seniorsleever 17 Posted December 25, 2010 I am scheduled for the sleeve on Jan. 24, and I currently use a CPAP machine every night at 17mm/hg. The result is that I have a lot of gas (belching and otherwise) especially when I first wake up. I am worried about the CPAP causing gas immediately post-op. I can imagine how painful that would be! Has anyone else dealt with this problem, and how do you use a CPAP until you have lost enough weight to go off of it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FitatFifty 11 Posted December 25, 2010 I use my CPAP and have not experienced any issues. Have you talked to your sleep doc about your concerns? I too am looking forward to saying goodbye to my CPAP!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seniorsleever 17 Posted December 26, 2010 Thanks for your answer. Maybe I need to reduce my pressure a little. I see the doctor soon, I'll ask about that. I didn't have the gas problems until they raised my pressure. I use my CPAP and have not experienced any issues. Have you talked to your sleep doc about your concerns? I too am looking forward to saying goodbye to my CPAP!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleSteve 5 Posted December 27, 2010 I still have to use my CPAP. Sometimes its not a weight thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
