Smell and itch

Our boy Swissy will be 1 year old this December. We’ve noticed some things over the last couple months since we’ve had him.

Namely, he’s pretty itchy to the point where he’s got flakes or dandruff. And second, the boy smells haha we’ll give him a bath and two days later it’s like he needs another. His breath also smells like straight a$$.

We switched his food a week ago, and we’re hoping that helps.

Anyone else experience anything similar?

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u/chill_money89 — 10 days ago

Struggling dialing in my settings

Looking for guidance on my settings and maybe what this data is telling me. Interested in pressure settings, my flow rate, EPR adjustments, and whatever else.

  • Mask: AirFit p30i nasal pillow
  • EPR: 2
  • Screenshots of: entire night + zoom in on flow rate around an OA

Couple of things that might be helpful to know:

  1. I wear mouth tape most nights (the data from last night is with me wearing tape)
  2. Not sure why the high leaks. If my mouth was taped shut, perhaps the mask isn't fit properly. I didn't notice any leaks waking me up in the night.
  3. Every time I increase my pressure to my median, the next day the median goes up. I've gotten as high as 11.6. I increase the min pressure and then my CAs go up, mouth starts to balloon, and it's an overall uncomfortable experience. I also wonder if I should cap my max pressure at 11? When I increase to 12+, I feel like it increases CA events.
  4. I prefer the Nova Micro nasal pillow mask over the p30i, but the elephant trunk hose has been a challenge. I might revert to the Nova Micro if I can figure that out.

Thank you!

u/chill_money89 — 23 days ago

Need product / brand recs

I like how boxer briefs are snug around the leg and don’t bunch up when wearing pants. I don’t like how most I’ve tried are constricting in the main department.

I like how boxers give freedom in that regard. But I hate how boxers bunch up around the leg.

I’m looking for a product that combines the two. Snug around the legs like boxer briefs; freedom and space in the frank and beans section. I wear 5 inch inseam shorts occasionally so 3-5” inseam is the target. Not a fan of briefs, thongs or anything shorter than 3 inches.

If you have any recs for me to try, I’m all ears. Thanks.

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u/chill_money89 — 2 months ago
▲ 4 r/Watchstraps+1 crossposts

QuickFit Nylon Band

Any help on where I can find a dupe of this band?

Garmin canceled my order saying it’s out of stock and discontinued.

u/chill_money89 — 2 months ago

Looking for tasty new beans to try

Been using the Lavazza Super Crema for 5 years or so. For a daily driver, we’ve found it to be the best.

Now it feels boring, and we’re exploring something else to try. Something tasty with different flavor profile. Maybe fruity? Floral?

Let me know if you have any favorites that might be worth trying. We have the Delonghi Magnifica Plus.

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u/chill_money89 — 2 months ago

Looking for guidance on CPAP data

Thoughts on this data? Before people ask, "forget the data, how do you feel?," I'd say I feel better than when I forget to wear the mask or take it off middle of the night. I'm looking to optimize further if I can.

On average, I'm between 1.5-3.0 AHI every night. There's some nights it's <1, albeit very infrequent. Using a Nova Micro Nasal Pillow mask. Sometimes I do mouth tape, sometimes I do not. Last night, I did not. Thanks.

EDIT: SleepHQ link https://sleephq.com/public/87b12739-c825-421d-8c9d-63945bd3228a

u/chill_money89 — 2 months ago

Bluetooth phone connection issue

It feels like any time I turn off my Bluetooth, I have to follow multiple steps to connect it again to my phone. Turn on Bluetooth, make sure it’s paired with watch, go into watch settings and make sure it’s connected, and finally go into the connect app and sync it. The last step is a must, checking BT phone and watch settings sometimes not required.

Is this normal? Am I doing something wrong that when I turn on Bluetooth, it should automatically connect to the watch and that be it?

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u/chill_money89 — 2 months ago
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Help - QM5K very bright

Recently bought this TV during a sale since our previous one crapped out. It’s in our master bedroom and we only watch at night.

This TCL QM5K is extremely bright, and I want to make it the opposite, low dim. It’s not as simple as just turning the brightness level down.

The last TV we had, it had some type of nighttime mode or something. Very low dim.

Any settings or ideas to help me out?

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u/chill_money89 — 3 months ago

Topo Maps update via garmin express

Every time I try updating topo maps via garmin express, it says I don’t have enough memory or storage. But when I do it from the watch itself, it works. However, it’s taken 8 hours doing it this way.

Any reason why this is and a solution?

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u/chill_money89 — 3 months ago

HRV Status grayed out

Anyone know why it’s completely gray all the sudden? I’ve had the watch for 2 months. Has always been color coded until last week or so when I started noticing.

Update: no one has an answer for why it’s completely gray. I know the numbers are “poor” but I feel like I’ve had “poor” numbers before and it still had a color coded graph.

u/chill_money89 — 3 months ago
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Placement check

How’s the placement here? I’m new to this rucking thing. 20L, Rucker 5.0. Thanks.

u/chill_money89 — 3 months ago
▲ 0 r/GarminFenix8+1 crossposts

Skin sensitivity / rash

Upgraded from the Venu 2 to the Fenix 8 solar. Weirdly, my skin sometimes has an almost burning sensation to it and irritation. Is this from the sensor? What might be the cause and how do I resolve? Before you ask, I rinse the watch daily to get any sweat and residue off. And it’s not from the nylon band.

u/chill_money89 — 4 months ago

Need some guidance on my data

Looking for some thoughts based on observations of my CPAP data in Oscar. Not sure if a Daily view is better to analyze than Overview view? Let me know and I can paste the images for that.

Mask: F&P Nova Micro. I do not use a chin strap or mouth tape, and I'm not sure if my mouth is opening at all during my sleep.

https://preview.redd.it/kwyr3s791a5h1.png?width=2722&format=png&auto=webp&s=835b7c95197af3686eac9b0da2d65458aac252fb

https://preview.redd.it/jhnnlp0a1a5h1.png?width=2727&format=png&auto=webp&s=b2cca0ee5db22978016515652f121e375f5988ae

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u/chill_money89 — 4 months ago

Beginner Product Advice

I’d like to start rucking. Most of my rucking will be around the neighborhood on long walks, not hiking through mountains or anything serious - at least to begin.

Should I go with a weight plate carrier? An actual backpack like a 20L Rucker 5.0? What product do I consider?

I don’t think I want a vest. Living in Florida, having the chest open is appealing. Plus the other physical benefits to the body of a backpack over a vest. But, maybe some opinions from this group will change that.

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u/chill_money89 — 5 months ago

Flashlight question

I have the fenix 8 solar. Only a week in. Double tapping the top left button (backlight button) engages the flashlight feature. From there, you can select your desired level of brightness.

My question, how do I change the brightness intensity once my flashlight settings disappear after turning it on?

There’s only like a 3 second window to select your brightness level or red light before it disappears. It’s annoying to constantly turn it off and back on again to change the brightness level.

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u/chill_money89 — 5 months ago
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New Fenix 8 owner

Fenix 8 Solar 47mm titanium comes on Monday. First time user of the Fenix line, coming from Venu 2. Picked MIP since I live in a year round sunny state and bc the AMOLED, while nice vibrant colors, is too bright for me - even when it’s at its lowest brightness setting. Extended battery life is a nice perk as well.

Tips, tricks, things I should know?

Hoping I made a good decision!

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u/chill_money89 — 5 months ago

Is there a garmin watch that operates similar to an Apple Watch when it comes to strength training? I’m talking about how Apple counts your reps, sets, and rest automatically once you start the activity. Whereas, compared to garmin, you have to click the button to start a new set each time.

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u/chill_money89 — 5 months ago

Currently rocking the Venu 2. I’m ready for an upgrade after 3 years - it lacks many key features the new version and other models have, eg HRV, training readiness, etc.

My primary use cases other than walks are strength training, HIIT, rowing. I like the watch for capturing data for these activities, plus general health tracking. I also kayak sometimes, if the maps are at all helpful when on the water when I’m navigating rivers, that’s nice. Is this a good use case for the GPS on the watches?

I love the way the fenix, epix and enduro look. But there are manyyyy features I prob would never use.

Any thoughts on these models or buying advice?

Also, what are the pros/cons or things to remember when comparing AMOLED vs MIP screens?

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u/chill_money89 — 5 months ago