Newbie says thanks

[Guest]

Just a few words of thanks for all the folks on this message board who have helped me the past few weeks.

My sleep study indicated mild apnea and prescribed 6 cm H2O CPAP. The DME showed up and presented me with a CPAP machine and a choice of three masks; a full face, a Comfort Gel, and a nasal pillow design. He said the nasal pillow wasn't recommended for a side sleeper (which I am). I chose the Comfort Gel. He "fit" it on my face, had me sign the purchase papers and left. That's the last I heard from him.

Although I think the Comfort Gel is a good mask, there were nights when it suffocated me. I had good nights and bad nights but overall I wasn't anywhere near compliant.

Then came your message board. I started using some of the recommendations around CPAP machine placement, hose routing and mask selection. I ordered a Twilight NP mask, applied the "rubber band" fix and it has worked great, all night, every night. I even found that I could lose the Breathe Easy Strips that I've used for years.

Had it not been for this forum, I don't think I would have continued CPAP therapy. Your letters showed me that I was not the only one having problems and showed me potential solutions. I suspect there are many folks out there like me reading your posts daily. I know this is the first forum I've ever responded to. But I couldn't let this pass without a thank you. Keep up the good work..

[ozij]

Hi there, Guest!
That sounds like me in 2005.
Thanks for reminding us of the many silent reader out there....
Sure you don't want to join the party?

Be well, and let others know of the forum when you run into them.

O.

[Ron628]

As a newbie my self waiting on my "equipment", I am glad to see that this site has been so helpful.

My results were 11 cm H20 CPAP, moderate apnea.

I am looking forward to feeling better.

Hope all goes well with you and you feel great soon!

Ron

[bdp522]

Why don't you register. Fill in your profile while your at it. If you have problems we will be better able to help you. Join us and be part of this helpful group!

Brenda

[m1k2s3]

There's safety in numbers.............join us.............hoseheads unite!!!

[Patrick A]

[quote="Anonymous"]Just a few words of thanks for all the folks on this message board who have helped me the past few weeks.

My sleep study indicated mild apnea and prescribed 6 cm H2O CPAP. The DME showed up and presented me with a CPAP machine and a choice of three masks; a full face, a Comfort Gel, and a nasal pillow design. He said the nasal pillow wasn't recommended for a side sleeper (which I am). I chose the Comfort Gel. He "fit" it on my face, had me sign the purchase papers and left. That's the last I heard from him.

Although I think the Comfort Gel is a good mask, there were nights when it suffocated me. I had good nights and bad nights but overall I wasn't anywhere near compliant.

Then came your message board. I started using some of the
recommendations around CPAP machine placement, hose routing and mask selection. I ordered a Twilight NP mask, applied the "rubber band" fix and it has worked great, all night, every night. I even found that I could lose the Breathe Easy Strips that I've used for years.

Had it not been for this forum, I don't think I would have continued CPAP therapy. Your letters showed me that I was not the only one having problems and showed me potential solutions. I suspect there are many folks out there like me reading your posts daily. I know this is the first forum I've ever responded to. But I couldn't let this pass without a thank you. Keep up the good work..