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Barbara H.
on 9/24/06 12:36 pm - Tuckerton, NJ

Sounds like you need a lightweight mask, I have the Swift Mirage...omg so compact and light! I love it! Not outta breath anymore, ankles not swollen! My kids call me Scuba Steve, but I don't care (I'll get even...lol) look into the Swift Mirage...ResMed.com I think. Good luck!!

Barbara H.
on 9/24/06 12:34 pm - Tuckerton, NJ

Lap Band on 09/27/06

Topic: RE: Help with Sleep Apnea Doctor Recommendation in Maryland

Sounds like a trip to your Pulmonary doc and that surgery might be in order! Good Luck!!

moonfairy
on 9/23/06 8:08 pm - Spanaway, WA

Topic: RE: CPAP? Crap!!

I tried for 6 months to get used to wearing mine. I would pull it off in my sleep. I even tied it to my hair, pinned it etc and I still pulled it off.. I was only to get 5 hours of sleep with it ONCE in 6 months! I finally gave it up and put it in my closet. I just had another sleep study but I do not know the results yet..I thought they would tell me.. You know it was almost 4,000.00 for that over night study? I about fell off my chair.. Thank god it's covered!

jhbjr9221
on 9/21/06 5:56 am

Topic: Help with Sleep Apnea Doctor Recommendation in Maryland

Hi, I've had sleep apnea (severe) for years and am finding the CPAP doesn't always work well. I really would like to find a Doctor that can help me specifically with my sleep disorder(s). It is killing me. Preferably someone in Maryland in Montgomery County Thanks in advance, James Blackwell

Lisa G.
on 9/20/06 1:03 pm - Des Moines, IA

Topic: RE: CPAP? Crap!!

My machine has a card in it that looks like a credit card. It has a micro chip in it that stores all the data, it's just like big brother. They can tell everything from ths card!

Patricia R.
on 9/20/06 12:58 pm - Newtown, CT

RNY on 11/27/06

Topic: RE: CPAP? Crap!!

Thanks, Lisa. How do they know if you're using it? Is there some kind of meter on the machine? How does the doctor get this information?

Lisa G.
on 9/20/06 1:48 am - Des Moines, IA

Topic: RE: CPAP? Crap!!

my pulmonologist would not clear me for surgery if I was not using my machine an average of 4 hours per night. So I had to suck it up and deal with it. Which I did. I did feel better once I got used to it. Be patient and keep trying.

Lisa G.
on 9/20/06 1:45 am - Des Moines, IA

Topic: RE: need help with CPAP

Yes I had my surgery 8-29. I have trouble using my machine now though. The pressure seems to blow the mask off my face all night long. I think my pressure needs to be adjusted down, but I think they told me it's as low as it can go.