Thank you, both, for your input & responses- very helpful. If there are any others with thoughts, I appreciate those as well.
letchworth

My Resmed s-10 machine gave me a message "The motor Has Exceeded Life Expectancy" (or something similar to that). Called local Supplier & they said that the backlog at ResMed is so bad that they can't guarantee which brand they can supply, either ResMed S-11 or ResVent I-Breeze. I have not heard of ...

Thank you so much for your help.
I was on that page but apparently thinking of something else entirely--- it was there but I was dreaming
Letchworth

I was sent the link to get to the forum= but would like to change my original password. Was told I could do it on Profile page, but don't see where that option exists. Your help would be much appreciated--- been awhile since on this forum, but have always appreciated the helpfulness of each of you. ...

Thanks for the information--appreciate it very much
letchworth

A friend would like to donate a machine to an organization that helps people unable to afford a machine.

I know I have read of such an organization, but didn't remember the name, etc.

Your help would be very much appreciated.

letchworth

Thank you to both of you--- the list will be helpful if I go in that direction. And it does make sense to pass on the one DME-- but I did wonder if others had been prior users of Comfort Gel or Comfort Gel Blue, and have "discovered" a mask they like even better. I always say, "I am a C-PAP user in ...

Recently moved to Akron, Ohio area and trying to set up with local DME. My insurance will cover what I need, but DME says they are not permitted by "corporate" to order the Respironics Comfort Gel Blue, "Because the price is too high". They deal with all brands- so it is not a problem with sourcing ...

If you got it from a friend who got it 2 years ago...what has the DME have to do with it?
I believe the Sleepstyle 600 was current 1-2 years ago.

My apologies for misunderstanding the timeline--- and thank you for the correction
letchworth

Thanks Pugsy; Where I recently moved from, the DME respiratory therapist would gladly have helped-- but currently looking for friendly, honest DME in Akron/Canton area of Ohio. I know she purchased it in last two years--- [3 at tops]-- so assume it is shady DME. I will keep looking for friendly/hone...

Thank you so much for the manual--- definitely a keeper. In reading the section on setting pressure I read the following: 1.3 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED - The patient’s tube and mask. - A pressure measuring device with a minimum range of 0 to 20cmH - A length of pressure tubing. - “T” adaptor if the mask do...

Friend of mine gave me a Fisher & Paykel SleepStyle 600 that she only used for a very brief time- [I tried to talk her into staying with it, without success.] Machine has less than 30 days on it, purchased perhaps 2 years ago. Came with two humidifier chambers, heated hose, and a mask. I researched ...

Recently moved to Ohio upon retirement & to be nearer to the grandchildren. We now live in the Canton/Massillon area-- and are looking for recommendations for a reputable DME. I have found this forum to be so helpful over the years, and have missed checking in because of the moving process which was...

Visions of large big cheeked bloodhound standing over you at night blowing in your mouth to act as a splint whenever you stop breathing. Just give him a mint before bed and Shazam! the ultimate APAP, BiPaP, humidifier and mask all-in-one! Here I was, reading a serious thread----- then, poof!! I alm...

Perhaps mine is a frustration of "the way things should be"---- or as you have indicated "the way things used to be". The bottom connection slips on and off as it should and I guess that is the most important-- but putting it on in the dark is a little clumsy [though I usually put it on in the bathr...