got my machine today

MartyR · Post by **MartyR** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:00 pm

purchased my machine today...am very nervous about how this is going to go....but intend to give a try stick with it.

wish me luck.....

MartiniLover · Post by **MartiniLover** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:29 pm

I have the same equipment. I am sure you will be happy. The mask is great.

lvwildcat · Post by **lvwildcat** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:30 pm

You've taken the first VERY BIG step in the right direction, Marty. Don't hesitate to ask questions.

bdp522 · Post by **bdp522** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:26 pm

GOOD LUCK!!!!!

Be sure to post and let us know how your first night went!

Brenda

CalicoskiesNC · Post by **CalicoskiesNC** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:48 pm

You are in the right place for help, if you need any. Also, do expect to need a few days or even a week or more to acclimate to the therapy. I remember thinking it would be a cakewalk my first night. It took me about a month to get comfortable with CPAP. Now, I actually love going to bed/sleep and hosing up. Its comforting to me to sleep for real now and not be suffocating off and on. Its as comfortable to me as putting on glasses to see. Good luck and I hope you feel great and rested soon.

MartyR · Post by **MartyR** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 7:18 pm

thanks for the nice comments and supprot, i just started posting here and asking questions a little or a week ago. i am impressed by how much support there is....this is a good place to visit

cflame1 · Post by **cflame1** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 8:11 am

I see that you got the Respironics Machine instead of the Resmed... cool. I have the old version of the same machine.

rwalther · Post by **rwalther** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 8:14 am

I have the same stuff as well ... M-Series w/ Resmed Qautro FF. It's an excellent combination.

You'll want to get the Smartcard Reader, Smartcard, and Encoreviewer software. A lot of people told me of the "value of data" in making good adjustment decisions, and I'm very glad I listened to them.

I've been able to drive all of my metrics in the right direction, and make adjustments based upon the software analysis. It's a very powerful way to make good decisions.

Just my recommendation.

Good luck.

MartyR · Post by **MartyR** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 10:55 am

well it been too night. it snot as bad i as thought it would be, but still not easy.

both night i woke after a few hours and my mask was off- i have no memory of taking the mask off. However, i did put it back on.

the first night i started having some coughing spells so slept without it the last couple of hours. i did keep it on most of the time the 2nd night.

i have been working some odd hours so i havent really been able to go to bed at a normal time.

I have felt a little different....not sure i feel better or just feel different.

anyway- i will keep at it and trying to get used to it

sleepycarol · Post by **sleepycarol** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 11:05 am

Good job Marty!!

It will take time to adjust and just try to make it a little longer each night. If you have specific concerns, please post them.

MartyR · Post by **MartyR** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 11:08 am

i guess one question i have is...

i do have a full face mask, and breathe a lot through the mouth..but i thought the level of dryness in my mouth would decrease some....i didnt notice any today

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 11:15 am

MartyR wrote:i guess one question i have is...

i do have a full face mask, and breathe a lot through the mouth..but i thought the level of dryness in my mouth would decrease some....i didnt notice any today

You have to breathe through your nose and keep your mouth shut.....even with a full face mask. Make sure your nasal passages are clear and you can breathe before going to bed and if your humidity is too high and warm, it'll also close up your nasal passages.

Den

MartyR · Post by **MartyR** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:37 pm

Wulfman wrote:
MartyR wrote:i guess one question i have is...

i do have a full face mask, and breathe a lot through the mouth..but i thought the level of dryness in my mouth would decrease some....i didnt notice any today
You have to breathe through your nose and keep your mouth shut.....even with a full face mask. Make sure your nasal passages are clear and you can breathe before going to bed and if your humidity is too high and warm, it'll also close up your nasal passages.

Den

right now my humidfier is on 3 on a 1-5 scale. thats what was suggested to me....

Slinky · Post by **Slinky** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:41 pm

Don't be afraid to adjust that humidifier up or down as needed. That is the entire idea, to be able to adjust it to the level of humidity that is most comfortable for you.

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