of that!  

Again, Congraulations!  

Peachy
Title: Re: If heaven is a Coleman 461 then........
Post by: Mendocino101 on June 27, 2005, 11:45:40 am
Enjoy.....with regards to your meds....I know from a ankle injury that when you are taking things simply for pain and not to heal ...the best thing you can do is cut back or skip all together ....its great its working for you ...
Title: Re: If heaven is a Coleman 461 then........
Post by: spahappy on June 27, 2005, 03:48:34 pm
It's so nice to know that the spa is giving you some much needed relief.

I'm  happy you picked Coleman, it  sounds like it was the perfect fit for you. You'll be pleased with the performance and efficiency of your 461.

With heavy useage you may need to keep adding bromine concentrate untill your tablets catch up. Sounds like you have a handle on it already.

I'm happy to hear your husband enjoys the spa as well. Enjoy, sleep well, and keep us posted.

BTW, you're an excellent spokesman for Coleman Spas, and the therapuetic values of hot water therapy. ;) ;)

Spahappy :D
Title: Re: If heaven is a Coleman 461 then........
Post by: Backpains on June 27, 2005, 07:18:57 pm
ty spahappy!
I'm not getting total relief but then again I never expected to get total relief, but enough to deal with my day.

So far...I am very impressed not only with my Coleman's performance, but my dealer is very personable, he called today to make sure everything was going well.

I was thinking that too, as soon as my dealer said remember you might have to use the bromine granulars a little more in the beginning, until your feeder (I have a floating feeder that feeds the tablets into the water)catches up.

Title: Re: If heaven is a Coleman 461 then........
Post by: windsurfdog on June 27, 2005, 09:18:31 pm
BP,

Way to go, girlfriend!  May the Goddess of Spatopia bless you with crystal, pain-free water.


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Whooooaaaaa there GIRL!

I'm hoping you know what a SERIOUS drug "ms-contin" is, especially when using a Hot Tub. Morphine is a fast acting vasodilator that can drop your blood pressure VERY quickly. In fact, it's often given to reduce blood pressure during heart attacks. Getting in that tub can compound the effect, especially if you start playing with your dosage. For example, not taking any for a few days, then having a "BAD" day, taking some and THEN getting in the tub.

A word of caution. If you start getting sleepy while in the tub, get out quick! It might be your only warning before passing out. Please be VERY careful with this issue!


Ya know, Drewski, the same thing happens to me after a martini-tinged soak....but I don' heed no steeenkeeng warnings........ :P
Title: Re: If heaven is a Coleman 461 then........
Post by: bosco0633 on June 27, 2005, 09:45:38 pm
backpains I have turned completely green with envy.  I am so happy to hear that this is helping you.  I cant wait to get my father into the tub, his back is a real mess as well.  he just had his second major back surgery on his l5 s1 this time.  

I hear that the hot tub is wonderful for the back.  I cant wait to see what happens.  

Keep posting, dont forget the little people in your life.

Title: Re: If heaven is a Coleman 461 then........
Post by: txwillie on June 27, 2005, 10:34:29 pm
Hon, I'm so glad it is working for you. I myself, cannot begin to understand the depth of your back pains, but I can say that my pains from sitting at a PC for 10 hours a day do not exist since I got my tub. Good luck, peace, comfort and a good night's sleep to you!

txwillie
Title: Re: If heaven is a Coleman 461 then........
Post by: r100rs on June 27, 2005, 10:35:19 pm
Add another congrats to the list.

r100rs
Title: Re: If heaven is a Coleman 461 then........
Post by: joking103 on June 28, 2005, 06:58:42 am
Excellent news on the tub, miss painfree  ;D  Enjoy the well deserved relief and the good nights sleep!  

Have your hubby throw in and exhaust fan in the new tub house to keep it cooler for you.  ;)
Title: Re: If heaven is a Coleman 461 then........
Post by: J._McD on June 28, 2005, 08:36:25 am
We are all so glad to hear of the RELIEF you are experiencing.  It leaves all of the anexiety and anguish of shopping and waiting be hind you.  And it's there for you monring, noon, and night. ;D ;D

How was that first nights sleep? ???

Congratulations on getting into Hot Water, You're gonna love it. ;D
Title: Re: If heaven is a Coleman 461 then........
Post by: Backpains on June 28, 2005, 09:06:15 am
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We are all so glad to hear of the RELIEF you are experiencing.  It leaves all of the anexiety and anguish of shopping and waiting be hind you.  And it's there for you monring, noon, and night. ;D ;D

How was that first nights sleep? ???

Congratulations on getting into Hot Water, You're gonna love it. ;D



Jd and everyone else;

Well, my first nights sleep was wonderful I slept all night! which I've never ever done before Now last night I didn't hit the hot tub at 9 like I did the night before and I'm paying for it today, gotta remember if I start hurting, grab my towel and get in my suit and head for the hot tub! I keep forgetting that the hot tub is for my healing needs, and to stop thinking gee am I running up the electric bill? Anyway, I'm relaxing now so all is well in the world.  BTW as far as relief first couple of times in the tub, I think it was a 10 to a 6-7 now it's a 10 to a 7 so not bad for my pain to decrease that much, I go to a specialist in pain management sometime next week and I will let you all know how it goes.

Love,

Backpains