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by sheila1232
Tue Mar 20, 2012 11:55 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: The Bella Loops. Your Experience??
Replies: 101
Views: 23446

Re: The Bella Loops. Your Experience??

I bought the Bella Loops when they first came out. I still like them very much because I can not stand having anything around my head. I do have a problem with getting a good seal sometimes. I think there is a fine line between how loose or tight the straps need to be.
by sheila1232
Tue Mar 06, 2012 9:05 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: The Bella Loops. Your Experience??
Replies: 101
Views: 23446

Re: The Bella Loops. Your Experience??

Some days I am very aware of it and others I find myself wondering if I forgot to put the darn thing on. I have only used the Swift FX and the Bella Loops are definitely better than the headgear that I found to move about as I tossed about. The days that I am aware of having it on, it is as though t...
by sheila1232
Thu Feb 09, 2012 9:42 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nasal Congestion + Nasal Mask = No Therapy
Replies: 8
Views: 2521

Re: Nasal Congestion + Nasal Mask = No Therapy

Does a hot steamy shower help your congestion? If so, you likely have your answer as to whether adding humidity will help with congestion. I have had a couple of colds since I started cpap therapy. I found that with a bit of decongestant and cranking up the humidifier that I slept about as well as ...
by sheila1232
Thu Feb 09, 2012 9:19 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Nasal Congestion + Nasal Mask = No Therapy
Replies: 8
Views: 2521

Nasal Congestion + Nasal Mask = No Therapy

Which also equals one super tired girl. Went out of town this past weekend and second night went to bed with nasal congestion which I contributed to allergies since we were in Austin, TX which is very populated with different kinds of trees. Came back home to a full cold and a continuation of not be...
by sheila1232
Tue Jan 31, 2012 9:14 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New Swift FX Bella Mask.....
Replies: 246
Views: 51514

Re: New Swift FX Bella Mask.....

I loved the Bella straps!! I could barely feel that I had a mask on. In fact, I had to mentally remind myself that if I got up in the middle of the night to remember that I was attached. The angle of the regular straps (going above the ears) pushed the mask onto my upper lip and it drove me crazy. I...
by sheila1232
Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:57 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New Swift FX Bella Mask.....
Replies: 246
Views: 51514

Re: New Swift FX Bella Mask.....

Just received them in the mail. "Delicate looking" is definitely how I would describe them. My first thought when I saw how thin they were, was how quickly would they stretch out and have to be replaced. I am excited about trying them...wish bedtime was here already. Will post a review in the morning.
by sheila1232
Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New Swift FX Bella Mask.....
Replies: 246
Views: 51514

Re: New Swift FX Bella Mask.....

I paid $26.95 on Ebay from the Seller in question and this is what is had on the description: Swift™ FX Bella Loop Accessory for use with the Resmed Swift FX Nasal Pillow System **This is an optional headgear for the Swift FX** Replaces standard FX Headgear With a fit range customized for women, it ...
by sheila1232
Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:42 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New Swift FX Bella Mask.....
Replies: 246
Views: 51514

Re: New Swift FX Bella Mask.....

ems: Since the top strap seems to make my hair very unhappy, (lots of breakage--right on top) I might consider it just to get rid of that spiteful strap--or maybe wrap it in fabric. I ordered the cheek pads (light blue fleece strap covers) and they seemed too large on my face so I may have ordered ...
by sheila1232
Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:32 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New Swift FX Bella Mask.....
Replies: 246
Views: 51514

Re: New Swift FX Bella Mask.....

I just purchased the ones off of Ebay. I find with the regular headpiece, that when I move around it also moves, slides, etc. Tightening it too much, makes it push too much on my nose and I start feeling like Wilbur the pig. If I find that I do not like them, my thought is to pass them on to one of ...
by sheila1232
Thu Jan 12, 2012 9:50 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: First Night with DATA on DeVilbiss IntelliPAP AutoAdjust
Replies: 2
Views: 968

First Night with DATA on DeVilbiss IntelliPAP AutoAdjust

Have a new Auto CPAP, DeVilbiss IntelliPAP AutoAdjust, and finally am able to pull some data. Had a "loaner" REMstar M Series with a set pressure of 9. Here are my numbers off of the machine using the SmartCode: 95th Percentile Pressure - 13.0 90th Percentile Pressure - 12.0 AHI - 5.0 NRI - .50 EPI ...
by sheila1232
Wed Jan 11, 2012 9:07 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP vs Auto
Replies: 15
Views: 3495

CPAP vs Auto

I have been an amazed user for 2 weeks and I definitely feel great. I have read so much information that my brain cells are resisting any more data. My intelligence is 10% mine and 90% Google. Maybe a dumb question but if an Auto machine detects your "needs" why would anyone be on a CPAP with a cons...
by sheila1232
Tue Jan 03, 2012 11:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Desperately Needing HELP ASAP
Replies: 5
Views: 1337

Re: Desperately Needing HELP ASAP

Ok..I pulled the hose vertical and shook it towards the machine and that seemed to work. I will post again if once I climb into bed and put it on if it didn't solve it. Thanks so much...you talk about someone having a near panic attack. My CPAP is my new best friend
by sheila1232
Tue Jan 03, 2012 11:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Desperately Needing HELP ASAP
Replies: 5
Views: 1337

Desperately Needing HELP ASAP

I always put the mask/nose piece on for a few minutes and then turn it on as I get used to it being there. But now the nose piece is "gurgling" even when the machine is not on and I am breathing through it. What is the world is going on and how do I fix it??? After 5 days of being on the CPAP, I am ...
by sheila1232
Mon Jan 02, 2012 7:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Getting Data off a M Series Auto CPAP with A-Flex??
Replies: 2
Views: 750

Getting Data off a M Series Auto CPAP with A-Flex??

How do you get data off of my machine?? I tried finding information on the internet but can find what the symbols mean. Reviewing other posts on here, it seems like the data isn't as detailed as other machines???
by sheila1232
Sun Jan 01, 2012 10:36 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 3 day CPAP user and I AM AMAZED but do have a few questions
Replies: 7
Views: 1611

Re: 3 day CPAP user and I AM AMAZED but do have a few questions

Thank you for your words of encouragement. With this new found energy, I very much intend on losing weight. All ready this weekend, I have cleaned out closets, drawers, cabinets, etc. Of course only day 3 but it seems that I have eaten a lot less this weekend because I am not glued to the couch. I d...