CPAP on the Cheap and Creative Modifications

YawnGirl wrote:My sentiments exactly! I'm trying to figure out how to accessorize or put some bling on my cpap carry case!

You're so funny, YawnGirl!

Rhinestones!!! Bedazzler: https://www.mybedazzler.com/Default.aspx?mid=523535. I actually don't know if that would even work. It's just the first thing that came to my mind when I saw you wanted to add some bling.

DreamOn wrote:

YawnGirl wrote:My sentiments exactly! I'm trying to figure out how to accessorize or put some bling on my cpap carry case!

You're so funny, YawnGirl!

Rhinestones!!! Bedazzler: https://www.mybedazzler.com/Default.aspx?mid=523535. I actually don't know if that would even work. It's just the first thing that came to my mind when I saw you wanted to add some bling.

Ha, Ha, I actually considered that, but I think the material would be too thick for the bedazzler!! I have a couple of other options I'm considering. I'll post pics if I ever decide on what to do!!

YawnGirl wrote:Ha, Ha, I actually considered that, but I think the material would be too thick for the bedazzler!! I have a couple of other options I'm considering. I'll post pics if I ever decide on what to do!!

I think you're right that the material is too thick. I have another brand of CPAP machine, so I wasn't sure what your case looks like. I'd love to see pictures if you make something. When I'm waiting in the sleep specialist's reception area I've noticed that every case looks the same. It'd be fun to have something just a little different.

~ DreamOn

jules wrote:my somnoplus headgear ------- you did want cheap didn't you? -oh spouse destroyed the panties basically with not watching where he was dumping bleach in the load -- I had made other headgears for other masks with this same idea

That, is AWESOME!

I'm sorry your teddy bear has sleep apnea, but hope he/she is responding well to cpap therapy.

Here's my handy work! I crocheted my hose cover and it worked really well to stop the rain out! Notice my "cheap" hose hanger! Yes, it's a rubber band!

Fischdream,
I like the Mardi Gras colors on your custom hose cover. Very nice.

fischdream wrote:Here's my handy work! I crocheted my hose cover and it worked really well to stop the rain out! Notice my "cheap" hose hanger! Yes, it's a rubber band!

The crocheted hose cover is beautiful, fischdream! And you look so cute all geared up too!

Many people use hair scrunchies and ties to hang their hoses too. A very clever group, we are!

~ DreamOn

KatieW wrote:I'm sorry your teddy bear has sleep apnea, but hope he/she is responding well to cpap therapy.

Jules, your panty elastic solution is the ultimate in recycling! That's very funny, but so practical!

~ DreamOn

Well, I wont be getting any bonus points for decor matching here. I grabbed the first bag of yarn I could reach in the storage unit and none of it matches my bedspread

Jaylee wrote:Well, I wont be getting any bonus points for decor matching here. I grabbed the first bag of yarn I could reach in the storage unit and none of it matches my bedspread

That's okay if it doesn't match your decor, Jaylee. You get points for even making one. Most important is that hose rainout is eliminated. Be sure to post a photo when you finish!

Yes poor teddy - he is really my husband's bear. And yes he believes in cheap - this is the soyala FFM gear. The whole thing is these work better (for me at least) than original headgear that came with the mask.

If anyone finds a good source for the neoprene used in the headgear, PM me...all I found was much thicker.

Muse-Inc wrote:If anyone finds a good source for the neoprene used in the headgear, PM me...all I found was much thicker.

http://www.seattlefabrics.com/neoprene.html#Neoprene

It's an outdoor fabrics store in Seattle. They have 2-5 mm thickness, it's expensive though.

KatieW wrote:...http://www.seattlefabrics.com/neoprene.html#Neoprene

Yeah expensive but the headgear is really too big... Thanks for the link! Will investigate.