Sleep Comfort Care Pad-Large

[Quilter2]

What stops one from sisscor trimming to customize the fit?

For anyone who has tried or used this item, does a leak start at the cheek level? (Where the device stops covering your tissue?)

I owe an update on my personal progress- as of yesterday I have had stunning success.

A personal thanks to all who have responded to my previous posts. And this one.

[Junebug999]

Hi quilted. Try it andre me know. I've wondered the same thing.

[bdp522]

I didn't see anything about trimming it. I did see where they cost about $15 and should be replaced in a month. Have you looked into Padacheeks? Padacheek (Karen) is a forum member and makes cpap comfort items. She makes a nose bridge protector that can be washed and reused for a very long time for $14, and you get to choose from several fabrics. Check it out at padacheek.com or PM Padacheek.

Brenda

[newhosehead]

Yes, they do tell you that you should replace in about a month and that concerned me when I got mine. However,I've had mine for several months now and am just beginning to see the need to order another fairly soon. Absolutely worth the money, in my opinion. I love it, as it totally solved my red, sore nose problem.
As for trimming it, I never needed to, but it looks as though it would be feasible.

[Topsail Girl]

I bought these a while back. I got a good deal on a lot of 5 of them. Try as I might I can NOT get it to work for me. It won't stay in place on my face while I get my mask on. What am I doing wrong??

[newhosehead]

I bought these a while back. I got a good deal on a lot of 5 of them. Try as I might I can NOT get it to work for me. It won't stay in place on my face while I get my mask on. What am I doing wrong??

I had the same issue at first. Here is what worked for me, you might give it a try. I always wash my face right before going to bed and after I wash my face, I run pretty warm water over the pad. You can pat it dry or not, it doesnt seem to make much difference. After doing that, I put it in place, holding it for just a moment and it does not move while I get my mask on. Give it a try and I hope it works for you...it absolutely solved that problem for me.
You were lucky to get a deal of a lot of 5....I would snap that up in a minute!

[Topsail Girl]

Thanks I'll give it a try tonite and let you know in the am if it worked or not.

[SleepingUgly]

I did not have luck with this. One night I wound up with a huge welt from it that took me a couple of weeks with no mask on to get rid of. I don't know if the thing moved when I was reseating the mask, or if the pressure of having to tighten things up so it wouldn't leak did it.

BUT, for those it works for, I had heard that insurance would pay for it. I don't know if it's true, but it was the rumor several months ago.

[Junebug999]

My INS pays for one a Month.

[LoQ]

What stops one from sisscor trimming to customize the fit?

For anyone who has tried or used this item, does a leak start at the cheek level? (Where the device stops covering your tissue?)

I use this product and like it a lot. It can help to stop leaks and can also introduce leaks. My strategy is just a lot of adjusting to get the leaks to stop, but the Comfort Care Pad helps keep the air from blowing into my eyes.

As for trimming it with the scissors, I had an old one, so I got out a pair of scissors and snipped off a section. To my surprise, nothing leaked out of it--I was expecting it to be more of a gel/semi-liquid thing inside, but it was very much like snipping a piece of double-strength jello. Nothing leaked out, it was still just a solid piece.

As to whether you should allow the cut surface to come in contact with your skin, that I cannot answer.