If you are using a backpack traveling around Europe and carrying your cpap in that, you might want to wrap it in bubble wrap. Maybe use ziplock plastic bag for mask, hose extension cord, power block etc.

It does not take a lot for your system to enter starvation mode. Could you show some documentation to support this claim? Thanks. Oh holy one of all knowing, do your own Google search. My comment is just that a comment. My knowledge comes from a weight loss program run by our local hospital. Last c...

Cpap is not making you gain. You said that you are barely eating....well not eating enough also makes you gain weight. Your body goes into starvation mode and holds onto any calories you put into your system. It does not take a lot for your system to enter starvation mode. Take a breath and pay atte...

Sorry I don't have a solution to your problem but I don't understand how you allowed your medical equipment to be placed in the cargo hold. I fly all the time and on different airlines and never have I been required or even asked to place my cpap case in the cargo hold. I know it is hindsight but ne...

What position are you sleeping In during your nap? On your back? Is your mouth dry?

I am not familiar with your machine but will agree a heated hose helps along with equaling out your humidity between temperature setting and humidity setting. Colder room temp and hotter cpap temp will cause condemnation...rain out in the hose.

I guess it depends on your job. If you are not driving or using heavy equipment and have for example an office type job, why would you tell your employer? It is your business.

Did you change the amount eaten? Even too much of a healthy diet will make you gain.

I just spent time in both a hospital and a rehab center after a hip replacement. Prior to my surgery I was worried about how the cpap issue would be handled. Not a problem, I woke up in PACU a with my cpap! They were happy I had my machine with me.

I am 3 weeks post op for my hip replacement. It seems all the worrying I did prior to surgery concerning cpap was needless. When I arrived in pre op they labeled my machine and took it right to the pacu so it would be all set up for me when I arrived from surgery. I used the cpap in recovery with ox...

Well my first reaction is you are not concerned with your OSA now so why worry about being at higher altitude? You didn't say how high up you plan on going either. If you were using cpap now there would not be much of a difference at altitude. I have slept at 11,000 ft above sea level with my apap a...

Some people take advantage of their insurance and stockpile supplies in their closet. Often you see them being sold. This causes everyones insurance premiums to go up and benefits go down. Not everyone who stockpile supplies might be doing it to sell their supplies and make money! Some might be doi...

Talk about nit picking!

Some people take advantage of their insurance and stockpile supplies in their closet. Often you see them being sold. This causes everyones insurance premiums to go up and benefits go down. Not everyone who stockpile supplies might be doing it to sell their supplies and make money! Some might be doi...

palerider wrote:

webbie73 wrote:One of the main reasons your insurance goes up is the uninsured and those on social services. Who do you think pays for them? YOU by premium increases.

you seem to be confusing taxes and premiums.

No I am not