Covid19 Spare time

Donstar · August 22, 2024

I was in my local CPAP supply store struggling to find a comfortable mask for my newly diagnosed sleep apnea. The lady assisting me was wearing a covid type mask and I would definitely be doing the same if I had her job! I remember the awkwardness of wearing a mask for covid and then how it felt strange not to be wearing one. I sure hope the cpap experience becomes normal for me!

customboss · August 22, 2024

6 minutes ago, Donstar said:

I was in my local CPAP supply store struggling to find a comfortable mask for my newly diagnosed sleep apnea. The lady assisting me was wearing a covid type mask and I would definitely be doing the same if I had her job! I remember the awkwardness of wearing a mask for covid and then how it felt strange not to be wearing one. I sure hope the cpap experience becomes normal for me!

nasal mask works well for me, less restrictive and comfortable.

Donstar · August 29, 2024

On 8/22/2024 at 7:58 AM, customboss said:

nasal mask works well for me, less restrictive and comfortable.

I'm striving to keep my mask as minimal as possible. Currently the Nova micro is working for me but I'd prefer headgear that can be put on with one hand because of an upcoming shoulder surgery.

Donstar · September 4, 2024

Before covid, it was an odd occurrence if we saw someone wearing a surgical mask. Now it is not noticed. I wonder if cpap masks will ever become common and stop appearing so much like the wearer belongs in hospital! We have friends and house guests who have been on cpap therapy but I have never seen someone hooked up. My wife is delighted that she now enjoys a quiet night and worry free about my breathing. However, I'm sure laying next to a 70 year old man hooked up to a breathing machine challenges the "romantic" part of sharing a bed!

txab · September 4, 2024

Maybe she's into Darth Vader fantasies

Donstar · September 9, 2024

There was a note on my optometrist's office door yesterday asking all patients to wear masks in the office. Nobody wants to see my face! Wearing a mask in a Doctor's office is certainly a non-issue after experiencing my CPAP introduction! if you've been recommended to begin CPAP therapy, buy your equipment from a certified store that offers a trial and support. I've read that there is about a 50% quit rate for people starting this nightly routine. I'm sure the success rate is far less if you try this therapy without support. Protesting the wearing of a CPAP mask hurts you and your family. There is a good chance you'll seriously decide to quit several times before you settle on a suitable setup and you'll be glad you had the opportunity to try different setups and have professional advice.

Donstar · October 7, 2024

I have two people close to me with covid and are experiencing rougher than the typical symptoms. I am glad we can live as normal with Covid in our midst but I make an effort to reduce my risk of becoming infected. I won't be admitted for upcoming shoulder replacement if I'm testing positive for Covid. Currently the most routine activities take up my "spare time" and I'd be very upset if covid delayed my opportunity to get this fixed. When you are in need of a joint replacement, you aren't able to do half of your usual activities. However no spare time is generated because it takes you twice as long to do what's left!

KARNUT · October 7, 2024

Like always I only give my own experience. Shortly after getting my first Covid booster I got COVID. Shortly after I gave it to my wife. She had no Covid vaccine. My experience was far more brutal than hers. Two weeks later I got the worst flu ever. My wife got a cold. After recovering we went on as usual. As usual was traveling stopping at truck stops visiting casinos. As well as going to church. The opposite of isolation. We’re going on five years without so much as a cold. The only conclusion I can make is our own immunity kick in. In contrast as suggested my son in law and my father in law got regular Covid vaccines. And Covid yearly. What’s that mean? I don’t have a clue. But I was around them often, especially my father in law. He recently passed with lung problems. At 95 probably age related.

Edited October 7, 2024 by KARNUT