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by jmps
Fri Aug 07, 2009 1:29 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT: Ham Radio
Replies: 46
Views: 6562

Re: OT: Ham Radio

N9QGW, Tech. Good luck on your test. Pray for sunspots.
by jmps
Sun Mar 02, 2008 9:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Replace Comfortlite 2
Replies: 12
Views: 1774

Thanks for all the advice everyone. I think I am going to give the Headrest a try. I'm also going to order the short hose and modify my CL2 to get rid of the elbow. I am hoping I will then have two good masks. After trying a FFM I have given up on them because of leakage and decided that the nasal s...
by jmps
Sat Mar 01, 2008 8:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Replace Comfortlite 2
Replies: 12
Views: 1774

Thanks for the pointer! This mask does look good.
by jmps
Sat Mar 01, 2008 2:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Replace Comfortlite 2
Replies: 12
Views: 1774

Replace Comfortlite 2

My Comfortlite 2 is getting pretty old and needs to be replaced. Anyone like this nasal mask but found one they like even better? I am about to order. I have found two things I don't like about this mask. 1. I have to tape the nasal interface in place or it can come out at night. 2. The headgear cov...
by jmps
Thu Jan 03, 2008 2:07 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Yucky Topic For Older Men
Replies: 11
Views: 1980

I, too, have found that after using CPAP my night time waking to go to the bathroom has really dropped off. I used to wakeup every few hours to go. Now I, at most, wake up once. Both my sleep doc and regular doc say this is very common. Have you seen any of this effect?

by jmps
Wed Dec 05, 2007 3:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: FF mask
Replies: 2
Views: 891

FF mask

I have been using a Comfortlite 2 nasal mask for over six months and taping to deal with mouth leakage. I have a pressure of 18. I am interested in a FF mask to avoid taping. My DME had me try Comfort Select that did not seal at all for me. I was retitrated a few days ago because of deviated septum ...
by jmps
Mon Nov 19, 2007 11:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Guys & Gals - Septoplasty Surgery is TOMORROW MORNING! :
Replies: 24
Views: 3406

I had this done a few months ago and am SO glad I had it done. It wasn't comfortable for a few days but after that I could immediately breath better than I ever could remember. Wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery...
by jmps
Thu Oct 18, 2007 9:57 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: being without cpap for 4 nights
Replies: 12
Views: 2309

I talked to my Sleep Doctor about this sort of thing when I had to go off CPAP for a month after having my deviated septum fixed. His take is that it is the long term non-use of CPAP that is the problem. Low oxygen levels over time is the killer. The ENT that did my surgery who I trust completely al...
by jmps
Sun Oct 14, 2007 6:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Turbinate reduction and septoplasty
Replies: 17
Views: 4308

The recovery was very fast with just about no pain. I did have bleeding a day after the surgery. That was not comfortable with having to change the bandage every few minutes for a bit. It was hard to sleep in a chair for a few days. However, after five days the doctor removed the splints and clots a...
by jmps
Sat Oct 13, 2007 10:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Turbinate reduction and septoplasty
Replies: 17
Views: 4308

I also had this done a few months ago and am really happy with the results. I used to wake up congested every day. The surgeon said that she can't understand how people can suffer so long with these issues. For me, I just never knew that anything could be done.
by jmps
Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Doctor needs my smart card data
Replies: 26
Views: 3130

My take is that if your sleep doctor can't download the data they need at the office I would find another one. My doctor did not supply my machine but can still read the card. They should be giving you a copy of the results not the other way around.
by jmps
Thu Aug 23, 2007 1:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Septoplasty and Presure Change
Replies: 4
Views: 809

Wow there is a bunch of here in the same boat! I had mine done on Wed. August 8th (about two weeks ago). I had splints and the moustache bandage. I started bleeding a lot a few days after surgery and had to go to the ER to get it to stop. That Sunday I was really frustrated but I visited the surgeon...
by jmps
Thu Aug 23, 2007 11:02 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Septoplasty and Presure Change
Replies: 4
Views: 809

Septoplasty and Presure Change

I just had Septoplasty done and it has greatly improved my nose breathing. It is actually amazing to relize that this is how one is supposed to be able to breath! My sleep doc has said it should allow me to lower my pressure for CPAP. What have you all experienced who have had this done? Will a new ...
by jmps
Wed Aug 15, 2007 12:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Login Hint
Replies: 1
Views: 976

Thank you!!!! This finally worked.
by jmps
Thu Jul 19, 2007 3:56 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: severe OSA or not?
Replies: 22
Views: 3805

My doctor also said that an AHI over 30 is labeled severe. Mine was 124. I don't think the label is that important though. The impact varies from person to person. But at that level of 30 or above on average it has a severe impact. Just be glad you got tested and can get treatment. It has helped me ...