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by gdoc89
Fri Feb 29, 2008 6:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 20
Views: 2512

Success! It took some strong arming, but I swapped my Plus for a Pro today. The DME rep initially told me that I got the machine prescribed for me and that I would need a new prescription to get a new machine. When the doctor's office faxed the new prescription, the rep then said that since my docto...
by gdoc89
Thu Feb 28, 2008 12:29 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 20
Views: 2512

Definitely felt like a brush off from the DME rep today! Actually I do have a copy of the prescription....all it says is "nasal CPAP". I do need to get a copy of the sleep study, as I could not find it in my paperwork.

by gdoc89
Wed Feb 27, 2008 10:46 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 20
Views: 2512

Hello again.....Slept pretty well last night, woke up about 3 or 4 times and put mask back on, but I think I got at least 5 or 6 hours with it. It definately does take getting used to! I am a little congested with a cold right now, not sure if its better to just "power through" or wait until I'm a l...
by gdoc89
Tue Feb 26, 2008 11:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 20
Views: 2512

Thanks for the quick responses! DME is Optioncare. How difficult is it to swap machines? I have a two month rental period which then goes to a purchase based on compliance I guess.

by gdoc89
Tue Feb 26, 2008 10:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 20
Views: 2512

Newbie

Hi, I have been on here for a couple weeks researching and learning. I am thankful to all who contribute to educating the uninfomed. I just got my CPAP this morning, and I'm definitely looking forward to some restful sleep! My sleep study was also explained for the first time today...my AHI for the ...