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by michiganjim
Fri Dec 20, 2019 11:07 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Replace S-7
Replies: 5
Views: 318

Replace S-7

I've been using a CPAP 25+ years and gone through several machines. 15 yrs ago, I lost 100 lbs and discontinued using it. 4 yrs later I gained i back. In the last year, I am down 80 lbs and feel I could stop using it again. An obstacle is swollen turbinates which block the air flow. I'm not crazy ab...
by michiganjim
Fri Nov 23, 2018 9:05 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Medicare insanity
Replies: 11
Views: 658

Medicare insanity

I've been using a CPAP for 15+ yrs. During that time, I've had several machines as the wore our or made noises. When not repairable in the past, insurance and in for the last one, Medicare paid (I'm 73) for the cost of a new machine. (might have been a co-pay but I don't remember) My current machine...
by michiganjim
Mon Sep 24, 2018 11:31 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Overcoming apnea with weight loss
Replies: 22
Views: 2743

Re: Overcoming apnea with weight loss

I've been using a CPAP since 1998. In 2005, over a 12 month period, I lost 100 lbs and was able to put the machine away. I did regain the weight after 4-5 yrs, but here I am again in 2018 and have lost 65 lbs over 9 months. I'm still using the CPAP but have been turning down the pressure as my weigh...
by michiganjim
Mon Sep 24, 2018 11:01 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: data capture
Replies: 2
Views: 317

data capture

I've been using a CPAP since 1998. Through the years, I was covered first by employer provided insurance, then through Medicare. Previously, I always got my supplies through a local provider. This required a new prescription every two years and an every increasing co-pay for the sleep disorder docto...