Hi from yet another new member

[inkblot]

Hi, everyone. I've been reading these forums for the past few weeks, ever since I was diagnosed with moderate OSA, and have learned quite a lot. Like so many others, I've been very impressed with the high level of discussion here and appreciate the friendliness of the community. It's a really wonderful resource.

I have no machine yet. My titration study was just last night, and it's not clear whether my neurologist will have time to write a prescription before she takes off on vacation. But I'm hoping for quick action. Though I was a little slow to fall asleep with the mask last night, once I was asleep I was fine. Waking up is never good for me, especially after only five hours' sleep , even more especially not at five in the morning, but this morning it was fine. (Clicky ears, but compared to what others have experienced that's nothing.) I've read enough to know that this one good night doesn't mean everything will go smoothly when I start with my own machine (though it's still not clear to me why that should be any different from the night at the clinic), but I am hopeful.

[BrianinTN]

Hello and welcome! Your feelings this morning definite sound like a very promising start. Since you've been reading, I'm sure you've come across much of the advice for new folks -- especially ensuring that you get a data-capable machine. If you have any questions, please never hesitate to post!

[Lee Lee]

Welcome! You've come to a good place. Your first night sounds very promising. Please keep your good attitude!
Lee Ann

[TalonNYC]

Hi and welcome! This is a great community, and lots of folks to help you. Stick with it, things get even better over time.

[rested gal]

Welcome, inkblot.

Here's a link that might be helpful to you when the time comes to accept (or reject) whatever machine the DME tries to give you. You'll want a machine that can record leak and AHI info. The ones in blue do that; the ones in red do not:
viewtopic.php?p=307168#p307168

Also, do dig into Janknitz's great info:

LINK to Janknitz's excellent - "WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU MEET YOUR DME Part I"
http://maskarrayed.wordpress.com/what-y ... me-part-i/

Hope everything goes very well for you!

[inkblot]

Thanks for the warm welcome, everybody! I've read all the recommended information (and much more, too) and have a file of preparation notes.

I can't imagine how people go through all this without the help of this community.


Best,
Susan

[newhosehead]

Welcome! It is wonderful that you have found this site before you get your machine. The prep you are doing now will serve you well and this site IS a wonderful resource. Best of luck to you.

Jeanette

[chunkyfrog]

Make sure you get a mask that works for you. Check what's out there--cpap.com has a huge assortment--first time you want the insurance.
Try-outs and a 30 day fit guarantee are your right if you are buying from a local brick and mortar DME provider.
Don't let anyone bulldoze you into a machine or mask that won't work.

[WhoDatSleeping]

Welcome to the the club! This is a great place for support and advice.
Please do not hesitate to ask away!!!