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by OzarkTurtle
Sat Dec 18, 2010 4:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mirage Quattro Full Face
Replies: 3
Views: 950

Re: Mirage Quattro Full Face

Thanks for the info, is there another mask that is pretty close to the Quattro that I could try
by OzarkTurtle
Sat Dec 18, 2010 4:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mirage Quattro Full Face
Replies: 3
Views: 950

Mirage Quattro Full Face

I keep browsing CPAP Auction and dont ever see them listed anymore, does anyone know why. Its the only mask I have found that works for me. I have been using the Mirage Quattro for 2 years. So would like to find on auction again.
by OzarkTurtle
Tue Oct 12, 2010 9:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Big Weight Loss
Replies: 47
Views: 8523

Re: Big Weight Loss

I have lost 235 pounds. Right now I am in maintenance mode. But to lose all the weight I was on a 1200 calorie a day diet, I excercised 6 days a week no exceptions. You have to make the time for it. I took Sunday's off and I also had a cheat meal on Sunday where I would eat whatever I wanted for 1 m...
by OzarkTurtle
Fri Mar 26, 2010 4:46 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: S9 Apap is here
Replies: 6
Views: 1327

Re: S9 Apap is here

I received my S9 Apap today the thing looks sweet, I guess I will see how I like it tonight. The humidifier is supposed to be great because it has climate control on it. The hose is very thin its supposed to be a slimline design. If it works as well as it looks I will be very happy. Don't forget to...
by OzarkTurtle
Fri Mar 26, 2010 4:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: S9 Apap is here
Replies: 6
Views: 1327

Re: S9 Apap is here

I'm thrilled for you! Happy dreams tonight! Is the humidifier a separate part or is it built in as the Respironics? That's one feather I like about that machine...and, is it Auto or not? Do they come both ways? In any case, Hallelujah! Patdart The humidifier is sold separate, it comes as either an ...
by OzarkTurtle
Fri Mar 26, 2010 2:37 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: S9 Apap is here
Replies: 6
Views: 1327

S9 Apap is here

I received my S9 Apap today the thing looks sweet, I guess I will see how I like it tonight. The humidifier is supposed to be great because it has climate control on it. The hose is very thin its supposed to be a slimline design. If it works as well as it looks I will be very happy.
by OzarkTurtle
Thu Feb 11, 2010 9:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Low-carb eating: reporting in
Replies: 110
Views: 21391

Re: Low-carb eating: reporting in

Just thought I would add I have been on a low fat 1200 calorie a day diet for 11 months and have lost 220 pounds I started out at 430 pounds I now weigh 210 pounds. I have not restricted my carbs I try to follow the rule of every meal I try for around 40 grams of carbs, 20 grams of protien and 5 gra...
by OzarkTurtle
Mon Feb 08, 2010 1:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Weight loss and sleep apnea
Replies: 12
Views: 2195

Re: Weight loss and sleep apnea

Thanks for all the nice comments and very useful advice. I guess I will contact my Doctor and check my options. Like I said I actually have no problems sleeping with my machine I just dont want to use it unessecarily if I dont need to. But I will gladly continue to use it for the rest of my life if ...
by OzarkTurtle
Sun Feb 07, 2010 10:54 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Weight loss and sleep apnea
Replies: 12
Views: 2195

Weight loss and sleep apnea

I have been on cpap for almost 2 years, I have no problem sleeping with my machine I sleep good. My question is I used to weigh 430 pounds which Im sure was one contributing factor to my sleep apnea, but I went on a diet and excercise plan and have lost 220 pounds and now weigh 210 pounds and feel g...
by OzarkTurtle
Tue Oct 06, 2009 5:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie would like to hear success stories, please.
Replies: 772
Views: 4577930

Re: Newbie would like to hear success stories, please.

Iv been on CPAP for 1 year and 5 months now and I sleep unbelievably well I sedomly wake up during the night. I used to be awoken by my apnea every couple hours and I was also getting up to go to the bathroom alot also, I was probably getting a total of maybe 3 hours of sleep a night if I was lucky....
by OzarkTurtle
Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:29 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT: Indiana Rules
Replies: 11
Views: 1770

Re: OT: Indiana Rules

Amen to that, Im originally from Minnesota and grew up on a cattle ranch and really miss farm life. Your rules are spot on.
by OzarkTurtle
Tue Nov 11, 2008 7:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Laid off no more insurance
Replies: 24
Views: 4815

Re: Laid off no more insurance

Thanks for all the nice advice everybody.
by OzarkTurtle
Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Laid off no more insurance
Replies: 24
Views: 4815

Laid off no more insurance

After being employed at the same place for 18 years I was downsized and lost my job as well as my insurance. Ive been on CPAP for 5 months and since my insurance is no longer paying I need to try to purchase a machine somewhere. I currently use a Resmed S8 Elite II, are there any places to get a mac...
by OzarkTurtle
Fri Jun 06, 2008 4:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New S8 Elite II
Replies: 1
Views: 922

Ive only been on a CPAP for about a week, so I have nothing to compare my experience to. With that said I have the S8 Elite II and so far I really like it. My wife cant even hear it running its so quiet. The easy breathe technology seems to work great, I feel like Im breathing normally with no real ...
by OzarkTurtle
Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie question about "rain out"...
Replies: 4
Views: 1134

I will look into the heated hose thanks.