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by lilasmom
Wed Nov 18, 2015 5:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Best place to buy a mask oop?
Replies: 3
Views: 572

Best place to buy a mask oop?

I have a script for any ther mask and I want to try the Wisp. Where is a good place to buy masks? I asked my sleep therapist and her response was "online". Thanks!
by lilasmom
Wed Nov 18, 2015 4:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Saw this on my local news tonight - Inspire (upper airway..)
Replies: 13
Views: 1926

Re: Saw this on my local news tonight - Inspire (upper airway..)

I was very interested in this, but my bmi is too high. My insurance would've covered it though.
by lilasmom
Wed Nov 18, 2015 12:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Just had septoplasty and need advice please
Replies: 7
Views: 1165

Re: Just had septoplasty and need advice please

Thank you for the responses. I called back and left a detailed message. My call wasn't returned until after 6pm that night, I of course missed it. I called back the next day and tha NA made me an appointment for today with a PA. I went in and they were very surprised at the amount of swelling I have...
by lilasmom
Mon Nov 16, 2015 11:37 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Just had septoplasty and need advice please
Replies: 7
Views: 1165

Just had septoplasty and need advice please

On 11/13, I had a septoplasty, turbinate reduction and a nasal aral suspension. I'm not feeling that well now and could use some post op advice from others who have had these procedures done recently. I've called the doc and spoke with the nursing assistant and she wasn't very helpful. My face is sw...
by lilasmom
Sat Oct 31, 2015 6:40 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: REM rebuild? Nasal Mask? Tracheostomy? Nasal surgery?
Replies: 3
Views: 677

REM rebuild? Nasal Mask? Tracheostomy? Nasal surgery?

I have multiple questions and instead of posting multiple threads, I thought I'd combine them here. I'm having nasal surgery in a few weeks, I'm having a septoplasty, turbinate reduction and a nasal oral suspension. I'm currently using a Airfit F10 full face mask, Medium size, but I'm claustrophobic...
by lilasmom
Sat Oct 24, 2015 12:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Advice requested, is my pressure too low?
Replies: 10
Views: 2157

Re: Advice requested, is my pressure too low?

Lucyhere, thanks. My expectations aren't that I'll be off cpap. But, I believe that breathing better through my nose will help my claustrophobia issues. I think my answer will come together in pieces, the right pressure- the best mask/nasal for me. I'm just going to keep trying until I can't anymore...
by lilasmom
Sat Oct 24, 2015 12:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Advice requested, is my pressure too low?
Replies: 10
Views: 2157

Re: Advice requested, is my pressure too low?

Yes, I tried nasal during my appointment and couldn't breathe well enough. I'm optimistic about surgery, even if I can't get off the full face mask I'm sure it will help me breathe better, even when awake!
by lilasmom
Sat Oct 24, 2015 12:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Advice requested, is my pressure too low?
Replies: 10
Views: 2157

Re: Advice requested, is my pressure too low?

Thank you. Yes, I'm not feeling better after 16 straight nights of cpap use, I'm feeling worse. This feeling is why I normally quit my cpap. Let's face it, if your untreated you're very tired and to then get treatment and feel worse, it's too much. But, I'm back on it and more than likely going to h...
by lilasmom
Sat Oct 24, 2015 11:11 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Advice requested, is my pressure too low?
Replies: 10
Views: 2157

Re: Advice requested, is my pressure too low?

Thanks! I'm learning... How about these? Same two days, added two more.

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by lilasmom
Sat Oct 24, 2015 9:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Advice requested, is my pressure too low?
Replies: 10
Views: 2157

Advice requested, is my pressure too low?

I'm adding my screen shots for advice please. I'm not feeling better yet and am concerned my pressure is set too low. I wear my mask for awhile before falling asleep and think my AHI number isn't really accurate. What can you infer from my last two nights of sleep? Thank you! http://i.imgur.com/y9dD...
by lilasmom
Sat Oct 24, 2015 7:21 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How do I share my screen shots from my mac?
Replies: 2
Views: 562

How do I share my screen shots from my mac?

I figured out how to screen shot them on mac, but how do I get them to my post?
Thanks!
by lilasmom
Sat Oct 24, 2015 6:26 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleepyhead, how can I tell when I fell asleep?
Replies: 10
Views: 2839

Re: Sleepyhead, how can I tell when I fell asleep?

Thanks! Can I use the snore graph to help narrow down the time? I'm not feeling rested by any means and then no my settings may be too low? But if my AHI is 4 on a given night, won't my sleep therapist just think everything's fine? It doesn't feel fine. Maybe I'll screen shot a few nights and post t...
by lilasmom
Sat Oct 24, 2015 4:50 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleepyhead, how can I tell when I fell asleep?
Replies: 10
Views: 2839

Sleepyhead, how can I tell when I fell asleep?

Ive worn my mask for the past 16 days! I'm claustrophobic and the first night my session was only 34 minutes long, last night I got to 6.5 hours. I start wearing my mask while watching tv and the last few nights I've used some anxiety medication to help relax me. My AHI was 6 last night, but I think...