After a series of visits that included the pulmonologist, I was approved for a Bi-pap machine due to my difficulties with my diaphragm and breathing. Their representative came yesterday and hooked us up. I made a big point of making sure my wife knew how to run the thing. Later on I found out that I was condescending when I did this.
Oops, my bad. I wasn't my intention but I just wanted to make sure I wouldn't get asked something at bedtime because my eyesight is not so good anymore and even if people hold things in front of my face I have trouble focusing. So I ended the day being pretty crappy to my wife. Sorry honey I have a brain disease! I'm sure she'll forgive me but I wish I didn't have to be such a jerk sometimes. It's no fun being disabled for me or my wife.
I didn't have very much trouble getting used to the machine. The lady told me that a CPAP is a one on a scale from 0 to 10 and the one I got is an 8. It does my breathing for me and we plan on using it at night so that my diaphragm is not so tired during the day. I used it last night and had no problems. We'll see what the future holds with its use.
Added – there were 4 different masks to choose from. I selected one that goes over my nose and that is the one I used last night. I can still use my smile mouse to turn pages in my Kindle books. Control Fading in and out I have to work on that. Also selected one that discovers my nose but as little tubes that go in my nostrils. It's not it's uncomfortable as it sounds. It only sticks in about a quarter inch. That one seals around my nostrils but I don't think I can turn pages with my book. If I end up using the machine during the day that is the one old probably use. I have a couple of weeks and the representative will come back and see how that's working. So far after one night I think it's good. I have been coughing a lot less today. It may be because I am breathing filtered air.
Yesterday was the last day for quite a while that it was in the low 80s. Temperature and humidity are through the roof now. We took advantage of yesterday and took Atlas to the dog park. There were only about 20 dogs there and all he wanted to do was fetch the ball. He does seem to like it when other dogs chase him but other than that he rarely interacts with them. He loved to go there and starts getting excited and whining whenever my wife gets the bag out that she takes with her to the park. We know he loves to go.
One of the dogs there was there was a 14 week old Australian Shepherd. It still had its puppy fuzz and was so cute. It's kind of weird, but I don't really like kittens, but I like cats. I like puppies a lot and dogs too.
Well I'm running out of breath again so I'm going to sign off and remind you to "be careful out there". Does anybody remember the TV show that's from?
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