Posted on Mar 29, 2016
For those with sleep apnea, how hard is it getting accustomed to sleeping with the mask?
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I've just been found to have this from a VA doc in Germany. How hard is it to sleep with this? I usually find myself turning over a lot during the night.
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Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
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Well, for me, I could not... and just stopped... But, I know I need to wear it...
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MSgt John McGowan
I have seen two post where the men say they can't wear it. With getting used to it is hard it is also doable. Most feel a lot better and more rested the next day. Never give up. If you have to set around a little with the mask on to get the feel. Be sure it not over tight and fits properly. I take it that a sleep study was done. Look again at the results and then you can better determine just how bad you need one. As luck to all that has to wear one.
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MSgt John McGowan
Hang in there Col. Make sure of what you get, Hard to do. I have two types, one real small and one a larger mask. There is so many to choose from anymore that it is hard to do. They showed me the results of my study and it helped me get a little more. Good Luck Sir.
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SGM Mikel Dawson It takes a while to adapt to a mask. I recently learned to use a Chin Strap to keep my mouth closed and avoid dryness. In two years, I have only tossed enough to drag the machine onto the floor three times. "Hose Head", please, get a supple hose: TUB006SS, Slim Tube, .625 in diameter not the 11/16" they try you on. The slimline is much more flexible. metric convert is on you at this time of evening! I can tell you more! There is a Sleep Apnea Forum! It is worth the mask's discomfort!
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I had a very had time getting used to it. I ended up having to have the surgery to correct mine because I could not get used to the mask. But I know A lot of people that got used to theirs. I guess I just had to find the most difficult route..lol
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TSgt David L.
SGM Mikel Dawson, I don't know what they did to SFC (Join to see), but they wanted to correct my deviated septum (re: broken nose. X 3! LOL). I've heard of them taking out the tonsils and some extra skin around the area.
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