Kudos to this forum! dr appt update

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Kudos to this forum! dr appt update

Post by Rainmom17 » Mon Aug 28, 2017 7:26 pm

I had my one month followup appt today. Brought a few of my Sleepyhead graphs. I actually met with a nurse rather than the doctor. She was really impressed by the graphs and said she'd never seen anything like them before. She thought maybe I was an engineer since I brought graphs - ha ha!
I talked to her about how I'd changed the minimum pressure because my mask was leaking when the pressure rose. She was so happy and told me no patients had figured that out before. But I clarified that I didn't deserve the credit, that it came from this online forum. She was very impressed. So, thanks to you guys for being knowledgeable and helpful. I don't get another appointment for a whole year, which seems crazy to me. So, I'm thankful to have this group to come to when I need some help along the way.

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Post by chunkyfrog » Tue Aug 29, 2017 8:57 am

Bumping this up so the really helpful people will see it.
They deserve all the thanks they can get--and much more!

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Re: Kudos to this forum! dr appt update

Post by ChicagoGranny » Tue Aug 29, 2017 10:53 am

Rainmom17 wrote:She was so happy and told me no patients had figured that out before
Once she tells the doctor you figured it out, he will have you killed.

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Post by MaxINTJ » Tue Aug 29, 2017 11:56 am

Rainmom17 wrote:I had my one month followup appt today. Brought a few of my Sleepyhead graphs. I actually met with a nurse rather than the doctor. She was really impressed by the graphs and said she'd never seen anything like them before. She thought maybe I was an engineer since I brought graphs - ha ha!
I talked to her about how I'd changed the minimum pressure because my mask was leaking when the pressure rose. She was so happy and told me no patients had figured that out before. But I clarified that I didn't deserve the credit, that it came from this online forum. She was very impressed. So, thanks to you guys for being knowledgeable and helpful. I don't get another appointment for a whole year, which seems crazy to me. So, I'm thankful to have this group to come to when I need some help along the way.
I'm happy for you (and honestly a bit jealous). I'm glad you are having success.

My one month would have been last week. At this rate my one month might be next year (after 6 months of PT).
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Post by Rainmom17 » Tue Aug 29, 2017 12:07 pm

ChicagoGranny:

MaxINTJ: success yes, in terms of getting good numbers, using the equipment, etc. Still waiting for any sign of energy coming back, however. That part is very frustrating.

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Post by Bertha de Blues » Tue Aug 29, 2017 12:45 pm

That is wonderful news, Rainmom!

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Post by Sheepish » Tue Aug 29, 2017 2:52 pm

Rainmom17 wrote:ChicagoGranny:

Really happy for you, Rainmom17.

ChicagoGranny, hilarious as usual! [May I also add I really like your avatar photo.]

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