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Yikes. @birdinger that seems smothering. But this is all very unfamiliar to me at this point. Thanks for the picture.
 
A nasal pillow doesn't have the little prongs that fit into your nostrils. It fits only under your nose to deliver the air pressure and is sort of soft and cushy. Hope this helps. It is kind of hard to explain. My mask is different than Ruth's. The air valve is on top of my head instead of at the nose. It swivels so that I can turn any direction and it turns with me and the hose is never in my way. I think it is a new style that hasn't been out too long.
 
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Back from the pulmonologist. The news is not what I wanted to hear.
Apparently I have severe sleep apnea. :bawl:
I'm not a happy camper.!!
So I'll be meeting next week with a company that fits the things. Apparently they have good customer service and good communication with doctor and patient, according to my doctor.

My question is, for the US folks, are CPAP devices handled by private companies, or in a healthcare setting? Here they are apparently all private companies selling their products. Im kind of at the mercy of the doctor's recommendation and wonder if that's the way it is there. Of course I don't have much choice, as I live here.

But the upside is I might feel better! I'm up for that.
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Welcome the apnea world.
CPAP's are handled by private Durable Medical Equipment companies in the US.
I do not know what the rules and regs are for Canada. Ask your Dr for a data capable machine. It will allow you and your Dr to better monitor how you are doing with CPAP. You should be able to try several different masks.
I switch between two nasal pillow masks, the Swift Fx, and the P10, both by ResMed. You also might want to take a look at the apnea board.
I sleep well, no naps, plenty of energy, before CPAP I was napping and dragging my feet after lunch.
 
You finally have a diagnosis & reason for being so tired. And there's a solution ~YAY! I hope you find the perfect fit of a mask, pillow, etc. Soon you'll have more energy!:happydance: Exciting! Wishing you the best!
 
I was diagnosed with sleep apnea this last June and have adjusted to CPAP therapy very well. I can't imagine sleeping without it now. I took my CPAP to the hospital last week and used it after my TKR. I agree with @Pumpkln regarding data capable machine. You will be able to monitor your progress and have a better understanding of sleep apnea in general. I'm glad they were able to give you a diagnosis as you are on your way to feeling much better!! Best to you and if you have any questions ask away. :SUNsmile:
 
Seems that everyone who has weighed in has only positive things to say about CPAP. I also spoke to an old friend who also said similar things and feel she can't sleep without it. I'm feeling very reassured by all of the support and positive feedback from the forum. Thanks all who have weighed in. It's meant so much to me!!

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Hi @mamazipp ,I don't know anything about sleep apnea, but I just want to wish you all the best with the CPAP therapy, I hope it makes a big difference.
 
Once you get your cpap I bet you'll be sleeping like a newborn baby.
 
This sounds like the missing link to your healing! My hope is that you'll quickly adjust and then you'll have boundless energy to take your new knee for long walks. :egypdance:
 
Well I know that you probably are not happy with the diagnosis, but at least know you have an answer and a solution. My son is 36 years old and he has sleep apnea, he wears a CPAP and according to him it is life changing, he is finally able to sleep through the night and actually feel rested in the morning, if he falls asleep without wearing it he tells me that he can really tell the difference in how he sleeps.

Hopefully you will also benefit from this.
 
Oh, MZ, I am so glad you got a diagnosis. I'm sorry you have sleep apnea, but so glad it's something that's "fixable". I know it must be frightening, but I can only think that you are going to see a great difference once you get good treatment.

And thank you. Thank you for taking the time to help me get grounded while you are wrestling with your own issues. Hugs to you.


Shelia
RTKR - 8/23/16
LTKR - 10/11/16
 
Thanks to all the positive support. I don't want to overlook anyone so please accept a group :thankyou:.

Yes, it's fixable so that's a good thing. And so increasingly common, it seems, so I don't feel like a "freak"! And I'll be feeling energetic. To which I say, :wowspring:

@uva55 I'm happy to hear your son really feels the difference, that's great.

I hope all of the Floridians and Carolinian on our site stay safe during this storm!
 
I look forward to hearing how you feel once they get you fitted up. I also have a friend who was diagnosed with sleep apnea, and the mask made a big difference for him, all for the better.
 
Today I went for my usual walk by the water and, wonder of wonders, I did not have to sit at all during my usual loop. I stopped a few times for brief moments, but to look at the view or watch a seagull,or the tide rolling it (it's very noticeable as it's a strait, not the open ocean, with a jagged coastline) but I did not have to rest by sitting on a bench!
I have two apps and they both give different readings, one says .8 mi and the other one says 1.2 mi. But for me the big deal was ability to do the walk without fatigue and stopping. It was another beautiful fall day, bright and sunny with a few puffy clouds but a bit nippy by the water so I tried to walk with speed.
Progress continues!
Still working on stairs. Less pain, but I want NO PAIN.
A happy day anyway,
 
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Woot! I am grinning for you! Double woot!


Shelia
RTKR - 8/23/16
LTKR - 10/11/16
 
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