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Tom2572 wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:22 pm

The main issue for me is that I have been a stomach sleeper for decades not sure if there is anything out there for that. I do sleep with my head to the side but I am on my stomach most of the night.

Nothing wrong with that, I've done it many nights. Make sure you are using the best technique by studying this article by Dr. Eric Falcon - http://www.uarsrelief.com/sleeppositions.html

Once again thanks everyone for the responses and recommendations. In the end I went with the Dreamstation Auto CPAP and the DreamWisp nasal CPAP mask. I’m sure I’ll have many more questions.

https://www.cpap.com/productpage/pr-dre ... ap-machine
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/dreamw ... k-headgear

Tom2572 wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 26, 2019 8:12 am

Should have mentioned that I’m a little more prone to bacterial infections than the average person which is why I plan to purchase new

It does not matter, hospitals reprocess machines between patients with all sorts of illness...

All that's necessary is to change the water tank, filters, hose, and wipe down the machine.

But, like pugsy says, it's your money,and if you want to pay three times as much for new, that's entirely up to you.

Wow you all really roll out the welcome mat for us new folks. Anyone else care to pile on my decision to purchase a new piece of equipment?

Tom2572 wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 26, 2019 3:37 pm

Wow you all really roll out the welcome mat for us new folks. Anyone else care to pile on my decision to purchase a new piece of equipment?

You can take it like that, and blow off the advice, or you can realize that there are a lot of people that actually give a damn about you,and want you to have the best possible outcome.

It's your choice.

Four people (including you) on this thread either outright endorsed or said the Dreamstation was an OK choice, and your exact words were “they’re better than most other brands” so not sure how I blew off yours or others’ advice. In any event thanks and I do appreciate your passion.

Tom2572 wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 26, 2019 4:19 pm

Four people (including you) on this thread either outright endorsed or said the Dreamstation was an OK choice, and your exact words were “they’re better than most other brands” so not sure how I blew off yours or others’ advice. In any event thanks and I do appreciate your passion.

Yes, it *is* an "ok" choice.

Resmed autoset is a *better* choice.

It's quieter, it holds more water, it comes with a travel case, it provides more detailed data, many other minor things, but most of all, it provides better treatment.

The respironics is cheaper, more prone to failure, and is cheaper to operate on battery.

Many people get adequate treatment with a respironics machine. Many of them have tried a Resmed machine, and found that they have lower ahi with lower pressure, and don't want to go back to the respironics.

Tom2572 wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 26, 2019 3:37 pm

Wow you all really roll out the welcome mat for us new folks. Anyone else care to pile on my decision to purchase a new piece of equipment?

Welcome to the internet !!!


We care and want the best possible treatment for you.

I recently bought a dreamstation auto 500 with 36hrs dreamweaver full face mask with 2 extra cushions sd card, 6 months filters, carrying case, 2 hoses and wifi modem on letgo for $300. Came with all documentation machine even had original stickers. dawn cleaned everything good as new. Shop around guys.

Tom2572 wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:22 pm

The main issue for me is that I have been a stomach sleeper for decades not sure if there is anything out there for that. I do sleep with my head to the side but I am on my stomach most of the night.

Me too... P10 pillows have worked decently for me except the headgear is garbage for my mellon. Good luck.

tdus1 wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 01, 2019 4:49 pm

Tom2572 wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:22 pm

The main issue for me is that I have been a stomach sleeper for decades not sure if there is anything out there for that. I do sleep with my head to the side but I am on my stomach most of the night.

Me too... P10 pillows have worked decently for me except the headgear is garbage for my mellon. Good luck.

in what way "garbage"?

For your price point I would go for the IntelliPap 2,

zonker wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 01, 2019 5:01 pm

tdus1 wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 01, 2019 4:49 pm

Tom2572 wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:22 pm

The main issue for me is that I have been a stomach sleeper for decades not sure if there is anything out there for that. I do sleep with my head to the side but I am on my stomach most of the night.

Me too... P10 pillows have worked decently for me except the headgear is garbage for my mellon. Good luck.

in what way "garbage"?

For me, it stretches out without ability to shrink back with hot water as advised. Prob due to my chunky head. Replacement price is a bit off in my opinion. I ended up starting to support my headgear with elastic to extend use.

tdus1 wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 07, 2019 2:19 pm

zonker wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 01, 2019 5:01 pm

tdus1 wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 01, 2019 4:49 pm

Tom2572 wrote: ↑

Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:22 pm

The main issue for me is that I have been a stomach sleeper for decades not sure if there is anything out there for that. I do sleep with my head to the side but I am on my stomach most of the night.

Me too... P10 pillows have worked decently for me except the headgear is garbage for my mellon. Good luck.

in what way "garbage"?

For me, it stretches out without ability to shrink back with hot water as advised. Prob due to my chunky head. Replacement price is a bit off in my opinion. I ended up starting to support my headgear with elastic to extend use.

oh, okay. i was thinking that YOU were thinking along the lines of stretching out. and i was going to suggest the washing trick.

now, i'll just keep my trap shut.

(oops! too late.)

Tom2572 wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 26, 2019 4:19 pm

Four people (including you) on this thread either outright endorsed or said the Dreamstation was an OK choice, and your exact words were “they’re better than most other brands” so not sure how I blew off yours or others’ advice. In any event thanks and I do appreciate your passion.

The DreamStation is a fine choice and I understand the desire to get a new one. I just got a "gently used" one from Second Wind to use as a backup/travel machine and it was a bit of a tossup on the new/used issue. It is not "three time as much" unless you're comparing list price to a back of the truck craig's list special in the walmart parking lot.