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Songbird wrote:And since one is nasal pillows and the other's a ffm, my guess is we have a good chance that she'll be able to use one or the other. I guess this is the plan: as soon as Kiralynx lets us know which, if either, her friend can use, the other one will be available to someone else, and whoever gets my mask will get Carbonman's headgear. If I'm wrong on any of that, someone please correct me.

Marsha,

OK, after six long distance phone calls to people, I got in touch with the CPAPer. It seems her sister's news was a few days old, and that a Good Samaritan got there before me. She's got what she needs courtesy of the hospital who was apparently upset that a CPAPer couldn't use her gear after her surgery, and got her nice new stuff. (Lol! She's got a Comfort Curve and actually likes it! Do I hear the refrain of "Masks are an individual thing..."?)

She says thanks to all for thinking of her.

So, many thanks to those who have masks and were willing to wait while I did the crazed chicken dance and tried to find out what was needed. (No, Rooster, that was not a reference to you!)

Pass to the next person who needs these things! And may this make for a merrier Christmas for all the recipients! And a glow on the hearts of the givers!

Rats!! I haven't seen a crazed chicken dance for a while. How about an instant replay posted to YouTube? What's important is that she has the equipment that she needs AND likes. That's great.

Folks, I'm not sure where the others are with theirs, but no one else had sent me a PM, so my Ultra Mirage full face mask, size small, and Carbonman's headgear for it are still available to someone who doesn't have insurance and can't afford to buy one on their own.

Marsha

Songbird wrote:Rats!! I haven't seen a crazed chicken dance for a while. How about an instant replay posted to YouTube?

Oh, you mean like this one? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb03WoMPSwE Or better yet, this one? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0ENn0RATzQ&NR=1

What's important is that she has the equipment that she needs AND likes. That's great.

Absolutely! We had a good long talk -- she's another who had to battle to get diagnosed. "Oh, you're a graduate student... of course you're exhausted all the time... you're in law school, of course you're exhausted...." Except she remembers being exhausted when she was nine years old!

Hope someone else who needs it finds that Ultramirage a home....

JayC, you got it. I sent you a PM about how I will mail it. Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas.

Thank you so much!! My brother Jim will be thrilled (and getting better therapy!!)

That said, other equipment I was on the list for should move on to the next name.....share the blessings.

J

Have a peaceful and safe holiday, Everyone! Read you all again in a few days.....

Okayyyyyyy. More progress.

So......
stepbill's Swift LT & headgear are going to JayC's brother Jim.
Kiralynx's friend's sister was given a brand spankin' new mask to replace her broken one.

That leaves three that are still available for someone without insurance. If that's you or if you know someone like that, just send a PM with the full name and mailing address to the appropriate person listed below:
-- Ultra Mirage full face mask, size small, and headgear (send a PM to Songbird)
-- Swift II nasal pillow mask and headgear (send a PM to sleeplessinaz)
-- Hans Rudolph full face mask, size small, and headgear (send a PM to CorgiGirl)

Folks, this is a pretty big bandwagon. Feel free to join us!!

Marsha

Hi everyone---my SWIFT II mask and headgear is no longer available. It is being given to "ellejose"'s son --so he can get some quality sleep!! Thanks for all the PM's----I hope I can help someone else out along the way next time in the future!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

That's great, Sleeplessinaz!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, too.


Two down and two to go. Maybe more to be offered.

Marsha

Hey all....
I have an NA II mask with a couple of nasal prongs (I believe size XL and L -- unsure without searching it out which I will do anyway...). If what I have doesn't fit, contact Babs and work out a trade or deal.....

Now. The NA II is a "weird" (to me) mask and may not work for everyone, but I'm willing to shoot it off to anyone who would like to try it out with the understanding that if they do not like it or want it that it go to Babs (where I got it in the first place) for her program of sending them out to folks to try (since she's the keeper of the NA II masks).
This mask has full headgear, has been slightly used by me -- prior history is unknown -- and I will disinfect it with Control III prior to sending it out.

So if'n your interested, shoot me a PM.
Please. Folks without insurance only -- for those of us with insurance, masks just aren't that expensive, but for someone without, it can be a show stopper. Having been involuntarily unemployed for the past 20+ months, without my wife's benefits, I'd be in that boat myself!!!!!

It won't go out until at least Friday, but hey....Also, it'll be my nickel for shipping!!
If I get no takers, the mask will be going back to Babs for her NA II program......

Everyone have a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza, or whatever you celebrate this time of year. I'm a Buddhist, so I celebrate every day!!!!

cheers
goose

I have a Mirage Swift II with a medium nasal pillow free including shipping. Prefer someone without insurance. The nasal pillow was used two times and has been cleaned in disinfectant (?). Also includes the head gear. PM me your address.

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Okay, folks, here's today's update on free cpap equipment (including free shipping) being offered to anyone who doesn't have insurance/can't afford it themselves. If that's you or if you know someone like that, just send a PM with the full name and mailing address to the appropriate person listed below:

-- (1) Ultra Mirage full face mask, size small, and headgear
(send a PM to Songbird)

-- (1) Hans Rudolph full face mask, size small, and headgear
(send a PM to CorgiGirl)

-- (1) Nasal Aire II nasal prong mask, and headgear; includes two nasal prongs (possibly size XL and L), with the following understanding requested by Goose:

Goose wrote:If what I have doesn't fit, contact Babs and work out a trade or deal. I'm willing to shoot it off to anyone who would like to try it out with the understanding that if they do not like it or want it that it go to Babs (where I got it in the first place) for her program of sending them out to folks to try (since she's the keeper of the NA II masks). This mask .... has been slightly used by me -- prior history is unknown -- and I will disinfect it with Control III prior to sending it out. If I get no takers, the mask will be going back to Babs for her NA II program......

(send a PM to Goose)

-- (1) Mirage Swift II nasal pillow mask with a medium nasal pillow, which was used two times and has been cleaned in disinfectant. Also includes the head gear.
(send a PM to stepbill -- NOTE: this is a different mask than the first one he offered)

Marsha

have these been claimed...I could use it, if still available.

I can't speak for the other folks, MD, but the Hans Rudolph mask is still available. Please send me a private message with you shipping if you're interested in that one.

Happy Holidays!

Just wanted to let you know that the Hans Rudolph mask has been claimed by its new owner. Yea!

Here is the remaining list of masks that need new homes, unless something has happened that I don't know about....

-- (1) Ultra Mirage full face mask, size small, and headgear
(send a PM to Songbird)

-- (1) Nasal Aire II nasal prong mask, and headgear; includes two nasal prongs (possibly size XL and L), with the following understanding requested by Goose:

Goose wrote:
If what I have doesn't fit, contact Babs and work out a trade or deal. I'm willing to shoot it off to anyone who would like to try it out with the understanding that if they do not like it or want it that it go to Babs (where I got it in the first place) for her program of sending them out to folks to try (since she's the keeper of the NA II masks). This mask .... has been slightly used by me -- prior history is unknown -- and I will disinfect it with Control III prior to sending it out. If I get no takers, the mask will be going back to Babs for her NA II program......
(send a PM to Goose)

-- (1) Mirage Swift II nasal pillow mask with a medium nasal pillow, which was used two times and has been cleaned in disinfectant. Also includes the head gear.
(send a PM to stepbill -- NOTE: this is a different mask than the first one he offered)