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bo53 · Post by **bo53** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:48 am

Hi, my name is Bo and I'm 53 and have had OSHA about bout 20 years now, I am looking to meet folks with osa to talk about all things that goes with it like GOOD SLEEP
Bo

Moby · Post by **Moby** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:33 am

Welcome Bo

GOOD SLEEP is GRRRREAATTTTTTT ain't it!

papdaddy · Post by **papdaddy** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:40 am

Welcome aboard Bo.

oceanpearl · Post by **oceanpearl** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:43 am

WAIT JUST ONE MINUTE PLEASE! WE haven't voted you in yet.

RipVW · Post by **RipVW** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 9:01 am

You've come to the right place, Bo! Welcome!!

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:10 pm

Hi fellow Tennessean (E. Tenn here), and welcome to the board!

20 years on "cpap", eh? Can only imagine how those first masks were!

You have a good bilevel machine listed in your profile. Very comfortable kind of treatment.

What IPAP/EPAP are you using?

deerslayer · Post by **deerslayer** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:36 pm

Welcome Bo, lots of us newbies here ! Sumner co. present & counting doughnuts sir *

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:51 pm

Hi, just joined this site after finding out I have sleep apnea. I was told I have over 60 episodes per hour, and from what I read, it sounds pretty severe. I am scheduled for my next study with the CPAP next week. How quickly does one expect to see positive results from this treatment. What machines are recommended? I have so many questions....Help!!

Fuzzy Guest · Post by **Fuzzy Guest** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:06 pm

deerslayer wrote: Welcome Bo, lots of us newbies here ! Sumner co. present & counting doughnuts sir *

Hey Deerslayer...Sumner County here, too. And here I was thinking I was the only one here!

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 5:32 pm

Guest wrote:Hi, just joined this site after finding out I have sleep apnea. I was told I have over 60 episodes per hour, and from what I read, it sounds pretty severe. I am scheduled for my next study with the CPAP next week. How quickly does one expect to see positive results from this treatment. What machines are recommended? I have so many questions....Help!!

Yes, an AHI or RDI of 60 lands you firmly in the "severe" category. You have plenty of company there.

For starters toward answering your questions, click the yellow light bulb up at the top of this page and start reading, reading, reading.

Or go here...where Mile High Sleeper's excellent articles are together in one place:
http://www.smart-sleep-apnea.blogspot.com/

You're going to do fine. Just keep reading, and then post any questions you have. You'll find plenty of help here.

Pilot_Ron · Post by **Pilot_Ron** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 9:54 am

rested gal wrote:
Guest wrote:Hi, just joined this site after finding out I have sleep apnea. I was told I have over 60 episodes per hour, and from what I read, it sounds pretty severe. I am scheduled for my next study with the CPAP next week. How quickly does one expect to see positive results from this treatment. What machines are recommended? I have so many questions....Help!!
Yes, an AHI or RDI of 60 lands you firmly in the "severe" category. You have plenty of company there.

For starters toward answering your questions, click the yellow light bulb up at the top of this page and start reading, reading, reading.

Or go here...where Mile High Sleeper's excellent articles are together in one place:
http://www.smart-sleep-apnea.blogspot.com/

You're going to do fine. Just keep reading, and then post any questions you have. You'll find plenty of help here.

I read the entire 35 pages, I also read the seven stages. I was blown away with the accuracy of the text, I was almost brought to tears with the fact that after so many years of suffering, I have an answer. The get smart fast article was excellent, and I look forward to continuing my education of this uncharted teritory.

Thank you so much for your assistance.

Kharris · Post by **Kharris** » Thu Dec 20, 2007 1:09 pm

Hi Bo,
Greetings from another fellow TN hosehead. I live in Dickson county,
but work in Nash( nasty) ville.
Welcome to the best site I have ever found.

bo53 · Post by **bo53** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:41 pm

Ok this is in regards to my last post. I finally got my mirage liberty mask today. I went Apria yesterday they fitted me with a demo because the tech said the mask was still so new they had none in stock, 1 day turn around that's one in their favor, but the tech I had I can’t really say the same for in and out in about 10 min. I can’t wait to try it though it has been 5 years since I used a FFM and I am hoping it really helps to relive all the day time sleepiness. I have been taking the provigil 200 mg once a day for a week and I think it is staring to help but still have a few periods of day time trouble. I will check back in a week or so and let everyone know how it is working. My pressures are 20/16 bipap.
Wish me luck
Bob

Slinky · Post by **Slinky** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 6:24 am

Here's wishing you lots of speedy good luck, Bo! Welcome to the forum.

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I just got the results from my first sleep study

Re: I just got the results from my first sleep study

Re: I just got the results from my first sleep study

New Mask and Provigil

Machine	Mask

Additional Comments: straight cpap 12.20 AHI avg.0.79

Humidifier

Additional Comments: Remstar Auto A-Flex Aussie Heated Hose Auto 8-15 cm H2O pressure A-Flex 2 Backup Remstar Plus w/C-Flex

Humidifier

Additional Comments: ozzie heated hose.