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by packitin
Mon Jan 08, 2024 4:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Inspire Remedee' UPPP Surgery, New Mask
Replies: 8
Views: 4688

Re: Inspire Remedee' UPPP Surgery, New Mask

Correct me if I'm wrong. Doesn't the qualifications for Inspire implant require that one's average pressure be 15 or over. Mine is 9 - 10.
by packitin
Sat Dec 18, 2021 9:52 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed N30i Cushion change in Material?
Replies: 24
Views: 12514

Re: Resmed N30i Cushion change in Material?

I use the N30i and have several left over from when I first received it.

The only difference I can see is that the newer one have air vents, as seen below.

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by packitin
Wed Dec 15, 2021 9:41 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: FDA Authorizes OSA Appliance to Wear While Awake
Replies: 36
Views: 13013

Re: FDA Authorizes OSA Appliance to Wear While Awake

Well, when I saw the reaction in the ad, I was full of hope that my wife would react the same way. (at my age i need all the help I can get) But when I asked her how it would look on me, she said "If you come at me at night with that thing in your mouth, you'll be on the couch in the living room." S...
by packitin
Wed Nov 03, 2021 1:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Philips Respironics Recall V2.0 Questions and Answers
Replies: 218
Views: 107329

Re: Philips Respironics Recall V2.0 Questions and Answers

Thanks, I'll do it (keep as a backup)

You may have me mixed up with someone else --- not at all rich, much less filthy, at least most of the time.
by packitin
Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:45 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Philips Respironics Recall V2.0 Questions and Answers
Replies: 218
Views: 107329

Re: Philips Respironics Recall V2.0 Questions and Answers

I received a new Respironics Dreamstation yesterday. What am supposed to do with it? Remember that last August I bought a new Aircurve 10 Vauto after getting my prescription for it from my sleep doc. for which I paid for myself. I had 9500 hours on my old Dreamstation, and was hoping to get to over ...
by packitin
Mon Aug 02, 2021 9:59 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Why doesn't everyone use a cervical collar?
Replies: 63
Views: 19544

Re: Why doesn't everyone use a cervical collar?

I may just use this new device, and see if it suits me. I sounds like it may be useful, since my SA is fairly mild. The FDA has approved it and says that it will do marvelous things for those like me and others, such as stopping snoring and so forth. Of course it won't add much to my sex appeal. How...
by packitin
Fri Jul 30, 2021 3:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Ordered New Machine and Thank you
Replies: 21
Views: 1454

Re: Ordered New Machine and Thank you

I'm with you on that. They promised me a new Resmed machine (what I was prescribed) in January, when my 5 years are over. So, I'll use the machine I bought for a backup. My Dreamstation as well as my backup, a system one 750P were both in the recall. I was very upset and saw my doctor immediately, o...
by packitin
Thu Jul 29, 2021 7:44 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Ordered New Machine and Thank you
Replies: 21
Views: 1454

Re: Ordered New Machine and Thank you

My experience was similar to yours. The recall sent me into a "tail spin" 6 weeks ago. I immediately made an appt with my sleep doc who prescribed a Vauto Aircurve bilevel, and he wrote the pressures on it. With prescription in hand, I was not able to get a machine anywhere in this city, because of ...
by packitin
Mon Jul 05, 2021 10:18 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Purchase new machine, send bill to Medicare
Replies: 18
Views: 1771

Re: Purchase new machine, send bill to Medicare

thank you, and I'll do that.

(this whole thing has blown my mind)
by packitin
Mon Jul 05, 2021 9:10 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Phillips / Philips Respironics recent recall notice discussion thread
Replies: 1268
Views: 979310

Re: Sticky: Phillips Respironics recent recall notice discussion thread

Yeah, amen to that. I just found out the 5-year rule does NOT apply if there is a recall. I went to FOUR DME's the very day the doctor gave me my prescription, and they all gave me the run-around. I called Medicare, and talked to a person, who confirmed that I should have gotten my new machine witho...
by packitin
Mon Jul 05, 2021 8:50 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Purchase new machine, send bill to Medicare
Replies: 18
Views: 1771

Re: Purchase new machine, send bill to Medicare

Guess what dear friends!!. The 5-year rule DOES NOT apply when there is a recall! I just got off the phone with medicare. It been 3 weeks since my sleep doc gave me a prescription, and I still have not gotten my new machine. I went to FOUR DME suppliers to try to fulfill my prescription, and I got a...
by packitin
Sun Jul 04, 2021 4:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ResMed AirFit N30 Nasal CPAP Mask
Replies: 24
Views: 2185

Re: ResMed AirFit N30 Nasal CPAP Mask

I've used it for 4.5 years, and its my favorite. Its easy to clean, easy to take off and put back on the head gear.

Of course I'm a nose only breather, and also sleep on my back. (I've tried other positions, but no luck)
If you're similar to me, then you will love it.
by packitin
Sun Jul 04, 2021 3:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Purchase new machine, send bill to Medicare
Replies: 18
Views: 1771

Re: Purchase new machine, send bill to Medicare

I couldn't agree with you more.
by packitin
Sun Jul 04, 2021 11:05 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Purchase new machine, send bill to Medicare
Replies: 18
Views: 1771

Re: Purchase new machine, send bill to Medicare

Thanks, that's good advice. I found the number for the Virginia Medicare, and have already asked the question by email. I hope to get answer in the morning. Or I may call back as soon as possible. If I may ask, since I haven't used a Resmed, (and I'm reading the prescription as I type this) the doct...
by packitin
Sun Jul 04, 2021 10:21 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Purchase new machine, send bill to Medicare
Replies: 18
Views: 1771

Re: Purchase new machine, send bill to Medicare

I was told by my DME that I'll have to wait until January 2022 to get a new machine. I have my prescription in hand, but I have to wait for the end of the 5 yrs, which occurs then. But what am I going to do for the next 7 months? I'm in sort of a quandary, with only able to use my own wits, I guess....