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DoriC wrote: K, I'm not so sure of that, Link is probably "warming up" right now so stay tuned!

Not warming up! I'm in time-out, remember? Besides, your posts are always accurate, thoughtful and truthful.

And you're prettier, too!

Rebecca R wrote:

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BYW I like your mask.[/quote]

Thanks! Yes, that would be the newest model of Full Face Mask I'm modeling.

-M

dsm wrote:

DoriC wrote:

kteague wrote:DoriC - You are a HOOT!!!! You're probably the only person on this whole board that LinkC might let get away with that.

K, I'm not so sure of that, Link is probably "warming up" right now so stay tuned!

But DoriC - you don't look a bit like AutoCpapDude ?

DSM

Doug, Does that mean he will or won't invite me on his yacht?? Do you notice how contagious this forum can be? I should be wrapping Xmas gifts but this more fun!

LinkC wrote:

DoriC wrote: K, I'm not so sure of that, Link is probably "warming up" right now so stay tuned!

Not warming up! I'm in time-out, remember? Besides, your posts are always accurate, thoughtful and truthful.

And you're prettier, too!

Ok,Ok, Now you've got me all flustered so I've put you officially "back in action", but I'll be watching!

LinkC wrote:

DoriC wrote: K, I'm not so sure of that, Link is probably "warming up" right now so stay tuned!

Not warming up! I'm in time-out, remember? Besides, your posts are always accurate, thoughtful and truthful.

And you're prettier, too!

I now for sure that is right!

aviator202 wrote:

Here is why I say that.... There is a complete lack of acknowledgement that ANYONE benefits from ANY treatment other than CPAP...The consensus is that NOTHING WORKs (i.e. surgery...) execept CPAP...( and a FEW posts that barely admit that...well, yes, dental devices have some slight promise.....

In the spirit of Christmas, here is my gift to you, aviator, http://doctorstevenpark.com/sleep-apnea ... -craziness

Now go forth and bludgeon CPAP advocates.

Just my observations:

It is great to see the replies generated by the original post.
The replies give an accurate picture of who we are.
Whether the original post was a troll or a genuine concern doesn't matter.

I have successfully transitioned from the CPAP to a dental device.
But I have not posted the details in the forum yet (I will).
That is part of the answer to the original concern.
When I was a CPAP patient I posted regularly.
Now I am not a CPAP patient and don't post a lot to the CPAP forum.
So we have a lot of support for CPAP and not a lot of talk of alternative solutions.

I don't see a problem with that. That's why you don't hear a lot about Hondas in the Toyota forum.

Mark

Ganesha wrote:...I have successfully transitioned from the CPAP to a dental device. But I have not posted the details in the forum yet (I will)...

Mark, you will be hounded if you don't post details! Start a thread and cough 'em up, we're interested. I hope your success continues.

Having been here for a few weeks now, I have read many many posts by those that have had some of the surgery "solutions" and even after their surgeries they're back on xPAP. Reason?? The surgeries only work some of the time and generally only marginally. Even after all the healing, and perceived improvement, most have returned to the "Gold Standard".....
But some medical folks have laughed all the way to the bank. A surgeon will recommend surgery - it's how he makes his MB payments each month.
There are some surgical procedures that can improve the condition and perhaps reduce xPAP pressure requirements. Perhaps I've missed something, but I don't see our new friend aviator202 coming with any positive suggestions -- only suppositions based on misinterpretation or selective perception. There are plenty of surgical references in the archives, one only needs to look for them.
Why any intelligent person would opt for any invasive procedure that has at best a 25% chance of success, or even only a 50% chance of success is beyond me.
The surgical options were all explained to me at diagnosis, along with the reasonable chances of success.
Sorry. I'll wear the mask. Thank you.

When considered with a reasonable and open mind, most surgical procedures are not viable with any reasonable hope of success much less "cure".

cheers
goose

PS -- I have no financial interest in any medical equipment sales whatsoever. I sell tie dye and silk screen......