What should I name my CPAP machine?

[sasha_feather]

I got a CPAP machine yesterday and was able to use it. There were a great many steps in getting it and setting it up, and there are lots of rules and guidelines about use, which is all intimidating. For example you must use it 4 hours a night (or day) for the trial period, or insurance will not pay for it. You must have a doctor visit within 30 to 90 days. You must use distilled water, scent-free soap, etc. If you travel by air you need to bring along the prescription. SO many rules.

But, I felt much more like myself today. Much more clear-headed. And it felt fine to wear, though it still took me a long time to get to sleep.

I'm feeling optimistic. I've been having a very hard time with pain, fatigue, asthma; this is the first thing that has made a dent in a while.

Dad and I drove around, passing time, and I took us over to the nearby reservoir. We saw a group of ducks and 3 bald eagles! We went for a late lunch at Roosters, a bar and grill; we split a pulled pork sandwich and onion rings. Sally rides along with us in the car and I crack the window a bit if we are going to be a while. She'd rather do that than get left at home.

This afternoon we had heavy, beautiful snow.

Ole the cat is fun, and has caught at least two mice already. He and Sally are not friends (yet) but they are getting along well enough. It's pronounced Oh-lee, like Lena and Ole, the Scandinavian-American stock character couple.

Watched recently:
The Residence, on Netflix. I loved this.
Abbott Elementary
The Pitt

Comments

[colls]

Good luck with the CPAP - my stepfather sleeps with one and it's made a world of difference for him.

I recently finished season 3 of Abbott Elementary and find it to be such a charming show.

[celli]

I have had great luck with my CPAP, so I hope the same for you!

[replyhazy]

I have a CPAP and also a travel CPAP and I have never needed the prescription for either of them while traveling.

[naomikritzer]

This. My husband has had a CPAP since 2006 or so and has flown with it many times. When he first got it, they would always pull it out and swab it; these days they don't even do that, usually.

I'm so glad you felt a difference

[jesse_the_k]

...with the CPAP already, and that you could tolerate the mask.

Geez, all those rules make it seem like adopting a wee needy robot.

No clever names occur, but I'll put it on the back burner.

The Residence is so much fun!

Bella's become a ride-along dog as well -- the car is her favorite place to be. Well, at MyGuy's feet is her #1 spot, so the car is #2. Once the ambient temp is higher than 60, though, I insist on leaving her home.

[bibliofile]

Oh yay, a CPAP can be great -- another plus for living in the future.

[longwhitecoats]

Thank you for the Residence rec!! We started watching it this Sunday and it's so good!