[Mr. Kotter]

Originally Posted by KC Kings

Yes I use the CPAP, and I guess I should have clarified that I only have the apneas when I do not use the CPAP.

I have to go to a yearly meeting of CPAP users and they check the hours on the machine to see how much I am using it. They doctors want it to be some kind of group therapy where a bunch of guys sit around and hug each other and support the people who can't use the machine. I am a little less tolerant for the mushy crap. You can either use the machine, or don't use it. People can make themselves do anything, and sleeping with a CPAP is not one of the more difficult things in the world. There are 50 different masks, built in humidifiers, ramp mode that puts the pressure way down and slowly builds it up so you can sleep, etc...

The quickest way to kill cells is to deprive them of oxygen. Sleep apnea has been proven to be associated with Alzhimers. You can either be a baby, not use the machine, and in 10 years you can be another alzimhers guy crapping in the kitchen sink and humping the dog, or you can use the machine.

Being a younger guy yourself if the UPP doesn't work you should have no problem getting used to the machine. It is mostly the 65+ guys that whine the most. It took me a couple of weeks to get used to it but some of the older guys would rather take the easy way out and die rather than be uncomfortable for a couple of weeks.

Heh. You sound a lot like me. That's pretty much my attitude about it. I've been using the CPAP for almost a month now....and I don't really understand what the big deal is. I suppose for light sleepers or those who have difficulty getting to sleep, it could be an issue. But given the alternative, I'd think you could find a way to get use to it.