Wow. I knew my new sleep doc was good, but she's really good!
I met her on the 8th, and she said she'd be ordering a new sleep study for me as soon as possible. She said the request would likely be denied by my insurance, since I've already had two studies done in the past six months, but that she would appeal the denial, if necessary.
Well, I got a call this afternoon from the sleep lab she chose for my new study, saying the request was approved, and they scheduled me for this Wednesday night! So it would seem that my doctor didn't wait for a denial from my insurance and instead submitted whatever documentation was necessary to get it approved right away.
I've already scheduled the follow-up appointment with the doc in early June to get the results. So my new treatment plan is not far off, and I should be enjoying effective therapy within just a few weeks!
What a Difference a Doc Makes
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BleepingBeauty
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What a Difference a Doc Makes
Veni, vidi, Velcro. I came, I saw, I stuck around.
Dx 11/07: AHI 107, central apnea, Cheyne Stokes respiration, moderate-severe O2 desats. (Simple OSA would be too easy.
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PR S1 ASV 950, DreamWear mask, F&P 150 humidifier, O2 @ 2L.
Dx 11/07: AHI 107, central apnea, Cheyne Stokes respiration, moderate-severe O2 desats. (Simple OSA would be too easy.
)PR S1 ASV 950, DreamWear mask, F&P 150 humidifier, O2 @ 2L.
Re: What a Difference a Doc Makes
Way to go, BB. I can't wait to hear how your story turns out.
Bev
Bev
Diagnosed 9/4/07
Sleep Study Titrated to 19 cm H2O
Rotating between Activa and Softgel
11/2/07 RemStar M Series Auto with AFlex 14-17
10/17/08 BiPAP Auto SV 13/13-23, BPM Auto, AHI avg <1
Sleep Study Titrated to 19 cm H2O
Rotating between Activa and Softgel
11/2/07 RemStar M Series Auto with AFlex 14-17
10/17/08 BiPAP Auto SV 13/13-23, BPM Auto, AHI avg <1
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rested gal
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Re: What a Difference a Doc Makes
Sounding great, BB!!
For new readers, here's the background on BB's quest for a good doctor:
Question re my AUTOPAP trial - topic started by BleepingBeauty
viewtopic.php?p=359741#p359741
In a word, my new sleep doc is...
viewtopic.php?p=366865#p366865
For new readers, here's the background on BB's quest for a good doctor:
Question re my AUTOPAP trial - topic started by BleepingBeauty
viewtopic.php?p=359741#p359741
In a word, my new sleep doc is...
viewtopic.php?p=366865#p366865
ResMed S9 VPAP Auto (ASV)
Humidifier: Integrated + Climate Control hose
Mask: Aeiomed Headrest (deconstructed, with homemade straps
3M painters tape over mouth
ALL LINKS by rested gal:
viewtopic.php?t=17435
Humidifier: Integrated + Climate Control hose
Mask: Aeiomed Headrest (deconstructed, with homemade straps
3M painters tape over mouth
ALL LINKS by rested gal:
viewtopic.php?t=17435
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BleepingBeauty
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Re: What a Difference a Doc Makes
Thanks, Bev and Laura.
If this is the level of care I've been missing for so long (and the kind I can now become accustomed to), I'll be in great shape in no time.
If this is the level of care I've been missing for so long (and the kind I can now become accustomed to), I'll be in great shape in no time.
Veni, vidi, Velcro. I came, I saw, I stuck around.
Dx 11/07: AHI 107, central apnea, Cheyne Stokes respiration, moderate-severe O2 desats. (Simple OSA would be too easy.)
PR S1 ASV 950, DreamWear mask, F&P 150 humidifier, O2 @ 2L.
Dx 11/07: AHI 107, central apnea, Cheyne Stokes respiration, moderate-severe O2 desats. (Simple OSA would be too easy.
)PR S1 ASV 950, DreamWear mask, F&P 150 humidifier, O2 @ 2L.
Re: What a Difference a Doc Makes
Wonderful! I am so glad to hear it!
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| Mask: TAP PAP Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Improved Stability Mouthpiece |
| Additional Comments: Sleepyhead software, not listed. Currently using Dreamstation ASV, not listed |
-- Kiralynx
Beastie, 2008-10-28. NEW Beastie, PRS1 960, 2014-05-14. NEWER Beastie, Dream Station ASV, 2017-10-17. PadaCheek Hosecover. Homemade Brandy Keg Chin Support. TapPap Mask.
Min PS = 4, Max PS = 8
Epap Range = 6 - 7.5
Beastie, 2008-10-28. NEW Beastie, PRS1 960, 2014-05-14. NEWER Beastie, Dream Station ASV, 2017-10-17. PadaCheek Hosecover. Homemade Brandy Keg Chin Support. TapPap Mask.
Min PS = 4, Max PS = 8
Epap Range = 6 - 7.5
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SaltLakeJan
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Re: What a Difference a Doc Makes
Hi B.B.
You go girl, you go.
No one deserves successful treatment . . . more than you.
Jan
You go girl, you go.
No one deserves successful treatment . . . more than you.
Jan
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BleepingBeauty
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Re: What a Difference a Doc Makes
Thanks, Kira and Jan.
AFAIC, we all deserve successful treatment. Notwithstanding all the individual tweaking most have to engage in to make this therapy effective, it helps immensely to start out on this road with a good, caring doctor. I don't know why I kept listening to a doctor who seemed unconcerned about my obviously ineffective treatment and my complaints of continuing sleepiness. If only I'd found this forum a long time ago...
Oh, well. Spilled milk, and all that. Onward and upward!
AFAIC, we all deserve successful treatment. Notwithstanding all the individual tweaking most have to engage in to make this therapy effective, it helps immensely to start out on this road with a good, caring doctor. I don't know why I kept listening to a doctor who seemed unconcerned about my obviously ineffective treatment and my complaints of continuing sleepiness. If only I'd found this forum a long time ago...
Oh, well. Spilled milk, and all that. Onward and upward!
Veni, vidi, Velcro. I came, I saw, I stuck around.
Dx 11/07: AHI 107, central apnea, Cheyne Stokes respiration, moderate-severe O2 desats. (Simple OSA would be too easy.)
PR S1 ASV 950, DreamWear mask, F&P 150 humidifier, O2 @ 2L.
Dx 11/07: AHI 107, central apnea, Cheyne Stokes respiration, moderate-severe O2 desats. (Simple OSA would be too easy.
)PR S1 ASV 950, DreamWear mask, F&P 150 humidifier, O2 @ 2L.
Re: What a Difference a Doc Makes
Know what you mean! I am so thankful I came here BEFORE my titration, and so learned things to look for. But I just got rid of a PCP who was so focused on one facet of my health -- my weight -- that he never noticed anything else -- not the apnea, not the cancer symptoms, nothing.BleepingBeauty wrote:If only I'd found this forum a long time ago...
My new PCP, though.... well, she's of a different caliber altogether, I think.
It's nice to know there are some physicians out there who are competent!
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| Mask: TAP PAP Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Improved Stability Mouthpiece |
| Additional Comments: Sleepyhead software, not listed. Currently using Dreamstation ASV, not listed |
-- Kiralynx
Beastie, 2008-10-28. NEW Beastie, PRS1 960, 2014-05-14. NEWER Beastie, Dream Station ASV, 2017-10-17. PadaCheek Hosecover. Homemade Brandy Keg Chin Support. TapPap Mask.
Min PS = 4, Max PS = 8
Epap Range = 6 - 7.5
Beastie, 2008-10-28. NEW Beastie, PRS1 960, 2014-05-14. NEWER Beastie, Dream Station ASV, 2017-10-17. PadaCheek Hosecover. Homemade Brandy Keg Chin Support. TapPap Mask.
Min PS = 4, Max PS = 8
Epap Range = 6 - 7.5
Re: What a Difference a Doc Makes
Kiralynx, I just read an article on Medscape today about how doctors' weight bias interferes with their ability to treat patients correctly and effectively. It was a call for them to clean up their acts in this area, essentially.
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| Mask: TAP PAP Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Improved Stability Mouthpiece |
| Additional Comments: S8 Elite II, TAP PAP, HumidAireH4i Heated Humidifier |
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