Ever Played "CPAP Hookey"??

frostman · Post by **frostman** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 8:49 am

I have been playing cpap hookey for the last few weeks. Cmon some of you have done it also, it was nice not to have a mask on for awhile, I swore I slept better, but my snoring got awful according to my wife. I really wasn't anymore tired then normal, problem I have is I always wake up around three AM for the guy thing, and getting back to sleep with the mask on is sometimes very hard

Jerry69 · Post by **Jerry69** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 9:36 am

frostman wrote: I have been playing cpap hookey for the last few weeks. Cmon some of you have done it also, it was nice not to have a mask on for awhile, I swore I slept better, but my snoring got awful according to my wife. I really wasn't anymore tired then normal, problem I have is I always wake up around three AM for the guy thing, and getting back to sleep with the mask on is sometimes very hard

I just completed my first two months of CPAP, and I only played hookey one night, while I was away from home. That night went fine. Felt well rested, but at that time I was not sleeping well on CPAP because I was trying to become acclimated. Lately, I've been sleeping 9-10 hours a night, which is a little too much.

You must have mild apnea, as I do, so we can get by without CPAP occasionally, I think. But, like you, I think my snoring would return in short order. My snoring was a strong impetus for going on CPAP. My wife says she never hears me snoring, now. Must be wonderful for her, but she insists that I don't have to use CPAP for that reason, if it is the only reason. Nice of her.

I think that when I go on vacation for a week, I'll leave mine at home. But, as long as I am at home, I'll plug in. I figure the more I use it the better off I'll be.

Jerry

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 10:48 am

Frostman,

I started "on the hose" last May 14th. About a week into it, I got curious as to what a night would be like without it and tried one night. Then, on May 30th I came down with a helluva cold and cough and decided to go off until I got better (or to at least be able to keep the mask on without the terrible coughing I was going through). On June 9th I started back on the therapy and vowed I'd NEVER do that again. I was reverting to pre-CPAP drowsiness and felt horrible. I've endured a couple of colds and a bout with the flu since and haven't slept without my machine. Also, back when I went back on the hose (June 9th), it took several weeks for my AHI to get back down to where it had been before I went off.

NEVER AGAIN!!! (not if I can help it)

Best wishes,

Den

mikemoran · Post by **mikemoran** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 11:06 am

Jerry,

You might find a big difference now, if you try to take time off. Once you get used to the equipment it is hard to take an extended break. One day maybe but not a whole week. I suggest you give it a try before you go on vacation. If you feel less than up to speed, it's better to find out now than when you don't have access for a week and are trying to have a good time.. It really isn't that much trouble to take it on vacation. Just be sure to bring along an extension cord.

cmwhatley · Post by **cmwhatley** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 11:08 am

I have never done "the guy thing" at 3am. I feel like I'm missing out on something. What am I missing?

I have severe apnea and do skip nights sometimes. I always regret it.

wading thru the muck! · Post by **wading thru the muck!** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 11:14 am

cmwhatley wrote:I have never done "the guy thing" at 3am. I feel like I'm missing out on something. What am I missing?

I have severe apnea and do skip nights sometimes. I always regret it.

cmwhatley,

You need a prostate (likely an enlarged one) to participate in the "3am guy thing"

Does this apply to you? If not, consider yourself lucky.

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 11:52 am

The only night I have missed it when the mask broke. No time off for bad behaver, If I needed a pacemaker, I wouldn't shut it off either, call me a fool.

leslie · Post by **leslie** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 3:30 pm

Once in awhile, I take a nap on a weekend afternoon without the mask, and I always regret it - wake up with a headache and feeling sluggish. It took me awhile to get used to the "idea" of sleeping with a hose attached to my face, but so much feeling better sure makes it easier to accept.

damac100 · Post by **damac100** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 3:46 pm

I had a "bad mask night" last night. After waking up the jillionth time because of the gasket flap tickeling the sides of my nose at ever inhald and exhale, I tore the mask off and threw it to the other side of the bed.

Slept about 4 hours. Feel like hammered hog crud. I would lay back down and take a nap but I've still got a headache I woke up with.

Night before last was just about as good as good can get so, I think I have grimmlins on a part time basis.

wading thru the muck! · Post by **wading thru the muck!** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 3:46 pm

leslie wrote:Once in awhile, I take a nap on a weekend afternoon without the mask, and I always regret it - wake up with a headache and feeling sluggish. It took me awhile to get used to the "idea" of sleeping with a hose attached to my face, but so much feeling better sure makes it easier to accept.

leslie,

I bet your switch to the Swift made the experience much more tolerable.

leslie · Post by **leslie** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 3:52 pm

wading thru the muck! wrote:

leslie,

I bet your switch to the Swift made the experience much more tolerable.

Yes, it has made a big difference!

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 4:58 pm

Goofproof wrote:The only night I have missed it when the mask broke. No time off for bad behaver, If I needed a pacemaker, I wouldn't shut it off either, call me a fool.

Good point, Goofproof!! Nah, I call ya smart!

Jerry69 · Post by **Jerry69** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 5:25 pm

mikemoran wrote:Jerry,

You might find a big difference now, if you try to take time off. Once you get used to the equipment it is hard to take an extended break. One day maybe but not a whole week. I suggest you give it a try before you go on vacation. If you feel less than up to speed, it's better to find out now than when you don't have access for a week and are trying to have a good time.. It really isn't that much trouble to take it on vacation. Just be sure to bring along an extension cord.

Mike, heck, why not take it. By the time I take a vacation, next October, I'll probably be in love with Aura and won't be able to leave her.

Jerry

frostman · Post by **frostman** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 7:31 pm

Jerry69 wrote: You must have mild apnea, as I do, so we can get by without CPAP occasionally, I think. But, like you, I think my snoring would return in short order. My snoring was a strong impetus for going on CPAP. My wife says she never hears me snoring, now. Must be wonderful for her, but she insists that I don't have to use CPAP for that reason, if it is the only reason. Nice of her.

I think that when I go on vacation for a week, I'll leave mine at home. But, as long as I am at home, I'll plug in. I figure the more I use it the better off I'll be.

Jerry

Yah Jerry I think its mild, titrated at 9. Whenever I go places I leave it at home, I get by fine for a short time

frostman · Post by **frostman** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 7:33 pm

cmwhatley wrote:I have never done "the guy thing" at 3am. I feel like I'm missing out on something. What am I missing?

Its called getting up to PEE

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