I got a good laugh. (Well, not really.) I called my insurance and asked. They said hold on and we'll call the DME company to find out. You have to be kidding. I told them not to bother, as of course I had already talked to the DME company and the DME company said it is all up to the insurance company.

Still no CPAP. I finally had another appointment with my doctor. They wrote me a prescription that specifically says ResMed S9 Autoset with ClimateLine hose. Now if the DME doesn't give me the equipment I'll report them for not filling the prescription properly.

WAY TO GO!

That is so awesome and inspiring.

They say people choose to change when they are ready to change. You sound ready.

You have my support.

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