About to get my machine

[Poppy56]

I was diagnosed with OSA a month ago and had my appointment today to discuss treatment. I am getting a CPAP - will go in for an overnight stay in about 10 days time to test it and can take it home the following morning. They let me have a go with a mask today - I feel much more comfortable about the whole idea now. I had thought I would feel suffocated but didn't. The CPAP is a Fischer Paykal Sleepsmart and has a built in humidifier and a heated hose. Fingers crossed!

[Tigers Fan]

Good luck!

Good luck, Poppy56 - sounds like you have a good start to this new part of your life!

While you wait for your sleep test, might I suggest you read threads about OSA and DVLA, if you haven't already.

Tigers Fan

[Poppy56]

Thanks Tigers Fan. Luckily I don't drive so need to inform the DVLA - I used to, but stopped because I hated it.

[Floatyboaty]

If you have passed your test and hold a licence you have to tell them even if you don't drive.
Good luck with your equipment, heated hose eh, some trusts are getting very generous! Which nhs trust is it?

[Poppy56]

When I drove, I was living abroad, so never sat a test in this country and have never held a UK driving licence.

I live in Surrey but the hospital I attend is in Sussex.