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Yes, it's worth the effort
Last week during a trip from Waterville, ME to Norwalk, CT , I experienced a near miss of a multi-car accident. Even though it was over 6 hours into the drive, my reactions were quick and decisive. If this had occurred 14 months earlier, before CPAP, I would have most certainly been involved in a 6 car pileup. Aside from an improved quality of life, I now have the peace of mind knowing that not only am I not going to kill myself, but more importantly I am not going to maim an innocent person whose only mistake is encountering me on the road in an impaired (yes, that's what it is) state. In the 14 months of using CPAP, I've had it in over 60 locations. It's a hassle but I like to invoke the line that American Express made famous...."Don't leave home without it" It goes with me everywhere. I know that many of you struggle and swear at the machine, but don't give up the fight. It's worth the effort
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Permalink Reply by Mike on
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Thank you for sharing this, Leo. It's the kind of thing that will stick with me for years to come.
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Permalink Reply by Chris H on
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Hi leo, Glad your finding signifigant improvment , It really is a life saver! You are proof it can be done and on the road too ....not just travelling. Good Sleep,Chris
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Permalink Reply by David Starobin on
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Yay, Leo!
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Permalink Reply by Kelly Elliott on
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I'm picking up my CPAP today ... and glad I read about your experience. It gives me hope that things are going to improve in the way I feel as well as my physical well-being. Thank you.
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Good for you Leo, I do the same. Big difference in my quality of life also. Thanks for reminding me. Except - have you had any problems flying with your machine? I don't, except with Delta, they give me a hassle when I get on the airplane because it's an extra piece of baggage. I no longer fly with them.
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Permalink Reply by Perry mcNeal on
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After using a CPAP for about six years, I doubt if I could even go to sleep without it. I love the ease of breathing, the air in my face....
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Permalink Reply by Janey Clark on
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Hi Leo,
That is awesome! Good for you for sticking with it! I have had mine just over a year.
I have been reflecting over my experience lately as well. I am to the point where I cannot sleep without it. Also, 13 months ago I would never had considered going back to school. I was tired all the time, had no motivation, and depressed! I am in the middle of my second term, carrying 17 credits and maintaining all A's.
What a difference getting diagnosed, and getting treatment has made in my life...
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Permalink Reply by Chris on
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After about a year of dealing with a cpap machine Ill never go back to it again. I think I would rather walk aroud in a daze from lack of sleep than go back to the nightmare of cpap and usless doctors. I am glad to see it has worked out for some of you but untill someone finds a alternitive that works for me you might want to stay off the streets I drive on.
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I'm glad it's working out for you. I've had my ResMed Series 9 AutoPAP since the beginning of July. I'm 100% compliant, take it with me on trips, etc. My numbers are great (AHI way down), but have seen no improvement whatsoever in how I feel or in my overall ability to function.
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Hi Danny,
Keep going. The rest will come.
I felt the same way for months! I did not think it was helping, I just making sure that I was compliant. In fact I did not think I was getting better until recently. Upon reflection I realize that I would never had made it through my first term, let alone get good grades to boot without my cpap. and getting the rest I needed.
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Permalink Reply by Mack D Jones, MD, SAAN on
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I know where you are coming from. PAP didn't work for me either and I didn't learn what was going on until I recovered enough from surgery to learn what most sleep doc don't know yet. A simple skin-lined trach saved me. It was my "reserve chute." I pulled it just in the nick of time. Oh, and I agree, some of those so-called sleep docs are in some cases can be worse than useless, they can be flat-out dangerous.
Chris said:After about a year of dealing with a cpap machine Ill never go back to it again. I think I would rather walk aroud in a daze from lack of sleep than go back to the nightmare of cpap and usless doctors. I am glad to see it has worked out for some of you but untill someone finds a alternitive that works for me you might want to stay off the streets I drive on.
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