Sleep Apnea?

[DLCoggin 1,788]

There are a lot of folks who have/had sleep apnea and have been approved for bypass surgery. I would be quite surprised if it was a problem.

It took a little time for me to get used to the CPAP mask. I'd suggest that you make a commitment to use it for two weeks, every night, no matter what. Do that and you'll never hesitate to use it again. You'll be amazed at the difference it makes!

[life_after_gastric_bypass 214]

As others have said, the CPAP was a huge improvement for me in my ability to get a good nights sleep. But RNY eliminated the sleep apnea entirely. Now that's huge!

so true, the same for me, GONE thank God!

[ren0318 81]

I'm pre-op. Sounds like this a very common condition. I honestly don't know how I'll feel about sleeping with a mask on....that kinda freaks me out....

[ajustice 484]

I'm pre-op. Sounds like this a very common condition. I honestly don't know how I'll feel about sleeping with a mask on....that kinda freaks me out....

The nasal pillow is what I use now and honestly not that bad. Started out with the full face mask and it was hurting my neck but I had to learn to breathe with the nasal pillows as I'm a mouth breather. They can try different masks to see what works best for your comfort. Once you get into a good pattern of using it u can't believe how amazing u feel

[Crkrjax76 76]

I couldn't stand the nasal pillow!!! I tired that, the full face mask and ended up with the nose mask. It makes me close my mouth. The nurse said she was glad I didn't like the nasal pillow because my pressure gets pretty high at night. I didn't have any problems with getting used to it. I think the first tine I used it for 6 hours. I really hope this surgery eliminates my apnea, but I don't know as my throat is really small.

[ajustice 484]

I couldn't stand the nasal pillow!!! I tired that' date=' the full face mask and ended up with the nose mask. It makes me close my mouth. The nurse said she was glad I didn't like the nasal pillow because my pressure gets pretty high at night. I didn't have any problems with getting used to it. I think the first tine I used it for 6 hours. I really hope this surgery eliminates my apnea, but I don't know as my throat is really small.[/quote']

Yeah I was told mine was pretty narrow and the weight loss alone might not 100% cure it but I'm hoping and praying with all my heart it does! It's tremendously better I believe..my cpap has started waking me up more and more..pressure has to be way to high. Mine is at 15. I would love to pack away the mask for good

[kristlynngirl 184]

I too used the nasal pillows. Worked great for me. My apnea was very very minor. My pressure was only 8. After losing almost 40# I sleep thru the night without my cpap.