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hifay replied to Ginny Edmundson's discussion Scheduled for evaluation and possible procedure next day"
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hifay replied to Ginny Edmundson's discussion Scheduled for evaluation and possible procedure next day"
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Ginny Edmundson replied to Ginny Edmundson's discussion Scheduled for evaluation and possible procedure next day"5th procedure scheduled for a week from tomorrow. Then one more. Still feeling hopeful will help."
ZolliStar left a comment for Tom"Dr. Park gave a presentation at our SA meeting some two years ago. I also read his recent book (forget the title) and attended some of his online meetings. All were excellent. It was clear to me that Dr. Park is a real scientist.
I saw Dr.…"
Mary Z replied to Ginny Edmundson's discussion Scheduled for evaluation and possible procedure next day"Thanks, Ginny, but I am unhappy with my Wisp."
Ginny Edmundson replied to Ginny Edmundson's discussion Scheduled for evaluation and possible procedure next day"Thanks, Mary. If you are needing any parts for the WISP you can have mine for just cost ov shipping which would not be much! Just let me know.
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Ginny Edmundson replied to ZolliStar's discussion Yet another alternative to breathing machines and masks"Is your implantable device working? Mine cost a little over 6 Grand each time…insurance pays him a little over 3 grand and I pay nothing. So it is just cost of hotel/drive and my time. If my procedure does not work I will keep on…"
Mary Z replied to ZolliStar's discussion Yet another alternative to breathing machines and masks"This procedure is being done at my sleep center. I'll ask next time I see my sleep doctor how it's going. I already have one implantable device/battery. It cost $138,000 and my last battery cost $127,000. I am convinced…"
Mary Z replied to Ginny Edmundson's discussion Scheduled for evaluation and possible procedure next day"Ginny, I admire you for making that long ride so many times. I'm glad it's helping."
Mary Z replied to hifay's discussion Need help with masks"Hifay, I have good luck with any of the nasal masks by ResMed. I have abandoned the Wisp- it doesn't last and leaks badly after a month"
Mary Z replied to ZolliStar's discussion Article: "How the Cycles of Light and Darkness Affect Your Health and Well-Being"Thanks for posting this link, ZolliStar. It is useful information."
ZolliStar replied to hifay's discussion Need help with masks"I think every single person will tell you the same thing: It takes a while ti find the right mask.
I was issued a nasal mask when I first started with CPAP therapy. I had a bit of irritation, so it wasn't an ideal solution for me at all. A RT…"
hifay posted a discussionNeed help with masks
I am so tired of CPAP. Does anyone have any ideas for a mask I can try that might work?I have just tried Respironics Nuance Gel Pillows Mask. The mask is junk, total junk. It stretches in the back to pull on. Pulls my hair and is showing wear and tear after about 3 uses. Velcro will not stick. The loop that might be able to hold the tubing if it were big enough is too small. The pillows are too close together at the top so they hurt my nose. What happen to having pillows that swiveled so they…See More
Ginny Edmundson replied to Ginny Edmundson's discussion Scheduled for evaluation and possible procedure next day"Oh, I know the feeling. It does work better since the procedures. No more chin strap. Some nights I sleep all night through but then last night I woke up at 2:45 just feeling so claustrophobic. Had to take my Swift Nano off…"
hifay replied to Ginny Edmundson's discussion Scheduled for evaluation and possible procedure next day"I hope this helps you. I am so tired of using CPAP."
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how often should a person with sleep apnea be retested and machine change
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Comment by Mary Z on May 4, 2012 at 1:34pm -
Marke, my personal experience as a layperson has been anything but normal as I've had a lot of problems. My sleep doctor says to come back once a year unless I'm having problems. He's never mentioned how often I should have a sleep test. I wouldn't think a machine pressure change would be necessary unless you didn't feel good. A new machine every five years or more.
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