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I GOT IT!!! HAPPY DANCE!!!!
About 11:30AM yesterday I got the call that I had been waiting for. The DME had figured out a way to break even with my healthcare provider. I had to pay them $100 and then we were good to go. I was THRILLED. So I went to pick it up when I got off work (someone actually stayed after hours so I could do this. They close at the same time I get off work and I work 45 minutes away).
The whole drive from work to the DME I was wondering what kind of machine I would get. Was thinking probably used, maybe a Sandman or Intellipap or something like that, right? So I get there and, miracle of miracles, I get a brand new Phillips Resperonics Auto-CPAP with C-Flex and Heated Humidifier!!! Me: O_O "That's $100 even? Here's the check =D *if you want it back you will have to pry it from my cold, dead hands*"
So I get home and read the literature like a good patient and then I take it upstairs. I tell my husband (The Supreme Skeptic) that I will no longer snore. He laughs at me. He then states that there is nothing on this Earth that has the power to make ME stop snoring. I smiled knowingly and basked in the knowledge that I would get the rare satisfaction of proving him WRONG. *My husband is a card carrying member of MENSA so it's not often I get one up on him*
Up the stairs I go with my new buddy Mr. Pap. I put him by the bed and go get a shower. He was very easy to set up and the mask was easy to adjust to get the leakies out. It is now about 8pm. I think to myself, "There is literally no telling when the last good night of sleep I had was... screw it, I'm going to bed now." So I lay on my right side for a while and then I lay on my back a while and then turned on my left side a while. All the leakies were out so I turned back on my right side and proceeded to fall asleep.
I recall my husband coming to bed...barely. ...... I awoke at some point and my nose was cold so I turned the humidifier heat on 2..... I actually dreamed that I over slept because I was sleeping too well..... there were other brief awakenings through out the night whenever I would move but they were very brief.
Today my husband calls me at work. "How did you sleep?" "I slept really well. I feel pretty good and actually feel fairly rested today. Did I snore?" ".......No..... you didn't" I could hear the amazement in his voice. He said, "That's a pretty amazing little piece of equipment there. Just imagine, before they made those people just had to snore all the time." He's not just smart... he's also a smart___.
So anyway, I didn't try to nod off on the way in to work this morning (45 mile drive one way) and I didn't slump and nod off at my desk today. I didn't have to get an energy drink or coffee. I am really looking forward to going to bed again tonight (and may do so early again). I can't wait to get into deep sleep. It may honestly have been years since I've had that.
Thank you all for all your help!!!
Ali and Mr. Pap
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Permalink Reply by gordon on
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Sounds great! I use an older RemStar w/ C-Flex, so I assume it's similar. I use #3 humidity most often. The fact you had a good experience on the 1st night is VERY encouraging, Allison. It takes about 3 months, generally to feel really good. As for me, I was a "new" person after the 2nd night, the 1st month was filled with weird vivid dreams, then I had a mild setback for a couple months, and by 6 months I was really improved.
Let us know how you are doing, ok?
Gordon
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Permalink Reply by 99 on
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that is excellent
it is 2 years now for myself on cpap and i am still exhausted but do know i must stick with it
but like i said that is very good news for you and i am so glad and pleased for you both
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Permalink Reply by Mary J on
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Outstanding! I'm thrilled for you. I felt better after 1 night too.....and as Gordon mentions...there are a few ups and downs...but it is worth it to dream again....sleep deeply and feel rested.
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Permalink Reply by Mark Andrew Hixson on
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Good for you! I can't compete with that price :)
Good luck on your way to better sleep and better health..
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You should look into new ICON PAP from Fisher & Paykel .. They have a Re-Pap program that would allow you to get the newest best looking Smallest, Quiet PAP in the world... Link http://www.sleeprestfully.com/FPMask.asp
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Permalink Reply by sleepycarol on
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Congrats on getting a great machine.
Just do not be disappointed if you hit a few bumps in the road -- know that they will pass and may you have many more great nights.
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