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by Dpursi
Sun Apr 19, 2009 12:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ResMed 8 series
Replies: 9
Views: 1893

Re: ResMed 8 series

Bill let me ask the question do you if the Elite S8 II could be upgraded to include Auto function through a software upgrade?
by Dpursi
Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ResMed Card Reader differences?
Replies: 35
Views: 36677

Re: ResMed Card Reader differences?

Is a ACR38U-PNC-R already equipped with the Card Guide? I have seen these advertised as discontinued stock.
by Dpursi
Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ResMed 8 series
Replies: 9
Views: 1893

Re: ResMed 8 series

I use a Elite S8 II and I don't know that an Auto is needed my DME never said anything and I have never seen any advertisement for the upgrade of a S8 model you would think that would be a good selling point. I have seen post on line about upgrades to S7 models. It would be great if ResMed would ans...
by Dpursi
Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Supplemental Oxygen
Replies: 10
Views: 1974

Re: Supplemental Oxygen

That great info. At 2L, last night my SpO2 was an average of 4pt higher than the night before and never went below 90%. I bought a 50ft hose and the Concentrator is in the living room with the cats. I have not notice a change in how I feel yet but two night is not a trend.
by Dpursi
Sat Apr 18, 2009 2:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Am i supposed to GAIN weight on cpap or lose it?
Replies: 32
Views: 11927

Re: Am i supposed to GAIN weight on cpap or lose it?

I gained 4 pounds in a month but I have not added any exercise to my average day either once I get my numbers down and my oxygen levels up at least at night. I am hopeful that I will feel more like using some of the exercise equipment for more than a coat rack.
by Dpursi
Sat Apr 18, 2009 2:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Quick Question... is this TRUE??
Replies: 18
Views: 2410

Re: Quick Question... is this TRUE??

One thing is for sure if it were not for this site we would be at their mercy weather it is lack of knowledge or lack of profit. This site should be required reading for new CPAP users. I am not sure I would require a prescription for a CPAP machine but I would require a specific amount of recurring...
by Dpursi
Sat Apr 18, 2009 1:56 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Great Advice
Replies: 13
Views: 6786

Re: Great Advice

Welcome aboard I to have found the site a great comfort. We are not alone and just checking in from time to time helps me stay in control of my own therapy in a way I would not have if my DME or Doc was my only source of info. This site rocks.
by Dpursi
Sat Apr 18, 2009 1:50 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mask types and numbers.... it's a fun ride
Replies: 2
Views: 1028

Re: Mask types and numbers.... it's a fun ride

I too have notice that while the full face mask felt great (Quattro) and had very little leaks my numbers have been much higher. I will head back to the Nasal Mask (Somno Plus) but keep the Quattro close for nights where congestion makes the Somno unusable. I don't know why there is a difference in ...
by Dpursi
Sat Apr 18, 2009 1:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: The phone!
Replies: 77
Views: 6602

Re: The phone!

I was in the military for 24 years but would never let that interfere with my wifes well being. I carried one of the first truly mobile phones of the day until my doctor restricted the use 24/7 does have health consequences. Sounds to me that you need an answering machine and counseling if that beco...
by Dpursi
Fri Apr 17, 2009 1:46 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Supplemental Oxygen
Replies: 10
Views: 1974

Supplemental Oxygen

Does anyone here use supplemnetal Oxygen if so do you track your spo2? Does it make you feel better in the morning. I guess my blood oxygen is low but I don't know at what level is good my guess is hovering near 91 is not to good.
by Dpursi
Tue Apr 14, 2009 1:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Software question
Replies: 6
Views: 1201

Re: Software question

Copying data to the card does not effect the data stored on the machine. I bought my software and reader through CpapAustralia http://www.cpapaustralia.com.au/shopping/cpap-download-software.htm You can order their software and card reader combo for 200.oo and about 35.00 shipping it takes about a w...
by Dpursi
Tue Apr 14, 2009 1:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: no insurance getting desperate.
Replies: 13
Views: 1680

Re: no insurance getting desperate.

Without a Sleep Study it hard to know if you could find the right pressure without a data capable machine and software to read it. When you were diagnosed did they give you a copy of the sleep study and RX?
by Dpursi
Fri Apr 10, 2009 10:40 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Call the police, I'm being raped !!!
Replies: 29
Views: 4099

Re: Call the police, I'm being raped !!!

Did you consider bringing this complaint to your insurance company. Just why do they allow a charge so far above the market price for such an item. Its a hose! Since you not only pay the inflated co-pay you also pay for the insurance. Your state has an insurance commisioner and you have a congressma...
by Dpursi
Fri Apr 10, 2009 10:29 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Ooooopps - knocked my Resmed S8 off table
Replies: 5
Views: 869

Re: Ooooopps - knocked my Resmed S8 off table

I did the same thing and my Elite S8 II is sill working fine mine landed on a rug right side up and my humidifier was not overfilled. I now have the Cpap in the side-stand drawer it is well protected and easy to reach.
by Dpursi
Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:07 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Finally got my machine!Woo-H00!
Replies: 4
Views: 906

Re: Finally got my machine!Woo-H00!

Welcome to your new life. Your not alone. This site has been a great source of information and encouragement for me and I am sure you will feel the same once you get into your therapy. We do enjoy seeing the progress.