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I'm In Love With a Device Named Charlie! - Akron, OH

UPDATED FROM Gina L.
10 months post

No Sleep = More Weight

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Gina L.August 24, 2015
WORTH IT

Many sleep apnea sufferers can claim weight gain as an unwelcome side effect.  I am one of them.  I've tried numerous diets with no luck.  So, I talked with my doctor and she is going to refer me to a bariatrics unit to discuss a long-term weight loss program or some type of gastric surgery.  

I'm finally ready to tackle the unwanted weight!

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Summa Health System - Sleep Center

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kimmlu
August 30, 2015
I'm finally getting used to my nasal pillows....and I feel so much better in ther morning...I am less forgetful...things seem brighter to me. This is my first step towards my weightloss goals and my new life!!!
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Gina L.
August 30, 2015

I hear you!  I switched from the mask to the nasal pillows and it's much better for me.  Definitely less leaking.  I will definitely follow your journey.  We are in this together.

UPDATED FROM Gina L.
9 months post

I Made the Switch!

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Gina L.July 14, 2015

I made the switch from full mask to nasal pillows.  It's been about three weeks and I am sleeping so much better.  The mask had begun to leak and my symptoms had begun to return.  I have to wear a chin strap to keep my mouth closed at night but it's all good.  The mask is not as intimidating to the kids and they love it.  So do I!

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kimmlu
August 20, 2015
I use the nasal pillows too! I'm still getting used to it....but I did have my first full night sleep with it the night before yesterday. My memory has been so bad before I was dx'd my husband thought I had early Alzhemiers. I stopped breathing 45 times an hour....no wonder it was so hard to think during the day! Hope this does the trick. My morning headaches seem to be better.
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Gina L.
August 24, 2015

I hear you.  My family thought I was truly out of mind before I started using the CPAP.  It does take some getting used to.  Let me know how you're doing.  We can compare notes :)

UPDATED FROM Gina L.
8 months post

Monday Can't Get Here Soon Enough

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Gina L.June 5, 2015

Well, it happened.  What I dreaded the most - the mask broke.  I was threading the headgear through the mask and one of the pieces broke.  I am on day 2 of not using the mask and let me tell you, it's not fun.  I've been a bit touchy, extremely drowsy during the day and can't seem to focus much. 

I called the medical supply company but I couldn't get an appointment until Monday morning so I have a few more days to go like this.  

I also had a very low Vitamin D count and was prescribed 50,000 units to take.  Unfortunately, I had an allergic reaction to it and my eyes are swollen, itchy and runny.  I went to the doctor yesterday and she prescribed an antibiotic to clear that up.

I feel like I've gone back to square one.  Can't wait to get the new mask.

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Sharon at RealSelf
June 9, 2015

Oh no! So sorry you're going through this. I hope everything is okay by now (Tuesday today)?

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Gina L.
June 10, 2015

I'm back on the mend.  I was switched to nasal pillows instead of the full mask and I've been able to get some good sleep the last few nights.  I'll post a pic later today of my new gizmo.

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