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MGA531 · Post by **MGA531** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 3:07 pm

So I thought I'd say hi. I'm new to the CPAP world. I've been snoring for years and recently my wife told me she thought she heard me stop breathing a few times. So, after a visit to my doctor and a night at the Endeavor Sleep Clinic in Mequon, Wi... here I am. They set me right up with the equipment listed below. I tried the Respironics gel mask first and it caused a tremendous amount of pain to area directly below my nose due to an old injury. So, I was able to switch to the nasal pillow. So far, so good. The process is a bit frustrating, but I'm getting used to it. I haven't had the miraculous quality-of-life improvement over night, but I am starting to see an increase in my energy which is getting me through my days better. My pressure is set at 13, and 7 with the ramp.

Thanks for the great site, Its been very helpful and supportive so far.
Thanks for having me.

-Mike

lktnky · Post by **lktnky** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 3:09 pm

Welcome to the club, fellow hose head!

Babette · Post by **Babette** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 3:12 pm

Yeah, we don't like lurkers either. When we discover them, we call the police.

Welcome to the board!
Babs

jnk · Post by **jnk** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 3:41 pm

I lurked for a while. Well, until Babs called the police on me.

Lurkers are welcome, but it's nicer getting to know you.

Pleased to meet you, Mike.

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 3:50 pm

Mike, welcome to the board.

MGA531 wrote:I haven't had the miraculous quality-of-life improvement over night, but I am starting to see an increase in my energy which is getting me through my days better.

Glad to hear you're experiencing improvement. Whether it happens overnight, or in small steps, that's what it's all about.

Babette · Post by **Babette** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 3:52 pm

jnk wrote:I lurked for a while. Well, until Babs called the police on me.

Hey, can I have back the underwear you stole off my laundry line in the backyard?

LOL,
Babs

jnk · Post by **jnk** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 3:55 pm

Babette wrote:
jnk wrote:I lurked for a while. Well, until Babs called the police on me.
Hey, can I have back the underwear you stole off my laundry line in the backyard?

LOL,
Babs

No, but I can PM you the name of the CPAP-Auction buyer.

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 3:59 pm

Babs made me laugh when she wrote:
Hey, can I have back the underwear you stole off my laundry line in the backyard?

jnk made me laugh even harder when he shot back:
No, but I can PM you the name of the CPAP-Auction buyer.

ROTFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jnk · Post by **jnk** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 4:00 pm

Mike,

I use nasal pillows too. They DO take some getting used to at first, don't they!

How long have you been on the hose? What suggestions here have you found that have helped the most so far?

jeff

sleepycarol · Post by **sleepycarol** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 4:12 pm

Hi Mike!!

This can be an unruly gang if I do say so myself!! Of course I never get into any mischief here!!

Remember you are not alone in this struggle and we are here to help in anyway we can!!

GumbyCT · Post by **GumbyCT** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 4:15 pm

Babette wrote: Hey, can I have back the underwear you stole off my laundry line in the backyard?
LOL,
Babs

Do you mean you've been going without? Call the Police!!!

Babette · Post by **Babette** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 4:15 pm

I thought I recognized those panties... Well, you know you're addicted to shopping online when you buy your own used undies back...

LOL,
Babs

echo · Post by **echo** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 4:41 pm

Jeez people, have you no SHAME? It's ELECTION DAY! Stop talking about airing your dirty laundry

Welcome to the forum Mike! We ARE an unruly bunch

In the meantime, read all you can under "Our Wisdom" - lots of good nuggets of info there for new or seasoned hose-heads. A few other interesting posts to check out:
- Welcome Posts for newbies
- Various mask test drives (try out a mask for free)

Happy reading and happy sleeping!

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 4:52 pm

MGA531 wrote:
Thanks for the great site, Its been very helpful and supportive so far.
Thanks for having me.

-Mike

We have a bit of a problem. with you Iconies in your profile, they don't be the same flavor, you've got apples mixed in with your oranges, that's one more reason Icons are useles, text actually gives us information. Jim

echo · Post by **echo** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 4:56 pm

Goofproof wrote:We have a bit of a problem. with you Iconies in your profile, they don't be the same flavor, you've got apples mixed in with your oranges, that's one more reason Icons are useles, text actually gives us information. Jim

Translation: please use text in your equipment profile (not icons!)

So why don't we just ask the Admins to remove the icon option?? This is like the millionth post on this topic this week. Sigh.

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