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by Dark_Star
Tue Jul 01, 2008 3:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed Swift LT - Mini review
Replies: 9
Views: 3199

After 4 nights.. All is well. The things I like about this interface .. 1) the hose is not attached to the headgear. This is a big plus since I tend to start out on my back .. but then I usually settle in on my side. 2) the headgear works well.. lightweight and very comfortable too! (I keep it snug ...
by Dark_Star
Sat Jun 28, 2008 4:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed Swift LT - Mini review
Replies: 9
Views: 3199

SleepynoMore... Thanks for the reply. I had read a couple threads earlier in the week and did see your posts about "wanting the LT to work out" but understand you had issues with the pillows and leaks and sore nose. I have been using the nasal pillow type interface for a year now and I remember in t...
by Dark_Star
Sat Jun 28, 2008 3:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed Swift LT - Mini review
Replies: 9
Views: 3199

Glad my post helped..

I am actually looking forward to going to sleep tonight.
by Dark_Star
Sat Jun 28, 2008 3:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Flying with CPAP
Replies: 21
Views: 4668

I travel 1-2 times a month ... I always carry 2 things on... 1) my Cpap machine bag 2) my laptop bag. Never had any issues on board.. but I only carry 2 items and check my suitcase. To other wondering about traveling......the TSA people are well aware of cpap machines. They do require that I take it...
by Dark_Star
Sat Jun 28, 2008 5:40 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed Swift LT - Mini review
Replies: 9
Views: 3199

Resmed Swift LT - Mini review

I normally do not do reviews. But thought I'd give a quick review on my new Resmed Swift LT nose pillow system. Here it is for anyone interested. First off, I have been using cpap for 1 year and my air level is 10. I had been using a decapitated Twilight NP (thanks to rested gal ) I see it is now ca...
by Dark_Star
Fri Jun 27, 2008 12:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need New NP mask...
Replies: 4
Views: 874

Ok.. I decided to get the Swift LT.

I ordered it yesterday and it is supposed to arrive today!

I realize it may take a few days to work out the adjustments.. BUT I am hoping it will be comfortable and work well for me.

If anyone has any advice on using it .. please feel free to chime in.

by Dark_Star
Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:02 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need New NP mask...
Replies: 4
Views: 874

Need New NP mask...

Ok.. I have been using a decapitated Twilight NP (Aura?) for the past year and have good success. But last couple months it has become less effective. Maybe the nasal pillows are getting old and stretched out. So I decided ...It is time for a new mask.. 3 choices... Please chime in. 1) Buy another T...
by Dark_Star
Fri Jul 13, 2007 6:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Help with Pantyhose Fix please
Replies: 11
Views: 2168

Way to go Bonnie! The pantyhose straps are what "does the trick" ... The Twilight NP (de-capitated) setup is verrry comfortable. I actually look forward to going to sleep. I usually start out on my back and then end up on my side. It is amazing to get 6-7 hours of sleep! Last night my 6 year old cra...
by Dark_Star
Sun Jun 24, 2007 11:55 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Twilight NP decapitation
Replies: 12
Views: 5750

I decap'd mine after the very first night.. As others have said... it is very lightweight and I don't mind wearing it at all. Even while watching Tv in bed before falling asleep. I usually use just one 'pantyhose' strap which is tied around at my forehead. Making the Twilight interface very non-evas...
by Dark_Star
Sat Jun 09, 2007 8:39 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: remstar plus m series. How do I get more info from machine?
Replies: 12
Views: 2339

The M Series Plus.. does not have capability to plug directly into a PC. Also it only has limited data reporting. The next model up... is the M Series Pro and includes a built-in 'Smartcard' and has full data: Date/time, hours of use, usage patterns, AHI, leak, snore, FOSQ VAC. You would then need t...
by Dark_Star
Wed Jun 06, 2007 6:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hello all....newbie here
Replies: 20
Views: 3761

Oh... I am sure you will be fine. If you have any specific questions or concerns .. just ask away. I am just completing my first month on Cpap. I originally used a nasal mask which covered my nose... ( I also have facial hair) but I switched to nasal pillow mask and it made a big difference in comfo...
by Dark_Star
Mon Jun 04, 2007 12:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New CPAP User.. Wish me Luck
Replies: 26
Views: 3877

UPDATE: 1 MONTH !!! OK.. I started this thread 1 month ago. I am making excellent progress!! I recently changed my interface to Nasal pillow style mask... because the first one (nasal mask) I used was not working out for me. After doing so.. my CPAP life has changed. I am falling asleep quickly and ...
by Dark_Star
Sat Jun 02, 2007 1:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Question on making panty tights headband
Replies: 13
Views: 2132

Re: Question on making panty tights headband

by the way I chickened out buying them, was looking at them in the super market, and saw two woman laughing, so had my wife buy them on her shopping trip. Ed Hurricane at the store... Hurricane: Excuse me 'mam, but can you help me .. er a .. in the pantyhose department Store Clerk: Um.. Ok.. I gues...
by Dark_Star
Thu May 31, 2007 3:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My Aura Adjustments
Replies: 29
Views: 10065

My modified Twilight NP Rocks

I actually look forward to going to sleep..
last night I slept 6.5 hours in a row without waking up!
by Dark_Star
Thu May 31, 2007 11:04 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: traveling with CPAP
Replies: 3
Views: 1015

It should be no problem taking your CPAP machine, It is medical equipment and can be carried on airlines. Here is a link to TSA.. http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/index.shtm I have never been on a cruise ship... so I do not know the rules. But I imagine there is no problems.. I do...