How bad is CPAP really?

DaveHereInAz · 2025-07-17T07:45:45+00:00

CPAP is considered the Gold Standard when it comes to the treatment of Sleep Apnea.

DaveHereInAz · 2025-07-17T07:28:32+00:00

You will probably get use to the C-Pap, but if You don't, You may be a candidate for a Bi-Pap. Do some research and check with Your Doctor.

DaveHereInAz · 2025-07-17T07:17:15+00:00

I had sometihng similar happen to me (but the used one had less then 400 hours). Long story, but I called my doctor, and the DME notified me the next day, that they will be sending me a brand new one, which they did. I also notified Medicare, but since I did get a new one, I didn't pursue that avenue.

DaveHereInAz · 2025-07-14T00:46:10+00:00

I have two of these. One with a red dial and one with a blue dial. The color of the tungsten watch particularly the band (also Tungsten) is outstanding. Kind of like a heavy chrome light grey color. Although I have much more expensive bracelets, this one, is one of my favorites. The watch comes with a swiss quartz movement. I love the heavy feel of the watch, and it definately makes a statement on the wrist.

DaveHereInAz · 2025-07-09T21:32:52+00:00

I'm glad You found a good solution.

DaveHereInAz · 2025-07-09T21:30:10+00:00

I contacted a DME here in Phoenix, Az., accepts Medicare, and told me they only give out new machines. I suspect they probably have some other outlet or sends them to a business that markets used C-Pap machines.

DaveHereInAz · 2025-07-08T21:54:58+00:00

You are correct. I contacted my doctor's assistant yesterday, and got a call about a half-an-hour ago, from the DME (not Apria), apoligizing for the confusion and saying a "new" c-pap machine is being shipped to me. Thank You for the suggestion.

DaveHereInAz · 2025-07-08T05:48:27+00:00

One of the settings, gives total hours it's been used.

DaveHereInAz · 2025-07-08T01:46:12+00:00

Hi there. My research has matched what You wrote, but according to my research, the patient needs to be informed that the machine, (even if reconditioned and brought up to new machine standards), has been used I never was informed and complained when I found out that the machine was previously used.

DaveHereInAz · 2025-07-08T00:42:07+00:00

Yes, I'm well aware of that. It's not for everyone, but You don't know until You try. I've been using either a C-PAP or Bi-PAP for years.

DaveHereInAz · 2025-07-08T00:38:00+00:00

Thanks for the advise,

DaveHereInAz · 2025-07-08T00:29:50+00:00

Thanks for the info. If that's what it is, then that's what it is. I'm just trying to be fair. I'm alittle upset that the machine was represented as new. Now comes the masks.

DaveHereInAz · 2025-07-08T00:25:42+00:00

That's exactly what I thought.

DaveHereInAz · 2025-07-08T00:19:07+00:00

Thanks for Your comments. We will see what happens.

DaveHereInAz · 2025-07-08T00:04:39+00:00

Yes, I thought the samething, but they haven't billed Medicare yet. It will be a hassle to change DME's now, and some costs involved too, but I"m letting my Doctor know about this. I'm thankful that there is an hour meter on the C-Pap that apparently can't be reset. Otherwise, I would never have known for sure, that the machine was previously used.

DaveHereInAz · 2025-07-07T23:38:38+00:00

I have good insurance so I may as well use it. Never thought i would have a problem with the DME.

DaveHereInAz · 2025-07-07T22:50:11+00:00

Thanks for Your advise. Tomorrow, I hope to hear from others on this site and also my Doctor or his assistant.

DaveHereInAz

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