Turning the Corner

[CaptPat]

Well after starting CPAP about 2 months ago I'm starting the feel the difference, less waking up at night, less fatigue during the day--feeling pretty good actually. Now it feels weird to try to sleep without the machine, and when I've tried following a bathroom trip within an hour or so of my usual wake time the quality of sleep is clearly not as good. I don't do that anymore.

Like many I tried a variety of masks settling on SWIFT FX pillows with a chin strap for most nights. Lucky for me my wife uses these and she encouraged me to try a spare she had as the nasal mask was a bit of a challenge. At some point I'm hoping that I'll be able to wean myself off the chin strap. Still trying to find FFM for those congested nights, and having a beard makes the process a little more challenging.

Lincare is my DME and I've had a reasonable experience so far, they set me up with an S9 Autoset with humidifier--no fuss no muss without my asking. That said I wish I would have found this site before I began the journey. Since I believe my insurance will reimburse me directly I suspect I'll be weaning myself from a DME moving to an internet provider.

[Sir NoddinOff]

We love success stories... keep us updated, please

[Nick Danger]

Great! You really have turned the corner.