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by NoseKnows
Fri Jan 13, 2017 12:07 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: noobie first post
Replies: 33
Views: 4371

Re: noobie first post

I took it as a constructive comment, we should probably criticize me for tweaking on it again.

My other forum experience is motorcycle related. You guys don't even rise to the heat of a "which oil should I use" thread. OK really those can get pretty intense.
by NoseKnows
Fri Jan 13, 2017 6:39 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: noobie first post
Replies: 33
Views: 4371

Re: noobie first post

I'll wrap up my part in my noobie thread, it's time for me to start posting in the real threads. The Systane helped with the tear duct leaks, but something in it irritates my eyes. I'll ask my ophthalmologist for advice on that. The wider neck collar seems to keep my mouth shut, at least I'm not wak...
by NoseKnows
Tue Jan 10, 2017 5:04 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: noobie first post
Replies: 33
Views: 4371

Re: noobie first post

You caught me Uncle_Bob. It's hard to break the habit after 40 years of making viewgraphs.
by NoseKnows
Sun Jan 08, 2017 6:22 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: noobie first post
Replies: 33
Views: 4371

Re: noobie first post

OK, second night was longer, 6 hours. There was only one 15 minute stretch with 5 obstructive events. But they were shallow breathing vs the total obstruction I've had before. I think that qualifies as treatment . Once I get a better cervical collar, I might do even better. Now I've got a new proble...
by NoseKnows
Sat Jan 07, 2017 5:22 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: noobie first post
Replies: 33
Views: 4371

Re: noobie first post

Thanks all, that was helpful. Looking back, I had OK seals at 11cm, but probably had the straps overtightened a bit. Then I panic'ed in anticipation of it getting worse at 15cm so really overtightened them. I backed off the straps and it was good last night. I had some large leaks when sleeping on m...
by NoseKnows
Fri Jan 06, 2017 1:36 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: noobie first post
Replies: 33
Views: 4371

noobie first post

Lurking noobie’s first post – and report. I'm not really posting for advice, since it's easy to find threads on every question or problem I've ever had. Really this post says thanks to all of you for your hard work and dedication. Also, thanks to jedimark and his team, without SleepyHead I would hav...