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by shinyhaid
Thu Jul 17, 2008 7:35 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New Swift LT mask expierence so far
Replies: 99
Views: 22677

Hi, I jused a piece of the headgear strap from my old FFM and used it to Velcro the hose to the top of my LT headgear. Also, you can make a "hose holder" using PVC pipe that will keep the main hose from weighing you down. I made one after looking at a lot of different types online for just a few dol...
by shinyhaid
Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:57 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Swift LT users.. need advice
Replies: 5
Views: 1129

I find that a little bit of lanoline on my nostrils helps with the seal. Also, it does take some adjusting to get it to fit "just right." making it too tight lessens the seal, too. Sometimes i can move the pillows slightly when they are in my nose and get a better seal. When it's just right, you can...
by shinyhaid
Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:19 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OMG I made it through a whole night!!
Replies: 12
Views: 2164

I agree.Stick with it! After a couple of nights struggling with my new Swift LT mask, I woke up at midnight last night, once again being blasted by one of my nasal pillows that had slipped out of my nostril. I ripped the mask off and swore that I was returning it today, sleep apnea or no sleep apnea...
by shinyhaid
Wed Jul 02, 2008 1:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: So tired after 3 months. What now?
Replies: 10
Views: 1782

Hey James,

I'm in the same boat. Let me know if anything ever helps. I know OSA is deadly but who the heck wants to live like in this zombie state forever AND be strapped to a machine?
by shinyhaid
Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:34 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hope is fading fast.......
Replies: 9
Views: 1379

Hope is fading fast.......

This is probably addressed elsewhere but I'm too tired to look for it. Sorry. I've been on cpap for 3 months: a week after having gastric plication surgery to stop acid reflux disease (which itself can cause apnea). I use a resmed elite 8, pressure 11, AHI from 3 to 6 average; leakage about .1 to .2...