Anyway, really, if it's helpful--and it sure is--who really cares who sponsors it? If I want information that's more in-depth about surgery or other options, there are sleep apnea forums I can go to other than this one. If I want the best cpap help, I come here. There certain isn't a ban on talking about other things. Way back when, I posted about my experience with a dentist when looking at the dental option. The dentist (who specializes in making dental appliance for OSA patients) even said that if CPAP was working for me, I should stick with that as that's the best answer. The guy could have made bunch of money off of me, yet he was honest that for me, CPAP was best. And since my OSA is just into the moderate category, I was definitely a candidate for the dental stuff. (He also only charged me half the consultation fee since I wasn't going to have one made.)
I LOVE this!! Perfect!yasulh wrote:I am very grateful for this forum! My doctor and I discussed surgery - but I have so many obstructions in my nose and throat (not to mention jaw position) that it would require a major overhaul (short of a tracheostomy - which has many issues itself) and likely not be as effective as CPAP therapy. Therefore, I started CPAP therapy. Since starting CPAP, I have visited this forum daily and it has provided me with much needed education as well as humor, but also the main thing I think this board is for - support! Coming here criticizing this groups efforts is like going to a Weight Watchers meeting and shouting "What are you doing here - don't you know there is a surgery out there that will fix you?"! We are here for support and that is what we get - except when people come here with other agendas.
Oh, and I sure wish I was getting paid to post on here!
