Thanks for the encouraging comments. RestedRebel: I didn't realize how sleep deprived I was. I was just existing. It's much better now. Using the cpap machine has its struggles but the pros far outweigh the cons IMHO. Ellen: I wish you the best. For me it is about the mask, I knew the full face mask...

Well, Im 40 days in. My diagnosed AHI was 74 and I am at 1.6 now and averaging 6.5 hrs a night though I have 7.5 hrs the last two nights. I still subconsciously take it off in the middle of the night sometimes but usually realize it within a half hour and put it back on and go right back to sleep. F...

I used the auto humidifier mode last night as well as coiling the hose up higher. My wife also made me a fleece sleeve for the hose. No "rain out" problems last night. If i have any further provlems the heated hose is something i would consider. I ended up with 6 hrs on it and, not really thinking, ...

Hyperlexis, thanks the System One auto humidifier was off. I' ll try with it on tonight.
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Thanks for the replies and links, Ill check them out. My nightstand is about even with my mattress height so I put it on a stack of books last night (had to improvise) about a foot down from my mattress. The hose isn't kinked or anything just coiled on the floor so it is lower than the machine. They...