Hose management

Bellcrest · Post by **Bellcrest** » Mon May 22, 2006 3:34 pm

We are now down to fine tuning.......struggled with machines, won. Got an APAP (Remstar Auto with Cflex) Got the software and monitored my treatment.

struggled with masks.....now own 8.
3 Full Face masks
5 pillow interfaces masks.

Aura/headrest is First choice
CL2 is very close 2nd choice
Breeze is also close 3rd choice.

Struggled with hose management and now have a winner.

Photos shown on this page http://bellcrestboxers.com/cpapsetup.html

Didn't post photos directly here because I know some are on dial up and download takes too long. Go have a look.

My numbers are great. 106 AHI untreated.....and from 1 - .04 treated with pressure set between 9/13

I am feeling wonderful, and apparently I look better cause everyone makes comments about how I look and act....I have tons of energy. I used to hate going to bed and hooking up, now I look forward to a night with my best friend the APAP machine. Journey to this point has taken 5 1/2 months.

I am posting this in the hopes that my success will encourage those who are still new and struggling. I absolutely hated the idea of having to wear a mask for the rest of my life. If I had not found this board and the support from people who frequent it, I know I would not have remained compliant. I thank all those here and especially those who regularly post to encourage newbies.

littlebaddow · Post by **littlebaddow** » Tue May 23, 2006 3:05 pm

Great story, great pictures and hopefully an inspiration to others to persevere until they get it right. It is worth it

Presumably, the bear is sleeping better too

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Thu May 25, 2006 12:12 am

Shirley, what a cool setup you've fixed...the 'Adjust a Hook' plant hanger from Lowes. Very, very nice. And all color coordinated, I see. Even the scrunchy!

Excellent account of how you've been tweaking your way to good treatment!

LittleBaddow, it's so good to see you posting again. You always used to give some of the most encouraging advice and helpful tips...and you still do. Hope everything is going well.

littlebaddow · Post by **littlebaddow** » Thu May 25, 2006 11:25 am

I appreciate your kind words RG, thank you.
All is well - just got out of the habit of posting.

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 4:28 pm

Bellcrest's neat hose hanger arrangement:

"Using 'Adjust a Hook' plant hanger purchased at Lowes in the US."

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 3:48 pm

Bellcrest,

Your neat lab-ratting technique earned this! Sorry about the 5 month delay! The trophies were on back order.

needingu · Post by **needingu** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 4:54 pm

Do I detect a teddy bear in the picture? Neat.

whatrdreamsmadeof · Post by **whatrdreamsmadeof** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 5:29 pm

I'm gonna do this and what a uplifting post, I can't wait to get there (cpap heaven) that is I am making progress,,,,,,,,,but this really spurs me on.....

Laura I love the bear,,,,,,,,,,i am going to get a bunch f those hooks and hang all my stuffed animals with old masks on them what a hoot!!!!!!!

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 9:17 pm

Those are Bellcrest's pictures...her bedroom, her bear. I simply posted her pictures to show the way she fixed that cool hanging hose holder. My bedroom is neat, but not that neat!

jskinner · Post by **jskinner** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 8:02 pm

Anyone know if those "Adjust a Hooks" are available to buy online somewhere? This looks like an excellent system! I've been using a nail in the wall and rubber band, this looks much better.

cflame1 · Post by **cflame1** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 8:10 pm

http://www.acehardware.com/sm-hillman-a ... 84409.html

Try that... looks like the same one

sleepyred · Post by **sleepyred** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 7:19 am

Another poster a long time ago showed plans (do you remember RG - our link mistress!) about using PVC pipe to make a stand.

My hubby made one (I'll have to take a picture) and it fits between the mattress and boxsprings. I goes up and over the headboard and has an elbow joint and he drilled a hole in the end and put a bungee cord do attach my hose. I can go from side to side and my hose never pulls my mask. You can glue it together or not. If you don't you could actually take it on a trip.

Just another idea.

Bellcrest - great set up and I am glad to hear you are doing so well!

Sleepyred

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