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by B_4
Thu Jan 17, 2013 2:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Peak Sleep
Replies: 5
Views: 1333

Re: Peak Sleep

Well the local Lincare contact was not professional and not helpful on the phone. Scratched them off of the list. I called Preferred Homecare and they were great on the phone, answered all the right questions and could get me set up via email. Winner. I will come back after a month or two and let ev...
by B_4
Thu Jan 17, 2013 10:27 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Peak Sleep
Replies: 5
Views: 1333

Re: Peak Sleep

I have great insurance. Thanks for the feedback on Lincare.
by B_4
Thu Jan 17, 2013 9:37 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Peak Sleep
Replies: 5
Views: 1333

Peak Sleep

My DME has been Peak Sleep for the past 2+ years and I have been very satisfied with them up until last night. I was informed that they will no longer carry or supply Resmed products. This is a significant issue for me so now I am shopping DMEs again. Uhg. Does anyone know anything about Lincare? I ...
by B_4
Sat Sep 01, 2012 6:09 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Two Year Anniversary - CPAP Affect on Heart
Replies: 8
Views: 1686

Re: Two Year Anniversary - CPAP Affect on Heart

Good to hear good news, B4! Hopefully this will give hope to people who have issues and help convince people who don't yet have those problems. Hope is in short supply so thanks for adding a little! Thanks and that is why I posted. I think it is important to share when CPAP has improved your health...
by B_4
Thu Aug 30, 2012 11:15 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 2-Year Anniversary
Replies: 15
Views: 2518

Re: 2-Year Anniversary

Ha, happy anniversary Slarty. I just posted my anniversary story as well and then saw your post. Great job!
by B_4
Thu Aug 30, 2012 11:13 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Two Year Anniversary - CPAP Affect on Heart
Replies: 8
Views: 1686

Two Year Anniversary - CPAP Affect on Heart

I just wanted to share with the community that I am at my two year anniversary for my CPAP. I have mild apnea (AHI was 8.0) but my average event duration was 54 seconds with a longest duration of 120 seconds. I had a sleep study, after ignoring my wifes complaints, because a 2D echocardiogram reveal...
by B_4
Wed Mar 07, 2012 7:57 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP battery-operated - multi-night camping - carrying all
Replies: 9
Views: 5250

Re: CPAP battery-operated - multi-night camping - carrying all

I am an assistant scoutmaster with my son's troop. I have the following rig for camping: CPAP - Respironics DS250 - Compliance only but it has CFEX I purchased for $250 https://www.cpap.com/productSearch.php?query=ds250 http://c0009431.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/respironics-pri-series-cpap-pl...
by B_4
Tue Aug 02, 2011 3:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How long can an apnea be?
Replies: 11
Views: 1850

Re: How long can an apnea be?

My longest apnea was 121 sec and my average was 53.6 sec.
by B_4
Wed Jun 15, 2011 12:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Backpacking solutions?
Replies: 14
Views: 6528

Re: Backpacking solutions?

Cowly:

See this thread:

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=64085&st=0&sk=t&sd=a

My camping rig is on page 2 of the thread. Good luck
by B_4
Thu May 19, 2011 5:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Looking for a used machine
Replies: 7
Views: 2109

Re: Looking for a used machine

I bought a used machine from second wind cpap for camping and I highly recommend them.

http://www.secondwindcpap.com/
by B_4
Mon May 16, 2011 8:36 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: need recommendation on Battery pack for CPAP
Replies: 20
Views: 7398

Re: need recommendation on Battery pack for CPAP

383: I am an assistant scoutmaster with my son's troop. I have the following rig for camping: CPAP - Respironics DS250 - Compliance only but it has CFEX I purchased for $250 https://www.cpap.com/productSearch.php?query=ds250 http://c0009431.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/respironics-pri-series-cp...
by B_4
Thu May 05, 2011 7:34 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Smart people please look!
Replies: 9
Views: 2487

Re: Smart people please look!

You can buy o-rings at home depot and any number of hardware and plumbing stores. If you can find out what the gasket is from a manual or the manufacturer it should not be difficult to replace. Perhaps they will even sell you one directly....
by B_4
Mon Apr 11, 2011 12:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My first month's stats
Replies: 4
Views: 1013

Re: My first month's stats

Your hypopnea's seam high and an AI of 1.1 is low (not to many centrals). You may end up needing a little pressure boost. You're doing great on the hours!!
by B_4
Tue Apr 05, 2011 7:48 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Bought used CPAP
Replies: 5
Views: 1541

Re: Bought used CPAP

Goodness gracious, go see a doctor and get a sleep test please. It costs money but it is also your health.
by B_4
Tue Apr 05, 2011 7:42 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: I want to buy a Resmed S9 Auto, please contact me.
Replies: 11
Views: 3030

Re: I want to buy a Resmed S9 Auto, please contact me.

I bought my camping CPAP & battery pack from Secondwind and I highly recommend them. Good people, honest prices and professionally cleaned equipment.