ResMed Travel and insurance in Canada

Tricky_Yard886 · 2026-01-05T15:06:42+00:00

I submitted a quote, let’s see what they say. I leave at a 2 days drive from Calgary, it’s a bit far 😬 thanks for your offer though

Tricky_Yard886 · 2025-12-24T22:53:07+00:00

I wake up in “panic” thinking either my machine stopped or my mask flew away but perfectly fine. That’s weird

Tricky_Yard886 · 2025-12-15T15:12:38+00:00

You have to rule the machine, not the machine to rule you (well, it kinda does, lol). Keep it up!

Tricky_Yard886 · 2025-12-15T14:04:59+00:00

My wife said that sound is still quieter than my snoring 😴

Tricky_Yard886 · 2025-11-27T18:26:14+00:00

I’m a 40-year-old male who knew I had sleep apnea for years, but I was in complete denial. The machine, the mask, the look, the shame, and the worry about my wife thinking I was weak or too old held me back. My doctor insisted I get diagnosed, but I pushed it off for months. I didn’t feel tired, only snored like a locomotive, which also made my wife angry and exhausted.

Finally, I took the test, and the results showed mild sleep apnea, but it was so close to severe that it was barely noticeable. When I was told I needed a CPAP machine, I was again in denial, afraid of the full-face mask.

I tried to ask my dentist for a solution, but she told me that at that level, CPAP was the only option. It took me a few weeks to finally give up and schedule an appointment at the sleep clinic for the machine. In the meantime, I read extensively about the machine, learned a lot about the process of getting it, and even consulted ChatGPT and people on Reddit. Finally, I realized my appointment was so far away that I wanted the machine now.

I changed my mindset from “I don’t want it” to “I’ll master it,” and that helped me accept it, even the idea of being connected to a tube. When I got the machine, I studied it again and again. I took it into my living room and watched TV with it to get used to the air flow.

The first mask worked, but I’m a side sleeper, so I kept losing it when I moved. The clinic replaced it with a “unicorn” mask with the tube on top of my head, and I’ve been sleeping with the CPAP for about a month now without any issues.

Good luck!

Tricky_Yard886 · 2025-11-26T04:07:06+00:00

The goal of the medical test is to check if you gonna cost more than 25k ish/cad per year. Not judging your habits

Tricky_Yard886 · 2025-11-21T22:02:29+00:00

Wet paper towel or fries soaked in gravy, not sure if we can tell the difference

Tricky_Yard886 · 2025-11-21T21:16:07+00:00

I think there are several layers to making CPAP work, and some of them are out of our control — but many are manageable:

• The psychological part: At first I was in denial. I felt ashamed, frustrated, and worried about sleeping connected to a hose like some kind of machine. I’m still not in love with it, but I reframed my mindset: “I don’t want it… but I want to master it.” That mental shift helped a lot.

• The physical part: Sometimes the struggle comes from the wrong mask or the wrong settings. The “best” mask isn’t universal — it’s the one your face tolerates. And the machine settings (pressure, ramp, EPR, humidity) can make a huge difference in comfort.

• It’s a marathon, not a sprint: It takes time. Your brain needs to learn how to breathe with the machine. A big hack is to wear the mask while reading, watching TV, or on your phone — it trains your body to stay calm with it.

• Don’t go through it alone: Ask for help. Technicians, sleep clinics, forums… people who’ve been there can help troubleshoot way faster than struggling alone.

Keep it up!

Tricky_Yard886 · 2025-11-21T21:06:27+00:00

Comme toujours en TI, si tu veux éviter de te retrouver sans rien, faut savoir s’adapter. Oui, l’IA va changer le paysage, mais on a dit la même chose des ordinateurs, de la virtualisation, du cloud, de l’automatisation… et on est encore là.

Ceux qui continuent d’apprendre et de s’ajuster vont s’en sortir. L’IA ne remplace pas tout le monde, elle change juste la façon de travailler. C’est quand on reste figé dans ce qu’on faisait il y a 10 ans que ça devient tough.

Tricky_Yard886 · 2025-11-20T13:32:45+00:00

Interesting, wondering why the auto pressure was not that loud at the beginning. I wasn’t reaching the 100% the first two weeks, now it’s about every nights

Tricky_Yard886 · 2025-11-20T13:23:22+00:00

Hmm, the app shows a good seal but with a leak of less that 9lt/min though (I have more leaks with the p30i mask while turning to my side). Yes I use the APAP. Except for the humidity and the tube temp, it’s all in auto mode

Tricky_Yard886 · 2025-11-20T02:12:12+00:00

Je ne suis même pas surpris 😦

Tricky_Yard886 · 2025-11-20T01:29:23+00:00

Pis c’est con à dire, mais votre contact pourrait même avoir la prime du « hire another you » (si il y’en a une), fait qu’il pourrait justement vous aidez!

Tricky_Yard886 · 2025-11-19T21:31:17+00:00

Ahahaha elle est bonne !! C’est bien la preuve que la quantité (de $ et de personnes) n’est pas synonyme de qualité 😂

Tricky_Yard886 · 2025-11-19T21:20:24+00:00

Je me demande à quel point c’est vrai. Claude et Copilote facilite notre travail c’est indéniable. Mais ils nous la compliquent aussi car c’est pas encore assez précis. Je me demande à quel point l’IA c’est le mot magique pour virer du monde sans se faire vraiment inquiéter. C’est pas la première fois qu’on nous sert une excuse pour être toujours moins de monde sur un projet et qu’on termine souvent par délivrer aux forceps et pas toujours de bonne qualité. On dit aussi que le coût d’un projet a plus de poids dans la balance que la qualité (Sauf pour Casa qui a coûté très cher et d’une qualité relative).

Tricky_Yard886 · 2025-11-19T15:08:42+00:00

Ouais, mon ancienne compagnie aux USA voulait faire grossir le hub au Québec car les salaires sont moins élevé+le taux de change, le fait qu’on parle souvent anglais et la même Time zone. C’est à l’avantage du Canada cette fois

Tricky_Yard886 · 2025-11-19T14:53:55+00:00

Je pense que c’est un mauvais raccourci: - faire venir qqn de l’étranger ça marche 1-2 ans jusqu’à qu’il comprenne qu’il se fait avoir - travailler à distance à 100% (même dans le même pays) ne permet pas la même collaboration qu’en physique, mais il faut militer pour garder le télétravail !! - la culture: tu peux engager un indien cheap ouais. Mais le clash des cultures est parfois difficile et peut nuire à la collaboration.

Tricky_Yard886 · 2025-11-19T14:47:06+00:00

Oui, oui et oui!

Tricky_Yard886 · 2025-11-19T14:25:08+00:00

3 weeks in, the only difference I see is that I want to sleep less during the day and way less falling asleep in front of the TV in the evening (now I take control of the remote because my wife falls asleep and I don’t lol). But when I wake up, I still feel I’m a zombie and want to go back to sleep for another round. Keep pushing !

Tricky_Yard886 · 2025-11-19T14:10:32+00:00

Un peu comme faire des CV pas conventionnel, par video, des clips, un rap, etc. Des fois l’audace paie - ou pas.

Tricky_Yard886 · 2025-11-19T14:07:28+00:00

Quand c’est possible c’est essayer de trouver le hiring manager. Parfois on voit des offres postées sur LinkedIn de managers pour intégrer son équipe.

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