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What should I name my CPAP machine?
Apr. 1st, 2025 11:13 pmI 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
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
