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Topic: RE: Newbie
Hi Shante,
i have had sleep apnea for over 3 yrs and have used my APAP (cpap) for the last 2.5 yrs.
I can not sleep without it now. I get so much comfort out of having the air pushing my lungs open.
I do not use the moist, just dry ..that way I can sleep on my side and have the hose go up over my head.
I once forgot my machine on a trip and spent $125$ to have it shipped overnight. My partner thanks me.. He can now sleep.
The APAP machine is newer, it adjusts the air pressure according to your breathing. the regular CPAP is just set a one level.
You will be fine.
Zac
i have had sleep apnea for over 3 yrs and have used my APAP (cpap) for the last 2.5 yrs.
I can not sleep without it now. I get so much comfort out of having the air pushing my lungs open.
I do not use the moist, just dry ..that way I can sleep on my side and have the hose go up over my head.
I once forgot my machine on a trip and spent $125$ to have it shipped overnight. My partner thanks me.. He can now sleep.
The APAP machine is newer, it adjusts the air pressure according to your breathing. the regular CPAP is just set a one level.
You will be fine.
Zac
Topic: RE: Sleep Study Post OP
Thanks Carolyn. psst, Im Carolyn also. I have lost 71 pounds so far and looking to get another study very soon. Congrats on your upcoming surgery. Let me know when you get ya date
Topic: Woke up this morn to find out
I did not sleep with my mask on
. I got up about 12:30am to potty and went back to sleep. Got up this morning bout 4:45am and realized I did not have on my mask. The only other time I slept with out it was when I was in the hospital for the surgery. Just wanted to share that. Looking forward to the day when I can let go of those plugs stuffed in my nose. Another reason I am grateful for my surgery
. I got up about 12:30am to potty and went back to sleep. Got up this morning bout 4:45am and realized I did not have on my mask. The only other time I slept with out it was when I was in the hospital for the surgery. Just wanted to share that. Looking forward to the day when I can let go of those plugs stuffed in my nose. Another reason I am grateful for my surgery 
Topic: RE: Newbie
I have been sleeping on my side for a while now but I used to sleep on my back. I also am pretty comfortable sleeping on my stomach.
What I found during my sleep study last week was that with the CPAP on, I was much more comfortable sleeping on my back than I have been in a long time. It turns out one of the reasons I was uncomfortable lying on my back is because it is harder breathing that way.
Depending on the mask you end up choosing, you can still sleep on your side. Stomach is probably not a realistic way to try to keep the mask on.
What I found during my sleep study last week was that with the CPAP on, I was much more comfortable sleeping on my back than I have been in a long time. It turns out one of the reasons I was uncomfortable lying on my back is because it is harder breathing that way.
Depending on the mask you end up choosing, you can still sleep on your side. Stomach is probably not a realistic way to try to keep the mask on.
Topic: RE: Newbie
HI SHANTE , I WAS A SIDE SLEEPER BUT NOW HAVE TO SLEEP ON BACK BECAUSE OF C-PAP I FIND SLEEPING ON SIDE DIFFCULT NOW BECAUSE YOU CANT COVER THE HOSE UP IT WILL CREATE MOIST AND WHEN U WAKE UP THE WATER FROM THE MOIST WILL BE ALL OVER YOUR FACE
Topic: Newbie
I was diagnosed with severe sleep apena last Thursday and tomorrow I go back for my CPAP study. I am a stomach/side sleeper. How have tthose of you who sleep this way been able to adjust to using the CPAP. I sleep most confort..I geuss..on my stomach. Is there anything that I need to know about coping with this.
Thanks
Shante
Thanks
Shante
Topic: RE: Just found out I have sleep apnea
Thanks. I have actually had my cpap for two weeks.. It's amazing the difference! I can't believe all the energy I have.. and I can stay awake past 8 pm. The mask sucks.. I usually pull it off at some point but the few hours of good sleep I am geting is making all the difference.
Kelly
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Topic: RE: cpap question...
I have used a cpap for about 3 years now. I have claustrophobia and I have to tell you that I've been fine with the nasal pillows. i learned to sleep with my mouth closed too.
good luck to you - try the pillows - you just might like them better! :D
good luck to you - try the pillows - you just might like them better! :D
Topic: RE: cpap question...
WELL JILL I AM A LONG TIME CPAP PEARSON I HAVE HAD TO WEAR ONE FOR 16 YRS NOW AS FAR AS THE SKIN WELL ITS NOT LIKING WHATS ON IT YOU MIGHT WANT TO SEE YOU CPAP PROVIDER THE RESPITARY THERAPIST CAN MAYBEE GIVE YOU A NASLE MASK AND THERE ARE DIFFERENT TYPES SO CHECK THEM OUT YOUR SKIN IS PROBLY VERY SENSITIVE YOU MAY BE HAVING A ALERGICE REACTION TO THE LATEX IN THE MASK AS FOR GETTIG USE TO IT I STILL HAVE SOME BAD NIGHTS BUT I HAVE MADE PEACE WITH IT I WANT TO LIVE SO PLEASE WEAR YOUR MASK BUT SOON AS YOU CAN CALL RESPITARY THERAPIST LOL
Michael A Thruman Sr
Topic: RE: problems with pouch and air from cpap
WELL I AM A CPAP USER FOR THE LAST 16 YEARS I WOULDNT DREAM OF NOT WEARING IT AS A MATTER OF FACT THE HOSTPITAL WHERE I AM GOING IF YOU SHOW UP WITHOUT IT AND YOU USE ONE THEY WOULD CANCELL YOUR SURGERY TILL ANOUTHER DATE YOU MUST BRING YOUR CPAP WITH YOU SO IF THEY SAY THAT THERE IS NO WAY IT SHOULD HURT YOU I AM ON ONE OF THE HIGHIST SETTINGS I AM AT 18L BUT NO IT WONT HURT YOU IF YOU DONT WEAR IT IS WHAT COULD HARM YOU YOU COULD DIE REGIE WHITE FROM GREENBAY PACKERS DIED THAT WAY SO PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE WEAR IT!!!!!!!
Michael A Thruman Sr
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