Happy 2018 to you! For me, medical items should be packed separately to protect from damage or loss. I use a standalone CPAP carrying bag and take it on with my other carry on item(s). The airlines I use do not consider it as a carry on item, unless other non-medically needed items are present (clot...

A few weeks 3 to 5 the pain goes away, your chest is working a little harder. jim lorenadam, As Jim alludes to above, I experienced this as well for a few weeks after beginning my XPAP therapy. It was always just mild muscle soreness, like you get after increased physical activity or a new exercise...

I use a P R Easylife Nasal mask. For me it is as close to perfect as I could hope for. It was the first and only mask Kaiser gave me to try, fortunately it worked well and I have been using it since November 2011, Compared to how I slept before with untreated severe OSA, I do sleep like a big, happy...

Hi Maddie, I am sorry the physical restrictions you must face everyday. I was following some past threads of yours for a while, but stopped coming on here and lost track of your progression. If I am being honest, I lost my breath for a moment when I stopped to realize all of the things I do everyday...

Nothing to be impressed about... Even the longest using PAP users here were at one time newbies in their treatment and the size of their SleepyHead data files/folders . But for me, I still feel like a newbie to this therapy in comparison to the 10, 15, 20+ year PAP users who in my experience have b...

My SleepyHead data goes from November 2011 to present. It is currently at 1.28 GB with 23,139 Files, 24 Folders. This seems like a lot to me as well, but the data collected is very comprehensive, so who knows... (I sure don't)

John

I don't know if you have this option or not, but back in 2011 Kaiser Permanente sent me home with a Philips Respironics "Alice" portable sleep monitoring unit that I used for a overnight study. For me it provided a relaxed, comfortable environment I could sleep in and provided the basic information ...

It is still only 7:19 P.M. right now, Pacific Time, in California. Despite that, a Happy New Year to all! May you all have successful XPAP therapy, with peaceful sleep each night, in the next year!
John

I am so very sorry for your loss. May the true impact of his time here be fully conveyed to you through the heartfelt thoughts of those so blessed to know him, those greatly benefiting over the years from his help and support, his wit and passionate words.

I agree about the Cubs dry streak, that's why I will still be happy for them even if they beat the Indians. Talk about dedicated, patient and deserving fans! They said in yesterdays game that Kluber might pitch game 4 and even 7 (if the series goes that long). I think he is voodoo proof, but familia...

I feel it is a win/win for both teams to finally be there again. I am rooting for Cleveland, but will still be happy for Chicago and their fans if they win. Hope it goes 7...

John

Chatting was working good for this newbie chatter. Thanks for taking it easy on me. Will see you all soon... in the chat world where you must be quick of finger and multi tasking in mind

Goofproof wrote:I've not spent $ 5 in the 10 years I've used mine, on cleaning, have less colds and sore throats than before XPAP, if cleaning was so critical I'd be dead, not healthier...

+1

4 years this last November Best thing ever done for my health and for those who loved me and could see my downward spiral, despite my many excuses and hiding behind years of stubborn denile. I am so very grateful they never gave up on me and lovingly persisted until I could no longer fight them or ...

Though I don't post much around here, I do still come around and read posts on the best CPAP site around! May all the hose heads here have good success in their XPAP therapy, continue to help newbies who seek help and understanding in their new and often confussing journey, and remember to support e...