Avaps

[Schmidhogan]

I was prescribed bipap a few months ago. Apria delivered a Respironics Bipap/AVAP machine which I only use in bipap mode. If I never get a trache, will I ever have use for the AVAP feature? In other words are any of you using AVAPS with a mask? Maybe I would breath even better in that mode?
On another note, I just glanced at the in memorium section after I learned that Ottawagirl had passed away. I'm so sorry for her family and friends. And all who have lost loved ones. It's very hard to face. Alex

 

[pecas]

I don't have any input on the bipap, but I am totally with you on the deaths being hard to face. What a community to be a member of. I guess this is what it feels like to be in your 90s, as well, or so I've heard folks say. You just lose one friend after another. Ugh.

 

[Schmidhogan]

Yep. I don't handle death well. Can't integrate it as "part of life".

 

[Barbie]

yep, it is hard guys. this is a very tough forum to be a member of--it is all about death here. we support and love each other, then cry for each other.

one of the things that makes the wannabes so hard to take.

 

[GregK]

> one of the things that makes the wannabes so hard to take.
Sadly true, that.