3 Years and counting.....
3 Years and counting.....
Just popping in to mention my 3-year cpap anniversary was this week. I am still using my cpap religiously and have excellent AHI.... last night's was 0.5! I am so much healthier than when I was first diagnosed. I've lost about 40 lbs, my blood work is the best I've had in decades, and my BP was 122/82 at the doc's yesterday. I hope you all are well... and for the newbies, keep working on your cpap therapy. It is a life saver and will benefit you greatly. All the best..... Nice to see so many of the same names from when I visited regularly.
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Yes, that blue eyed beauty is my cat! He is a seal point, bi-color Ragdoll. I adopted him in '08 from folks who could no longer care for him. He is a joy and makes me smile each and every day.
Re: 3 Years and counting.....
Happy CPAP anniversary, Emilia.
Glad to hear of your successful therapy and best wishes for the future.
Den
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Glad to hear of your successful therapy and best wishes for the future.
Den
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off topic but that is one of the most beautiful cats i have ever seen..do you have any more pictures of your cat to share?
ps oh and thanks for sharing about your CPAP success! It helps us newbies.
ps oh and thanks for sharing about your CPAP success! It helps us newbies.
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Re: 3 Years and counting.....
Good to see your name pop up! Glad things are going well with you.
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Re: 3 Years and counting.....
Good to see you again Emilia. Glad you are doing well.
You have been missed...especially when I am trying to help someone with the Devilbiss machine and I don't have a clue what I am dealing with. Your ears should have been burning from time to time. You spoiled me.
You have been missed...especially when I am trying to help someone with the Devilbiss machine and I don't have a clue what I am dealing with. Your ears should have been burning from time to time. You spoiled me.
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Hi Emilia, good to "see" you! Congrats on the weight loss and happy you're doing well.
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Re: 3 Years and counting.....
I have been wondering about you. I have missed seeing you.
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Thanks for the well wishes.... Glad you are all well, too!
Pugsy.... My ears were warm on many a day! I have had numerous PM's for the DeVilbiss clinician's manual which I always pop in to reply and give. I presumed someone was referring them to me or they had found very old posts by me. I haven't kept up to even know if they have a new machine or have upgraded it. I'll be looking for a new one in a year or so.
Oak, my kitty is a beauty, for sure... Ragdoll cats are truly an amazing breed. Thanks for admiring him!
Pugsy.... My ears were warm on many a day! I have had numerous PM's for the DeVilbiss clinician's manual which I always pop in to reply and give. I presumed someone was referring them to me or they had found very old posts by me. I haven't kept up to even know if they have a new machine or have upgraded it. I'll be looking for a new one in a year or so.
Oak, my kitty is a beauty, for sure... Ragdoll cats are truly an amazing breed. Thanks for admiring him!
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Humidifier: IntelliPAP Integrated Heated Humidifier |
Additional Comments: Fall back mask is a Sleepweaver Advance Nasal Mask. Comfort Classic is my third mask, but only if needed. |
Yes, that blue eyed beauty is my cat! He is a seal point, bi-color Ragdoll. I adopted him in '08 from folks who could no longer care for him. He is a joy and makes me smile each and every day.
Re: 3 Years and counting.....
Congrats Emilia.
I sure wish I was doing as well as you are
I sure wish I was doing as well as you are
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Re: 3 Years and counting.....
Congrats Emilia! Good to hear that it's going so well for you!
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Re: 3 Years and counting.....
Congratulations Emilia, I have been on CPAP like about 3 years too. I hope there is a cure soon.
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Congratulations on the great reports. I'm glad you have been able to stay compliant and it sounds like life is good for you.
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