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Monday, July, 07, 2008

Leah's SharePosts

CPAP - 1, Leah - O

It was a knockout!  The CPAP had won.  But it was only a temporary victory... For whatever reason, I had the worse night yet in my fight to conquer the CPAP.  My husband had to turn on the light twice--and get up to help me...  At first, I was totally unable to get the nasal pillow to fit correctly.  In the dark, I... Read moreChevron

CPAP Conquered

Party time!  Start the parade!   It has taken me three weeks, but I have conquered the CPAP!  Part of my problem was getting the right fit with my nasal pillow.  The respiratory therapist who had trained me to use the machine recommended that I use the "petite" nasal pillow, even though the technician who had... Read moreChevron

Challenging the CPAP

Leah here.  I have had my CPAP since February 14th.  It has been a more pleasant experience since I washed the headgear and disinfected it.  The headgear is now a little softer and more comfortable.  I am able to get some sleep at night.  Still, I wake up and adjust it throughout the night.  Luckily, I am usually able... Read moreChevron

Fifth Night Is A Charm

FINALLY.  My SharePost is being written to show the process taken when beginning to use a breathing machine at night.  It is called a CPAP.  Last night was my fifth night of using the machine, and it was the first night I slept through the entire night without waking up.! (The first night I was able to sleep for some time,... Read moreChevron

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