I'm so glad you're here

Beulah · Post by **Beulah** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 12:57 pm

I was diagnosed with OSA about a month ago, had the second test last week and used my machine for the first time last night. I found this forum before my second test (with the CPAP), and have been reading as much as time allows.

I cannot tell you how glad I am that this site/forum is here and that you all are so smart and kind in sharing what you've learned. What I'd learned here helped me soooooooooo much getting through that first CPAP night in the hospital, during my time with the DME, and most importantly, wrapping my brain around the fact that I'm going to be hooked up to a machine every night for the foreseeable future. (I'm still pretty iffy on that last one.)

Anyway, I hope you all realize what a wonderful, WONDERFUL place this is and how incredibly helpful and encouraging it is to those of us just starting out.

Paula

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 1:11 pm

Welcome to the forum, Paula.

Take it one night at a time......"baby steps".

Den

sleepycarol · Post by **sleepycarol** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 1:18 pm

Congratulations on your first night!!

Take it one day at a time. Don't worry about the future -- it isn't here yet. The past is history so all we have is today.

It will get easier and I know for myself I can't imagine NOT using my apap now. I do sleep so much better with it and although I am not as rested as I wish I were it is better. The other option is to choke and suffocate part of the night and that is not acceptable to me.

Remember if you have problems come back here and post what the problem seems to be -- someone will answer and hopefully will have some great ideas on how to fix it.

Mile High Sleeper · Post by **Mile High Sleeper** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 1:49 pm

Paula, welcome!
This IS a great place, full of compassion and practical advice.
Pace yourself, and when you want more information, read lots of stuff in the light bulb above, our collective wisdom.
Sweet dreams.

RipVW · Post by **RipVW** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 1:54 pm

Hello & Welcome, Paula! You're so fortunate to have found this forum so soon--took me over a year after diagnosis and beginning CPAP before I found cpaptalk.com. Hoping this forum is as helpful for you as it has been for me!

"You are getting sleepy . . ."

deerslayer · Post by **deerslayer** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 3:20 pm

Welcome Beulah (Paula) well said. we shall learn together & glean what we can

hades161 · Post by **hades161** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 3:48 pm

Welcome =)

I wish you all the best in up and coming days. If you have any issues or problems big or small don't be afraid to ask. We all have been there and normally it can be solved in time or at the very least, the fine people here can help you find an answer.

deglorious · Post by **deglorious** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 4:11 pm

Welcome, Paula! Remember that we were all where you are today and there is success. . .

Good luck,

Deglorious

BrnEyez · Post by **BrnEyez** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 4:17 pm

Welcome Paula,

You will find knowledge beyond compare, compassion, humor, support and kindness among the posters. This is a great place to be.

Joffive · Post by **Joffive** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 4:27 pm

What they all said!
I couldn't wrap my mind around the whole thing a few months back, but with the knowledge, compassion and humor of this group, I now feel that I can do this. In fact, I couldn't NOT do it!

Nodzy · Post by **Nodzy** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 4:46 pm

[In my shoddy imitation John Wayne drawl...]

Why, hello Miss Paula. Welcome to these parts, ma'am. I'm not much of a guide myself, but others here'bouts can get you to where you need to be.... pronto. Now, don't trust the stiff suits too much. But you can sure trust the myth busters and fact diggers who know the mountains, valleys most every inch of the fertile plains. Enjoy your stay, ma'am. Oh, and be mindful to smile often, 'cause smiles feed the Sun... so they say.

Welcome, Paula....

Nodzy

(I have a feeling that JW would nominate me for an Enema for that performance.)

Beulah · Post by **Beulah** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 8:40 pm

See what I mean?! Thank you all very much!

sharon1965 · Post by **sharon1965** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 11:47 pm

welcome paula
stick around, read read read, and best of luck with getting this therapy to work for you!!
nice to have you aboard
sharon

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