Switched Back To Straight CPAP

TXKajun · Post by **TXKajun** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:34 am

Hi, all.

After about 2 years using my PB420E in APAP mode, 9 cm to 14 cm, I decided a couple of nights ago to switch back to straight CPAP. My numbers have been pretty darn good (AHI from 0.5-2.9 over the last few months), but I just haven't been having the energy I think I should be having. So, I went back to CPAP at 14 cm, with a 30 minute ramp time from 9 cm.

My original titration was 16 cm and the info from the Silverling software showed my 90% pressure to be between 13 and 14 (with only one night reaching 14 in the last 3 months).

After 2 nights, I don't notice a big difference in the morning or early part of the afternoon, but starting about 4PM yesterday, I didn't get my usual energy slump. Yesterday, I felt good, was alert and mildly energetic until almost 9 PM (which just happens to be my bedtime). Hopefully today will be the same or better.

I guess it's gonna be too much to ask that I feel like I'm 20 again (I'm 55), at least without getting back into some kind of workout program. LOL

Overall, I think there is a bit of improvement. Time will tell.

Good luck everyone and sweet dreams!

Kajun

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:53 am

Good luck to you, Kajun.

Please let us know how it works for you.

Den

Hurricane · Post by **Hurricane** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 12:18 pm

Kajun, Good luck to you on your hopefully new energy, 55 huh? your just a puppy compared to me.
Ed

TXKajun · Post by **TXKajun** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 1:45 pm

Woof, woof, Ed! LOLOL

Thanks for the replies and good wishes, ya'll. I'm going to give it a week or so to fully kick in, then download my info. I'll post the results.

Kajun

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 1:50 pm

TXKajun wrote:Woof, woof, Ed! LOLOL

Thanks for the replies and good wishes, ya'll. I'm going to give it a week or so to fully kick in, then download my info. I'll post the results.

Kajun

And, Ed and I are BOTH older than you.....

Den

Hurricane · Post by **Hurricane** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 2:28 pm

I make Wulfman feel like a youngster, if I knew I'd be around this long, I would have taken better care of myself, ah no sense lying had alot of fun, and still am.
Ed

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 2:39 pm

Hurricane wrote:I make Wulfman feel like a youngster, if I knew I'd be around this long, I would have taken better care of myself, ah no sense lying had alot of fun, and still am.
Ed

Ain't that the truth!?!?
I keep hoping this therapy will reverse some of the damage I've incurred over the years......I'd LIKE to feel like a youngster again. (I'm just not sure I can remember what it was like.....Hmmmmm)

Den

Hurricane · Post by **Hurricane** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 2:50 pm

Hey Kajun, Wulfman,
Spring is here aint life great, time to get the ole fishing gear ready, and check out the trout streams. Kajun make sure you get back on track, once off cpap look at all the friends you'd miss.
Ed

telly · Post by **telly** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 2:56 pm

I'm not that old at 44, but my ears are shot, my back is shot and I'm pretty fat. I have lost weight lately by doing a walk-fast around the park, which takes 40 minutes or so. Now, I'm up to a mostly jog, sometimes walk pace and feel much better with less weight and more energy. Now, I even "march" once a week with my alumni drum corps, which is a blast.

You don't need to "work out" just walk for 30 min. or so a day. It really beats the blues. Hardest steps are the first two out of the front door.

bookwrm63 · Post by **bookwrm63** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 3:35 pm

Wow..it's funny how you try to form a mental picture of someone based on their posts.

Den...I had you pegged for a 50 something.
Telly...I had you pegged for a 30 something.
Ed and Kajun..well darn, you blew it cuz you posted your pictures!

Well, you're all young at heart!

Mary (who is 44 and some days feels like 92 )

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 3:41 pm

bookwrm63 wrote:Wow..it's funny how you try to form a mental picture of someone based on their posts.

Den...I had you pegged for a 50 something.
Telly...I had you pegged for a 30 something.
Ed and Kajun..well darn, you blew it cuz you posted your pictures!

Well, you're all young at heart!

Mary (who is 44 and some days feels like 92 )

Yeah......50 SOMETHING..... (still under the big Six-Ooooooh.....barely)

Den

bookwrm63 · Post by **bookwrm63** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 3:44 pm

Well, sheesh Den, the way you were talking about wanting to feel like a youngster again, I thought you were 86!

You ARE still a youngster!

TXKajun · Post by **TXKajun** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 3:50 pm

Like I tell my Sweetie, remember the saying "You're only as old as the one you feel!" LOL

Luckily, Sweetie is lots younger than me. (and a whole lot better looking!!!!)

Kajun

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 3:53 pm

bookwrm63 wrote:Well, sheesh Den, the way you were talking about wanting to feel like a youngster again, I thought you were 86!

You ARE still a youngster!

HA! Yeah, if we put it into perspective, I AM still a youngster....but some days feel much older.
Remember when we weren't supposed to trust anyone over 30?
HOLY CRAP......does the time fly!?!?!?
When I think about how fast the last 20 years has gone.....

I'm still a youngster....I'm still a youngster.....I'm still a youngster.....(he keeps telling himself)

Have a good one.

Den

Hurricane · Post by **Hurricane** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:02 pm

Hey I'm a young old person.
Ed

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