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I'm 72 yrs old and on March 30, it will be 4 years since I started on my BIPAP machine (my Battery Charger actually) Whatever you do, don't get discouraged. It took nearly 2 years of struggling to find the right mask, the right settings, etc. But it is sooo worth it. Just be patient. Tomorrow is a new day I no longer feel like I want to crawl back in bed after breakfast for a 3 hr "nap".. .. I have a lot more energy in general. Before being diagnosed I would have a hard time staying awake while driving to work. When
we went on a road trip I couldn't stay awake to save my soul. Now I never fall asleep even if we're travelling 6 or 7 hours in one day.
The biggest factor was realizing I do not want to risk brain damage, or stroke or heart problems. One day at a time is the best advice I can think of. My husband has been very supportive all the way along this process. It helped to have him remind me, "you need to do this the rest of your life Honey. You'll be fine you'll get used to it. "
He was right.