5000 hours on APAP

Ligament · Post by **Ligament** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 8:44 pm

I just surpassed 5000 straight hours on my APAP. Yep, I've used it for 5000 straight hours since the day I got it with the rare exception of a power outage.

Its made a world of difference to me in many ways, namely energy, mood, and memory.

In fact, I will NOT sleep without my APAP unless I have no power. The sequelae of one night of apnea are too severe. If that is the case, I have an oral appliance that decreases my apnea but not nearly as well as the APAP.

Over my 5000 hours, I have tried about 6 masks. I found 2 that I liked quite a bit.

So I wanted to post to encourage those of you who have had trouble adapting. It will make a huge difference in your life if you comply. Try a bunch of different masks.

Here are some tips from a APAP "pro"

1. Wash your nasal pillows or face mask interface daily with real soap to remove oils and ensure a tight seal.
2. Wash your face or nares nightly with SOAP to remove oils for the same reason. Do not use Dove or some similar "moistureising" product. You want to remove oils, not increase them.
3. Get the australian heated hose to eliminate condensation and make winters tolerable
4. Use a humidifier with DISTILLED water. If the water is not distilled, the minerals will build up in your humidifier and make cleaning difficult
5. Spend the money and try a bunch of masks until you find the right one.

sleepycarol · Post by **sleepycarol** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 8:46 pm

Congratulations on your anniversary!!

Good to hear from long timers that have made it work!!

FreeLancer74 · Post by **FreeLancer74** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 9:43 pm

Great milestone and thank you for the tips.

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 9:48 pm

WTG, Ligament!!

Your machine is the classic pre-M Respironics REMstar Auto with C-flex, right?

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 9:54 pm

Congratulations Ligament!
Another hosehead from the "Class of 2005".

Best wishes,

Den

Ligament · Post by **Ligament** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 12:13 am

rested gal wrote:WTG, Ligament!!

Your machine is the classic pre-M Respironics REMstar Auto with C-flex, right?

Yes you are correct rested gal, how did you remember that?

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 7:05 am

Ligament wrote:
rested gal wrote:WTG, Ligament!!

Your machine is the classic pre-M Respironics REMstar Auto with C-flex, right?
Yes you are correct rested gal, how did you remember that?

Probably found it in one of your first posts:

viewtopic.php?p=22897&highlight=#22897

Not that hard to find in 21 posts.

Den

DreamStalker · Post by **DreamStalker** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 8:25 am

Congrats! ... and all good tips for newbies to learn from too.

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 4:03 pm

Wulfman wrote:
Ligament wrote:
rested gal wrote:WTG, Ligament!!

Your machine is the classic pre-M Respironics REMstar Auto with C-flex, right?
Yes you are correct rested gal, how did you remember that?
Probably found it in one of your first posts:

viewtopic.php?p=22897&highlight=#22897

Not that hard to find in 21 posts.

Den

ROTFL!!! Den's a smart cookie.