Happy Birthday Roster!!! Have a wonderful day!!!

I have a herniated disc at C6-C7. I've been using the commercial supine traction unit at my sports and rehab clinic. My neurosurgeon (no, I haven't had surgery, I'm trying to avoid it) gave me an order for a supine pneumatic cervical traction unit. See here: http://www.amazon.com/Model-ComforTrac-Ce...

He should have advised no CPAP until after packing is out. I slept upright in a recliner (not easy) for about two weeks postop, then went back to CPAP after splints were out.

Thanks, Slinky! Sounds like a plan!

Happy New Year!!! I have enjoyed coming here and making new friends, learning so much about my OSA, and I reccommend this site to all my OSA patients. I wish you all Health and Wealth in 2010~!!!!

Wow! Me too, my surgery is scheduled outpatient, on Dec 1st. We should form a club, LOL!! BTW, how long do you expect to be off for your recovery??

Yes, I will get the Swine Flu Vaccine. I am a health care professional. I also care regularly for my two grandchildren 6 and under. I hear next year, my hospital employer will make the regular influenza shot MANDATORY. I don't care. I get one every year. Have had the flu three times in my life. It's...

I've been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea as of January 2009. Had gastritis for a couple of weeks two years ago, and a CT scan showed a fatty liver. Was told it was not significant, do not worry. Been having some more GI issues in last month, mentioned it to my GYN when I saw her. She ordered another CT,...

Froro, I'm sorry to hear about your son. I'll be praying for him and for you. I know you're not in an easy place right now, and I'd be the same way if it were me. Keep us informed of his progress.

Thanks everyone for your replies. It is indeed frustrating, and this feedback helps me feel I am not crazy. Guess I could tell DME I need a larger mask, and try that... My chinstrap (the white elastic girdle looking thing) didn't help at all. Kept slipping off my head-slick hair, I guess. For now, i...

Have the Swift LT for her, nose stays too stopped up. Had the mask for six weeks, no problem until arm weather change, and if I tape my mouth shut, mask stays put. don't think it's the wrong size.

Anyone heard of this??? I am using a Mirage Quattro mask, and if I don't tape my mouth shut I wake up to find my lower lip resting OUTSIDE the mask!!! No leaking, just mask misaligned and dry, dry, arid mouth. What's up with that? Yes, it fits. It's a small. Didn't have this problem at first. Only s...

I became a fan as well. I love Facebook! And some interesting info on Sleep Apnea...

Wow. What an experience, thanks for sharing. Congratulations for giving this another go, you know it will help you. I applaud you for coming back and trying again. Whatever support we can give you, we will. Hang in there!