Sleep Apnea

[marty722]

Ok like most of us have I just came back from the Dr and found out that in one Hr I stop breathing 81 times.... Damm I surprised I'm still alive.. So my question is to you guys that have those funny masks how are you getting use to them? I freaked when they put the full mask on me so I have to have a half mask that just covers the nose. What is the best what that you guys found to work into getting use to sleeping with this thing at night? I was told to use it for 2 hrs a night while watching tv for 1 week until I get use to it and then try sleeping with it. But I'm thinking that I just want to jump right in and sleep with it.... What has worked for you guys??? I know this is kind of personal but hell I never see any of you guys anyways so what the hell....:idea: I won't get it for a week or two but I want to be ready. Thanks.

[RitcheyRch]

There was a thread awhile back with al ton of good info.
http://www.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133457&highlight=apnea

[marty722]

awsome thanks

[2forcefull]

Yeah, well, my doc said the same thing, he also said "you might try losing some weight" I was up to 210-215 . he said all that fat was choking me!
so I lost 45 +-lbs , in two months, stay'n right at 163/165 lbs no more problems and I don't have to wear the mask.
now when I wake up gasping for air, someone really is sitting on my face!

[marty722]

now when I wake up gasping for air, someone really is sitting on my face
that may be a good thing :D :D :D

[2forcefull]

no!!! it's a great thing!!!

[boatsnblondes]

Take a look at the thread, relax, get the machine, sleep like a baby again....you got nothing to worry about....takes a couple weeks to get used to sleeping with the mask..then your fine....need to know more? PM me....

[RitcheyRch]

No problem. I really need to start trying to wear my mask. Getting tired of waking up with bruises on my body from my gf hitting me during the night to stop me from snoring.
awsome thanks

[marty722]

No problem. I really need to start trying to wear my mask. Getting tired of waking up with bruises on my body from my gf hitting me during the night to stop me from snoring.
If you don't mind why are you not wearing it? Is it because you are not use to it? Or you just don't want to? Don't you feel better when you do?

[RitcheyRch]

Still not use to it. I can make it through about 4 hours with it. My eyes are very sensitive and when wake up in the middle of the night and see it close to my eyes it freaks me out so I take it off.
If you don't mind why are you not wearing it? Is it because you are not use to it? Or you just don't want to? Don't you feel better when you do?

[Baja Big Dog]

There are some other devices you can try, one is a nasal nozzle, it has two soft flared rubber devices that fit into your nostrils. it has a head piece that is comfortable. Regardless of the device you use or try, make sure you use the machine, C-pap Or D-pap.
It can be a matter of life or death!!!
Im on a D-pap, at 14 lbs pressure, and it "learns" your breathing pattern after about 4-5 breaths, it decreases the pressure when you exhale.
I am in process of taking classes for Gastric bypass, and in talking to many that have had the surgery, they claim the need for the machine goes away with weight loss!!!

[Baja Big Dog]

Marty.I PM'ed you ....

[WishIknew]

Once you get used to this you cant live without it learn how to tolerate it asap trust me it is 1000% the best money i ever spent!!!!!!!!

[OCMerrill]

Still not use to it. I can make it through about 4 hours with it. My eyes are very sensitive and when wake up in the middle of the night and see it close to my eyes it freaks me out so I take it off.
Your still not down with it?:eek: :D Just like me when I first started. It is a bit tough to get used to but keep up the battle every night and then it will eventually just click.
Keep up with it RR and eventually you won't want to sleep without it.:)

[boatsnblondes]

For you guys that do NOT like the mask....I use this.....much less intrusive, stays out of my way sleeping.....please try it...I will post a link to the site for you...feel free to shop it a little, ebay does have them also.....best to you all...[B]
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=37027&stc=1&d=1187068199
Here is the link to the site.....
http://mscpap.org/store/product_info.php?cPath=8&products_id=7&osCsid=84550d4e12e4f9089740c830ef992d0d

[Baja Big Dog]

For you guys that do NOT like the mask....I use this.....much less intrusive, stays out of my way sleeping.....please try it...I will post a link to the site for you...feel free to shop it a little, ebay does have them also.....best to you all...[B]
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=37027&stc=1&d=1187068199
Here is the link to the site.....
http://mscpap.org/store/product_info.php?cPath=8&products_id=7&osCsid=84550d4e12e4f9089740c830ef992d0d
Ah...the power of Hot Boat...this is the one, if you check with your insurance company, they may cover this, some insurance's let you get a new mask twice a year.
Don't think this will work on Bi pap (D pap)...some have asked what a Bi pap is, is is the same basic machine as a C pap on the outside, but the Bi pap allows for higher pressures, most C pap's are up to 10-12's, and it delivers a constant pressure that you have to breath through when you exhale, this sometimes is uncomfortable for some, I didn't have a problem when I used the C pap.
The Bi pap goes to higher pressures, mines at 15-16, and the Bi pap "learns" your breathing pattern after the first three to four breaths. So when you exhale the machine reduces the output pressure to make it easier to exhale.
Don't know much after about ten breaths, I am normally out by then!!!!!

[marty722]

Ah...the power of Hot Boat...this is the one, if you check with your insurance company, they may cover this, some insurance's let you get a new mask twice a year.
Don't think this will work on Bi pap (D pap)...some have asked what a Bi pap is, is is the same basic machine as a C pap on the outside, but the Bi pap allows for higher pressures, most C pap's are up to 10-12's, and it delivers a constant pressure that you have to breath through when you exhale, this sometimes is uncomfortable for some, I didn't have a problem when I used the C pap.
The Bi pap goes to higher pressures, mines at 15-16, and the Bi pap "learns" your breathing pattern after the first three to four breaths. So when you exhale the machine reduces the output pressure to make it easier to exhale.
Don't know much after about ten breaths, I am normally out by then!!!!!
thats the one they used on me in the sleep study alot nicer then the full mask.

[RitcheyRch]

I always figured it would be a piece of cake sleeping with it. Its tougher than it looks thats for sure.
Your still not down with it?:eek: :D Just like me when I first started. It is a bit tough to get used to but keep up the battle every night and then it will eventually just click.
Keep up with it RR and eventually you won't want to sleep without it.:)
I have tried this one and it irritates my nostrils.
For you guys that do NOT like the mask....I use this.....much less intrusive, stays out of my way sleeping.....please try it...I will post a link to the site for you...feel free to shop it a little, ebay does have them also.....best to you all...[B]
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=37027&stc=1&d=1187068199
Here is the link to the site.....
http://mscpap.org/store/product_info.php?cPath=8&products_id=7&osCsid=84550d4e12e4f9089740c830ef992d0d

[gramps]

Good luck to everyone trying to get used to using the mask. After 3 or so years of trying I threw mine away...............I tried about 8 different ones and just couldn't get one to fit right. They all leaked and blew air towards my eyes. I think the weight thing is valid, just not that eay to loose any pounds.

[RitcheyRch]

I was told that weight isnt always an issue. The disorder center told me that they have seen some extremely thin patients with sleep apnea.

[2forcefull]

I was told that weight isnt always an issue. The disorder center told me that they have seen some extremely thin patients with sleep apnea.
yeah but are you over weight??? I took 45lbs off my everyday 210lbs
now at 165, no more snore or sleep apnea
no more diabetic issues
no more restless leg sindrome
and my willie looks bigger!!!

[RitcheyRch]

I'm about 20 pounds over weight. I even snored when was younger so not really sure if weight is an issue formme.
yeah but are you over weight??? I took 45lbs off my everyday 210lbs
now at 165, no more snore or sleep apnea
no more diabetic issues
no more restless leg sindrome
and my willie looks bigger!!!

[marty722]

yeah but are you over weight??? I took 45lbs off my everyday 210lbs
now at 165, no more snore or sleep apnea
no more diabetic issues
no more restless leg sindrome
and my willie looks bigger!!!
Your Willie looks bigger because you've been pulling on it :D :D :D just giving ya a bad time 2forcefull

[FREIND OF AA AND TA]

Try the silent night mouthpiece. Small e-z and you might even get laid with it in. I love it. Glidewell labs i think? Ask your dentist. They take a mold and thats it. No dr no test no stupid machine.

[MayDaze]

Ok like most of us have I just came back from the Dr and found out that in one Hr I stop breathing 81 times.... Damm I surprised I'm still alive.. So my question is to you guys that have those funny masks how are you getting use to them? I freaked when they put the full mask on me so I have to have a half mask that just covers the nose. What is the best what that you guys found to work into getting use to sleeping with this thing at night? I was told to use it for 2 hrs a night while watching tv for 1 week until I get use to it and then try sleeping with it. But I'm thinking that I just want to jump right in and sleep with it.... What has worked for you guys??? I know this is kind of personal but hell I never see any of you guys anyways so what the hell....:idea: I won't get it for a week or two but I want to be ready. Thanks.
http://www.sleepapnea.org/
Check out that website they have a forum that can answer many different questions. Good luck

[2forcefull]

Your Willie looks bigger because you've been pulling on it :D :D :D just giving ya a bad time 2forcefull
if that was true it would 24'' instead of 12''

[Baja Big Dog]

Good luck to everyone trying to get used to using the mask. After 3 or so years of trying I threw mine away...............I tried about 8 different ones and just couldn't get one to fit right. They all leaked and blew air towards my eyes. I think the weight thing is valid, just not that eay to loose any pounds.
I have a bro that went through the same thing, took him about 6 months, he fought it hard, but for some reason he just got used to using it, he is now addicted to the machine.
Guess I was lucky, or mentally decided that the quality of life sucked when you would fall asleep at a red light, or have to take a nap every day.....like I said before, it is nice to wake up rested, no more "No Doze", no more pounding down caffeine, no more crack...no nothing....:D

[thatguy]

now when I wake up gasping for air, someone really is sitting on my face
that may be a good thing :D :D :D
Was He cute?
I am a nightmare when I sleep. Hold my breath, wheeze and whine, yell. Once I came to just as I finished a right hook at my wife. But as far as I know I sleep like a baby.
She video'd me one night. I got up and was "looking for my shoes". had to "put the plug in before we launch". Swear to god I said that.
I have not tried any devices, but what I have done is change my diet, eat a lot healthier and if I need a nap I take one instead of keep pushing to get things done. Seems to help that I go to bed a little more relaxed instead of worrying about what I did or did not get finished that day.
I guess I am a mess, like most guys! :D

[Ziggy]

I had no idea so many people were affected by this :eek: :(

[RitcheyRch]

My doctor said it is pretty common these days.
I had no idea so many people were affected by this :eek: :(

[2forcefull]

My doctor said it is pretty common these days.
so is being over weight

[RitcheyRch]

Very true.
so is being over weight