RE: SLEEP APNEA PATIENTS ????

[dee106]

 angelsmom10
dh had the operation, it was hell, and it didn t work! [:@]  he is on the c-pap, it took a while to get use to it , specially since he likes to sleep on his belly, and forgets when he rolls over, but it is better then before, i now get some sleep.

[tlhdoc]

 angelsmom10

 

ORIGINAL:  angelsmom10
 
 
 
 The soonest the hospital could get me in is Aug 5th to do a CPAP study, at that point, they will send a RX to a medical supply place and they will come out and set everything up.
 
 
 

 I am surprised they didn t do the CPAP study the same night.  My DH was given a machine before he had a sleep study done.  I explained to the pulmonary doctor what was going on when DH was asleep and he ordered a machine on the spot.  Then DH went to the hospital a few weeks later so they could find the proper pressures for him.
 
 Good luck and I know you will feel better.
 
 
 
 

[birol]

 angelsmom10
What does the operation involve ? If it is not too much asking that ....

[Tim5055]

 angelsmom10
If you are going to get a CPAP, investigate the makes/models before you select one.
 
 Some can be powered by 12v DC and would be better for dry camping if that may be in your plans.
 
 [link=http://www.btinternet.com/~kemp.paul/12vcpap.html]Here is a CPAP modification to run on 12v DC[/link]
 
 [link=http://www.cpap-supply.com/aspcart/prodetails.asp?prodid=622206&start=1&page=100]CPAP 12v DC & 110v AC Operation[/link]
 
 Please note:  These links are from a google search and I have no personal knowledge of the information provided.  Just from looking around I see huge differences in prices.  The " Solo"  unit ranges from less than $300 to close to $1,000[&:]