So much for the love affair...

Tash · Post by **Tash** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 11:10 am

I had been loving my Aura with taping and my heated hose (now that it works properly). My numbers were low, and I was starting to feel good.

Until yesterday, when I took a good look in the mirror at my hairline, and realized I have NOTICABLE hair loss. EEK! So, it's time to deconstruct my Aura... Keep your fingers crossed...

Hope you are all doing well
Take care,
Tash

Linda3032 · Post by **Linda3032** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 11:51 am

I can't believe you lasted a week with that headgear. Good luck with your deconstruction - cut carefully. The pantyhose/tights work wonderfully as straps - much better than regular velcro straps, and is much more comfortable.

Keep us posted.

wading thru the muck! · Post by **wading thru the muck!** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 7:32 pm

I've used the Aura for over a year and haven't seen any problems with my hair line.

My forehead seems to be receding though.

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 7:56 pm

ROTFL!! Wader, that's good! LOL!!

Somehow the look in that guy's eyes makes me think there's a DME dangling a Profile Lite in front of him, reciting the old sales pitch,

"Now, this is our most popular mask."

ROTFL!!

slumberer · Post by **slumberer** » Sun Feb 12, 2006 8:43 pm

Yea...this guy's AHI must be well over 50

Tash · Post by **Tash** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 10:57 am

You all crack me up! Thanks for the good natured support. My Aura breaks loose today (the hubby is cutting...) I letcha' all know how it ends up.

Thanks!
Tash

alphabettie · Post by **alphabettie** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 11:19 am

I don't know if this will help at all, but I have been putting a satin night cap on my head before I attach all the other head garb. I know it looks hideous, but it does protect my hair. Luckily, I am single and do not have to worry about being a fright at night......well, somewhat lucky, I guess. I found the night caps in the hair supply section of my grocery store.
Alphabettie

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 1:35 pm

Good idea, AB!! That would work...yes!

Tash · Post by **Tash** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 4:37 pm

I pulled up Linda's pictures, and Rested Gal's models for my hubby to see before he took the wire cutters to my Aura, it took all of 3 seconds for the emancipation of my Aura - I can't wait to try it tonight. I will keep you posted.

Sleep well,
Tash

Linda3032 · Post by **Linda3032** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 4:56 pm

And I wanted to add that I did try the "round, foam make-up pads", which are very inexpensive, and they work great. I use one under the plastic at the brow, and I never even have a red mark in the morning.

Some users of other masks might want to try them as padding. Buy at the local Walmart, etc for $1.70

Tash, hope you love your De-Aura (now that sounds like a good name). ...

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 5:07 pm

newgal wrote:the emancipation of my Aura

That has a noble ring to it! WTG, Tash!

I hope it works for you. Be sure to put a pad up there at your forehead!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 10:36 pm

alphabettie wrote:I don't know if this will help at all, but I have been putting a satin night cap on my head before I attach all the other head garb. I know it looks hideous, but it does protect my hair. Luckily, I am single and do not have to worry about being a fright at night......well, somewhat lucky, I guess. I found the night caps in the hair supply section of my grocery store.
Alphabettie

I am a "X" Surface Miner, We had to wear Hard Hats, In the winter we have to wear a hard hat liner, it's a full cloth liner that comes down to your shirt. When I use my Comfortfull FF mask, my neck itches and swells, so before I put the mask on I put the liner on, and you think you look funny!

Goofproof on the no log-in computer!

alphabettie · Post by **alphabettie** » Tue Feb 14, 2006 5:05 am

I am convinced that single cpapers need a separate online dating/meeting site. Only a cpaper would understand all the creativity it takes to get a good night sleep and not worry about how we look. Maybe we are all part of a new culture of people...married or single....we need our hair, no marks on our faces, and a great night of sleep.
Alphabettie

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