Newbie

KBee · Post by **KBee** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 7:59 pm

I'm getting my CPAP tomorrow. It's a Remstar Pro with Clfex 3, Full Face ResMed Quattro mask. I'm a little nervous, but excited about the idea of not being so exhausted all the time. I'm trying to keep my expectations low, but it's a bit hard.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:07 pm

As a newbie myself, I can advise that you've come to the right place for advice, and support as well. Good luck.

Moby · Post by **Moby** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:08 pm

Welcome to the group!

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j.a.taylor · Post by **j.a.taylor** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:26 pm

Welcome to the forum!

Read much (yellow light bulb, red circle), post often, and enjoy the company!

This is a great group of people.

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:37 pm

Iv'e only been here 5 days myself, still just a rookie. But have already gotten a lot of help and advice, I'm sure you will too.
Welcome to the site.
Duke

chieflawdawg · Post by **chieflawdawg** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:40 pm

I have been on the hose for 5 nights. I still look forward to going to bed and "hooking up". Still getting used to it but I am still wearing the mask between 6-7 hours each night. I'll usually take it off when alarm goes off and the I'll hit the snooze once. Nose has been a little sore but I figure that is a small price to pay. Still waiting on that magic feeling to set in however my wife says that I am not snoring. That makes it all worth it.

Good luck and don't give up.

DreamStalker · Post by **DreamStalker** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 9:10 pm

chieflawdawg wrote:I have been on the hose for 5 nights. I still look forward to going to bed and "hooking up". Still getting used to it but I am still wearing the mask between 6-7 hours each night. I'll usually take it off when alarm goes off and the I'll hit the snooze once. Nose has been a little sore but I figure that is a small price to pay. Still waiting on that magic feeling to set in however my wife says that I am not snoring. That makes it all worth it.

Good luck and don't give up.

Get yourself some Ayr's saline gel at the drugstore (the one with aloe works quit well). Rub a little around your nares right before putting on your Swift mask. During the day you can rub a bit of Neosporin. After a while your nose will toughen up and you won't need to use either.

Best of luck.

WindFlyer · Post by **WindFlyer** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 6:44 am

This is my BEST ADVICE for all who are new to CPAP:

The most important thing you can do when you're first starting out is to practice wearing the mask before you go to bed. While you're sitting watching TV in the evening or whatever, strap on the mask and crank up the machine. Give yourself some time to get used to the feel of the mask on your face and the way you breathe with the pressure of the machine. Take some time to "tug and snug" the mask straps until you get a good fit with minimal leaks. Just sit there and breathe throught the mask and get used to the way it feels. That way when you're really ready to go to sleep- you've got all that out of the way and all you need to do is strap on the mask and go to sleep. Remember when you first strap on the mask and turn on the machine- take a few deep breaths to allow yourself to adjust to the pressure. Give it about ten minutes max and you'll be breathing normal just like you were without any mask on.

Lepeu63 · Post by **Lepeu63** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 7:38 am

Welcome to the group & best of luck with your treatment. Keeping your expectations low in the beginning is a good idea as the transition can be rough - BUT once you get through that you'll find you're sleeping better then you can remember in a long time!

If you can, wear your mask for an hour or so during the day - reading or watching TV or something to help acclimate yourself to it. It helps.

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