Three years of being "hosed"

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Wed May 14, 2008 11:23 am

It seems kind of anticlimactic, but this is my third anniversary of starting my CPAP therapy.

However, (again) I would like to thank the Goodman family for providing CPAP.COM (where I purchased my equipment), their great and knowledgeable employees......Becky Polk in particular......as she helped direct me to the (then-new) REMstar Pro 2 and the Encore Pro software, and for CPAPTALK.COM so I could read up on the "ins and outs" of this therapy from those who were frequenting the forum at that time. Thanks to all those who were hanging out on this forum then......and since, too. I came to the conclusion early on, that no matter what you're experiencing, there are others who have gone through the same thing.

Maybe I should also give my sleep doctor a back-handed "thank-you" for being such a jerk......which made me more determined to make this therapy "work". "I'll show YOU......you SOB!!!"

AND......"thanks" to some of the obnoxious "Guest" posters who have spiced up the dialog on the forum from time to time.

To the new users of this therapy.......DON'T GIVE UP!

Best wishes,

Den (still trying to figure out why time seems to fly faster, the older you get)

NeedinZs · Post by **NeedinZs** » Wed May 14, 2008 11:31 am

Here's to you, Den.

I have learned a lot from your posts.

I appreciate your knowledge, logic, civil tone, respectfulness, and being such a nice, helpful guy!

Wishing you many more years of success!

Gail

6PtStar · Post by **6PtStar** » Wed May 14, 2008 11:33 am

Congratulations Den! May your Wolf bite your sleep doctor in the A**!

Jerry

hobbs · Post by **hobbs** » Wed May 14, 2008 12:03 pm

Ah, a short timer. 5+ years here, but only since I found this place about 4 months ago did I understand what was actually happening.

deerslayer · Post by **deerslayer** » Wed May 14, 2008 1:01 pm

MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU DEN ! i too am in your debt brother *

Snoredog · Post by **Snoredog** » Wed May 14, 2008 1:16 pm

and I'd like to thank the academy...

Fornication, I mean for the occasion just think of how many posts you would have chalked up had you logged in?

sharon1965 · Post by **sharon1965** » Wed May 14, 2008 1:31 pm

hey den
congrats on your milestone (and your 6000th official post!)
and add me to the list of people who want to thank you for your generous help and support...where would i be without you? you've certainly been there for me!

wishing you continued success

the other sharon in your life

Eleena · Post by **Eleena** » Wed May 14, 2008 1:47 pm

Congrats Den! It's because of people like you that I keep putting my mask on every night.

Missy

Hawthorne · Post by **Hawthorne** » Wed May 14, 2008 2:05 pm

Congratulations on this "auspicious" occassion!!
I have to say a big THANK YOU to you for all the insight you have shared so freely on this forum!!

Twilightcat · Post by **Twilightcat** » Wed May 14, 2008 3:08 pm

Thank you for your generous sharing of knowledge and experience, Den. I have learned so much from your posts.

Yours truly,
Twilightcat

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed May 14, 2008 4:00 pm

Hey Den, thanks for always being here, and being helpful to new folks, particularly those of us who rode up on the Short Bus.

After a year on the hose myself, I find myself less and less prone to log in every day and post. When everything's fine, I get tired of being a 'patient'. I really admire you for continuing to monitor and help people along.

Plus you're just a swell guy, and if I'm ever in Wyoming, I hope I can take you out for a beer!

Thanks for all you've done for me, and for this forum. You're one of the Great Ones.
Babette

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed May 14, 2008 4:03 pm

Eleena wrote:Congrats Den! It's because of people like you that I keep putting my mask on every night.

Missy

Hey Missy, I've never seen your avatar before. Tell me that's NOT a sign in Kirkland??? Oy vay.... You King County people!!!!

Cheers,
Babs in Lakewood - Meth Capitol of the World

bdp522 · Post by **bdp522** » Wed May 14, 2008 4:30 pm

CONGRATS DEN!!!!

And thanks so much for all you do to help all of us!

Brenda

Lee Lee · Post by **Lee Lee** » Wed May 14, 2008 4:30 pm

Den,
Congrats, Buddy! You have been an enormous help to me in my journey to adjust to this therapy.
You are a very nice person, and you have gone out of your way for so many of us, t understand and help with our stuggles.
Happy Anniversary!
You DA MAN!
Lee Lee

jsmythe · Post by **jsmythe** » Wed May 14, 2008 5:16 pm

Congrats Den, great going! I guess 3 years may not seem very long to some people, but I am sure it seems like Eternity when you have to strap in every night being compliant. Lots of dedication there. Thank you for all the help and understanding that you have given me and so so many others here on this forum. Would not be the same without you here....Keep the light burning for all of us....

Machine	Mask

Additional Comments: straight cpap 12.20 AHI avg.0.79

Three years of being "hosed"

Three years of being "hosed"

Three years of being hosed