Newbie Question Re Extra stuff to get.

[EwanJon]

Hi there,

I'm due to pick up my CPAP machine on Tuesday from Wythenshawe Sleep Clinic and I'm not sure what model it will be etc. All I know is that it's a full face mask and reminded me of Top Gun.

Anywho, I have been reading through the forum and I have picked up a lot already, but I was wondering if anyone can recommend any good accessories that will help me to become accustomed to wearing it as quickly as possible?

I'm already toying with a Hose stand and some face mask stick on pads that have good reviews but I was wondering if anybody had any other ideas?

I'm worried that it's going to be a nitemare. Whatever happens though I will stick at it as I feel like I've been tired for the past 10 years solid!

Many thanks in advance,

Ewan

[Tigers Fan]

Welcome

Hi Ewanjon

Depending on where you live - a heated hose.

Most important accessory of all, though, is a positive attitude. If you worry about it being a nitemare, it probably will be. If you start with a positive, I can do this! attitude, things will probably go easier. Either way, you'll probably finish up using CPAP and improving your life experience - the question is, will you feel that the mask clamped to your face is friend or foe?

TF

[hsrunning]

Hi Ewanjon

As TF says the most important thing is a positive attitude, I adopted it from the outset and convinced myself that without it I could say goodbye to ever feeling alive again.
I like so many others have had, and will continue to experience problems from time to time, but it is how you approach them.
As for accessories I am afraid what is good for one person may not suit another so it's a "suck it and see exercise". Personally I like the RemZzz mask liners and try to make each one last 2 to 3 nights, make sure you wash/clean your mask/pipework daily, I also have some medical wipes (like the ones they clean you with before an injection) which I use to wipe over the contact surfaces of my mask. I use distilled water in my humidifier that prevents build up of lime scale. Finally an understanding wife (even if she does moan when my exhaust blows on her in the middle of the night) from the mask that is.

Welcome to the forum I am pretty new here myself but have picked up a wealth of information, keep us informed of how you are getting on.

HSRUNNING

[EwanJon]

Many thanks for the replies, very helpful.

You're right about the positive attitude towards it, and most of the time I have that attitude. Once I have may set up next week I'm sure I will be OK. I like a challenge so that's how I'm looking at this.

Roll on Tuesday I say!!

Thanks,

Ewan
:-)