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Title: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: phildinftlaudy on May 31, 2011, 08:25:48 pm
So, I finally was able to pick up my CPAP machine today - it is for my sleep apnea.  Tonight will be the first night using it - and I can't wait.  Although, the mask makes me look a bit frightening --- "Luke, I am your father...." comes to mind.

My insurance is picking up all the costs.  They got me the cadillac model - self-adjusting, with heated humidifer, computerized readings, etc.

I will update as to how it works in terms of me getting a more restful night of sleep -

Here is a pic of my baby: - minus the pic of the mask (afterall, I do want to at least stand some chance of getting laid again in the future).    ;)

(http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy8/phildinftlaudy/s9-series.jpg)
Title: Re: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: GSOgymrat on May 31, 2011, 08:36:52 pm
That is a fancy one. Numerous people have told me they felt worlds better after using a CPAP machine. I hear it take a bit of getting used to but after that it really helps. Sweet dreams!
Title: Re: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: hope_for_a_cure on May 31, 2011, 08:38:29 pm
Looks like they have come a long way with those things.  Is that battery operated or do you have to plug it in? Put a surge protector on it when you get a chance in case one of those south Florida thunderstorms comes up during the night.  
Title: Re: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: Jeff G on May 31, 2011, 08:42:24 pm
Congrats . I hope it makes for a better nights sleep for you .
Title: Re: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: anniebc on May 31, 2011, 08:44:17 pm
Congrats . I hope it makes for a better nights sleep for you .

...and we want photo's, we just want to be sure that you are wearing it properly.. ;)...and remember it straps on to the face, and the face only.

Aroha
Jan :-*
Title: Re: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: phildinftlaudy on May 31, 2011, 08:46:40 pm
Looks like they have come a long way with those things.  Is that battery operated or do you have to plug it in? Put a surge protector on it when you get a chance in case one of those south Florida thunderstorms comes up during the night.  
Unfortunately, unlike most of my other "toys" it isn't battery operated - already have the surge protector (thanks for the tip) - living in South Florida, a surge protector is a must.  Of course, if we lose electric from a hurricane, I will have to be without it, but, hopefully, that won't happen to often.

Oh, and I decided to give in - here is a pic of the mask --- maybe I will get bold enough to post a pic of me with it on  ::)    Any oral sex will have to occur before - as this is one strap on that isn't conducive to sex.
(http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy8/phildinftlaudy/mask.jpg)

BTW - a hose (not the kind that I like) goes into the tube at the bottom --- although, if I find someone who isn't to thick I suppose we could see if it could fit --- things that make me go hmmmmmm.....
Title: Re: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: anniebc on May 31, 2011, 08:48:17 pm

Oh, and I decided to give in - here is a pic of the mask --- maybe I will get bold enough to post a pic of me with it on  ::)    Any oral sex will have to occur before - as this is one strap on that isn't conducive to sex.
(http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy8/phildinftlaudy/mask.jpg)


Does it come in Leather.... ;D

Aroha
Jan :-*
Title: Re: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: Jeff G on May 31, 2011, 08:50:07 pm
Unfortunately, unlike most of my other "toys" it isn't battery operated - already have the surge protector (thanks for the tip) - living in South Florida, a surge protector is a must.  Of course, if we lose electric from a hurricane, I will have to be without it, but, hopefully, that won't happen to often.

Oh, and I decided to give in - here is a pic of the mask --- maybe I will get bold enough to post a pic of me with it on  ::)    Any oral sex will have to occur before - as this is one strap on that isn't conducive to sex.
(http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy8/phildinftlaudy/mask.jpg)

And you vacuum what with that thing ? I figured the C in cpap stood for crotch  ;)
Title: Re: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: phildinftlaudy on May 31, 2011, 08:51:10 pm

Does it come in Leather.... ;D

Aroha
Jan :-*
Good question Jan - I should've asked -
Oh, and I hadn't even thought about trying it on other areas of my body --- the air pressure can be adjusted up to 20 ----- hmmmmmm, I may have to go to bed a little early tonight  ::)
Title: Re: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: phildinftlaudy on May 31, 2011, 08:53:32 pm
And you vacuum what with that thing ? I figured the C in cpap stood for crotch  ;)
If I can find a way to reverse the airflow - I may become famous for my err, ahhhh.... advanced skills -----
maybe have to post it over on manhunt --- I can seem them gettin in line at the door right now.  You know, this cpap may not be so bad after all.  ;D
Title: Re: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: anniebc on May 31, 2011, 08:54:02 pm
Good question Jan - I should've asked -
Oh, and I hadn't even thought about trying it on other areas of my body --- the air pressure can be adjusted up to 20 ----- hmmmmmm, I may have to go to bed a little early tonight  ::)

What a vision....a photo of that would be worth paying for.... :D

Aroha
Jan :-*
Title: Re: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: phildinftlaudy on May 31, 2011, 08:56:54 pm
What a vision....a photo of that would be worth paying for.... :D

Aroha
Jan :-*
I'll see if I can post one a little later ---
I accept checks, cash, money orders, VISA, AmEx, and Master Card - operators are standing by -
but wait....
if you order now, I'll throw in a pic of me with the mask on my face....
or is that what you were talking about  ::)
Title: Re: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: anniebc on May 31, 2011, 09:00:40 pm
if you order now, I'll throw in a pic of me with the mask on my face....
or is that what you were talking about  ::)

Don't play coy with me mister, the face had nothing to do with it....but I have to make it quite clear at this point I'm doing this for the troops and not for myself...they are the one's who really need photo's... ;)

Aroha
Jan :-*
Title: Re: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: phildinftlaudy on May 31, 2011, 09:02:33 pm
Don't play coy with me mister, the face had nothing to do with it....but I have to make it quite clear at this point I'm doing this for the troops and not for myself...they are the one's who really need photo's... ;)

Aroha
Jan :-*
I just tried it ---
I think I need a MUCH MUCH BIGGER MASK in order to do that --- anyone know of a good paramedic or maybe even a locksmith?  Ouch! :o
Title: Re: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: anniebc on May 31, 2011, 09:15:12 pm
Sending him around to sort you out, he's an expert on CPAP's.

(http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww235/anniebc_2009/paramedic.jpg)

Aroha
Jan :-*
Title: Re: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: phildinftlaudy on May 31, 2011, 09:24:34 pm
Sending him around to sort you out, he's an expert on CPAP's.

(http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww235/anniebc_2009/paramedic.jpg)

Aroha
Jan :-*
Wow --- after looking at him - I just discovered that the cpap can be used as a respirator also -
And here is the face pic (self-portrait) --- first one that makes a hannibal lector joke gets slapped  ;D

(http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy8/phildinftlaudy/LukeIamyourfather.jpg)
Title: Re: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: anniebc on May 31, 2011, 09:31:49 pm
No offence but you look like something out of Allien...Hannibal Lecter would be proud..I'd do my dating during the day if I were you.... :D :-*

BTW I've saved the photo, so don't bother getting rid of it.. ;)

Now for the other end.

Aroha
Jan :-*
Title: Re: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: phildinftlaudy on May 31, 2011, 09:36:58 pm
No offence but you look like something out of Allien...Hannibal Lecter would be proud..I'd do my dating during the day if I were you.... :D :-*

BTW I've saved the photo, so don't bother getting rid of it.. ;)

Now for the other end.

Aroha
Jan :-*
ROFLMAO --- I should have kept the mask on - now I have to clean juice off my keyboard - dayummm it.

I'm sure if you didn't save it, Ms. P. would have added it to her file cabinet --- I don't know whether I should be more embarassed of it surfacing it at the wrong time or the one my mother took of me in the tub when a was a "wee" one --- and I do mean a "wee" one.

I could always date serial killers or anyone who has a hannibal lector fetish or enjoys hose like vacuum devices....

BTW,anyone heard from Drewn lately?    ;D
Title: Re: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: Miss Philicia on May 31, 2011, 09:48:31 pm
... you rang?

ps: you look like an ostrich

(http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af197/bedstuy65/ZZ34E68F09.jpg)
Title: Re: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: phildinftlaudy on May 31, 2011, 09:51:43 pm
... you rang?

ps: you look like an ostrich
Oh shit.....   :o

I know I look like the baby new year -with the little hair stubble - gotta go to my barber tomorrow - maybe I'll wear the mask --- he is a fine, red bone Haitian - I love it when he speaks Creole to me  ;D
Title: Re: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: Solo_LTSurvivor on June 01, 2011, 11:46:54 am
maybe I'll wear the mask ---

Maybe you should go for this look instead

Before
(http://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/ebra2.jpg)

After
(http://swimwearandlingerie.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/emergency-bra-gas-mask-bra1.jpg?w=537&h=340)

And yes, Virginia it really is real (http://www.ebbra.com/)
Title: Re: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: AlanBama on June 01, 2011, 12:33:38 pm
Hope your cpap helps you as much as mine has helped me; I hit the 2 year mark with mine in May (of course, my machine, a 2009 model, is already completely obsolete -- LOL)   The key is getting the right mask; one that will make and keep a good seal, and not leave horrible marks on your face the next day.   I have gone through about 8 different masks (can't use the nasal prong type, I move around in my sleep too much and they won't stay in) .   Finally, after 2 years, I have obtained the RIGHT MASK!  Woo hoo.

Good luck   :-*
Title: Re: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: RAB on June 01, 2011, 01:32:57 pm
Wow --- after looking at him - I just discovered that the cpap can be used as a respirator also -
And here is the face pic (self-portrait) --- first one that makes a hannibal lector joke gets slapped  ;D

(http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy8/phildinftlaudy/LukeIamyourfather.jpg)

Jesus Christ how do you sleep with that thing?
  It looks like . . . .well I don't know what it looks like.  I sleep on my side or on my belly so there's no way I could wear one of those freakish things.  Freakish?  Yes freakish. 

RAB
(Who's afraid-------very afraid)

P.S. You bringing that thing to Seattle?  If so I want to be on a different floor.   ;)
Title: Re: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: Joe K on June 01, 2011, 01:50:56 pm
Phil, you can bring your mask to Montreal and you will be a hit with the fetish community.
Title: Re: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: skeebo1969 on June 01, 2011, 04:58:24 pm
(http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy8/phildinftlaudy/LukeIamyourfather.jpg)

My 3 year old just saw this pic while I was looking at it. 

Gia: who is that daddy?
Me: I don't know mama, who do you think it is?
Gia: That's a man piggy!
Me: ?

Title: Re: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: phildinftlaudy on June 01, 2011, 06:43:15 pm
My 3 year old just saw this pic while I was looking at it. 

Gia: who is that daddy?
Me: I don't know mama, who do you think it is?
Gia: That's a man piggy!
Me: ?


LMAO - that is too funny -
And Joe - I might have to take you up on the Montreal visit - especially, if he mask will increase my chances of scoring (I almost typed snoring)
And RAB - I plan on following you around the hotel and downtown Seattle - all the while wearing my mask (it will be like an episode of Criminal Minds)
BTW - I was able to sleep with it on until around 4:30 am then I had to take it off.  Tonight is round two.

They actually make one that allows people who sleep on their stomach to use -- and a special pillow for people that are stomach sleepers and need "the mask."

It definitely isn't going to win me any awards - but, if it brings me a good night sleep and keeps me from dying in my sleep - from stopping breathing - then it is worth it --- at least for now --- now, when I get horny that might be another story. ;D
Title: Re: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: hope_for_a_cure on June 01, 2011, 06:50:12 pm
BTW - I was able to sleep with it on until around 4:30 am then I had to take it off.  Tonight is round two.

It will take some getting use to no doubt. 
Title: Re: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: StacheBC on June 01, 2011, 11:50:10 pm
Phil, you can bring your mask to Montreal and you will be a hit with the fetish community.

Like.
Title: Re: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: StacheBC on June 01, 2011, 11:53:24 pm
So, I finally was able to pick up my CPAP machine today - it is for my sleep apnea.  Tonight will be the first night using it - and I can't wait.  Although, the mask makes me look a bit frightening --- "Luke, I am your father...." comes to mind.

Stupid question... but how did you know you had sleep apnea ?
Title: Re: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: Solo_LTSurvivor on June 02, 2011, 12:09:20 am
Stupid question... but how did you know you had sleep apnea ?

http://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=37630.0
Title: Re: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: northernguy on June 02, 2011, 02:31:08 am
Hated CPAP, resigned to the fact I will die in my sleep someday like my grandfather.  In the meantime I'll enjoy the ride.
Title: Re: My New "Toy" --- Picked Up My CPAP today
Post by: Ann on June 02, 2011, 09:10:38 am
first one that makes a hannibal lector joke gets slapped  ;D

Slap me if you dare, Hannibal Lector! :P