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Yep all went well. I had to submit my actual sleep study, but the approval was complete in a day once it was submitted! So excited to go down this path!
I'm Jo 
HW 245, SW 236, CW 151 Yeah (Normal BMI!!!!)
M1=213 (-23), M2=201 (-12), M3=186 (-15), M4=175(-11), M5=166(-9), M6=157(-9), M7=153(-4)
I honestly think the only reason they use the card is when they pay for your machine and supplies they want to know you are using it.
Fingers crossed. I submitted the diagnosis paperwork to the insurance co via surgeon yesterday. Waiting to hear back...
I'm Jo HW 245, SW 236, CW 151 Yeah (Normal BMI!!!!)
M1=213 (-23), M2=201 (-12), M3=186 (-15), M4=175(-11), M5=166(-9), M6=157(-9), M7=153(-4)
I did not have to submit my cpap card, but I have heard of some people who have had to. I think it depends on your surgeon and on your insurance. It makes sense that they would NOT require it. The diagnosis stands, even if you are not using the cure.
So, I'm diagnosed With Sleep Apnea with extensive documentation, but my young son who sleeps in our bed freaked out when he saw me in the 3/4 mask a couple times, so I honestly haven't worn it for the past year.
Does anyone know, if you are required to have the co-morbidities because I fall in the BMI 38% range, is the of sleep apnea diagnosis good enough or did the dr & insurance companies want your CPAP Card?
I'm Jo HW 245, SW 236, CW 151 Yeah (Normal BMI!!!!)
M1=213 (-23), M2=201 (-12), M3=186 (-15), M4=175(-11), M5=166(-9), M6=157(-9), M7=153(-4)
For the last nine years I've been pining for a nostril piercing. I'm finally in a place where I have a secure job that won't fire me for coming to work with a facial piercing, and where we can afford something frivolous like this without feeling super guilty about it.
...but: sleep apnea. I can get away without using my machine every single night (with my pulmonologist's permission) but I do need to use it more often than not. Is adding a nostril piercing to the mix the worst idea ever?
Anybody have any experience with facial piercings/jewelry and CPAP/APAP masks and whatnot?
(I'm two years post-op and I think my apnea has improved as much as it's going to.)
I have a basement but don't dwell in it full time.
Yeah, not to be discouraging but I've never gotten away from the machine entirely. My pulmonologist said I was ok to experiment with not using it, but I feel much better when I do. When I don't use it for several days consecutively, I start to feel foggy and garbagey and whatnot. But I will say I feel I get more benefit from the machine at ~165 pounds than I did at 250+.
I have a basement but don't dwell in it full time.
To be honest, I finally had to ditch the pillows and switch to a mask that covers my mouth and nose. Pillows just weren't a good fit for me.
I have a basement but don't dwell in it full time.
To be honest I could never use nasal pillows. I have tried a few times and have the same issue. Can you use the mask that goes over your nose? That is what works for me.
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