Any Suggestions on First Night

General Discussion on any topic relating to CPAP and/or Sleep Apnea.
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Re: Any Suggestions on First Night

Post by HeirloomGardener » Mon Feb 16, 2009 5:30 pm

SleepyManMD wrote:Have you ever known someone that is excited about it and wants to wear it??????
Yes. You sound just like me when I started. You have the right attitude!

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Re: Any Suggestions on First Night

Post by HeirloomGardener » Mon Feb 16, 2009 5:35 pm

SleepyManMD wrote:My wife said I did not toss and turn like I usually do
The first few nights (maybe a week or so), I don't think I moved at all. I got some good sleep that way, but I did end up with a sore back from sleeping in the same position all night!

It sounds like you're getting off to a good start. Issues may (probably will) come up, but just keep your positive attitude and you'll be able to deal with them.

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Re: Any Suggestions on First Night

Post by Gerryk » Mon Feb 16, 2009 5:46 pm

Wash your face before you go to bed. First off that will help me mask not leak. Second it is probably something you normally do anyway. Keep your normal routine don't change everything up because you now use cpap you will fail if you do that. Just do as you normally would but add cpap in.

When you get up in the morning wash your mask and rinse your humidifier tub out and let it dry.

Take one day at a time.

Once you are past a few days come back on here and ask about other things to do and ask about problems you are having if you are having any.

I try to wash my mask daily and I use Ivory dish soap no fragrance or anything just plain.

One thing do not eat or exercise for at least a couple to a few hours before you try to go to sleep.

Good luck

Gerry

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Re: Any Suggestions on First Night

Post by Gerryk » Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:10 pm

Also plug your cpap into a good surge suppressor. Not a $200.00 unit but not a $2.00 unit either. You want to protect this piece of equipment so use a good one not a cheap one.

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Re: Any Suggestions on First Night

Post by Steviemain » Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:35 pm

Well I'm glad I read this thread as I'll get my first set-up and night's sleep tomorrow night. Is it me, or is this site just awesome?!
The sun is the same in a relative way, but you're older.....Pink Floyd

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Re: Any Suggestions on First Night

Post by SleepyManMD » Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:36 pm

Steviemain wrote:Well I'm glad I read this thread as I'll get my first set-up and night's sleep tomorrow night. Is it me, or is this site just awesome?!

This sight is FREAKIN awesome.... Thank you

Ken