CPAP in Afghanistan

[drj130]

Greetings to everyone.

As most of you know, I'm currently in Afghanistan playing Soldier and using my machine everyday. Things are going ok so far, but I think that I've been using the wrong mask size. Which I'm working on correcting.

I've a pulse oxygen meter as well. Trying to get in the standard of using it everyday while I sleep. Don't have to worry much about getting water for my machine because my medics ordered a bunch for me.

I'll keep people updated as I can.

David

[dave21]

That's great news that you're getting on okay so far, hope you can get the mask size worked out. Good luck!

Thanks
Dave

[kteague]

Thanks for the update. Always good to hear from you from who-knows-what corner of the world. May good sleep and safety be yours.
Kathy

[GumbyCT]

David good to hear from you and glad to hear things are going well. I think you know if you can't get something there to just post a message and someone will find you what you need.

Good Luck

[KC5cychris]

Dave

hang in there and keep you head down
hope you get to come home soon to the family
I am a retired Army guy from the 101st Aviation regement.
God be with you
Chris

[Muse-Inc]

Hi David, my prayers are with you! Got lots of filters for the dust? Post as ya can, miss ya!

[Kiralynx]

Good to hear from you, David!

Post as you can. Keep your head down... and your filters clear!

[DoriC]

Stay safe David! Hope you'll be back from there soon.

[newhosehead]

I don't "know" you, David, but I read your post and just wanted to say thank you for your service. Come home safely.

Jeanette

[drj130]

Thanks to everyone for the well wishes and the support.

One other piece of news that should bring interesting results for me...

I'm also trying to quit smoking. Today was my first day, i'm not doing too bad right now, but as the saying goes, the day isn't over yet.

David

[DreamDiver]

Sleep safe.

[echo]

You don't back down from a challenge to you?

Good luck on all accounts, David! Get home safe!

[drj130]

You don't back down from a challenge to you?

Good luck on all accounts, David! Get home safe!

Nope, not at all. Wouldn't be any fun if I was to back down.

[mars]

Hi David

I just want to wish you a safe stay in Afghanistan.

I spent most of 1968 in Vietnam, but on my journey home to England I travelled through Peshawar, Kabul, Kandahar and Herat by local bus. Afghanistan was at peace then, but not understanding local customs produced a few difficult incidents. And the local beliefs in Afghanistan can be far more dangerous than they were in Vietnam (I am open to being disagreed with about this ).

On the other hand, I found that Ramadan was not as all-embracing as some would have us believe. in Kandahar locals were to be found in cafe's behind closed curtains, having coffee and cookies in the afternoon regardless of the daytime fasting rule.

So take care, and come home safely.

cheers

Mars

PS If you see someone walking around Herat with a double sided anorak (red on one side and blue on the other side) it will be the one I swapped for a Afghan jacket and hat.

[drj130]

As many as you know, I can't say where I'm at because of safety reasons. I do have an Idea where Kabul is, and it is to the north of where I am. Things have been interesting, and quiet at the same time.

Hope that I get my internet soon so that I can post some of my sleep thingys.

Dealing with Ramadan, I know just what you mean by that MARS from my time I was in Iraq.

Take care and sleep well everyone.

David