kcinpa 159 Posted February 5, 2013 I've been on/using the cpac machine since 2004. Even if I get down to my goal weight ill still be on it, but I do know it will need to be turned down, honestly though I will probably do it myself. I have been for awhile, I got tired of the overnight sleep tests. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiki1196 101 Posted February 6, 2013 I think after using my cpap for years now I won't know how to sleep without it. I may be too scared to sleep without. I'm convinced it saves my life every night. Plus I have an inset jaw and very narrow airways that contribute to the apnea, not just the obesity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweetnCurvy 112 Posted February 7, 2013 I got a BIPAP just before surgery. My apnea was severe. I never did use the thing. My sleep apnea disappeared after about a month. I don't even snore' date=' let alone gasp for air. Thank goodness! I never could get used to pressurized air blowing straight into my face. I think you have to go in for another sleep study, but I think my pulmonologist (sp?) just wrote me off as cured because I told her flat out that I wasn't coming in for the sleep study. I sent the machine back the next day. Bad patient, I know, but that was the most miserable experience EVER. I would rather go through surgery again.[/quote'] Yeah I hated my sleep study too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinallyMyTurn 2 Posted February 17, 2013 I got my CPAP a year ago as part of surgery prep. It totally saved my marriage as Hubbs was tired of my sawing logs so we were sleeping apart. I am 6 weeks post surgery and 30 lbs lost. I had to see the sleep doc because the pressure on my CPAP started blowing my mouth open. I was waking up with cotton mouth and the racket was, you guessed it, waking up Hubbs. Doc turned down the pressure on the CPAP and says if I keep losing and getting healthy, I will probably be CPAP free at goal. This is very motivating! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites