Post by: cruisindub on April 09, 2013, 09:08:35 AM
I know there's a few guys on here with these CPAP machines, we'll see after what the results are....
Booked in for Friday afternoon to get connected up for the night, have to pay in advance, just been told its $485....!!!
Ok, get $285 back on Medicare, but WOW.
What have others paid?
I don't sleep well a the best of times, this is going to Jeep me awake even further!!
Post by: KingBilly on April 09, 2013, 09:18:52 AM
KB
Post by: Bird on April 09, 2013, 09:38:22 AM
Your in a strange bed, usually a narrow Shitty rock hard horsepiddle bed with 50000 wires and probes all over you in a typically freezing cold hospital ward, and your supposed to have a good night sleep. ??? ???
Post by: cruisindub on April 09, 2013, 10:02:05 AM
Those tests IMWO suck. The one I had did
Your in a strange bed, usually a narrow ****ty rock hard horsepiddle bed with 50000 wires and probes all over you in a typically freezing cold hospital ward, and your supposed to have a good night sleep. ??? ???
Seems like they wire you up at the clinic, (have to shave and wear pyjama or other night wear) then cone home and go to bed.
Also thought I would have to spend the night there,but apparently I have to take back all the stuff the following morning.
come
Post by: Taz64 on April 09, 2013, 10:36:42 AM
Having said that, I now use a CPAP machine and it has been a tremendous help with quality of sleep and how alert I am during the day.
I don't have a battery pack for it so when travelling on motorcycle or on CT I can't use it and notice the difference on those days.
My opinion - well worth the test and I'm glad I have one now; despite King Billy's thoughts .... :laugh:
Post by: BigJules on April 09, 2013, 03:26:48 PM
Post by: Bird on April 09, 2013, 03:58:03 PM
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I had my test before CPAPs were all the go. Instead I had expensive, intensive and painful surgeryout of interest, what did they do?
Post by: sonny on April 09, 2013, 06:34:07 PM
http://www.snoreaustralia.com.au/contact.php (http://www.snoreaustralia.com.au/contact.php)
Post by: BigJules on April 09, 2013, 07:21:40 PM
out of interest, what did they do?
Full carby replacement. Nose bored and ported, throat widened and tightened, pallet trimmed, tonsils out, adenoids gone, other bits removed, uvula etc.
Post by: Marschy on April 09, 2013, 07:26:08 PM
Full carby replacement. Nose bored and ported, throat widened and tightened, pallet trimmed, tonsils out, adenoids gone, other bits removed, uvula etc.
Can you sing like Pavarotti now?
Post by: BigJules on April 09, 2013, 07:37:53 PM
Post by: GeoffA on April 09, 2013, 07:47:44 PM
Post by: Marschy on April 09, 2013, 07:48:51 PM
Post by: toeball on April 09, 2013, 07:56:12 PM
Post by: Marschy on April 09, 2013, 08:00:11 PM
Post by: BigJules on April 09, 2013, 08:05:41 PM
I used to snore like no ones business. Dropped 25kg, put 10 back on, but according to the person I share a bed with, I don't snore anymore. Could have something to do with not smoking anymore as well.
For sure that will help.
Post by: dazzler on April 09, 2013, 08:06:31 PM
Post by: toeball on April 09, 2013, 08:22:59 PM
I had my adenoids taken out and two nose re-bores when I was a kid, nose is still faulty, all it does is keep my sunnies in place :D
Post by: Bird on April 09, 2013, 08:34:58 PM
Can you sing like Pavarotti now?if he had it blue printed he could but it was only a 9/10ths job.
Post by: cruisindub on April 09, 2013, 08:39:16 PM
I snored until I lost weight too.Wife said I stopped snoring, after dropping some kilos. Put on a few more, back to snoring...... apparently.
But have to admit, theres quite some merit in that statement Dazzler.
Wife gets worried when I sometimes stop breathing during sleep. It kind of freaks her out.
Some other issues with sleep, but hoping the 'sleep test' will show a bit more.
Post by: Bird on April 09, 2013, 08:43:08 PM
Quote from: cruisindub
Wife gets worried when I sometimes stop breathing during sleep. It kind of freaks her out.I wake myself up sometimes when I stop breathing...
Love to lose weight.. only 40 odd would a start
Post by: Marschy on April 09, 2013, 08:49:30 PM
I wake myself up sometimes when I stop breathing...
Love to lose weight.. only 40 odd would a start
Nothing better to motivate you to lose weight than a heart attack. Been there, not going back.
Post by: cruisindub on April 09, 2013, 08:53:54 PM
Jenny Craig, Apparently you can get your money back if it doesnt work.......
Post by: rescue1 on April 09, 2013, 08:58:53 PM
Post by: xcvator on April 09, 2013, 09:11:27 PM
When you have a sleep test you won't have a good nights sleep, I know but what the hell, you're not sleeping properly anyway .
If you have to have a cpap machine don't complain about the cost or the inconveniance, you are lucky to have been diagnosed BEFORE you went to sleep while driving a motor vehicle, your blood pressure will drop, you will be less prone to having a stroke or heart attack, you have probably added 10 years to your life, your quality of life in general will probably improve and you may even save your marriage ( which may or may not be a good thing :angel:) :cheers:
Post by: Taz64 on April 09, 2013, 09:15:20 PM
Post by: jr on April 12, 2013, 09:21:04 AM
You will need a 3 pin power cord, few $ from electronic type store.
Local pricing from Resmed etc is crazy, even with freight it can be close to half price. Considering they are made here its pretty weak. Obvious they are soaking up any healthcare rebate because they can
Get an Autoset model and there isnt much settings to change and its easy. If your smart you can learn all about this during trial.
Health fund refund? - only available if you buy an Australian model and do the sleep test. $$$ dont balance up.
Post by: cruisindub on April 12, 2013, 08:34:19 PM
Haven't slept a wink all week.
No wonder I'm grumpy and started the rant thread!
Post by: SteveandViv on April 12, 2013, 08:45:44 PM
Those tests IMWO suck. The one I had did
Your in a strange bed, usually a narrow ****ty rock hard horsepiddle bed with 50000 wires and probes all over you in a typically freezing cold hospital ward, and your supposed to have a good night sleep. ??? ???
Can you ask them for a shot of Morphine - that should help ;D
Post by: TOPNDR on April 13, 2013, 03:52:15 PM
When I were a young tacker and going without sleep didn't seem to have too detrimental affect, getting to sleep wasn't ever a problem. But now in my 50's and not able to tolerate being sleep deprived, I get agitated if I don't drop off quickly, so resort to me little white pill. The only side effect, for me, SNORING. Did you hear that SNORING.
Mrs T told me this morning when I phoned from work (after a 4:30 am alarm that revealed she was not in the bed!) that I out did myself. :angel:
Post by: Foo on April 13, 2013, 06:51:47 PM
I take mine away in the truck with me to use as well. If you need it because your on the road, then I would hire it and then you can claim the cost of hire on your tax return, instead of only depreciation. ;)
Foo
Post by: xcvator on April 14, 2013, 04:25:47 PM
My opinion is save the money and just rent a machine for a month - chemists and agents do this........ sadly then buy the machine from US. Dont feel too bad about agent they are doing well @ $500/month for a $2K machine and you have to buy masks etc from them anyway for the trial.
You will need a 3 pin power cord, few $ from electronic type store.
Local pricing from Resmed etc is crazy, even with freight it can be close to half price. Considering they are made here its pretty weak. Obvious they are soaking up any healthcare rebate because they can
Get an Autoset model and there isnt much settings to change and its easy. If your smart you can learn all about this during trial.
Health fund refund? - only available if you buy an Australian model and do the sleep test. $$$ dont balance up.
Sorry mate but obviously you are NOT a qualified doctor, so don't go spouting this sort of rubbish around >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
If you don't have the sleep test you have no idea as to what the settings should be. ???
Do you even know whether you should have a cpap or vpap pump, how many bpm to set it at IF you can set it at all?
In a years time do you need to change the settings, if so, to what ?
About the only thing you are correct about is the pricing, so DON'T go spouting off about some thing that can have fatal consequences for people.
I will repeat,
IF YOUR MEDICAL PRACTITIONER HAS ADVISED HAVING A SLEEP TEST JUST DO IT!!!! It's a small price to pay, get your priorities right and DON'T listen to some dickhead that tells you you can do it yourself
End of rant
Post by: Marschy on April 14, 2013, 05:03:04 PM
Post by: Bird on February 21, 2017, 02:14:55 PM
Post by: neilsk on February 21, 2017, 02:50:03 PM
Wasn't the most glamorous look but it proved what I already knew, sleep apnea.
I ended up getting a Resmed Autosense 10 apap machine. awesome little unit.
make sure you get one with a humidifier, you will kick yourself if you don't.
Wasn't cheap but you spend a great deal of time asleep it might as well be worth it.
Im currently more alert, I have energy. I have the enthusiasm and motivation to lose some weight more than I have had in years. 5 weeks on and down 12 kgs.
Post by: Bird on February 21, 2017, 02:56:56 PM
I was fortunate enough to have the test at home, was about 200 bucks, the lady came and hooked me up, went home. I went to sleep. woke up took it off and dropped it back.$1700??? sleep isn't worth that much... LOL
Wasn't the most glamorous look but it proved what I already knew, sleep apnea.
I ended up getting a Resmed Autosense 10 apap machine. awesome little unit.
make sure you get one with a humidifier, you will kick yourself if you don't.
Wasn't cheap but you spend a great deal of time asleep it might as well be worth it.
Im currently more alert, I have energy. I have the enthusiasm and motivation to lose some weight more than I have had in years. 5 weeks on and down 12 kgs.
but I notice massive "you live in Australia" tax on em... less than 1/2 in US as usual..
Post by: neilsk on February 21, 2017, 03:05:07 PM
After years of being like this, 1700 is small change for the huge gain.
I got about 500 back from private health cover
Post by: Fizzie on February 22, 2017, 08:48:10 AM
Not an air-pressure machine as such but works by putting super-fine salt particles into the air, which you then breathe in, & they clear your nose & so on.
My Mrs was always going crook that I was snoring, gasping for breath & so on overnight, which kept her awake, & also meant that I was waking up in the morning feeling exhausted. Had a sleep test that was "inconclusive" ???
Saw these machines discussed on another forum, thought I'd give it a go & got one last October. Since then, Mrs has commented on me snoring about 4 times ;D, & I also wake up feeling like I've had a good night's sleep :cup:
Cost about $160 - $180 & you're supposed to replace the salt pads about every 4 months at about $45 - $50, which I've now about to do as don't think I'm getting the full effect any more ???
Company also offers a no-questions-asked 60-day full refund - they reckon they refund about 1% of machines sold so there must be a lot a happy users out there :D May not work in high humidity (+70%) though.
The big machine runs off 240v through a transformer which then puts out 9v @ 0.65A - I'll leave it up to the electrical wizards to work out whether you could adapt it to run off CT 12v power! :D They also a Mini version available, which I think may be re-chargeable ???
Sleep well! :D
Post by: xcvator on February 22, 2017, 09:00:35 AM
$1700??? sleep isn't worth that much... LOLWhen you wake up in hospital after nodding off in your car and pranging it into somebody else and you might just change your mind >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
but I notice massive "you live in Australia" tax on em... less than 1/2 in US as usual..
Post by: Foo on February 22, 2017, 10:35:10 AM
Foo
Your worst nightmare is behind you. 😈
Post by: GBC on February 22, 2017, 11:54:30 AM
He bounded out of the cot this morning so I think we might have a winner.
Getting the gear and getting it right are two different things.
Post by: Bird on February 22, 2017, 12:39:12 PM
Quote from: xcvator
When you wake up in hospital after nodding off in your car and pranging it into somebody else and you might just change your mind >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
Not tired when driving. Actually the opposite, usually quite aware when driving, its when Im at work it sucks.
Then again, I've never nodded off yet and after drivin interstate for years I'm pretty sure I would have a klms up me sleeve.
Post by: xcvator on February 22, 2017, 01:04:19 PM
Not tired when driving. Actually the opposite, usually quite aware when driving, its when Im at work it sucks.
Then again, I've never nodded off yet and after drivin interstate for years I'm pretty sure I would have a klms up me sleeve.
That you are aware of >:(
Post by: wakychapmans on February 22, 2017, 01:10:56 PM
For around the last 15-20 years... I've had bad sleep. Never feeling refreshed in the mornings.
So off to the doc 2 years ago for the "test". They wired me up and I went home to sleep.
The results... I have sleep apnea.
I've not yet bought a a CPAP machine. Mainly due to finances. But I'm at the point where my health is more important to me... I'd really like one of the portable rechargable models so that I can use it when camping.
Post by: Bird on February 22, 2017, 01:42:06 PM
Quote from: xcvator
That you are aware of >:(I'm fairly sure I'd be aware of any accidents I'd had due to falling asleep.
Quote from: MuruCycles
Over the last 10 years I've put on weight... and the snoring has got really bad.I've had 2 tests 2yrs apart by different places, and both said no, but I'm sure I do...
For around the last 15-20 years... I've had bad sleep. Never feeling refreshed in the mornings.
So off to the doc 2 years ago for the "test". They wired me up and I went home to sleep.
The results... I have sleep apnea.
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I've not yet bought a a CPAP machine. Mainly due to finances. But I'm at the point where my health is more important to me... I'd really like one of the portable rechargable models so that I can use it when camping.Same. but I have been offered a used unit by a member which I'll take up.. no idea on specs yet LOL! but if its cheaper than new I'll be in
Post by: Marty on February 22, 2017, 02:38:45 PM
My DeVilbiss machine can run off 240 or 12 volts without any adaptors so good for free camping also purchased a heated tube which runs off the same voltages but stops frost bite of the nose in winter. Marty
Post by: slave on February 22, 2017, 05:37:11 PM
Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on February 22, 2017, 07:09:07 PM
I had the test a bit over 6 months ago, free of charge at the local hospital after being referred by my Dr. best thing I have done, sleep better, more refreshed and the wife is sleeping a lot better as well.I was classed as high level risk as I was having basically no deep sleep because of stop breathing/wake ups at around 150 times an hour. The total cost was around $2300 for a REMED AIRSENCE 10 which includes 5 yr warranty, free services when required, and you talk to the nurse about how you are going with the treatment, and she does any adjustments as needed
Very similar Service offered by B.O.C Sleepcare.
Post by: edz on February 22, 2017, 09:38:41 PM
Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on February 22, 2017, 09:58:52 PM
But if it works for you its gotta be an improvement.
Doesn't need any power to work, easy to store/clean.
Also solves the problem of keeping your mouth shut while you sleep.
Post by: wakychapmans on February 23, 2017, 07:43:56 AM
From adverts etc. the mouthguard/dental appliances are almost as expensive as the CPAP machines.from personal experience...
But if it works for you its gotta be an improvement.
Doesn't need any power to work, easy to store/clean.
Also solves the problem of keeping your mouth shut while you sleep.
the mouthguards cause your mouth to generate a hell of a lot of saliva.
And because your mouth isn't closed completely...
you take drooling to a whole new level. (well at least... I did)
Post by: DrewXT on February 23, 2017, 07:49:23 AM
My wife tells me it stops my snoring, but I don't know what she's talking about, because I've never heard myself snore...
Health insurance covered the price of it completely, do not sure what it cost
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Post by: duggie on February 23, 2017, 08:48:48 AM
My problem goes way back when in my early 20's - now 57 .
I have had the test , results actually had the doctor quite worried as to how many times I actually stop breathing per hour and the length of time not breathing .
I got fitted out as to what pressure and design/size of mask .
But the cost of paying up front put me off buying one. My private would have reimbursed me $1000.00 at that time ( a little over 3 1/2 years ago )
I am now waiting for another appointment to see the sleep specialist - on 01/03/2017 - and this time I am going to get the machine regardless of the cost even though I have down graded my private and will get a lesser amount back , I am sick and tired of waking up each and every day fatigued .
I have witness the results of people before and after on cpat machines and I am satisfied that they do work .
I put the dollars in front of my health , family and work last time . But even though I am earning less now I will not be making that mistake again.
Bring on the good life , I reckon.
Post by: chester ver2.0 on February 23, 2017, 09:34:12 AM
Missus recons i only snore when im on my back once on the side all is good. Would it be the same for the breathing obstructions???
Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on February 23, 2017, 09:38:20 AM
You have to do a sleep test to find out.
If you do the one where your filmed as well as monitored by wires stuck on you you'll find out.
Not cheap though.
Post by: duggie on February 23, 2017, 09:42:38 AM
Does position have a lot to do with it
Missus recons i only snore when im on my back once on the side all is good. Would it be the same for the breathing obstructions???
Don't know , I am asleep .
Snoring on its own may not be associated with sleep apnea , the only true way to find out if you are affected by sleep apnea is to get the test done .
I was amassed at the test results when I had mine done , my first wife always was worried about me not breathing while asleep but until the test was done I did not realize how often and for how long.
Post by: Bird on February 23, 2017, 09:47:10 AM
Quote from: doggie
I was amassed at the test results when I had mine done , my first wife always was worried about me not breathing while asleep but until the test was done I did not realize how often and for how long.
Dr showed me some 'general' results before I went in... Its eye opening aint it!
Post by: Brisbane Puff on February 23, 2017, 10:38:52 AM
Got a very bad lung infection last March and being a smoker landed me in hospital for a couple of weeks and was on oxygen assistance. In there the lung specialist arranged for a sleep test in the clinic and another one in my room wearing a sort of suit with wire hanging off it plus a sort of skull cap. End result was every time I went into a deep sleep and dreamed, I would stop breathing.
End result of all that was the CPAP machine. Now 98% of the time I wake without any aches and pains, energy levels are pretty damn good and I'm not feeling sleepy by mid afternoon.
When I was getting the machine, I mentioned that we travel outback and there may not always power available. So included was a battery pack containing two Lion batteries, 12 volt adapters, including one lead with alligator clips for direct connection to a car battery. So we can run it off the solar, the invertor, as well as 240v. Couldn't be happier.
Not sure what the machine cost, but the Resmed people have come out and serviced the machine twice., bringing new filters and removing/replacing the SD card and sending it off to where ever. I could never complain about the backup service. One phone call and my inquiries are solved. I don't have the full face mouth mask, but rather a fitting (for want of a better term) so air is inserted in my nostrils.
So at the last service call service call, it was decided to replace the nose piece which includes and short 500mm silicone hose. Plus a new humidifier tank. So when the service tech returns with the replacement parts, I noticed that the replacement nose piece had a cost of $239.00 on his delivery sheet. Don't know what the humidifier tank cost was..
So, my question is, what does all this outfit actually cost?? And with replacement parts and service calls, exactly what is a average yearly cost??
Post by: Foo on February 23, 2017, 11:10:37 AM
Foo
Your worst nightmare is behind you. 😈
Post by: Bird on February 23, 2017, 11:17:41 AM
but I wanna know how your supposed to get a good night sleep looking like this..
(http://www.shrinktank.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/hannibal-lecter.jpg)
Post by: RobM on February 23, 2017, 07:33:51 PM
About 15 years ago I would wake up panting like a dog because I had stopped breathing for so long. I was pretty good at snoring, the neighbour TWO DOORS DOWN (so about 40 meters from our bedroom) told me he knew when I was sleeping in, and the milk man ( who should hear a few ) said I was one of the best.
One night our neighbours had visitors and when they were leaving, sitting in the car with the engine running they thought there was something wrong with the engine until our neighbour told them not to worry it was only me snoring.
I went for the sleep study, and was told I wake up about 60 times an hour, yep once a minute, no wonder I was always tired. Doctor said come back for a fitting, I said yeah right, when you have somewhere I can get some sleep.
I put up with it for about 13 years and was about to give in and have another study, now that the machines were smaller and I could take them camping, but I lost weight for other reasons and when I dropped below 70kg my wife said you don't snore anymore, or nothing much.
I was about 74 kg when I had the first study done and I asked the doctor if he saw many my weight and he said no. ( although I did get a broken nose in a fight when I was a teenager).
In the last couple of years I've gone over the 70 kg once and woken myself up snoring again.
Those of you who know me know I'm not too over weight now, I reckon my ideal weight would be about 67kg so a few kilos seems to make a lot of difference.
PS. just under 70 now so snoring might kick in again
Post by: duggie on March 11, 2017, 07:15:26 AM
Only 4 night use so far , last night been the first full night that I was able to have the machine attached all night, ( Took me a little while adjusting the humidifier so that I was not getting a stuffy nose ) but I can already start feeling the effects of what this machine can do to my health .
Over the past few days I have felt more better ( not as fatigued as normal ) and no where near as cranky as normal .
If this is what life is like after only 3 to 4 days into using the CPAT machine , all I can say is , Bring on the good life . :cup:
cheers duggie
Post by: gronk on March 11, 2017, 11:13:28 AM
.
Got a very bad lung infection last March and being a smoker landed me in hospital
Did you give up the fags ??
No use looking after one part of your health if you are slowly killing the other part !! :'(
Post by: trevc on March 11, 2017, 06:54:53 PM
, Bring on the good life . :cup:
cheers duggie
Duggie, you'll never look back :cup:
Post by: duggie on March 11, 2017, 07:15:47 PM
Did you give up the fags ??
No use looking after one part of your health if you are slowly killing the other part !! :'(
Not yet , but it is on my list , along with a knee replacement and some repair work on my steel hip.
Post by: gronk on March 12, 2017, 08:14:43 AM
Not yet , but it is on my list , along with a knee replacement and some repair work on my steel hip.
:cup:
Post by: FNQBunyip on March 12, 2017, 09:33:34 AM
Misses thumps me some nights to kick start the breathing, always tired and need a arvo nap, some day by about 11:00,lol
Got a couple of mates with machines.
Had a good Dr about 18 months ago and was thinking about asking , then he left town and I have not been to see one since.
Hate the whole fill them in on all the past stuff , then 2 months later its a different one again.
Cheers
Post by: Hairs on March 12, 2017, 10:00:04 AM
Does position have a lot to do with itYep.
Misses reckons I snore only while I'm on my back.
Theory,
My Balls fall over my Ass Hole and stop the back flow. :angel:
Kinda like a one way valve.
This also explains why most women don't snore. ;D
Post by: gronk on March 12, 2017, 04:59:40 PM
Yep.
Misses reckons I snore only while I'm on my back.
Theory,
My Balls fall over my Ass Hole and stop the back flow. :angel:
Kinda like a one way valve.
This also explains why most women don't snore. ;D
Might have to have a bit better look down there as my missus snores like a trooper !! ;D ;D
Post by: Hairs on March 12, 2017, 05:30:30 PM
Might have to have a bit better look down there as my missus snores like a trooper !! ;D ;DMight not be the only reason, I'm not a doctor :angel:
But don't let that stop you investigating it :angel:
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Post by: Alien on March 12, 2017, 07:54:49 PM
I've fitted a new inventor to the van for the wife's CPAP and he was saying he has to have the test.
Short term the Dr said sew a tennis ball into his pajama top to stop him laying on his back to reduce snoring.
The wife had the test done after a referral from her GP.
She suffered from lack of proper sleep, by mid afternoon she was close to having narcolepsy.
Sitting on the couch she would fall asleep mid conversation but was ok if busy.
This was worrying as micro sleeps where starting to be more regular.
I told her driving was to be done early in the day for her(and others) safety.
Snoring was minor but often she woke up gasping for air.
Sleeping for 12-14 hours didn't help so resorted to afternoon naps of 4-5 hours just to function.
So all wired up and she came home for the night sleeping in familiar surroundings.
She is on the low end of the scale and stoped breathing a number of times.
As expected a CPAP was purchased after hiring a unit.
The hire unit was brand new so we got a deal on it including spare hoses and a carry bag.
It's a Philips Responics REMstar Auto unit running off a 240volt 50w adaptor normally or a 60W with dehumidifier fitted.
The face mask didn't work as dribble started to cause a rash and dried the skin out.
The nose piece works well for her and we use an extra length of hose in the van due to where the machine sits.
At home the dehumidifier is always used and our next long trip we'll trial using it in the van.
While she can go a night without the machine by end of day 2 she's getting grouchy.
It is worth the $2000 we spent for the better quality of life, for both of us.
2 years on the only extra costs have been $20/year for filters and demineralised water(no oddurs).
She washes the 1st hose and nose piece daily and the main hose every 2nd day.
On camps it's done in the shower or sink with good water.
Post by: Jkblmm on March 13, 2017, 09:58:46 AM
After many years of worrying my partner (now wife) with my snoring and intermittent breathing patterns. About 4 years ago I bit the bullet and did went to the GP and asked for a referral for a sleep study. Simple as that… He filled out a pre-printed form and later that day I rang the sleep test people ( www.snoreaustralia.com.au) and was booked in for the next week. I chose to do the in hospital study. I was stunned when they said that if you enjoy a couple of beers before bed , then bring them in. WooHoo… Challenge accepted hahaha.
Packed a bag , including a couple of Wild Turkey cans and off I went. Arrived at the hospital (Greenslopes,in Brisbane) and after the mandatory waiting and paperwork I was put into a room and wired up with 100’s of data collection wires, and told to relax…Yeah right, how the hell are you supposed to relax when you have more wires on you than a space shuttle launch… BINGO that’s where the Turkeys come in handy. Kicked back , watched the standard issue hospital 2” TV for a while and smashed back the Turkeys. Just before being ready for sleep you call them in and they put a CPAP machine on you, this enables them to alter the pressure and test which is the best solution. Don’t think I slept that well, all things considered but they said it went perfectly and that they had all the data they needed to make a report to the GP.
A couple of days later , back at the GP for the results and it was certainly an eye opener when you see the graph of when and how often you stop breathing. No wonder I was feeling like CRAP for so long. I needed a CPAP machine.
Armed with the diagnosis I started ringing around for pricing and boy was I shocked at how expensive the machines are. Something didn’t feel right so I talked to my uncle that had the same diagnosis and asked him where he got his from. He is a super tight a$$ and I knew he would have sniffed out a bargain. To my surprise he said check out this shop online ( www.respshop.com ) they are in the US and are really good to deal with.
I must say when I heard that I was a little “yeah sure, like I’m going to drop $2000 on a purchase from the US” to say the least. Then I looked at the pricing and immediately it sparked my interest. It is just so frustrating that we are always getting ripped off here.
I had health insurance and out of memory I think they would cover $1000 for the machine (limited per person per year or so) Good deal hey… NOPE!
At the time I was pricing CPAP machines they were like $1800 - $2400 locally. No way I was paying that , especially when the prices from the US were better than ½ price !!
So I plucked up the courage and placed the order. The order placement process was easy as. Just a regular online store, as long as you know what machine and mask setup you want/need.
The order was placed on:
Date Ordered: Monday 08 July, 2013
Date Shipped: Monday 08 July, 2013
Date Arrived: Monday 15 July, 2013
So within a week and for about ½ price from the local suppliers I was setup. Now I am all for supporting buy local, I am NOT a supporter of buy local for the pleasure of being screwed.
This is what I ordered : (in 2013)
1 x Fisher Paykel Eson TM Nasal CPAP Mask with Headgear (400449, 400450, 400451) = $99.00
Size Medium - 400450
1 x ICON Auto CPAP Machine with Built In Heated Humidifier and SensAwake (ICONAAN, ICONAAN-HT) = $672.00
Tubing Heated Tubing - ICONAAN-HT
1 x The CPAP Tube Brush (5 Foot) (TB-5) = $14.95
1 x Universal World Wide Travel Charger Adapter Plug (GTM-10-512) = $6.99
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Sub-Total: $792.94
FedEx (Total items: 1 pcs. Total weight: 10.20 lbs.) (International Priority): $78.64
Total: $871.58 USD
Since then I cannot begin to tell you what a difference it has made to my/our lives. I now wake more refreshed and most days less grumpy… J
In the last 9 months or so I have started leaking air out my mouth , so the effectiveness dropped off. I had been using chin straps to keep my mouth closed and they are effective , but you feel like your head is being taped down. You have your normal mask then your chinstrap – just too many things on your head. 2 months ago I purchased a full face mask (covers mouth and nose) and WOW what a difference. Purchase from the same company and for about ½ of the local price (including shipping)
I recommend these guys as they have never let me down on the 3-4 orders I have placed. Always shipped on time , always received in perfect condition. I am sure there would be the odd issue , but I guess you get that with everything in life.
If you are sitting on the fence regarding getting the sleep test done , seriously do the test it will be the start of a “new” life for you and those around you.
Thanks for looking …..
Disclaimer :
I am not associated with Snore Australia , nor RESPShop. Just a satisfied customer.
Post by: wakychapmans on March 13, 2017, 02:34:11 PM
Armed with the diagnosis I started ringing around for pricing and boy was I shocked at how expensive the machines are. Something didn’t feel right so I talked to my uncle that had the same diagnosis and asked him where he got his from. He is a super tight a$$ and I knew he would have sniffed out a bargain. To my surprise he said check out this shop online ( www.respshop.com (http://www.respshop.com) ) they are in the US and are really good to deal with.
Just wondering how you knew what to buy?
I have a sleep report but its mainly graphs and some charts.
Post by: Jkblmm on March 13, 2017, 02:37:19 PM