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Re: CPAP or Somnoplasty?

Posted by J. Peter Jorgensen on May 10, 1998 at 20:14:48:

In Reply to: CPAP or Somnoplasty? posted by Sleepy Bob on May 10, 1998 at 14:04:55:

I have been on c-pap for about a month now and my setting is at the end of the scale for most machines (20 cm). You know, it's not really that bad. I now go to sleep with the machine set at full pressure and can't use the ramp setting because it starts off too low for me now.

My problems were with getting the right size mask, building up the skin on the bridge of my nose, and learning to keep my mouth shut (I can't do that during the day at work - haha?).

Every day that goes by, I fall more in love with my c-pap machine! I DO sleep better and I have MUCH more life in me during my waking hours!

Just give the machine a full month, If you do have apnea, it will improve your live! I did this for my wife, she too was keeping the earplug people in business and also sleeping in the living room. Now she's back in bed with me, I sleep better and my daytime life is 150% better! I did it for her and I came out ahead myself!

God Bless - Jorgy!

P.S. I did have the operation about 2 1/2 years ago - I didn't work - it only works 50% of the time (I hear). C-PAP has a much better record. Just thought I'd tell you this before you start spending YOUR money.

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