Sleepweaver masks

[Barely Awake]

Well, I’ve been following this thread with interest and would now like to throw in my contribution.
Bought a SleapWeaver recently (thanks to James’s offer) and have now tried it over four nights.
As a previous full face mask user, I found it surprisingly easy to change to a nasal mask.
Fitting and adjustment were comparatively easy and the seal is good. It’s extremely comfortable and my oximeter stats show that I slept reasonably well.
BUT I have to resurrect the hose issue. Although I have the hose lying on top of my downie, whenever I turn over (which is frequently) the hose does not follow and I have to move it by hand to stop it pulling the mask sideways and causing leakage. Have tried a hose lift but this doesn’t make much difference.
As a result, I am returning to my Quattro full face, which at least allows the hose to follow my movements and gives me a good night.
Any comments on how to help the hose problems with the SleapWeaver would be most welcome.

Sorry if this merely echoes obvious things you have tried already. Have you tried a bit more loop in the hose and positioning the hose lift at various points say along the head of the bed or up and down the side you most turn towards? Hose lifts are not all the same so does yours swivel? Aside wearing PJs or a T shirt and using a velcro hose clip I can't think at present of anything else that might help.

[symmit]

Any comments on how to help the hose problems with the SleapWeaver would be most welcome.

I pulled my machine on top of me due to this (that "damp" feeling when the humidifier drops warm water on your face is nothing compared to the "clunk" of the apap hitting your skull).

Solution for me was to get a much longer hose and run it down towards my feet and then back up to the machine. I use a hose huggie cover so it's under my quilt and have not had a problem since - plenty of slack.

I have had a new issue though (which caused me to use my Forma for a few nights) in that the hose huggie slid down and the rubber end of the hose rubbed on my lip for night and caused it to be irritated and dry out / chap.

Great cure for chapped lips - full face mask and humidifier up to max.

[dozi lad]

Well, I’ve been following this thread with interest and would now like to throw in my contribution.
Bought a SleapWeaver recently (thanks to James’s offer) and have now tried it over four nights.
As a previous full face mask user, I found it surprisingly easy to change to a nasal mask.
Fitting and adjustment were comparatively easy and the seal is good. It’s extremely comfortable and my oximeter stats show that I slept reasonably well.
BUT I have to resurrect the hose issue. Although I have the hose lying on top of my downie, whenever I turn over (which is frequently) the hose does not follow and I have to move it by hand to stop it pulling the mask sideways and causing leakage. Have tried a hose lift but this doesn’t make much difference.
As a result, I am returning to my Quattro full face, which at least allows the hose to follow my movements and gives me a good night.
Any comments on how to help the hose problems with the SleapWeaver would be most welcome.

[Barely Awake]

I got my sleepweaver mask yesterday so used it last night there was a couple of times during the night that it did leak but I think I will need a few nights as you say to fit into it.Other reviews I have read are right the straps touch the bottom of my ears not underneath and a part of the material near my cheek area feels a bit rough but nothing that can't be sorted but oh boy did I have a nice sleep first time for about a week.

Would be interested to learn how you solve your headgear probelms as I encountered the same thing.

[jackieb]

Sleepweaver Mask

I got my sleepweaver mask yesterday so used it last night there was a couple of times during the night that it did leak but I think I will need a few nights as you say to fit into it.Other reviews I have read are right the straps touch the bottom of my ears not underneath and a part of the material near my cheek area feels a bit rough but nothing that can't be sorted but oh boy did I have a nice sleep first time for about a week.

[jackieb]

How long do you normally wait for the sleepweaver mask to be delivered ordered mine on 3rd March paid £5.00 + vat for delivery but am still waiting does it come by post or courier.

[symmit]

Well I have bitten the bullet and treated myself to an early birthday present and ordered my sleepweaver mask today after reading the reviews and recommendation from Symmit why not try it. My nose is a bit sore today where the silicone has rubbed overnight hopefully in a few days this won't happen. Also with the offer of money back from Intus I really have nothing to lose.

Give it a few nights of getting used to, and watch the videos on the sleepweaver site when it arrives in order to minimise the leaks. I really can't recommend this mask enough, no sore nose, no mask marks and only if you sleep awkardly will you get some light marks from the headgear (got them in a hotel room this week after falling asleep face down...)

[jackieb]

Sleepweaver mask

Well I have bitten the bullet and treated myself to an early birthday present and ordered my sleepweaver mask today after reading the reviews and recommendation from Symmit why not try it. My nose is a bit sore today where the silicone has rubbed overnight hopefully in a few days this won't happen. Also with the offer of money back from Intus I really have nothing to lose.

[Tom @ Intus]

Jackie - if you can afford it buy a sleepweaver - I think Intus are doing a money back guarantee on it - if you can sleep with a nasal mask you'll absolutely love the sleepweaver - from what I've tried so far it's the next best thing to having no mask at all.

You are right, we are now offering a money-back offer on the SleepWeaver.

Basically, once you buy it, if you do not get on with it then you can return it within 30 days. Usually we are unable to accept returns for hygiene reasons but we are making an exception for the SleepWeaver - mainly because it's a mask that people are unsure about trying and don't want the gamble of buying something so different. So we're removing that gamble, and so far only a very small amount of people haven't liked it. Hopefully that won't change now so that this returns offer doesn't bankrupt us!

So if you have been umming and arring about getting one, there's certainly been no better time to do so

SleepWeaver Soft Cloth Nasal CPAP Mask

[symmit]

Jackie - if you can afford it buy a sleepweaver - I think Intus are doing a money back guarantee on it - if you can sleep with a nasal mask you'll absolutely love the sleepweaver - from what I've tried so far it's the next best thing to having no mask at all.

I have an odd shaped nose, leaks and discomfort are common across masks for me and I'm so happy the sleepweaver just works - it can be leaky but for me it's well within the acceptable range for the machine to compensate.

[jackieb]

Sleepweaver mask

Hi I have been reading your comments on the sleepweaver and am very tempted to invest in one I have been having trouble with other masks 1st one was painfull 2nd mask was nasal softgel it was ok put pushing into my lip so was given a nasal pillow to try swfit lt could not make it fit my nose it appears my nose bends a little out of place so went back last week to change back to softgel I mentioned to the sleep technician about other masks and mentioned the sleepweaver she told me that they are not yet proven and did not have any it appears the NHS only have a minimum of mask styles and I have tried them apart from full face mask but that would make me feel to claustrophobic only breathe through my nose. Anyway I digress should I wait now until they come up with the next generation of sleepweaver or just go for it. Only been diagnosed since September last year so still don't understand a lot about readings and graphs only attendede clinic twice next app 6 months.

[Barely Awake]

Well done on the three nights - why not give the Sleepweaver a try during the day to see how it fits and works for you, then just keep it on hand for when or if the Swift causes you issues or breaks?

I'm stocked up with masks now, got three nasal, two full face - plenty of choice and spares!

This is good advice. It is very tempting if you are stringing together a few nights where everything works to keep going with just the one mask. However, relying on a single mask only to find production has stopped and I couldn't obtain a replacement or spares, I can only agree that building up a small stock of masks, alternatives, and spares is the position to get into if you can.

[Sparticus]

Hello

I got my SleepWeaver delivered today, but I've had three brilliant nights sleeps and I'm reluctant to change from Swift pillows. It looks cool though Leopard skin, all I need now are the thongs to go with it!

Who said CPAP wasn't sexy!

Now thats a picture most men would love to own but one with Symmit is a big no no

[symmit]

Well done on the three nights - why not give the Sleepweaver a try during the day to see how it fits and works for you, then just keep it on hand for when or if the Swift causes you issues or breaks?

I'm stocked up with masks now, got three nasal, two full face - plenty of choice and spares!

[ChrissieH]

Hello

I got my SleepWeaver delivered today, but I've had three brilliant nights sleeps and I'm reluctant to change from Swift pillows. It looks cool though Leopard skin, all I need now are the thongs to go with it!

Who said CPAP wasn't sexy!