Post 73 - Finally!

After weeks of waiting, I finally have taken possession of a sleep machine; specifically called a BiPA autoSV Advanced System One by Philips or, as it’s more commonly known, a new version of a BiPAP machine which blows a steady stream of air into the sleeping victim, er, I mean patient. The delay, I have since learned was due to the senior doctor taking an abrupt leave of absence, the closing of one of two offices, the re-organization of the remaining three doctors into a new group, and the failure of my doctor to completely fill out my correct machine orders. And the Holidays. Other than that, no problem!

 

Wait – there is one slight problem. Do they really expect you to sleep soundly with both a chinstrap to keep your mouth closed and a bunch of straps to hold the mask in place? Looks like I’ll need another visit from the talkative technician to show me how to make this thing work as intended.