1st day in the group

[MAO]

I am brand new to this group. It is really good to hear about others experiences with CPAP, etc. When I get all hooked up I think I would scare small children, but this really helps me sleep, and I feel great. One thing that I have found is that there are many many with this problem. This group is a very good thing.

[BetterBreathinBob]

It sounds like you have the right attitude! My kids think I look like Top Gun and they know that it stops the snoring. Let them touch it and feel the air coming out. I teach people that CPAP is another sleep aid, like a big pillow. It will become part of your normal routine.

Good Luck and hang in there.

Bob

[TC]

Forget Top Gun.
With the mask on you can do the best Darth Vader impressions.

" Luke, Luke come over to the bed side, Luke, Luke ...."

Plus a few other benefits.

[hose nose 2]

Hi, I have had my c-pap machine for 4 weeks now. I took 2 sleep test studies, the second one being for how much pressure I needed. They are wanting to do another sleep test and a nap test study all within 4 months time. I feel like this is not needed because I only have mild to moderate sleep apnea. I feel like they are wanting more money from the insurance company. Has anybody experienced this with their sleep test people?I do not see a doctor who tells me the results of the tests. They have an rn nurse see me. I do not like this. I feel like the doctor should be seeing the patients, especially when it is new to the patients.

[BetterBreathinBob]

Hose Nose the nap test is taken during the day to see if you can fall asleep and go into REM or dream sleep after sleeping all night in a controlled lab setting. They are looking for Narcolepsy. If your physician won't share then change docs.

Keep asking questions
Bob