Mini Yippee!

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Mini Yippee!

Post by jbn3boys » Thu Mar 24, 2011 11:01 am

Okay, in an effort to focus on the successes, rather than the long, slow road, I just have to share a small success.

For each of the last three nights, I have an at least one span of 45-60 minutes with absolutely no events! No apneas, no hypopneas! I'm thinking this has GOT to be a good sign!

My overall AHI has also inched downward, with a few nights below 5 (finally!). I'm still working toward an AHI lower than 2.5, since I know that's when I feel the best. But I'll take this little YIPPEE and focus on that!
Sleep study (Aug 2010): AHI 16 (On mask AHI 0.2) <-- Now, if I could just attain that "0.2" again!
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Re: Mini Yippee!

Post by SnoozyQ » Thu Mar 24, 2011 11:33 am

I see your yippee and raise you a woo hoo! That's great!

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Re: Mini Yippee!

Post by robysue » Thu Mar 24, 2011 2:07 pm

Congrats on the small steps forward.

It does feel great to celebrate them, doesn't it?

And a sincere wish they continue.
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Re: Mini Yippee!

Post by scrapper » Thu Mar 24, 2011 5:21 pm

Many, Many Congratulations.......but please remember to set obtainable goals FOR YOU!

I think of you often!
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Re: Mini Yippee!

Post by Madalot » Thu Mar 24, 2011 6:14 pm

jbn3boys wrote:But I'll take this little YIPPEE and focus on that!
And I'll join in that YIPPEE! This is good!!
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Re: Mini Yippee!

Post by WonderlandGirl » Thu Mar 24, 2011 6:49 pm

Yay you and a high five!!!
One day I will be a success on CPAP!
I look forward to that day!! :)
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Re: Mini Yippee!

Post by chunkyfrog » Thu Mar 24, 2011 8:26 pm

Congratulations on your success. Yay!. You earned it.
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Re: Mini Yippee!

Post by jbn3boys » Fri Mar 25, 2011 7:35 am

Thanks everyone!!

And I'll add one more night to the list! 48 minutes with NO events last nigh!

And AHI below 4!!!

Maybe things are finally headed in the right direction!
Sleep study (Aug 2010): AHI 16 (On mask AHI 0.2) <-- Now, if I could just attain that "0.2" again!
aPAP for 4 months, Switched to BiPap, 2nd sleep study Feb 2011 Possible PLMD
to quote Madalot..."I'm an enigma"
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Re: Mini Yippee!

Post by PtownKev » Fri Mar 25, 2011 7:40 am

That's great news. I love hearing about people making progress--every encouraging. I've realized this is a marathon, not a sprint, and we need to recognize the successes when we get them. It's easy to get frustrated and since so many of us are here posting what DOESN'T work for us (which is fine--we all need to get advice from others in the same boat), it's sometimes easy to forget that people are doing great with CPAP too!
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Re: Mini Yippee!

Post by jazzer4 » Fri Mar 25, 2011 7:49 am

Good for you...keep it up! It's so worth it.
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Re: Mini Yippee!

Post by Tired Linda » Fri Mar 25, 2011 10:30 am

Good news!
Keep at it, one day at a time...you'll get there.
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Re: Mini Yippee!

Post by jbn3boys » Sat Mar 26, 2011 7:34 pm

ONE HOUR AND 42 minutes!!!!
Sleep study (Aug 2010): AHI 16 (On mask AHI 0.2) <-- Now, if I could just attain that "0.2" again!
aPAP for 4 months, Switched to BiPap, 2nd sleep study Feb 2011 Possible PLMD
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Re: Mini Yippee!

Post by robysue » Sat Mar 26, 2011 8:17 pm

woo-hoo!

Here's hoping you really have turned a corner jbn3boys!
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Re: Mini Yippee!

Post by Pugsy » Sat Mar 26, 2011 9:44 pm

And here's another WTG from me. Little victories are still victories and do add up.
Congratulations.
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Re: Mini Yippee!

Post by jbn3boys » Sun Mar 27, 2011 6:26 pm

And now for the best night so far!!
45 minutes
One hour
45 minutes
ALL in one night!
And an AHI of 3.4

Yippee!!
Sleep study (Aug 2010): AHI 16 (On mask AHI 0.2) <-- Now, if I could just attain that "0.2" again!
aPAP for 4 months, Switched to BiPap, 2nd sleep study Feb 2011 Possible PLMD
to quote Madalot..."I'm an enigma"
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