I've read about all the capabilities of software on this board and they seem to really be important to a lot of folks. I'm not one of them. I have that same machine and have been using it for 4 months. It works great, I sleep great, and I feel so much better I could care less how many events I have,...

6 feet, 280 lbs. Yes they stack it that high! I was hoping my cpap machine would result in magical weight loss however after a month and a half, no change whatsoever. I suppose I could exercise and eat less. naaaahhhhh

Sleep Deprivation, Psychosis and Mental Efficiency The evidence shows that these may include the oil spill of the Exxon Valdez, the nuclear accidents at Chernobyl and Three Mile Island, and the loss of the space shuttle Challenger.[/b] . I thought that Valdez mess was caused by the captain trying t...

I too have been fortunate - terrific results from the very first night. I think I have about 2 1/2 weeks in sucking through a hose. I still check this forum daily but just to learn. I could care less what my AHI is, my O2 levels, etc. because I feel great. Having said that, my first post here was to...

I worked there for a week in 1998. Kinda cool place - not sure I'd say it was DL. The do have strict laws and you'll find absolutely no litter, pornography (Playboy is pornography), drug use, crime, etc. I started work at midnight one night and had to walk through a shopping mall to get through work...

[quote="cletourn"]Hi all, I went to the sleep study center last night and spent my first night with a cpap machine on. I have to admit I was a little claustrophobic at times and of course all the wires and plugs from the sleep study equipment did not help either. The good news is that I finally had ...

Jack, I had my appt. too on the 30th but after the study on the 5th (I had the cpap put on me for 5 hours) I wanted the machine right then! I called and had my appt. moved up two weeks - you might try that if they can get you in. My results were quite bad - 88 non breathing events > 10 seconds per h...

Each year I start growing a beard the day after the last game of the world series and start shaving again on opening day. Been doing that since '94 - the strike year, when I said "I'm not shaving until they start playing baseball again." How was I supposed to know they'd cancel the whole season?

[quote="jackr"] I feel like the people on the forum have a lot more info on the details of treatment then the doctors

Thank you for that, RG but I left before I read your advice. HOWEVER!!!!! - I'm very happy to report I've had 3 of the most restful nights I can remember since picking up the machine. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!! I think my wife likes it more than I do (although she did report one snore last night - sh...

Nevermind!!!!! Found an excellent explanation on this forum.

Thank, I will. Can someone expand AHI for me? Is that something that I should monitor after I get my equipment? And only reply if you can answer within 3 hours! That's when I leave to pick up my stuff.

Thanks for all the great information. I have an appt with the DME place tomorrow at 3 so I should be all set for the weekend. Insurance out of pocket is ~ $17 + 7.50 a month for 10 months. Can't hardly beat that. They offered to come out to the house but based on someone's suggestion here, I am goin...

[quote="snoregirl"]Scherebh, Maybe you know this by now but I thought it needed to be said based on your second post of this thread. The doctor doesn't determine where you get your equipment, you do. The insurance company only has a say in it if you choose to received benefits from them. SO, your do...

It's the new math: Two nights = Twice the Money! No matter how they act, they aren't Dumb. Jim I just had one study. They woke me up half way through and put me on a cpap machine for the rest of the night. The tech showed me the difference off and on the machine. I'm still trying to get the machine...