georgiapapa Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Buck,According to my ENT, the oral appliance (mouth piece) for sleep apnea works about 20% of the time in mild sleep apnea cases and is useless in moderate or severe sleep apnea cases. They also cost around $2000.00 which is usually not covered by insurance.I highly recommend the new surgical procedures involving implants. I had my procedure and was released from the hospital the same day. The surgical procedure was painless and I had minimal pain during my recovery. As a result of the procedure, I no longer require CPAP. GP ArNG11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArNG11 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Say it isn't so. Man GP, I am jealous, as today I ordered some more filters for mine ResMed, the washable ones. John had done it some time ago, how are you feeling? Any corks or issues come up yet? I may look into it again. Mr. A " FIGHT TILL YOUR LAST BREATH " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgiapapa Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Say it isn't so. Man GP, I am jealous, as today I ordered some more filters for mine ResMed, the washable ones. John had done it some time ago, how are you feeling? Any corks or issues come up yet? I may look into it again.ArNG11,I am sleeping good and I feel better during the day, So far, knock on wood, I have not had any issues other than an occasional clicking noise caused by tongue movement against my teeth. The crazy thing about it is I have only heard the clicking when my implant device is off. I actually believe the clicking may be related to a nerve in my tongue and not the implant device. The clicking doesn't bother me that much and I would prefer it to a CPAP anyday of the week.GP ArNG11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder john999 Posted September 1, 2015 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted September 1, 2015 GP So Inspire is working for you? I am glad to hear it. I know that since Inspire I don't snore when it is in use. It did reduce my OSA from "Profound/Severe" to "Moderate" which is a big deal in my case since I just could not tolerate the CPAP. Vync 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Vync Posted September 1, 2015 Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Share Posted September 1, 2015 John is tempting me to look further into this procedure... "If it's stupid but works, then it isn't stupid."- From Murphy's Laws of Combat Disclaimer: I am not a legal expert, so use at own risk and/or consult a qualified professional representative. Please refer to existing VA laws, regulations, and policies for the most up to date information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rootbeer22 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Anyone know about the new devise you put inside your mouth over the teeth to help sleep better & cut down on snoring vs the Sleep C-Pap Machine?no surgery or harsh procedures, just a fitting they mold the device like a dentist does for dentures!Its actually for the ones that have problems sleeping with the C-Pap Machine.sleep sevices http://www.simplesleepservices.com/ Thanks ....BuckBuck52: I tried this along just about every other device out there and it did not work for me. The CPAP does not work for a lot of people. The best thing out there is the Inspire II which puts a probe in your throat and a battery/regulator in your chest and sends a signal to keep your throat open at night. It's about 30K, very new and most insurances do not cover it - but some do? Also, you'll need a BMI of under 30 consistently, meaning your high does not go over 30 BMI at anytime... also there's someone on this bard that has it but I don't want to call him out unless he wants to contribute to the discussion? Take Care...Rootbeer22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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