Thank You Rested Gal for all you do.

mikemoran · Post by **mikemoran** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 9:47 am

Laura,

On any board you will find contirbutors. You, however, serve as the backbone and the heart of this one. I am very grateful you are here.

Snoozin' Bluezzz · Post by **Snoozin' Bluezzz** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 10:09 am

Laura (aka Rested Gal),

I too want to share my gratitude. Particuarly for your calm, thoughtful, considerate approach to contributing the vast understanding you have of what we all struggle with and what solutions may work for one person as opposed to another. You have consistently been level headed and open minded and I am amazed at the care and time you take to try and get it right for every one.

David

whatrdreamsmadeof · Post by **whatrdreamsmadeof** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 6:41 pm

Laura,
I can't thank you enough for all you've done for me.........I would have quit along time ago.....And your generosity to me will always be remembered......
Your friend, Ellen

WillSucceed · Post by **WillSucceed** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 10:26 am

I've said all along that Rested Gal is da' bomb. Thank-you Laura; you have made my treatment journey liveable.
Best always...
P

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 10:38 am

Laura,

"You packrat, you! LOL!!"

Best wishes,

Den

(that's OK, she knows what I'm talking about.....it's an inside joke between her and me)

oldgearhead · Post by **oldgearhead** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 10:45 am

Laura (aka Rested Gal),

I too want to share my gratitude. Particuarly for your calm, thoughtful, considerate approach to contributing the vast understanding you have of what we all struggle with and what solutions may work for one person as opposed to another. You have consistently been level headed and open minded and I am amazed at the care and time you take to try and get it right for every one.

David

David said it for me. Thank you...

neversleeps · Post by **neversleeps** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 12:18 pm

Sure, it's true we humans owe rested gal a debt of gratitude. But, let's not overlook the little-known fact she has made some fine contributions to the animal world as well! Who can forget her pioneering efforts to combine her love of dogs and home-based sleep studies? While this was initially published several months ago, now seemed like the perfect opportunity to give her ground-breaking work a second look.

She's had many willing participants for home-based sleep studies:

and some not so willing:

Some who slept right through it:

and some who were just too wired up:

Some who preferred distilled water for humidification:

and some who were not at all picky about the water's source:

Some who were back-sleepers:

Some with serious mask fitting issues:

and, lastly, some who simply refused CPAP therapy altogether
and went with a cheap DIY oral appliance:

But they all left well-rested and happy.

canuck88 · Post by **canuck88** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 1:12 pm

Agreed! Made my first post and she PM'd me with some helpful info!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 4:00 pm

Please..Please..Please...RG

..write a book! I'll buy at least three copies; one for myself, one for my Dr, and one for a nice sleep therapist I know. I don't want to pressure you, but there are many that would benefit from your collected wisdom. Such a guide from a patients perspective is sorely needed by newbie's such as myself, as well as a few specialists that could do with a wake up call! Perhaps you could collaborate with a few others here on this.

Born Tired · Post by **Born Tired** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 5:24 pm

What better day than Thanksgiving Day to say "thank you" RG for being so willing to help others by sharing what you've learned about CPAP. You have a way of making others feel welcome and comfortable about asking any and all questions.

You along with Rock and Roll, dsm, Sleepless on LI and WAFlowers made me feel very welcome after I finally decided to start posting.

Thanks so much!
Esther
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lvwildcat · Post by **lvwildcat** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 6:35 pm

Had to keep it going. RG is SO AWESOME!!!!!! I have pm'd her on a couple of occasions and she has taken the time to pm me back each time. THANK YOU Laura

DerekB · Post by **DerekB** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 11:01 pm

Hey I'm with all of you!

Thank you Laura for all the help you've given me and for your caring and generosity!

Hat's off to ya!!

Derek

mrammell · Post by **mrammell** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 11:34 pm

Oh I forgot, RG is also tops because she is the original lower extremity stretch cover supplemental restraint system engineer!

Rapunzel111 · Post by **Rapunzel111** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 1:51 am

Yes,thank you Rested Gal !
You are very knowlegeable about all aspects of CPAP treatment.
Your sugggestion on using old pantyhose to hold your mask on
and it working great as a chin strap has helped me a lot!
This idea has allowed me to sleep even better without my mask slipping,or leaking and has kept my mouth closed all night too(and even the store bought chin straps didn't accomplish this!
I believe you could easily form and lead a local CPAP information and support group in your home town.
You're the BEST,Rested Gal!
-Rapunzel111

alsarnac · Post by **alsarnac** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 6:53 am

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER! May God Almighty grant you, Ms. Laura, and the rest of the contributors more knowledge power so that you (all) can be His good instrument to share it with us all CPAP users.

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Thank You Rested Gal for all you do.

u r the greatest