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dinycat
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I have joined the group.

Post by dinycat » Tue Jan 21, 2014 9:59 pm

I just joined and am anxious to start learning all I can about my machine. Tomorrow.

dinycat

Delta4
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Post by Delta4 » Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:27 pm

Welcome. I've only had my cpap about 10 weeks.

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STL Mark
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Post by STL Mark » Tue Jan 21, 2014 11:14 pm

Welcome dinycat this is a great resource. You stand a much better chance in remaining compliant when you are active and reading the forum.

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Goofproof
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Post by Goofproof » Wed Jan 22, 2014 1:38 am

Did you get the AARP discount, when I joined here, I got mine for half price, but I joined between midnight and 2 am, so I saved a extra 10 %.

Welcome to the group, best vaule on the net. Jim
Use data to optimize your xPAP treatment!

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Post by Sheriff Buford » Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:55 am

Welcome to the forum! Be sure you get a comfortable mask that doesn't leak. Work all your issues here. We will help you on your journey!

Sheriff

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kcellwood
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Post by kcellwood » Wed Jan 22, 2014 8:00 am

Welcome aboard. 2 week CPAPer. Joined once I scheduled my sleep study and was sure glad to have all this information leading into this adventure. You will learn so much from this board.

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Post by chunkyfrog » Wed Jan 22, 2014 8:25 am

Welcome. This is the best group of strangers you will ever meet.
Some of us are a little stranger than others. But we are all on your side.

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vblaum
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Post by vblaum » Wed Jan 22, 2014 9:21 am

I just joined the group too. But I can't figure out how to post my own thread. I don't see an option for it. I'm using tapatalk for iPhone

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neallo
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Post by neallo » Wed Jan 22, 2014 11:51 am

vblaum wrote:I just joined the group too. But I can't figure out how to post my own thread. I don't see an option for it. I'm using tapatalk for iPhone
I used tapatalk for like one hour decided to frop it and uninstall went straight to web site

Welcome all as I am new TOO

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Post by kaiasgram » Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:42 pm

vblaum wrote:I just joined the group too. But I can't figure out how to post my own thread. I don't see an option for it. I'm using tapatalk for iPhone
vblaum, you can't start a new thread from within another thread -- you can do it from the Home page, look near the top and you'll see the "Post A New Topic" button on the left side.

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Post by chunkyfrog » Wed Jan 22, 2014 1:37 pm

As long as you are registered when you start the thread, you can go back and edit if you want to change something.
Even the title.

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dinycat
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Post by dinycat » Wed Jan 22, 2014 2:19 pm

Thank you, all!

Last night went much better after I adjusted the humidity level. I think. This morning I woke up and my face looked like something out of a circus. Swollen, with slits for eyes. White in areas, and red where mask touched face.

I guess I had it too tight, but the night before it kept slipping.

Any suggestions?

dinycat

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Goofproof
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Post by Goofproof » Wed Jan 22, 2014 2:50 pm

Probably a little too tight, I hate to say this over time it seems your face structure tends to conform to the mask. I can never get the headgear to stay where I put it, I move around a lot. Jim

Keep working on it, its a process, not a science.
Use data to optimize your xPAP treatment!

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dinycat
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Post by dinycat » Wed Jan 22, 2014 3:50 pm

>>>Probably a little too tight, I hate to say this over time it seems your face structure tends to conform to the mask. I can never get the headgear to stay where I put it, I move around a lot.

What?????? Oh my gosh, I have so much face flab that it will mold to the mask? EEK.

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Post by Janknitz » Wed Jan 22, 2014 4:50 pm

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