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by idamtnboy
Sat Nov 07, 2015 3:37 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Chat Forum
Replies: 142
Views: 14803

Re: Chat Forum

n2it, based on your subsequent comments the underlying premise of your question in the OP is mistaken. You make reference to chats available on corporate websites and then ask why no one is on the one here. Well, the simple answer is this web site does not represent nor is it an instrument, of any c...
by idamtnboy
Sat Nov 07, 2015 2:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: converter vs inverter battery setup
Replies: 26
Views: 5607

Re: converter vs inverter battery setup

2) Do 2 x 12 batteries in series, get a cord with the correct barrel connector to go in the S10. I would strongly advising you put in a regulator for this Something like this. I just assumed 24V, 90W(?) so that's about 3.75 AMP http://www.ebay.com/itm/Automatic-Boost-Buck-Converter-CC-CV-5-30V-To-1...
by idamtnboy
Fri Nov 06, 2015 8:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Questions for Nasal Pillow Users
Replies: 15
Views: 6432

Re: Questions for Nasal Pillow Users

I want to tape my lips, but if air get in, have to find a way to get out. No, it does not. Air will get into your mouth simply because of the way the nose and mouth are connected together. I tape my mouth because air pressure also pushes my lips open. But with the tape air pressure builds up only t...
by idamtnboy
Fri Nov 06, 2015 7:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Medicare CPAP costs
Replies: 22
Views: 6212

Re: Medicare CPAP costs

Anyone clue me in on what it would cost to begin CPAP therapy via my Medicare Part C coverage? I did some looking around, and it appears to be 20% of Medicare's cost, but I don't have any dollar figures. I really need to know what my monthly costs would be so I can budget correctly, for the device ...
by idamtnboy
Fri Nov 06, 2015 1:42 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Distilled Water Shortage
Replies: 34
Views: 14002

Re: Distilled Water Shortage

I always worried about the varmints that lived in the well or fell in, but in the end it didn't matter the water was cold and tasty. Jim I don't think the well water I drank as a kid would have ever passed the health department tests. Actually, all the bad stuff in the water is what helped me to ha...
by idamtnboy
Fri Nov 06, 2015 1:37 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My dr. not contracted with DME, so they won't fill his rx?
Replies: 15
Views: 2718

Re: My dr. not contracted with DME, so they won't fill his rx?

Good luck! I'm working on buying my own. Insurance will cover a rental, but not the purchase. I'm going to try to talk sense into them. Never know, it might work. There's a good possibility that if you rent it for a year it becomes yours. That's the way it works for DME like your CPAP machine. Insu...
by idamtnboy
Wed Nov 04, 2015 4:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Distilled Water Shortage
Replies: 34
Views: 14002

Re: Distilled Water Shortage

old thread Well, vwayland did say it's been two years now so obviously he knew it was an old thread. Sometimes an old thread is worth resurrecting. I suspect in those areas where several stores are out of DW it's probably because they all get it from the same bottler/processor. Water is one of thos...
by idamtnboy
Tue Nov 03, 2015 12:09 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My dr. not contracted with DME, so they won't fill his rx?
Replies: 15
Views: 2718

Re: My dr. not contracted with DME, so they won't fill his rx?

DME #1 is Bennett, who provided services to me, and did not disclose to me that they're out of network. I totally agree that I failed to do my homework on using this DME. I'm sharing the blame with Bennett on this one. Bennett is in Idaho also, and I think Utah. I switched to them after my previous...
by idamtnboy
Mon Nov 02, 2015 11:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT Medicare supplement insurance
Replies: 24
Views: 3828

Re: OT Medicare supplement insurance

Was just curious if anyone was willing to share what they pay for supplemental insurance with their Medicare when they only have Medicare part A. I think my sister and her husband are paying way too much money and I haven't yet been able to convince them to shop around. They are getting their insur...
by idamtnboy
Mon Nov 02, 2015 11:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: First time in over 6 years for AHI 0.00
Replies: 8
Views: 1901

Re: First time in over 6 years for AHI 0.00

Papit wrote:When members report in about their zero AHI's, I wonder whether it's really a random thing or whether
they did something special or something special occurred that day.
Cool night sleeping in my little tent trailer.
by idamtnboy
Mon Nov 02, 2015 2:20 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Getting the wife on board (help!)
Replies: 33
Views: 5317

Re: Getting the wife on board (help!)

You said..."She is a very light sleeper. A bit spoiled and very particular on how she sets up her pillows, etc. before going to bed." She has no regard for your health...You need a Marriage Counselor Absolutely, 100% agree. That is beyond spoiled, that is just plain selfish! She needs to grow up! N...
by idamtnboy
Thu Oct 29, 2015 10:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Air Sense 10 vs S9
Replies: 11
Views: 2562

Re: Air Sense 10 vs S9

All good comments but what about what I really asked about, the differences in packing up for travel?
by idamtnboy
Thu Oct 29, 2015 12:12 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleepyhead vs Resscan
Replies: 9
Views: 1689

Re: Sleepyhead vs Resscan

Good question. I saw a print out labelled ResScan Air. Is that different software? Why are you taking naps? Habit? Not sleeping enough hours at night? What little I saw this evening I think Resscan Air is connected to the wireless side of the AS10 and so probably is restricted to DME use. Naps! I g...
by idamtnboy
Wed Oct 28, 2015 10:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Wean off CPAP?
Replies: 32
Views: 5588

Re: Wean off CPAP?

Not in response to your question but a comment based on your misadventure. When you say you left your power cord are you referring to the cord from the power brick to the wall receptacle? If so there is a more economical alternative that everyone should keep in mind. Many boom boxes and other electr...
by idamtnboy
Wed Oct 28, 2015 10:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleepyhead vs Resscan
Replies: 9
Views: 1689

Sleepyhead vs Resscan

It's been a couple of years since I've spent very much time here so I'm wondering what are some of the latest improvements in SH, and how does it compare to Resscan now? In the past I think the aspects of SH that made it a favorite were price and ease of use. I believe it lagged some behind Resscan ...