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re: Sleep doctor check up appointments are the biggest healthcare scam in America.
Posted on 2/7/23 at 1:05 pm to el Gaucho
Posted on 2/7/23 at 1:05 pm to el Gaucho
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We used to think my cousin had sleep apnea and it was really fibromyalgia the whole time. With the medicine they’ve got him on for the fibromyalgia he quit snoring at night and a lot of times at night he quits breathing entirely
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Posted on 2/7/23 at 1:05 pm to DiamondDog
I was having some sleep issues and I went through the VA for a sleep study. The VA is notoriously slow and you usually have to wait months before anything is done.
Not this time. These sleep doctors had me in there next day. Of course they diagnosed me with sleep apnea and billed the VA for everything I needed. They hit me up monthly just to check up and see if I need anything else
So yes, I agree with you that’s it’s a huge scam and even more so when they’re able to bill the VA for services in addition to machine costs.
Not this time. These sleep doctors had me in there next day. Of course they diagnosed me with sleep apnea and billed the VA for everything I needed. They hit me up monthly just to check up and see if I need anything else
So yes, I agree with you that’s it’s a huge scam and even more so when they’re able to bill the VA for services in addition to machine costs.
Posted on 2/7/23 at 1:08 pm to DiamondDog
At least on Resmed machines settings are adjustable at home by entering a special menu, but other than lowering starting pressure I'm not sure why one would want to make changes.
Posted on 2/7/23 at 1:08 pm to JohnnyKilroy
This is such a shitty take. I’m in better shape than 99% of this board and I have sleep apnea. I’ll kick your limp wristed arse for sure.
It’s related to a deviated septum and some other nasal issues for me. I just don’t care enough yet to have surgery.
It’s related to a deviated septum and some other nasal issues for me. I just don’t care enough yet to have surgery.
Posted on 2/7/23 at 1:21 pm to DiamondDog
Annual termite inspections to maintain termite certificate is a $250 version of your annual sleep appt.
Posted on 2/7/23 at 1:29 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
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I am just too much of a pussy to have surgery.
FIFY
Posted on 2/7/23 at 1:33 pm to tigerskin
I don’t wish to inconvenience my family or miss work to have a surgery that I don’t really need.
I know you didn’t consider those things when you had your dick tucked in, but you’re selfish.
I know you didn’t consider those things when you had your dick tucked in, but you’re selfish.
Posted on 2/7/23 at 1:36 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
Relax. Was just messing with you
Posted on 2/7/23 at 1:39 pm to JohnnyKilroy
"I just hate fat people. Scourge of our society."
... and all this time, I thought ASSHOLES were the scourge of society.
... and all this time, I thought ASSHOLES were the scourge of society.
Posted on 2/7/23 at 1:40 pm to tigerskin
So was I 
Posted on 2/7/23 at 1:41 pm to DiamondDog
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It's nothing but fullblown shakedown every year for $150.
It's either that or hire a hooker to blow air up your nose all night.
I can tell you that is a lot more expensive.
Posted on 2/7/23 at 1:45 pm to DiamondDog
I got my CPAP six years ago. I get a automated call every three months asking if I need supplies. No problems except for a recall.
Posted on 2/7/23 at 1:50 pm to DiamondDog
So, the medical industry is about making money, sounds about right. Time to get your weekly booster shot.
Posted on 2/7/23 at 1:54 pm to thumperpait
They are able to tell electronically that you are wearing it and hours it’s being worn or you would be getting calls from your insurance.
Posted on 2/7/23 at 2:10 pm to DiamondDog
When I needed a new machine my "prescription" was way out of date. Had my PCP write a script, took it to the cpap store. Done and done.
Posted on 2/7/23 at 2:13 pm to DiamondDog
It’s easy to find out how to adjust the settings online. And you can purchase supplies from reshop online. Enter a prescription one time and they don’t ask again.
Posted on 2/7/23 at 2:16 pm to DiamondDog
Been on a CPAP 6 years, never went back to my doctor, order my supplies off of Ebay or Amazon
Posted on 2/7/23 at 2:19 pm to el Gaucho
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fibromyalgia
quote:Does not compute
him
quote:Nevermind
el Gaucho
Posted on 2/7/23 at 4:10 pm to DiamondDog
I bought a ResMed AutoAir 10 online last year. “I still want you to come in yearly for a checkup. I don’t know why you want this machine,” my doctor said.
1) He set my pressures too high, so I had to adjust them down through the special menu (there are YouTube videos in how to do this).
2) I am in the midst of losing weight and wanted the autoset feature … not going back “just because I need my pressures adjusted.”
3) I never want to go back and see him again.
It is one part of our health we can manage and control.
Plus, my sleep doc is a full-on mask nazi. He can keep his masks and I will keep my $$$.
1) He set my pressures too high, so I had to adjust them down through the special menu (there are YouTube videos in how to do this).
2) I am in the midst of losing weight and wanted the autoset feature … not going back “just because I need my pressures adjusted.”
3) I never want to go back and see him again.
It is one part of our health we can manage and control.
Plus, my sleep doc is a full-on mask nazi. He can keep his masks and I will keep my $$$.
Posted on 2/7/23 at 4:22 pm to DiamondDog
Worked for company that sold Cpap Supplies.. recommended supplies changed every 3 to 6 months. Total scam
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