Thanks!

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coloblake
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Thanks!

Post by coloblake » Thu Oct 28, 2010 11:35 am

Hi All,
I am a new CPAP user... Last night was my third night with my REMstar Pro C-Flex +. And thanks to all the excellent information provided on this site I feel that I am able to weather all the adjustments to this therapy. By reading various threads, I have been able to anticipate possible issues and used the tips offered to sidestep issues before they are a problem ie- rainout, air leaks, and sleeplessness due to the newness of the experience.
Even though this is the 1st time I have posted, I have been an avid reader on this site as I waited first for my sleep study, then for my follow up with the DR, and now AT LAST actually using my machine. I just wanted to introduce myself and to let you all know just how helpful you have been to my journey down this road.
Thanks!
Brenda

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OutaSync
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Re: Thanks!

Post by OutaSync » Thu Oct 28, 2010 12:35 pm

Welcome to the group, Brenda! And congratulations on educating yourself enough to get things to work from the start. May you have continued success!
Diagnosed 9/4/07
Sleep Study Titrated to 19 cm H2O
Rotating between Activa and Softgel
11/2/07 RemStar M Series Auto with AFlex 14-17
10/17/08 BiPAP Auto SV 13/13-23, BPM Auto, AHI avg <1

lbw
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Re: Thanks!

Post by lbw » Thu Oct 28, 2010 2:00 pm

Welcome,

I too have found lots of great help here too.
Go up to the user control panel and let us know what your equipement is

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elena88
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Re: Thanks!

Post by elena88 » Thu Oct 28, 2010 2:21 pm

Hi Brenda!
Welcome!

so glad youve been getting so much out of all the reading.. youre one smart cookie!

here is how to add your machine and other information..

after you go to the user control panel upper left on screen

click on profile, then click edit equipment.. and add your machine and everything else.. and there is room to put comments
there too..

choose text for the machine instead of image, its easier for everyone to see what you have that way..

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Mask: Swift™ FX Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control
Additional Comments: sleep study: slept 66 min in stage 2 AHI 43.3 had 86 spontaneous arousals I changed pressure from 11 to 4cm now no apap tummy sleeping solved apnea

coloblake
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Re: Thanks!

Post by coloblake » Sat Oct 30, 2010 10:27 pm

Thank you all for your welcome and kind words.
Well, the 1st week in drawing to a close, and things are going well. I don't feel outrageously energized yet, but I am definitely not exhausted like I was before... I can do more than just a couple of things in a day and not feel "spent" .
I have read of people having their blood pressure go down and losing weight etc.. How long before one might enjoy these benefits? I am REALLY looking forward to perhaps being able to do away with my BP meds- at least reduce them and would love to see some pounds disappear! Having more energy in general is great.
One day I noticed that I seemed to be able to think more clearly and was quicker at work... Maybe just wishful thinking, but I'll take it The only thing I regret is not doing this sooner!
Cheers!
Brenda

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