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Topic: RE: How long did it take you?
Thank you for your responses. I was wondering if maybe I needed a new mask because it wasn't working right or something. Last night wasn't so bad. I didn't wake up exhausted this morning. So hopefully I'm getting the hang of this.
Nicole - First appt & Nutrition appt 3/11/10, Upper GI 4/8, Psych Eval 4/16, Cardiac Clrnc 8/5, Last Appt 8/6, Motility Study 9/7, Case FINALLY submitd 9/24, Approval Letter received 10/6
Topic: RE: How long did it take you?
I noticed it immediately but I have such severe sleep apnea anything was an improvement. It took me a long time to get my headgear right and still from time to time adjust it. My advice is stick with it because you will get to the point where you can't sleep without it.
Topic: RE: How long did it take you?
Hi Nicole,
I picked up my CPAP machine last Wednesday so have slept with it for 4 nights only. Two of those nights were awkward, constantly adjusting the straps and mask so that the air wouldn't escape. The 3rd night I slept right through, didn't even roll over and woke up with an ache in my hip from lying on my side all night and last night was pretty good too. As far as tired and energy levels go I haven't noticed a big difference yet. I usually wake up fine and am alert but get sleepy later in the day. So far I have had a nap each day for a half hour or so. I hope it improves steadily as I would like more 'get-up-and-go' energy.
Lorraine
I picked up my CPAP machine last Wednesday so have slept with it for 4 nights only. Two of those nights were awkward, constantly adjusting the straps and mask so that the air wouldn't escape. The 3rd night I slept right through, didn't even roll over and woke up with an ache in my hip from lying on my side all night and last night was pretty good too. As far as tired and energy levels go I haven't noticed a big difference yet. I usually wake up fine and am alert but get sleepy later in the day. So far I have had a nap each day for a half hour or so. I hope it improves steadily as I would like more 'get-up-and-go' energy.
Lorraine
Topic: RE: Sleep Apnea... Pouch Blow Up?????
im 4 days post op, and also am having trouble with my cpap machine, Does anyone have the answer?
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Topic: RE: SLEEP APNEA AFTER RNY SURGERY
I have just had a lapband, and i cant stand my cpap machine now. It feels like its putting air and causing gas pains. Is this my imagination? I love my cpap machine and need it. what do i do?
I have tried it, and i just rip it off now.......before i would go to bed early for its benefits....
Argh
I have tried it, and i just rip it off now.......before i would go to bed early for its benefits....
Argh
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Topic: RE: Sleep Apnea - No Insurance
OTOH, if you wait until you have your insurance, paying for your sleep study will go a long way towards covering your deductible...
Topic: How long did it take you?
I got my CPAP maching about a week ago. I have slept with it for 8 nights at this point and I am STILL waking up tired. The first few nights I had it I did take it off part way through the night because it was driving me crazy and I had to spend a few nights adjusting it til I found the fit I could sleep with(and the nasal pillow didn't feel like it was ripping my nose off! I think I had it too tight) But here I am about 4 days into wearing it all night long and I'm still waking up tired. How long did it take you to feel like it was actually working?
Nicole - First appt & Nutrition appt 3/11/10, Upper GI 4/8, Psych Eval 4/16, Cardiac Clrnc 8/5, Last Appt 8/6, Motility Study 9/7, Case FINALLY submitd 9/24, Approval Letter received 10/6
Topic: RE: Sleep Apnea... Pouch Blow Up?????
thank god I am not the only one.
My CPAP hurt my stomach the first few nights I used it. I am set at 11 but I could tell air was ending up in the my stomach because I burped a lot or woke up with a tummy ache. I quit using it. I know not the best idea but the pain with the CPAP was worse than without.
However, I am getting really tired now every day. I am not getting enough sleep so I know I need to use the machine again but frankly it still hurts. I tried again over the last few nights and it is still hurting my tummy. I have an appointment with my doctor on Monday to review this. He wants to see my mask. Maybe switching masks will help.
Topic: RE: Sleep Apnea - No Insurance
OK, thanks. I think I'm just going to go get it done on my own instead of waiting to get insurance.
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on 5/11/10 3:42 pm
on 5/11/10 3:42 pm
Topic: RE: Sleep Apnea - No Insurance
I had mine done less than a year ago at a hospital. The insurance company was billed $4k for the night, but paid $800. The equipment itself runs about $1500; the CPAP machine + mask, etc. I don't think you'll get a much better deal on the gear, but may be able to negotiate the cost of the sleep study itself.
I had mine done less than a year ago at a hospital. The insurance company was billed $4k for the night, but paid $800. The equipment itself runs about $1500; the CPAP machine + mask, etc. I don't think you'll get a much better deal on the gear, but may be able to negotiate the cost of the sleep study itself.
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