Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread - Page 18

hotreds · 09-13-2010, 07:49 AM

Use it, but feel the same when I don't- which is when we travel. I'm thinking that it's a bit of a racket for me. I'm sure it helps some, I just think these folks tell everyone they have apnea after the test, no matter what- mine is "mild" but I still should use the equipment for $250 a month or whatever it is.

CigarNut · 09-14-2010, 08:10 AM

I really like mine -- I have been using a CPAP for almost 12 years. I sleep better and feel better. The only times I have an issue are when the cushion on my mask starts to get worn out enough that it does not seal as well or when the straps on the mask need to be tightened... Fortunately, my insurance provides me with a new mask every three months.

Don Fernando · 11-28-2010, 11:55 AM

it looks like my apnea has almost disappeared after losing over 100lbs. Last week, the night after my surgery, I was in the hospital at the medium care. I had a sore throat and decided with the medical staff not to wear my cpap mask, they would monitor my sleep and if they decided that I should wear it anyway they would tell me. I only had 3 or 4 apneas that night, while a couple of years ago I would have have 3 every 2 minutes.

So in a few months, when I lost another 60 of 70lbs, I will file for a new sleep study to see what happens and if I can sleep without my cpap from then.

kelmac07 · 11-28-2010, 12:12 PM

Good for you Ferdie!!

I can't fall sleep without mine. It's become my security blanket.

pnoon · 11-28-2010, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

it looks like my apnea has almost disappeared after losing over 100lbs. Last week, the night after my surgery, I was in the hospital at the medium care. I had a sore throat and decided with the medical staff not to wear my cpap mask, they would monitor my sleep and if they decided that I should wear it anyway they would tell me. I only had 3 or 4 apneas that night, while a couple of years ago I would have have 3 every 2 minutes.

So in a few months, when I lost another 60 of 70lbs, I will file for a new sleep study to see what happens and if I can sleep without my cpap from then.

That's great news, Ferd.

icehog3 · 11-28-2010, 05:50 PM

Good news, Ferdinand.

I am scheduled for part 2 of my most recent sleep study in early December to get my prescription for CPAP. Hoping it makes the difference for me that so many others say it has made for them.

Emjaysmash · 11-28-2010, 05:54 PM

Congrats Ferd!!

I've found I sleep much easier with a CPAP. I do tend to sleep with out it, but only when I get really uncomfortable with it on, or I'm willing to sleep that much longer. But that happens maybe once or twice every time I get a break from school.

CigarNut · 11-28-2010, 05:56 PM

That is great news!

Don Fernando · 11-29-2010, 03:50 AM

fun part is, the health insurance decided it was time for me to get a new machine. So the service contracter just brought me a brand new respironics cpap, much smaller and better than the old one.

icehog3 · 01-02-2011, 09:40 PM

Used my new (first) CPAP for the first time last night...and woke up with a problem called aerophagia. It seems I swallowed air all night and filled my intestines up with air. The pain was nasty, and my stomach etc is still all messed up. I am not going to use the machine again until I see the doc in person, sounds like I could do some damage to my colon if I continue with this. F**k.

Emjaysmash · 01-02-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Used my new (first) CPAP for the first time last night...and woke up with a problem called aerophagia. It seems I swallowed air all night and filled my intestines up with air. The pain was nasty, and my stomach etc is still all messed up. I am not going to use the machine again until I see the doc in person, sounds like I could do some damage to my colon if I continue with this. F**k.

Hoping it gets better Tom! Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

icehog3 · 01-02-2011, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

Hoping it gets better Tom! Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Thanks M.J....kinda sucks that the first night using something that I thought might improve my life made the following day so miserable.

I am not giving up, I need to speak to the doc. I understand that sleeping with CPAP itself will take some getting used to....but I am not going to even try to get used to the aerophagia.

PeteSB75 · 01-03-2011, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Thanks M.J....kinda sucks that the first night using something that I thought might improve my life made the following day so miserable.

I am not giving up, I need to speak to the doc. I understand that sleeping with CPAP itself will take some getting used to....but I am not going to even try to get used to the aerophagia.

Damn Tom, that sucks. You using a full face mask? Is that something the doc said you needed? I've been using my CPAP for about 3 1/2 years now and I've never had that problem.

kelmac07 · 01-03-2011, 07:24 AM

First couple nights are rough Tom. I thought to myself "I will NEVER get used to this." A week later, it became part of my routine. I used a "nose only" mask the first night...opened my mouth and damn near suffocated. The next day I had a "full face" mask and haven't had an issue since (2 1/2 years later). Stick with it brother!!

icehog3 · 01-03-2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by PeteSB75

Damn Tom, that sucks. You using a full face mask? Is that something the doc said you needed? I've been using my CPAP for about 3 1/2 years now and I've never had that problem.

I have the nose only mask....kept waking up snoring because my mouth would open. This was apparently when I was swallowing all the air, Pete.

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

First couple nights are rough Tom. I thought to myself "I will NEVER get used to this." A week later, it became part of my routine. I used a "nose only" mask the first night...opened my mouth and damn near suffocated. The next day I had a "full face" mask and haven't had an issue since (2 1/2 years later). Stick with it brother!!

I am going to inquire about the "full face" mask today, Mac.

Thanks for the support guys.

CigarNut · 01-03-2011, 11:09 AM

I hope you can get in to see your doc soon Tom!

chicken · 01-03-2011, 11:19 AM

It really does make a difference.

htown · 01-03-2011, 11:30 AM

I have been using mine for about 2 years and notice a big difference.

icehog3 · 01-03-2011, 02:05 PM

All I notice so far is a big difference in my bloated stomach.

357 · 01-03-2011, 02:27 PM

I've been prodding my BIL to get his apnea checked out. He stops breating for over a minute at times. He's probably 5-10 & 260 lbs, so weight is obviously a factor.

Anyway, I'll keep you in my prayers Tom. My step-dad is also a big benefactor of the CPAP machines. I hope you find what configuration works best for you.

09-13-2010, 07:49 AM	#341
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,660 Trading: (63)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread Use it, but feel the same when I don't- which is when we travel. I'm thinking that it's a bit of a racket for me. I'm sure it helps some, I just think these folks tell everyone they have apnea after the test, no matter what- mine is "mild" but I still should use the equipment for $250 a month or whatever it is. __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

09-14-2010, 08:10 AM	#342
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread I really like mine -- I have been using a CPAP for almost 12 years. I sleep better and feel better. The only times I have an issue are when the cushion on my mask starts to get worn out enough that it does not seal as well or when the straps on the mask need to be tightened... Fortunately, my insurance provides me with a new mask every three months. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

11-28-2010, 11:55 AM	#343
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread it looks like my apnea has almost disappeared after losing over 100lbs. Last week, the night after my surgery, I was in the hospital at the medium care. I had a sore throat and decided with the medical staff not to wear my cpap mask, they would monitor my sleep and if they decided that I should wear it anyway they would tell me. I only had 3 or 4 apneas that night, while a couple of years ago I would have have 3 every 2 minutes. So in a few months, when I lost another 60 of 70lbs, I will file for a new sleep study to see what happens and if I can sleep without my cpap from then. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

11-28-2010, 12:12 PM	#344
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread Good for you Ferdie!! I can't fall sleep without mine. It's become my security blanket. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

11-28-2010, 05:50 PM	#346
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,747 Trading: (60)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread Good news, Ferdinand. I am scheduled for part 2 of my most recent sleep study in early December to get my prescription for CPAP. Hoping it makes the difference for me that so many others say it has made for them. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-28-2010, 05:54 PM	#347
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread Congrats Ferd!! I've found I sleep much easier with a CPAP. I do tend to sleep with out it, but only when I get really uncomfortable with it on, or I'm willing to sleep that much longer. But that happens maybe once or twice every time I get a break from school. __________________

11-28-2010, 05:56 PM	#348
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread That is great news! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

11-29-2010, 03:50 AM	#349
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread fun part is, the health insurance decided it was time for me to get a new machine. So the service contracter just brought me a brand new respironics cpap, much smaller and better than the old one. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

01-02-2011, 09:40 PM	#350
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,747 Trading: (60)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread Used my new (first) CPAP for the first time last night...and woke up with a problem called aerophagia. It seems I swallowed air all night and filled my intestines up with air. The pain was nasty, and my stomach etc is still all messed up. I am not going to use the machine again until I see the doc in person, sounds like I could do some damage to my colon if I continue with this. F**k. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-03-2011, 07:24 AM	#354
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread First couple nights are rough Tom. I thought to myself "I will NEVER get used to this." A week later, it became part of my routine. I used a "nose only" mask the first night...opened my mouth and damn near suffocated. The next day I had a "full face" mask and haven't had an issue since (2 1/2 years later). Stick with it brother!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

01-03-2011, 11:09 AM	#356
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread I hope you can get in to see your doc soon Tom! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

01-03-2011, 11:19 AM	#357
chicken Life is good Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jerry Location: Vero Beach, Florida Posts: 354 Trading: (8)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread It really does make a difference. __________________ I've upped my standards, so up yours.

01-03-2011, 11:30 AM	#358
htown Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Sugar Land Posts: 877 Trading: (29)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread I have been using mine for about 2 years and notice a big difference.

01-03-2011, 02:05 PM	#359
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,747 Trading: (60)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread All I notice so far is a big difference in my bloated stomach. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-03-2011, 02:27 PM	#360
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread I've been prodding my BIL to get his apnea checked out. He stops breating for over a minute at times. He's probably 5-10 & 260 lbs, so weight is obviously a factor. Anyway, I'll keep you in my prayers Tom. My step-dad is also a big benefactor of the CPAP machines. I hope you find what configuration works best for you. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain