How many masks & XPAPs do you have?

frapilu · Post by **frapilu** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:18 pm

I've been reading this forum and I'm amazed when I hear of people buying 2 or 3 masks at a time so they have variety. I've read about some people buying an extra XPAP just in case.

Perhaps it's because I'm in Canada where all this stuff costs a fortune but I'm curious.

So, how many masks and XPAPs do you own/use?

France

p.s. I have an HC405 and I'm trialing an HC432 (with a note from my doctor so that the insurance will cover it because it's $275 here and I can't afford to buy that myself). I have one old Respironics RemStar Pro CPAP with CFlex (that's not Pro2 but the older Pro that gives nothing but compliance data). I have to last another 2 years with it before I'm allowed to get one other XPAP.

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bdp522 · Post by **bdp522** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:24 pm

I have 1 machine, remstar auto. and 3 masks, Hybrid for every day and one for backup and a comfort curve (bought used) that was going to be my backup but I haven't gotten it to work yet.

Brenda

Bamalady · Post by **Bamalady** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:28 pm

I have one machine and two masks...plus one I am working on myself.
I'm fairly new to treatment, though.

dsm · Post by **dsm** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:31 pm

Lost count

DSM

Snoredog · Post by **Snoredog** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:31 pm

I probably have 15 or 16 masks in my dud drawer, they are all nearly brand new masks, only worn 1 or 2 nights. They were either uncomfortable, noisy or offered poor sleep.

I currently have 3 machines, a classic RemstarPro, a classic Remstar Auto w/cflex, and a new M series Auto.

Ive had as many as 8 autopaps at one time, many people here now own my old ones. If I see something new come out or a major improvement to existing firmware I buy it and sell the old one.

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:36 pm

Just a Few, A Remstar Pro 2, from the DME, not sure who owns it.
And two Remstar APAP.s (All Machines are Tanks) One is new one is used.

2 matching HH units, 7 masks, 3 of them are backups in case something breaks. We are ready for the long haul. In the next year I may get two more, but for now we are in a holding pattern. Jim

It's just the kind of guy I am, I plan ahead. I have three cars too, all 1978 Fords, two are fairmonts. (Not a Pretty Sight). No if I mow the lawn , I won't find any more hidden in the grass, and my porch falling down, never killed more than 4 dogs.

KimberlyinMN · Post by **KimberlyinMN** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:45 pm

I technically have three masks. Two are the ComfortFull 2 (one small and one medium) and a ComfortCurve. I've been primarily using the small ComfortFull 2 mask.

I only have one machine... a Bi-PAP that I absolutely love. (And the heated humidifier.)

Kimberly

frapilu · Post by **frapilu** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:23 pm

You guys are awesome. Thanks.

Anyone else?

France

CollegeGirl · Post by **CollegeGirl** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:35 pm

One Machine: the RemStar Auto (not M Series)
Masks: Ultra Mirage Full Face (IMHO, the best full face mask out there), the HC431 (which I HATED with a passion), Activa (IMHO, the best nasal mask), the Breeze w/ nasal interface (not pillows), and my Aura/Headreset/Twilight NP (which I adore). It's amazing what we'll go through just for sleep, eh?

birdshell · Post by **birdshell** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:52 pm

And she is a poor, starving college girl!

I have 3 masks, but just barely:

I have a ComfortLite 2, which is almost like 3 masks in one, although I have only tested the nasal pillows and the direct seal. The direct seal wins, so far.

I have a second CL 2 coming, so that I may leave it at my mother's home and not have to pack it up. (I'm there once a week for one-two nights.)

And, just last Friday I received the Hybrid that I bought used. I wanted to try it because mouth taping is starting to be a problem with my skin. Even an occasional break would be good.

I have one Compact S8, straight CPAP but would like a second flow generator/humidifier for my mother's home--but not necessarily an S8, although I like it quite well.

Now, in honor of our Canadian friends, I should think that Snoredog would sell his discarded ones at half-price or lower. Someone could take them over the border, package it quickly, and send it off through the Canadian post (if they are not on strike.)

frapilu · Post by **frapilu** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:07 pm

Birdshell,

Good idea about Snoredog's discarded masks but I can just see someone trying to get them across the border. I can't help giggle though because I work for the Canadian post so it was funny to see you refer to it

France

birdshell · Post by **birdshell** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:18 pm

Shhhh, frapilu. Don't tell anyone; I figure that if one were to take a single mask or maybe 2 across at a time, customs would not necessarily be any the wiser.

I cannot think that an extra used mask (not packaged) would be TOO suspect! Nor would I feel that I was breaking a law...would I be? I respect the law, but in this case if illegal, it is stupid and sometimes one just has to ignore the truly stupid.

(And, don't tell anyone that I live near the border and grew up in a border town. I have made more than one trip across the border to post letters. Shhhhh!)

That is really too funny that you work for the postal service! Of course, I had no idea.

oldgearhead · Post by **oldgearhead** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 5:44 pm

I don't think there are any Canadian limits on these:

http://auctions.yahoo.com/i::6323716

http://auctions.yahoo.com/i::121926665

http://auctions.yahoo.com/i::5186269

Bones · Post by **Bones** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 5:54 pm

Not a problem getting masks into Canada from the U.S. I have ordered 2 from cpap.com and there was no duty or taxes at the border on them.

I have 1 cpap and 3 masks. An Activa which I love, but I mouth leak a lot. A Hybrid which was a $175 mistake and a FlexiFit 431 which is working very well for me.

Brian

oldgearhead · Post by **oldgearhead** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 5:54 pm

Sorry, forgot this years masks, January to October:

old Adam Circuit - scrapped for parts

Comfortlite 2 - I use it about once a week, to keep it in shape.

UMFF - hurt my teeth, sold it.

HC431 - Way too hot, sold it.

Hybrid #1 - Use it every night, but I have an extra mouthpiece/pillows
that I alternate, while the other mouthpiece gets completely dry.

Hybrid #2 - You can't have too many of a good thing.

CPAP is my hobby. (that's sick, isn't it)...