Reading through the threads about xPAP machine technology and software, I'm kind of puzzled about how "behind" manufacturers seem in active patient involvement and related technology. Snork1 wrote in another thread: The outdated serial cable is about my only "WTF???!" with the 420E after about 4 day...

Thank you everyone, you are all wonderful! And thank you for your lovely kind offer Lori, I will keep it in mind when it comes time for more mask buying antics. My first night wasn't too bad - got the Swift adjusted fine and with the hose going up over the head as suggested here, didn't have too muc...

Oh dear...I certainly hope that doesn't happen. I don't know about other countries, but lots of Australian SA patients buy their machines and equipment from the USA because even with the shipping cost it winds up 30% - 50% cheaper! Which is a huge saving with or without private health insurance. Eve...

Well, I've just brought home the CPAP and humidifier I've been supplied with, at long last. It is a ResMed S6 "Lightweight", and doesn't seem too "used" at all, which is nice. And a heated Humidaire humidifier. And Swift pillows. Going to fix the hose on the top as suggested here on the forums, as I...

That is awesome, Craig! I have a window with a grid of bars across it above my bed (no I'm not in jail!! ), I reckon that would go nicely slotted in there. And, well, any excuse for a trip to the hardware store. Craig, how cool!!! Cute picture of you. I had no idea you were so short and cuddly looki...

I am a nurse and in my line of work I have seen tons or overweight people. As someone who presumably has had an education in science and medicine and the scientific method, you should know that anecdotes aren't data. It doesn't matter that you've seen 500 fat people with diabetes, because you might...

One at a time, and these will be my last posts on the topic. You're welcome to PM me if you need more information. I want to agree with the premise that if you're overweight but exercise and are healthy, that's fine. The only thing that doesn't sit right with me on this is, if you're exercising enou...

OK I am totally fixing my Swift like this as soon as I get it! I just don't get to sleep well unless I've "settled in" on each side first. And I kind of like to hug the pillow too.

It's sheer genuis!

That's quite the start to CPAP, Sergeant Bob! Glad you've come out of it OK, though. I was just a fairly boring slow-burn case - I've snored loudly since I was a little kid, fatigue symptoms and such gradually got worse and worse over time, doctors always told me to exercise more ("What? I already c...

We were not made to be fat and if everyone would admit it, for our health and our emotional well-being, we would all be better off to lose pounds. If any of you disagree, I guess I would say there is lots of denial and rationalization going on here, take a look at some of my posts, I've had some ve...

Thanks for the link, Sleepless on LI. I'm keeping an eye on it and eBay and will see what machines tend to go for on the auction sites. A good deal at just the right time would be great. And I definitely agree there, Snore No More...I've learned a lot more just from reading this forum than I have fr...

Oh I will be getting a separate humidifier unit with the CPAP machine, sorry didn't make that clear. Ack, this means I'm going to have to find some extra table space next to my bed. And I should probably sew my curtains too finally. (I hear direct sunlight's not so good for the masks and hose.) I am...

Today I finally got to see The Sleep Doctor. It was ok. He wasn't bad but he wasn't excellent either. So, ok. Heh. Asked me all the usual questions about medical history and such, went over my study results, etc. He did admit he usually deals with much older patients and I was fairly unique in being...

I realise that responding to trolls is unadvisable, however for the interest of anyone who might be wondering "Well, how DID you get that fat?"...: Ozij and Lola's posts are unbelievable...you two must be very unhappy people. Are you the ones that sued McDonalds for making you too fat? Seems like y...

I am finally getting to see the Sleep Doctor (no not the bedroom furniture franchise, ) on Monday, and I want to make sure I've got my information correct and understand what's going on (especially if there's a case of Stubborn or Ignorant Doctor). I ought to be receiving my CPAP machine in the next...