Happy Crappy C-PaP Day

Getting old bites, really. This summer I was approved by the CFO (wife) to purchase a JDM rod for my panfishing forays. After reading all that Alphahawk, LedHed, DBD, and others have written and demonstrated in pictures and videos I decided a birthday present from Japan would be forthcoming in early September. Also this summer I was referred by my primary care physician to undergo a sleep study to determine if I suffer from sleep apnea. You probably see where this is headed. My sleep test confirmed what my wife has lamented for years, I snore and need a C-PaP machine. I turned 51 this past Monday, finally ready to order my JDM rod, and the Medical Supply place in town calls and says they have my machine ready to pick up. Not having met my deductible and insurance not footing the entire bill my JDM rod flies out the window faster than a pinto bean fart. So after a couple nights of fighting with this full face air breathing contraption I told my wife I was going fishing after work in hopes of catching some fish and tiring myself out in order to sleep better while hooked up to “my new JDM rod” [emoji53].
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Well the fish did not disappoint, with a TARP joining some nice 12in fish in the bucket. I think the fish sense the change in the impending weather and were feeding up before the storm. I used Strike King Mr Crappie Shad baits in Pearl color and found fish in mid range 12-14ft brush.
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Couple nice Slabs
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So maybe next month I will get that new rod. Until then, a good nights sleep while enjoying these Golden Years will suffice.


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Nice report and fish. ��

Nice read. I chuckled at that. Good catch and good luck.

I turned the double nickel on Monday,getting older sure isn't fun at all,nice report.

You guys are still just young-uns! Very nice catch! That JDM rod would be nice, but that Darth Vader machine...that’s classy for sure! The only reason that I don’t wear one is that I have never had the sleep study done! That being said, a nice Dr. is gonna cram a scope down my gullet tomorrow afternoon. Payback for all the fish that I’ve gut hooked, I’m sure! I agree, getting old bites!

I don't know who came up with the Golden years. They sure miss it big time.
LittleJohn

That c-pap machine I hope will insure you double nickel more years of fishing...stay healthy, keep making these fun reports!

Congratulations on the catch! Yeah I'm on the Bi-Pap took me about a week to get use to it.

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Nice catch and report. There are many different c pap devises mask or nose pillows type to try and get accumulated to.
I have been using one for about 10 years. Once you get use to it you cannot sleep without it.
Stay healthy and keep catching.

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Congratulations on the catch! Yeah I'm on the Bi-Pap took me about a week to get use to it.

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I did sleep a little better after catching some fish but this thing is a booger to get used to. My wife sure appreciates the lack of snoring [emoji99]


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The best thing about the Golden Years is every day is a new day. I pretty well can't remember anything from yesterday.


Don

Right there with you. Did the sleep study, bought the machine, fought with it every single night I wore it, finally gave up on it...And my "CRS syndrome" gets worse every day.

...and I ain't even 50 yet!!!!:banghead

Fishing aside...

Having the correct mask to fit you is IMO the most crucial thing for getting use to and getting help from the CPAP. I have been wearing one for close to 15 years now. First 7 years was on and off. I finally got a mask that works great for ME and I wear it every time I sleep now. Whether that's all night, or for a Sunday afternoon nap.

I’m with you, getting old ain’t for sissies!! Good luck with the new rod once it comes home.

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Fishing aside...

Having the correct mask to fit you is IMO the most crucial thing for getting use to and getting help from the CPAP. I have been wearing one for close to 15 years now. First 7 years was on and off. I finally got a mask that works great for ME and I wear it every time I sleep now. Whether that's all night, or for a Sunday afternoon nap.

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You don't by chance have a full mustache/beard, do you? Part of my problem is never could get a mask to seal correctly with all the facial hair, and I never found one designed for men with a 'stache and beard.

I know my wife would SURE LIKE for me to start wearing it again.:hatchet:

No I don't. They do make some masks that just cover your nose. I can't use one of those because I sleep with my mouth open.

This is a pretty funny thread in that getting old is definitely not for the faint of heart. I never thought there would be a day when my whole day would be ordered upon what I could and couldn't do that day. Old age is coming for everyone whether we want it to or not. As for the sleep apnea thing: It's not really the snoring that one should worry about although it is a big and annoying part of it. I have been using a cpap machine for about eight years now and yes it was most difficult to get used to. The thing that helped me to commit myself to using it was the fact that my sleep study indicated that I had 3 - 5 events per hour during sleep when I would physically stop breathing. I knew something was wrong when I'd wake up suddenly gasping for breath very much like I'd been holding my breath under water and finally reached the surface where I could take in some air. I also found that I was feeling totally unrested and tired during the day like I never got enough sleep (or deep enough sleep) every night. It is a pretty good bet that if any of you have noticed these types of things happening to you... there's a very good chance that it is sleep apnea--and I strongly recommend you get it checked out by scheduling a sleep study without further delay.

May the Force be With all of You C-Pap Users

Live long and prosper

I averaged 57 events per hour pre CPAP.

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Live long and prosper

I averaged 57 events per hour pre CPAP.

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Wow brother!!!... you were not breathing more than you were breathing.

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Wow brother!!!... you were not breathing more than you were breathing.

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Yep, it was bad. Mine was so bad that it caused an autoimmune response in my tonsils from the gasping or hard breathing when I'd wake up. I had to have them removed at 37 years old. That was the worst experience of my life. I've had numerous broken bones, car wrecks, been run over by a tractor, been run over by cows, kidney stones, gall stones and nothing whipped me like getting my tonsils cut out at that age.

I have less than one event per hour now with CPAP use. Every year when I go "check in" with the sleep doc I tell them I should be the poster child for CPAP use.

I do have a mustache and have been wearing the full mask for the last two weeks. I am slowly getting used to it, and my wife is already singing the praises of a quieter nights rest. My study reported 15-18 events per hour which dictated the necessity. My machine keeps a log of my usage and so far I have received smiley faces [emoji3] each night. If it aids in my sleep, rest, overall health and makes my wife happier I will continue to use it. Thanks for all the comments, nice to know I am not the only one who has struggled with this issue.


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