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re: Another view of the hazards of sleep apnea, {reason for a cpap}
Posted on 10/8/25 at 9:07 pm to Chucktown_Badger
Posted on 10/8/25 at 9:07 pm to Chucktown_Badger
quote:It's basically an internal TENS. Surgically implanted.
Apparently there are internal CPAP machines now. I have no idea how they work but Ive seen the commercial.
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Posted on 10/8/25 at 9:15 pm to Chucktown_Badger
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Apparently there are internal CPAP machines now. I have no idea how they work but Ive seen the commercial.
It's called Inspire.. PAP therapy is still the preferred therapy while the Inspire device is second line therapy. Yes, it requires surgery and it may, or may not, be covered by your insurance. There are some restrictions w/ it.
Posted on 10/8/25 at 9:23 pm to Buzz Lightbeer
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Whether you do or you don’t wear a CPAP, I have bad news for you.
What?
Posted on 10/8/25 at 9:48 pm to UptownJoeBrown
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Friend of mine wore a CPAP. One night he didn’t. Died
I know a guy who knew a guy that this happened to.
I’m actually kind of scared to sleep without mine. One night, we woke up to a roof leak directly over our bed. My wife went to the extra bedroom and I went to the couch without the CPAP. It was one of the most bizarre feelings I’ve ever felt. I was having this dream where I was gasping for air and felt like I was dying in my sleep, but couldn’t wake myself up. Some of the worst sleep of my life. It really freaked me out.
Posted on 10/8/25 at 9:58 pm to notiger1997
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How hard was it to get used to falling asleep with this?
Been using mine for 16 years now. It probably took me a good year before I would sleep through the night without ripping the mask off my face. Then it took another 3 before I stopped waking up with a bloated stomach and bowels full of swallowed air. Yeah it was a rough journey, but I’m glad I stuck it out.
I have a narrow trachea, so my options were surgery with no guarantee or this. I chose this. I don’t really notice anything when wearing it. I feel tired most days, because I don’t get good sleep most nights (not due to the cpap; just me being a terrible sleeper). But then on the rare occasions I sleep without it, that’s when I really feel it and recognize just how big of a difference it makes in my life.
If you need it, get it. Use it. Tough it out. In the end you’ll be thankful that you did
Posted on 10/8/25 at 10:13 pm to PsychTiger
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Good advice unless you happen to breathe through your mouth. Then a full mask is needed.
I had success with a nasal mask and chin strap combination. Much more comfortable than full face mask.
Posted on 10/8/25 at 10:19 pm to prostyleoffensetime
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was having this dream where I was gasping for air and felt like I was dying in my sleep, but couldn’t wake myself up. Some of the worst sleep of my life. It really freaked me out.
That sounds like whst is known as a “night terror.” Look it up….
Posted on 10/9/25 at 7:38 pm to SaintsReportExile
quote:Very common misconception. I have a fighter pilot on CPAP and an 18 y/o guy who weighs 120lbs. More active duty guys than I can count, and a whole bunch of in shape cops.
Don't be fat.
Posted on 10/9/25 at 7:48 pm to greygoose
good comment!
Posted on 10/9/25 at 8:06 pm to Trevaylin
I use CPAP and my cardiologist won't let me get operations unless I do a chemical stress test. He said I ran a risk of dying on the operation table. Had to get a triple level neck fusion and he didn't want to sign off on it but I really didn't have an option regarding surgery.
Posted on 10/9/25 at 8:08 pm to greygoose
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Don't be fat.
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Very common misconception.
80%+ of cpap users are overweight or obese
Posted on 10/9/25 at 8:10 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
45% are under 5’5
Posted on 10/9/25 at 8:14 pm to Sun God
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Sun God
You’re still upset you embarrassed yourself in the bottom tier poster thread. Take a breath
Posted on 10/9/25 at 8:16 pm to Trevaylin
What are the odds you AND your wife both need CPAP?
Posted on 10/9/25 at 8:17 pm to Bjorn Cyborg
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What are the odds you AND your wife both need CPAP?
Pretty high when you’re both lard asses
Posted on 10/9/25 at 8:19 pm to greygoose
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Very common misconception
No it isn't.
The majority of people with OSA are overweight.
The number one way to get rid of OSA is weight loss.
Skinny, in shape people, can have it but it's not what you would call common.
Posted on 10/9/25 at 8:29 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
Hold on let me put my CPAP on
Posted on 10/9/25 at 8:51 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
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80%+ of cpap users are overweight or obese
Where did you find that number?
I’m sure losing weight helps most anyone with the condition, but even accepting your stat, that’s 1 out of 5 people that will get no benefit from the advice “don’t be fat”. That is, it’s an actual medical condition, I don’t really get the point of interrupting a discussion about treatment.
Posted on 10/9/25 at 8:57 pm to Trevaylin
Buncha sloppy folk in this thread
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