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Permalink Reply by JenDB on October 18, 2011 at 4:36pm

Thanks..I'm also a newbie to BiPap and have trouble getting a good seal..I have tried the nasal/full mask and pillows mask none seem to work right for me..I also wonder why it took til I'm 61 to diagnose what is wrong with me..I have obstructive and central sleep apnea..My doctor said it is a possible fatal apnea...Any advice would be greatly appreciated..I have searched for apnea support groups and have had no luck..

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Permalink Reply by Charlene J Haucke on October 18, 2011 at 4:43pm

JenDB said:

Thanks..I'm also a newbie to BiPap and have trouble getting a good seal..I have tried the nasal/full mask and pillows mask none seem to work right for me..I also wonder why it took til I'm 61 to diagnose what is wrong with me..I have obstructive and central sleep apnea..My doctor said it is a possible fatal apnea...Any advice would be greatly appreciated..I have searched for apnea support groups and have had no luck..

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Permalink Reply by Terry Vella on October 18, 2011 at 7:32pm

JenDB, I use a Full Face Mask and the two things that helped me get rid of leaks were Mask Liners and lifting the hose above my head (Hose Lift). I have found you need to try lots of different things until you get something that works.

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Permalink Reply by JenDB on October 18, 2011 at 10:58pm

Mask Liners? Where do I find them?

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Permalink Reply by JenDB on October 18, 2011 at 11:11pm

Thanks..I will def. try the mask liners..I already use a hose lift and that was also a big help..

Terry Vella said:

JenDB, I use a Full Face Mask and the two things that helped me get rid of leaks were Mask Liners and lifting the hose above my head (Hose Lift). I have found you need to try lots of different things until you get something that works.

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Permalink Reply by Mary Z on October 19, 2011 at 9:04am

Jen, you can google Pad-A-Cheek, RemZzzs, and Quietus for liners.

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Permalink Reply by JenDB on October 20, 2011 at 4:27pm

Mary, thanks..my provider is checking to see if it would be worth it for the company to carry this item and if my medi-medi ins. will cover them..Otherwise I must pay 24.99 for a box of 30..I live on 850.00 per month so money is real tight..Same as most of us..Thanks and i will check out the 2 I didn't find..

Mary Z said:

Jen, you can google Pad-A-Cheek, RemZzzs, and Quietus for liners.

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Permalink Reply by Terry Vella on October 20, 2011 at 6:11pm

JenDB, Buy the first box and then make your own, I created a template from the RemZzz then bought a metre of fabric and cut them out myself. They are made of microfibre but you can use cotton or a cotton mix. Some people use old t-shirts. You can wash them, I normally get between 4-6 uses before I throw one out.
I have bought one of the Pad-A-Cheek and didn't like it as much but some people love them. Haven't tried Quietus as they don't sell them in Australia.

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Permalink Reply by JenDB on October 21, 2011 at 4:20pm

Terry, what a great idea..I will definitely use it..I appreciate all the ideas from everyone..I didn't realize how complex the bipap system is to use.. i feel better educated thanks to all of you at SleepGuide...

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Permalink Reply by Becky at RemZzzs on April 25, 2012 at 12:54pm

Hi, my name is Becky!

RemZzzs does have billing codes for Medicare and other private insurances.  I can provide a complimentary sample to you, if you email me your mask name brand/model and your mask cushion size to: social@remzzzs.com!  I can even get samples to your medical equipment company and I can call them and work with them to get this figured out for you!  :O)

I hope that you have a GREAT day!

JenDB said:

Mary, thanks..my provider is checking to see if it would be worth it for the company to carry this item and if my medi-medi ins. will cover them..Otherwise I must pay 24.99 for a box of 30..I live on 850.00 per month so money is real tight..Same as most of us..Thanks and i will check out the 2 I didn't find..

Mary Z said:

Jen, you can google Pad-A-Cheek, RemZzzs, and Quietus for liners.

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Permalink Reply by Mary Z on April 26, 2012 at 10:46am

Someone once suggested- I think it was on the UK site- if anyone saw the post and knows the particulars better, please post.  The suggestion was to buy some cotton batting like used in quilting ( or I'm sure if you browse the fabric store you can find something) and sew it between two liners (like the thin RemZzzs liners).  It makes a thicker liner with more substance and resiliency.

I also put on the mask before I turn on the machine.  To go to the bathroom I turn off the machine and disconnect the hose from the mask.

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