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RE: tbhausen - Therapy Thread - tbhausen - 11-05-2023
Thank you… I’ll probably check back in once after visiting my DME and then leave you guys alone unless something changes
RE: tbhausen - Therapy Thread - tbhausen - 11-06-2023
Posted for reference for a hospital visit today:
RE: tbhausen - Therapy Thread - tbhausen - 11-08-2023
I hit AHI 0.0 for the first time last night. Not a realistic goal or expactation, I know, but interesting nonetheless.
I'm a bit surprised at the leaking with the Eclipse. I need to inspect the "mask" and see if everything is OK there.
Does anything here need a closer look, or is it worth tweaking any settings at this point? Does that tidal volume look a bit on the low side? Is this because of the reduced pressures VAuto mode is delivering?
RE: tbhausen - Therapy Thread - Sleeprider - 11-08-2023
Hey, congrats! Always nice to know you're perfect, even if only for one night. As far as making tweaks or setting changes, I know when I'm ahead and should 'hold'.
RE: tbhausen - Therapy Thread - Old Codger - 11-09-2023
That really looks like mouth breathing. What are you taping with?
RE: tbhausen - Therapy Thread - tbhausen - 11-09-2023
I'm not... thought I had mouth breathing under control the first couple of nights. I might have to start taping.
RE: tbhausen - Therapy Thread - tbhausen - 11-15-2023
I think I'm learning to control the mouth breathing. Am I a believer in the Bleep Eclipse system? Oh yes, I am. If I can keep my darn mouth shut, it's magic.
RE: tbhausen - Therapy Thread - Old Codger - 11-15-2023
Your screen shot looks pretty good. 0.0 AHI is nice. What are you using to control the mouth breathing?
RE: tbhausen - Therapy Thread - tbhausen - 11-15-2023
Just being conscious of it, sealing my tongue against the roof of my mouth before dozing off.
RE: tbhausen - Therapy Thread - tbhausen - 12-19-2023
Checking back in briefly to thank everyone here for their help. I've graduated to the "smooth sailing" phase. AHI is always under .4, I sleep like a baby and feel much better all day. Bleep Eclipse very seldom leaks and I'm often unaware of even wearing it. The "tongue suck" technique is habit now and I only have significant mouth leaks if I somehow end up on my back (which is rare). Seldom do I spend more than 20 seconds in apnea on any given night. I'm only averaging about 5.5 hours of sleep, but it's good sleep. I need to up that to about 7 hours. I have a follow-up on January 4th and it'll be interesting to see if my Doc takes issue with changing from BiPAP-S to VAuto mode. I can't imagine he or she would argue with the results. BTW, Indiana University Health has been excellent both for care and as a DME supplier. Also, CareSource (a regional company on the Marketplace) has been a good and efficient insurer.