First year on xPAP today

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First year on xPAP today

Post by Uncle_Bob » Fri Feb 19, 2010 3:46 pm

Wow its hard to believe its been a year already since i left the DME with my first machine

Although my therapy is not perfect (yet ) I do feel a significant improvement in my life and I know my wife and kids notice a big difference also.

I am thankful for my doctors diagnosis and even more thankful for all the fantastic help I have received here by so many wonderful xPAP buddies.

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Re: First year on xPAP today

Post by OutaSync » Fri Feb 19, 2010 3:52 pm

Now you are one of us "old timers". Congratulations!

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Re: First year on xPAP today

Post by rested gal » Fri Feb 19, 2010 4:13 pm

Bob, you've done great!

Congrats on your first "CPAP" year.
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Re: First year on xPAP today

Post by KatieW » Fri Feb 19, 2010 6:02 pm

Congratulations Uncle Bob. I appreciate the help you gave me in my 1st months.

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Re: First year on xPAP today

Post by DreamOn » Fri Feb 19, 2010 6:08 pm

Uncle_Bob, thanks so much for all your contributions to this forum! And Happy First xPAP Anniversary!

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Re: First year on xPAP today

Post by Muse-Inc » Fri Feb 19, 2010 6:55 pm

Congrats UB! Nice milestone to recognize, honor our progress, all the ups and downs and friends along the way!
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Re: First year on xPAP today

Post by Starlette » Fri Feb 19, 2010 11:27 pm

Congrats on your first year anniversary! I'll be seeing mine this May.
Bet this past year has been life changing for you! You've actually been able to "live life" rather than waking up just to wish you were going back to bed, or a walking zombie or your brain in a continuous fog. I can go on. Again, grats to you. Hope to be where you're at someday.

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Re: First year on xPAP today

Post by ozij » Fri Feb 19, 2010 11:59 pm

A yearl already? Congratulation, Uncle_Bob!

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Re: First year on xPAP today

Post by rosacer » Sat Feb 20, 2010 9:06 pm

Congratulations uncle_Bob, I wish you to be able to be able improve your therapy until the level you are aiming.

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Re: First year on xPAP today

Post by Uncle_Bob » Mon Feb 22, 2010 2:47 pm

Thanks for all the messages

So i'm into my 2nd year and now a 2nd sleep doctor. Lets see how it unfolds

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Re: First year on xPAP today

Post by TXKajun » Mon Feb 22, 2010 3:01 pm

Happy Anniversary, Uncle Bob! Stick with it, specially with the way your kids and wife are noticing positive changes.

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Re: First year on xPAP today

Post by DoriC » Tue Feb 23, 2010 6:13 pm

Congrats Uncle Bob, I remember when you and Kenny started around the same time and I watched your progress and knew you'd both succeed. It's a pleasure to "know" you. Dori

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