Getting My CPAP Machine Monday.

To my surprise the new machine came in pretty quick. The sleep study was on Aug 29, so this is good news. I really expected a longer wait. Monday I go in to get trained on how to use it at the Sleep Disorder Clinic. As soon as I achieve compliance, I can get scheduled in for orientation. The long wait may finally be just about over.

Glad to hear things are falling in line for you, Bruce! Are you going with Schneider (if memory serves)?

Glad to hear things are falling in line for you, Bruce! Are you going with Schneider (if memory serves)?

Yes, Schneider. They start orientations every Monday in Green Bay. So I could (best case scenario) be starting on the 20th. I will be in their accelerated program since I drove for them previously. Just happy to get another opportunity. And good luck to you with your career.

Congratulations!

That was surprisingly quick Bruce. Congratulations! I know that was a relief to get that news. Now you've got to scramble and get everything ready to go!

That was surprisingly quick Bruce. Congratulations! I know that was a relief to get that news. Now you've got to scramble and get everything ready to go!

Thanks PR & OS,

Yeah, it was a great relief to jump what I hope is the final hurtle. Because of the delays I've experienced, I've gotten almost everything done that I need to do. And Schneider has been very patient with me while I sorted things out.

Great news, Bruce. How comfortable was the mask you wore during your study? Will you be getting the same kind? I had quit using a CPAP for about 10 years and I thought the mask I had during my study was great but I think that was partly because of them giving me Lorazepam to help make sure I slept okay. After I started wearing one at home I decided it was not so great. I don't know how Medicare works with this but most providers replace your mask if you don't like it in the first 30 days. I had to pay out of pocket for my own but have tried six different masks, ending up with the the third one I bought as being my go-to mask (Resmed N20). It's important to have one you find comfortable so that you are able to be compliant.

Good luck!

Harvey, I didn't have to use a mask during my study. I was just hooked up to about 30 sensors and a wire harness big enough to power everything on a Freightliner. And they gave me an Ambien to get to sleep. The highlight was when a very pretty technician tucked me in and wished me sweet dreams.

Bet you had some nice dreams! Actually, I read the only way we can remember our dreams is if we are not fully asleep. I usually end up doing some sort of work in my dreams!

If you have any choice in what you get for a mask, you might read reviews of some masks on the apenaboard forum. Some people that are mouth breathers get by with a nasal mask (only covers nose) by using some surgical tape and taping their lips shut.

I believe the Ambien and Lorazepam may exaggerate the problems as does alcohol consumption before going to bed (according to very experienced folks on the same forum). Even so, I know I have problems even without because my watch shows my oxygen saturation drops when I take a nap or if I take off my mask early in the morning for a bathroom break and go back to sleep without.

Welcome back to the road Mr Bruce!!