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by livemix
Sat Feb 11, 2006 1:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Going Camping. What do I do?
Replies: 5
Views: 1618

ahhh.. didnt even see the search thingy.. thanks a bunch

Mike
by livemix
Sat Feb 11, 2006 10:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Going Camping. What do I do?
Replies: 5
Views: 1618

Going Camping. What do I do?

I am going on a 7 day camping trip in August. My provider will not give me a batery powered machine.. What do I do? Has anyone tried anything that works?

Thanks in advance for any tips
Mike
by livemix
Mon Jan 09, 2006 11:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Second Sleep Study done (With mask) AAARRGGGGGG
Replies: 2
Views: 1200

Second Sleep Study done (With mask) AAARRGGGGGG

Ok.. I have been on Cpap for a month at a pressure of 10. I was just getting to where I didnt wake up and have to hit the ramp button every hour.. I had my second sleep study (I think you guys call it a titration) when they woke me in the am (and i didnt sleep long.. trust me) they told me they can'...
by livemix
Mon Jan 09, 2006 11:46 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Weight Loss Club - Friday Baseline/Goals
Replies: 22
Views: 6888

I am Male, 33, 5'5" and was at 264 when I started.. (bout 6 weeks ago) I am VERY busy and work several jobs (by choice LOL) I joined Jenny Craig Direct. Every month I receive a box with all my food, menues, vitamins, books blah blah blah.. I get a call from a nutritionist/therapist once a week to ch...
by livemix
Sat Dec 03, 2005 11:10 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Papillow
Replies: 23
Views: 5842

could someone please post a link to pics of the pillow?

Mike
by livemix
Thu Nov 17, 2005 10:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Swift and side sleeping
Replies: 17
Views: 3866

I am NO expert.. Only been using Cpap for just over a few weeks.. BUT.. I am a stomach sleeper.. have been my whole life and can't seem to change now.. I use the swift and actualy can fall asleep on my stomach (head to one side or the other) no problem.. I do sometimes wake up but typicaly i think I...
by livemix
Wed Nov 16, 2005 3:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Airplane travel with CPAP
Replies: 30
Views: 8201

great if true

I was just told my the guy who set up my machine that I should always take it as carry on.. AND even though you are only allowed 2 carry ons.. this does not count as one of them because it is medical equipment..
by livemix
Thu Nov 10, 2005 9:04 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Taking an age poll....
Replies: 241
Views: 55273

I just turned 33 today
by livemix
Thu Nov 10, 2005 4:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mike's Update (1st week with machine)
Replies: 2
Views: 1257

Mike's Update (1st week with machine)

Well I still want to thank EVERYONE for the words of encouragement and great advice. I contacted my Doctor as people sugested and they lowered my pressure to 10 and I can actually do OK with that.. Still using the ramp feature to try to fall asleep.. I am up to 6.5 hours on the machine at night.. St...
by livemix
Sun Nov 06, 2005 10:15 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Just Diagnosed with OSA
Replies: 12
Views: 3499

Thanks

Thank you all for the encouragement and advice. I am sure it will get better.. It just bugs me that I actualy slept fine (In my opinion of cource) and was only tired when I awoke but pretty much fine after that. I simply atributed it to not being a morning person. haha. The lady who administered the...
by livemix
Sun Nov 06, 2005 12:11 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Just Diagnosed with OSA
Replies: 12
Views: 3499

Just Diagnosed with OSA

Hi all my name is Mike and I was just told I have very bad OSA. I had the sleep study on a wednesday and the hospital called me thursday and wanted to admit me.. Talk about a scare.. I don't understand all the details yet.. But I stoped breathing on average 191 times an hour and my Blood oxygen lev ...