Snoring story

[Devany]

Thanks Carol,

He is at the Respiratory company now changing out his mask again. We REALLY hope to have the kinks worked out by the time we get to the island, but we only have 20 more days. We own the machine and the mask (which they have been allowing him to exchange for different styles)thanks to our insurance company. But I was concerned that there might not be too much support in Hilo for him. When it does work, he feels like he sleeps 100% better and when he does not use it, he has really wierd dreams now. It is just so frustrating getting the right fit and adjustments. What type of mask does your husband wear?

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Originally posted by csgray

Devany,
You wanted to know what people did before c-paps, according to our neurologist: they died 10 to 15 years early from heart damage. Apnea is made worse by obesity but lack of sleep is also tied to weight gain (especially in men). We were lucky and got excellent support during the adjustment phase. We also have a pretty nifty battery set up for the frequent power outages we experience here. At this point my husband has rewired his brain so he just will not sleep without the cpap. Good luck getting things worked out, the support here on island for cpap users is iffy at best so if you can resolve things while you are still on the mainland, it would be better.

Carol

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Aloha au i Hawai`i,
devany

Devany Vickery-Davidson
East Bay Potters
www.eastbaypotters.com