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3. Mine didn't cover my shoulders either

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Fri Mar 4, 2016, 07:15 AM

Mar 2016

except we weren't targeting my throat, it was my lower lung lobe, so I basically had to get immobilized, but I think it just went to the top of the shoulders.

After you're all done, you can take it home and spray-paint it or whatever. Assuming you ever want to wear it again.

Glad it worked out for you!

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Outside of time when the morphine went in, this was the most pleasant experience. [View all] alfredo Mar 2016 OP

They kept squashing my little nose. I found the process uncomfortable, albeit amusing. Solly Mack Mar 2016 #1

My nose was squashed, but not that uncomfortable. alfredo Mar 2016 #7

yours covers your shoulders too ? olddots Mar 2016 #2

They want the shoulders still so not to move the neck. alfredo Mar 2016 #5

My wife had one from the late seventies. alfredo Mar 2016 #6

Mine didn't cover my shoulders either Tab Mar 2016 #3

They have art clinics where we can decorate the masks. alfredo Mar 2016 #4

They almost burnt me, making mine. And I almost went crazy sinkingfeeling Mar 2016 #8

Mine was nice and toasty warm, but not hot. alfredo Mar 2016 #9

oh yeah ,they kind of bolt you into position each session olddots Mar 2016 #10

The mask is not uncomfortable. So I can handle a short nap each day at 11 AM. alfredo Mar 2016 #11