injecting silicone to keep tongue in place

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Re: injecting silicone to keep tongue in place

Post by portiemom » Wed Feb 08, 2012 4:48 pm

OOps, adendum to prior post, When he could try it on Pamela Anderson!

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Re: injecting silicone to keep tongue in place

Post by chunkyfrog » Wed Feb 08, 2012 5:41 pm

oops

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Re: injecting silicone to keep tongue in place

Post by chunkyfrog » Wed Feb 08, 2012 8:26 pm

One little note:
Are you aware how hot ANY silicone gets while it is curing---VERY!
I believe a few years back some 'adventurous' guy . . . . . .(edited for polite company)
Lots a luck! Make sure your friend has the camcorder running.

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Re: injecting silicone to keep tongue in place

Post by ozze_dollar » Thu Feb 09, 2012 12:09 am

You know after about 6 months you will train yourself to keep that tongue in place. Thats about how long it took me.

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Re: injecting silicone to keep tongue in place

Post by Gazhacks » Thu Feb 09, 2012 2:21 am

Utter madness! The guys with the white coats want directions lol Just buy a full face mask????? what is it with people with sleep apnea, does it effect the mind. Why not shrink wrap your head and just cut too holes for your nose

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Re: injecting silicone to keep tongue in place

Post by wildman 2 » Thu Feb 09, 2012 7:28 am

Friends,
I'm sorry that I don't have the knowledge or experience that a lot of people on this forum do. My idea was obviously a bad one. Desperation has led me to try to come up with any solution no matter how far fetched it seemed. For those who gave me honest concerns, I thank you. For those who continue to make fun of my idea, It hurts.
I owe the people on this forum more than I can put into words. You have given me the strength to continue on when I've wanted to quit! Things have not gone the way I hoped they would. I continue to struggle with my apnia which has been a large contributor to my fight against depression. I will continue to participate in the forum because I see the amount of knowledge and true concern that is present here for people who are struggling.
I thank God that he led me to you folks!

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Re: injecting silicone to keep tongue in place

Post by portiemom » Thu Feb 09, 2012 8:39 am

I sorry don't let our comments hurt your feelings, I just thought maybe, a joke or two would gently bring home the idea that this is a bad, bad way to go. I do understand your desperation.

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Re: injecting silicone to keep tongue in place

Post by Kairosgrammy » Thu Feb 09, 2012 8:46 am

I agee with the rest. Just talk to your dentist and get the device. Will be much safer than doing half the work of pushing your tongue into your throat.
wildman 2 wrote:Friends, If this works, I'm going to have my dentist make me a oral appliance that will lock onto both the upper and lower teeth. BINGO! No more tape or chin strap! Okay, I realize I might be thinking way to far outside of the box!! The thing is that until I get your feedback I don't know why this won't work. I'm open to all positive and negative comments. Be gentle with me however, because I'm a 2 month newbe!!
You folks have been a great help to me and I know I can depend on your comments, ideas and warnings .
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Re: injecting silicone to keep tongue in place

Post by Kairosgrammy » Thu Feb 09, 2012 8:55 am

Have you considered a hybrid mask? It is nasal pillows with a part that covers your mouth. In fact, I'm trying one through the the cpap library. Here's the link: http://www.cpaplibrary.com/mask-trials.html. It also has instructional materials that will help you understand sleep apnea more. http://www.cpaplibrary.com/index.html. I don't think you can ever be too knowledgeable about your own health.
wildman 2 wrote:Friends,
I'm sorry that I don't have the knowledge or experience that a lot of people on this forum do. My idea was obviously a bad one. Desperation has led me to try to come up with any solution no matter how far fetched it seemed. For those who gave me honest concerns, I thank you. For those who continue to make fun of my idea, It hurts.
I owe the people on this forum more than I can put into words. You have given me the strength to continue on when I've wanted to quit! Things have not gone the way I hoped they would. I continue to struggle with my apnia which has been a large contributor to my fight against depression. I will continue to participate in the forum because I see the amount of knowledge and true concern that is present here for people who are struggling.
I thank God that he led me to you folks!

Know His Peace,
Wildman 2 (Bob)

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Re: injecting silicone to keep tongue in place

Post by carbonman » Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:15 am

wildman 2 wrote: Desperation has led me to try to come up with any solution no matter how far fetched it seemed.
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Wildman, this is exactly how I saw your attempt to fix your problem.
When I started my therapy, I was desperate to find a solution.
In your way, you will find the solutions that work for you.
And in so doing, w/find one of the incredible benefits of OSA and cpap.
The opportunity to look into yourself in ways that would never have happened.
You will find resolve, creativity, strength and perseverance
that you never thought you were capable of.
It is an incredible journey. I consider myself lucky to have been put
on this path and fortunate for the opportunites to learn about myself.
I'll see you on the road.
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to see or feel those changes, you'll never know what you're capable of."
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Re: injecting silicone to keep tongue in place

Post by archangle » Thu Feb 09, 2012 11:02 am

wildman 2 wrote:Friends,
I'm sorry that I don't have the knowledge or experience that a lot of people on this forum do. My idea was obviously a bad one. Desperation has led me to try to come up with any solution no matter how far fetched it seemed. For those who gave me honest concerns, I thank you. For those who continue to make fun of my idea, It hurts.
I owe the people on this forum more than I can put into words. You have given me the strength to continue on when I've wanted to quit! Things have not gone the way I hoped they would. I continue to struggle with my apnia which has been a large contributor to my fight against depression. I will continue to participate in the forum because I see the amount of knowledge and true concern that is present here for people who are struggling.
I thank God that he led me to you folks!

Know His Peace,
Wildman 2 (Bob)
Gee, I was looking forward to the video.

The idea might actually work if you find the right silicone material. Dentists do something like this when they make impressions for crowns.

It's actually a good concept, it's just that there are a lot of "silicone" materials out there that would be a really bad choice. Maybe someone will run with the idea and make something like this with something like the oral mask/SCUBA mouthpiece mouthplug.

Hmmm.... I wonder what a SCUBA mouthpiece part costs?

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Re: injecting silicone to keep tongue in place

Post by wildman 2 » Thu Feb 09, 2012 3:25 pm

Friends,
Just want to say Thank You to Archangle, Portiemom, Kairosgrammy and Carbonman for your lasts posts. They helped in a way that is hard to explain. Carbonman you are right about it being a journey of self discovery in a way. It's hard when the journey has lasted for 30 years,and then you end up not only fighting the depression but also sleep apnia! My faith has kept me going.
Thanks again,
Know His Peace,
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Re: injecting silicone to keep tongue in place

Post by chunkyfrog » Thu Feb 09, 2012 3:35 pm

I, too am sorry.
I had no clue the idea was serious.
I forgot not everyone has worked with silicone, to know how nasty and dangerous it can be.

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Re: injecting silicone to keep tongue in place

Post by wildman 2 » Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:38 pm

Chunkyfrog,
Thank you. I have always had respect for your posts and will continue to listen to your advice.

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Bob