Oh, definitely - a four day work week is preferable to a 5 day one - and of course you have to either get there earlier or stay later to put in those extra hours.


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Resmed S8 Elite II with FitLife total face mask.
DISCLAIMER - I am sometimes corrected by those that actually do know what they are talking about.

I used the Fit Life for the first time last night.  The bridge of my nose is much happier.  Unfortunately, the large is a little too large and the small is a little too small.  I wish they would make a medium.

Well, since it was time for me to get a new mask, and I currently had no full face masks in my collection, and I had a sinus infection coming on-  I decided to use this time to find a full face mask I could use.  The rep at my DME talked me through what I liked and didn't like, issues, etc.  She finally decided she could actually send me 2 masks, since one of them had a different code for the insurance.  I received a ResMed Liberty - size small mouth cushion and S, M, L nasal cushions included.  The 2nd one was the Respironics Full Life mask.  

Liberty-  I cannot believe how great this mask is!  I wish I had tried it a long time ago.  It fits extremely well, and no leaks into my eyes, which is one of my biggest issue with every single mask I've tried.  The nasal cushions actually stay in all night with no leaks.  I originally had a Swift LT for her, which I gave up on after many many tries - as I could not get a good seal for the night no matter what adjustments or sizes I tried.  This mask is now my #1 mask, even though I don't mouth breathe when using a nasal mask.  It's so nice to be able to breathe however you want, naturally, instead of worrying about keeping your mouth closed when you sleep.  Headgear fits great too.  I sleep all over the place and this is not an issue.

FullLife mask-  I cannot believe what junk this mask is!  It's like trying to strap a tupperware bowl to your face.  What's with all the bulk?  It does absolutely nothing to help with cushioning your face.  The headgear was not well thought out either.  I cannot comprehend how someone at Respironics R&D dept actually tried this thing on and said "We're going to sell a bunch of these wonderful masks"  What were they thinking?  Could not get it to stop leaking around my eyes no matter what I tried.  And the worst part of all-  it hurt the bridge of my nose, even just holding it on my face, before tightening any straps.  I have ready many many posts where people talk about the bridge of their nose hurting, being wounded, etc.  I have never had a mask that hurt my nose before, so I could not understand why these folks were having this problem.  I now understand..... this is horrible.  If I had to wear a mask that did that to my nose, I know for sure I would have failed to continue my therapy.  These masks are supposed to make us more inclined to continue, not less.

So, I called the DME and told them about the Full Life and asked about the Fit Life.  They really didn't seem to excited, didn't know much about it, but the rep went to the warehouse and they had 1 small and 1 large.  They are replaceing my Full Life with a Fit Life.  I am glad to read some positive reviews about it, and hopefully it will be another completely different type of mask that I can use as needed.

I really think it's good for the face and for the therapy to have a couple of different types of masks that have different types of headgear and cushions so that you don't get permanent marks, etc from using the same thing all the time.  Wish me luck!


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ResMed Auto Set II w/hi4 Pressure 9 - 20 EPR at 3 SleepWeaver, Mirage Micro, Liberty, FitLlife
Orig AHI 30.4 RDI 36 & RLS/PLMB

TXLadybug I used the Liberty mask for a year and half or close to it, I had to modify it a bit to hold the nasal pillows in at my high pressures, but I to thought it was a really Great mask! Until that is I started using the Respironics Fit Life mask now this mask it my Number One mask, I really like it allot, it is the most comfortable mask I have ever used, with no pressure on the nose or any where! I also get the lowest leak rate and best seal that I have ever gotten with any mask!  Let me know what you think of it, just as a tip I wipe the seal with CPAP Citrus wipes really good before putting the mask on and I also was my face really well to get rid of any oil on the skin, It makes for a better long lasting seal! and it may take a little bit to get the head gear adjusted just right but even that is pretty easy!  Actually the only thing I found that I had a problem with on the mask was the presssure of the straps on the back of my neck and I have that problem with all the mask including the Liberty because I have bad cervical sisk in my neck. I ended up using a folded over piece of foam cloth to put under the straps to spread out the pressure. Works fine for me! Well Good Luck to You and I hope the mask works well for you.....White Beard


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White Beard with a White Beard
Resmed VPAP Adapt SV Enhanced, HumidAire 2i, ResLink with Model 8000 Flex sensor Pulse Oximeter, and ResScan 3.5 software. Respironic EverFlo OPI Oxygen Concentrator 3 lpm
EEP 9.0, min PS 6.0, max PS 16.0, FitLife Mask

I went to DME yesterday and asked to try the Fitlife mask. They didn't have one and gave a fulllife mask.  It was much more comfortable than the Mirage Quattro........but I start at 4 and it ramps up to 18 and when it got up there it would have blown off my face if it hadn't been strapped on.  No seal anywhere and couldn't get it to.  Don't know what to do now, they don't want to let me try anymore with out buying it.  I'm about ready to say to heck with it and not use at all. VERY frustrated!

Well, mine arrived today at lunchtime.  Tried it on-  fit like a glove.  No leaks immediately... I'll give it a full try tonight.


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ResMed Auto Set II w/hi4 Pressure 9 - 20 EPR at 3 SleepWeaver, Mirage Micro, Liberty, FitLlife
Orig AHI 30.4 RDI 36 & RLS/PLMB

good luck!!

You need to take that piece of junk back to them and tell them to order the proper one for you.  If they don't want to, have them prove that it fits you properly at 18 pressure without leaks.


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ResMed Auto Set II w/hi4 Pressure 9 - 20 EPR at 3 SleepWeaver, Mirage Micro, Liberty, FitLlife
Orig AHI 30.4 RDI 36 & RLS/PLMB

LOL Txladybug!  You haven't tried it yet have you?  Why does it have to be so difficult?

Well, I actually like it!  It fit immediately with no leaks.  Slept pretty good the first night, and liked it even better than the Liberty.  I will probably use it as my full face, when allergies kick in.


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ResMed Auto Set II w/hi4 Pressure 9 - 20 EPR at 3 SleepWeaver, Mirage Micro, Liberty, FitLlife
Orig AHI 30.4 RDI 36 & RLS/PLMB

I'm happy for youTxLadybug. What pressure are you at?  It fit me good at 4 to 5 but not at 18 where I am all night.

I'm on auto set from 9-20.  My avg pressure ranges anywhere from 12.5 - 16.


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ResMed Auto Set II w/hi4 Pressure 9 - 20 EPR at 3 SleepWeaver, Mirage Micro, Liberty, FitLlife
Orig AHI 30.4 RDI 36 & RLS/PLMB