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Should I try a new FFM?
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RE: Should I try a new FFM?
(04-29-2015, 02:24 PM)JVinNE Wrote: Dents in the face, not even red marks. Last night, I loosened it up a bit, and it wasn't as bad, but I kept feeling air on my eyes, even though Sleepyhead said almost no leaks, and AHI of 0.0.

I think I have the smallest size available; small. The really nice DME lady who came to my house, measured my mouth and nose area before putting it on me. My DME is so great, and I am surprised by it, especially after all of the stories I've heard about so many DME people.

You know, I feel the air on my eyes as well, but when I put my finger there to find the leak area, I can't find it. Drives me nuts.

You mention in another post that you get 3 cushions. Wish my DME did that. Sigh.
PaulaO

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RE: Should I try a new FFM?
(04-29-2015, 09:50 PM)PaulaO2 Wrote: [

You know, I feel the air on my eyes as well, but when I put my finger there to find the leak area, I can't find it. Drives me nuts.

You mention in another post that you get 3 cushions. Wish my DME did that. Sigh.

That is because of the callouses on your fingers from all of the typing you do every day. A little sandpaper on your fingers might help. Big Grin Dont-know Rolleyes

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#23
RE: Should I try a new FFM?
Might be right! Or they're asleep and wishing I would go there, too. 4am and ain't done it yet. Tonight's reason is really bad stomach acid. Almost gone so I should be able to lay down soon!
PaulaO

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RE: Should I try a new FFM?
(04-29-2015, 09:50 PM)PaulaO2 Wrote:
(04-29-2015, 02:24 PM)JVinNE Wrote: Dents in the face, not even red marks. Last night, I loosened it up a bit, and it wasn't as bad, but I kept feeling air on my eyes, even though Sleepyhead said almost no leaks, and AHI of 0.0.

I think I have the smallest size available; small. The really nice DME lady who came to my house, measured my mouth and nose area before putting it on me. My DME is so great, and I am surprised by it, especially after all of the stories I've heard about so many DME people.

You know, I feel the air on my eyes as well, but when I put my finger there to find the leak area, I can't find it. Drives me nuts.

You mention in another post that you get 3 cushions. Wish my DME did that. Sigh.

One every 30 days, actually.

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RE: Should I try a new FFM?
(05-02-2015, 02:26 PM)JVinNE Wrote:
(04-29-2015, 09:50 PM)PaulaO2 Wrote:
(04-29-2015, 02:24 PM)JVinNE Wrote: Dents in the face, not even red marks. Last night, I loosened it up a bit, and it wasn't as bad, but I kept feeling air on my eyes, even though Sleepyhead said almost no leaks, and AHI of 0.0.

I think I have the smallest size available; small. The really nice DME lady who came to my house, measured my mouth and nose area before putting it on me. My DME is so great, and I am surprised by it, especially after all of the stories I've heard about so many DME people.
You know, I feel the air on my eyes as well, but when I put my finger there to find the leak area, I can't find it. Drives me nuts.
You mention in another post that you get 3 cushions. Wish my DME did that. Sigh.

One every 30 days, actually.

Yes...the three they send (mail) is for 3 months, so they only have to mail 4x per yr instead of 12.

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RE: Should I try a new FFM?
(04-29-2015, 09:48 PM)PaulaO2 Wrote: Tell the tech to give you the size you want. Sometimes measuring isn't enough. It's not just the measurements, it's the fit. And those are two different things.

And I'm pretty sure that there are more than just three sizes of human faces.

Ed Seedhouse
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#27
RE: Should I try a new FFM?
I adjusted my straps again last night, and though the mask dug in a little, it didn't leave deep marks in the morning, and it didn't leak much at all; according to Sleepyhead. I hope I can tame this mask.
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