early days 1

phantom · Post by **phantom** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 11:59 am

Hi i said hello earlier and some peeps were interested that I have been on CPAP for 19 years. To start my story the very first machine i was on was really basic and had two knobs to control the pressure and a needle indicating the output pressure. This was good and immediately I began to find out the benefits of CPAP.

There were drawbacks though. There was nobody like groups/forums for advice, about the best you could get was from the technician at the hospital and in those days it meant monthly check ups at the hospital

Anyway back to the machine, while i was asleep somebody usually my wife had to get up once an hour, usually my wife to adjust the knobs to ensure that the pressure stayed at the right output. The other drawback was that it sounded like an aircraft taking off:(

more to follow:)

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 12:13 pm

Oh, my gosh, phantom. I can't even imagine how it must have been for you...and your wife. What determination!

Will look forward to hearing more about your trek through treatment, starting so long ago....and with the equipment "back then." Very interesting!

4Katie · Post by **4Katie** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 12:17 pm

Wow - we didn't know how good we have it now!

Sandor · Post by **Sandor** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 12:25 pm

phantom,
How many machines have you had for this long time and how was your compliance?
Sandor

phantom · Post by **phantom** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 12:30 pm

I got my my 8th machine today from the local hospital and well i will continue the early days saga and you will see the rest:)