hi folks

so, here's the short story:

im 28, married, and yes... legally obese...
ive probably had apnea my whole life, my mother had it, and ive just dealt with it.
last 2 years, i have been on a downward slope, unemployed, no energy, no motivation, depressed, tired, etc.

2 weeks ago, i had a sleep study, and after 1 hour observing, they diagnosed my apnea, hooked me up to cpap, and i have to say: i had the best 5 hours of sleep in my life.
i woke up energized, happy, and felt good.

today, i receieved my CPAP machine, and i am super excited.
to finally be able to rest.
to wake up in the morning, without feeling angry, upset, tired.

i will frequent the forums as a way to be in contact with others like myself, and i only hope and prey that this lil machine... cumbersome or not, improves my quality of life.

the hardest thing for me is going to be learning to not sleep on my stomach... its normally the only comfy posiiton i can fall asleep in, and its a lil wierd with the cpap, but... ill manage.

ive read some other threads, and i hope that my excitement doesnt turn into frustration over this thing.

wish me luck, as i do you!

you'll be seein me around the boards... glad to find a support forum online


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a pic of my boy: the reason for me to get healthy, use CPAP, and smile

Welcome to the land of the hose-heads.

Be patient.  Some lucky folks see immediate positive effect of XPAP while others take weeks (or longer) before they start to feel good.  The fact that you had a good results during your study is great news and a hopeful sign.  I've also seen posts from apneacs who see immediate results only to regress after some time.  Readjusting the pressure is sometimes required.  The MASK IS THE THING!  That too can take sometime to find the right one for you and get adjusted just right.

Stay with it!  Ride out the rough spots (if they occur).  Don't get discouraged.  The folks here on this forum and other like it are here to lend support.

It look like you have a real cute reason to want to be healthy.

well,

after my first night with my machine... i am happy

took me awhile to sleep, getting used to this hose...but once i fell asleep, i slept well... and feel rested
i feel after some more time, adjusting... i will fall in love with this machine


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a pic of my boy: the reason for me to get healthy, use CPAP, and smile

Welcome Bigg!

What a very cute and adorable baby!!  I was so entralled that I forgot what I was going to say...um, um, oh yeah, the reason you are here!  That is great that you are doing so well with your CPAP!  We are always here for you and now, you for others!

Vicki


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That which does not kill you makes you stronger-Friedrich Nietzsche
Friedrich must of had apnea.

Congrats biggdunc and welcome!  Depending on the mask you use, you can still sleep on your stomach.  I use the Breeze Nasal Pillows and sleep on my stomach every night (I always have!).