Gela: Sorry that I didn't read closely enough to realize that your "partner" WAS the CPAP rather than going with someone who would be using the CPAP... The surge protector Sweet Hubby bought was not the run-of-the-mill version you might buy at WalMart. It was considerably more expensive (about $25 as I remember) and made especially to protect sensitive electronic equipment from large power surges. That being said, we bought it at Best Buy so they are easily available.
Are you saying that now the airlines won't LET you bring a CPAP onboard as a carryon (requiring it to be checked as baggage) OR are you saying that you'd prefer to do so? I'm hoping the second as we are soon headed for St. George and we don't want to take a chance with it being handled as "gently" as the rest of checked luggage always is
. That and this is a piece of equipment that CAN'T get lost (as checked baggage often is...) or Sweet Hubby will find himself sleeping out on the beach. Am anxious to find out what you know on the subject.
On the issue of acclimating yourself to the CPAP, take it slow and know that none of the people I know on CPAP (including my husband, my uncle and a friend) felt like they could stand it for the first few nights. All of them ended up being quite content with it after a week or two and realize now how much better the quality of their sleep - and their lives - are because of their new sleeping companion.