Decapitating a Twilite NP mask

[Hurricane]

Got 0.4 AHI with the chopped down version of T NP last night, stayed in position when sleeping on my back or side. Used two pantyhose strips one across the forehead, one across the nasal pillows. I do have to go back to wearing my chin strap cause even though no major leaks recorded, the line was erratic. all in all a round disk of makeup sponge under the forehead area and was very comfortable, all tips received from this great forum. Might have to give my Swift 11 a deserved rest.
Ed

[RosemaryB]

I did a slightly different modification to the Headrest. I didn't want to take the height adjustment off since it seemed to add some stability and leverage. I will likely get a Headrest as my 6 month replacement mask, so then I might do regular modification with the two straps. But for now, this one is working for me.



I put instructions on how to do this at this link:
viewtopic/t26221/Yet-another-modificati ... ht-NP.html

I've gotten my best numbers ever with this mask, very consistent and very stable. Better yet, I think I sleep more soundly since I sleep in a more natural position, as a side sleeper. My neck's in better shape, too.

[rested gal]

Cool, Ed! Glad it worked for you! It's nice to be able to realllly snuggle down into your pillow, isn't it?

That's an interesting way to do it, Rose. I can see how that could work too...maybe even better for some.

(What will they think of next!?)

[tangents]

Hey, Ed, glad to welcome you to the Twilight Zone! I'm 6+ months with my de-cap, and find it really comfortable. I use TWO circular makeup applicators on my forehead - somehow the angle is better for the seal. I also use fabric instead of tights, a soft leopard-print (VERY sexy ) knit cut across the grain so that it has plenty of stretch. I tie one just above my eyes, and one just below my eyes. (OK, not so sexy...)

Good luck, and let us know how you make out!

Cathy

[Hurricane]

[quote="tangents"]Hey, Ed, glad to welcome you to the Twilight Zone! I'm 6+ months with my de-cap, and find it really comfortable. I use TWO circular makeup applicators on my forehead - somehow the angle is better for the seal. I also use fabric instead of tights, a soft leopard-print (VERY sexy ) knit cut across the grain so that it has plenty of stretch. I tie one just above my eyes, and one just below my eyes. (OK, not so sexy...)

Good luck, and let us know how you make out!

Cathy

[tangents]

Ed,

I have more material than you could imagine. I'm a quilter, and have a fabric collecting illness. My kids will probably lose their bedrooms to my material stash as soon as they leave for college!

That said, I would be HAPPY to send you some strips for you to try. No sewing required, I just tie them on. They last longer if you double them, so that's what I do (they are 60" long, so I fold them in half). PM me your address and you'll be on your way to a sexier ninja!

Cathy

[ozij]

I have discovered that I need different sized pillows with a decapitated mask.

Medium with the headgear. Large with a decapitated version.
The large with the headgear are not comfortable at all, the medium in a the decapitated version leak.

(I just confirmed this again last night - switched back to the headger version to enjoy the feeling of having no straps touch my face).

O.

[rested gal]

Wow, I've had to play catch up !

Three previous Lab Rat Award winners are getting additional plaques for their Headrest mods:

Kathy - the little "footie" is a clever way to keep the silicone nasal assembly from being in contact with your face.

Denny - your ball cap mod looks as stylish with the Headrest as it does with the ComfortLite 2 you originally designed it for. Great idea!

Rose - that's a neat alternate way to decapitate a Headrest mask.
More pictures of Rose's modification are at:
viewtopic.php?t=26221

All three of you get Lab Rat Award plaques to display alongside your Lab Rat Trophies!




LINKS to Lab Rat Trophy awards
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