I use cpap, and I'm not overweight!

And I'm at least average looking! Of course, when you add the gear, it's kind of hard to tell...

Probably a dumb question, but when you look @ your data for the previous night, are the AI and HI totals for the whole night, or are they hourly averages?

Is it possible to have mouth leaks bad enough to cause really, really dry mouth, yet still show a .02 L/s leak rate? I woke up dry as a bone this morning (lips and mouth), but showed my best leak rate yet...

I've heard that sometimes you have to go up a size to get a good seal, but: The Swift FX was my very first mask--I started out with the small pillows, but they never felt right. I switched to the medium and then to the large--still not good. I ordered the XS on the off chance that would be the solut...

Thank you all so much for the replies--each one had something that helped.

It helps just knowing you all are here. I WILL get past these early days, and I'm looking so forward to the benefits of cpap.

I can relate.

How do you get past the idea that you have to sleep with a plastic mask strapped to your face for the rest of your life? I still can't get through a whole night with the mask on. I'm averaging probably 3 hours a night. My belly fills up with air every night--it's so uncomfortable! The r/t says raise...

I really like my F & P 431. It's the only one that was comfortable. Might be worth a try, if you haven't tried it.

Ugh, I have the same problem. I got some simethicone today--hoping that works for me (you can take it before you go to bed--it's an otc anti-gas pill). Not sure if it'll work, but I'll let you know what happens.

That's awesome! I am looking forward to getting results. Reading of successes like yours is so encouraging, and keeps me on track.

Thanks for sharing!

Many thanks to all who replied! I'm so glad I found this forum. John, thanks for the tip re: having the machine lower than the bed; currently I do not. Maybe I'm not drooling after all, and it is rainout. rested gal, thanks for all the information regarding the difference in how the various brands o...

First the basics: I got my machine two weeks ago today...it's a ResMed Elite ll. I am using an F & P 431 full face mask. It's my second mask in two weeks; I was initially given the Swift FX nasal pillow style mask, which, although I like the idea of it compared to a full face mask, won't work for me...