Sleep apnea and sleeve surgery

[Ramman313 0]

Hi there. This is my first post of probably many more to come.

My question is...I have sleep apnea and have to use a CPAP machine because it is bad. I'm a truck driver and am also required to use it to keep my license.

I was reading somewhere that patients are not allowed to use CPAP machines after surgery. Just wondering if that was true for everyone? Or if I misunderstood when I read that?

Thanks

[vincereautmori 323]

Hi there. This is my first post of probably many more to come.

My question is...I have sleep apnea and have to use a CPAP machine because it is bad. I'm a truck driver and am also required to use it to keep my license.

I was reading somewhere that patients are not allowed to use CPAP machines after surgery. Just wondering if that was true for everyone? Or if I misunderstood when I read that?

Thanks

The hospital told me to bring either the machine or my mask. I had a bad night the first night after surgery and didn't wear it and was wiped out another day, I used my CPAP the next night and woke up feeling human again.

[motherof5 364]

Hello. My surgeon told me bring my CPAP machine with me on surgery day. He said that I will need it afterwards. I was told that because we will still be medicated and it will cause your apnea to be worst. The muscles in your throat will be relaxed. I would defintely confirm with your doctor.

[Ramman313 0]

I haven't decided on a surgeon yet but it's definitely something I will need to bring up. I have tried the odd time (when I had no choice) to sleep without it and it was the worst sleep ever.

[JCP 619]

My doctor has repeated at every appt that I am to bring mine to the hospital. He had me take mine in to have the chip downloaded to verify I am using it nightly as part of my qualification process. I can't imagine anyone being told not to use theirs.

[mommab4 2]

With as little as 3-5 lbs wt + or - can actually cause damage to the lungs. An auto cpap on the other hand adjust automatic to proper pressure. Your bariactic dr can prescribe that for you. You can exchange most parts with the same band such as resmed. Look up on line before you make a decision.

[BitterSweet* 835]

That is not true whatsoever. You'll need your CPAP after surgery, and not just for at home use. Hospitals are supposed to advice you to bring it with you to the hospital in case you may need it in the recovery room and for use in your hospital room while you sleep. Hopefully with enough weight loss, you won't need it for much longer.

[Ramman313 0]

That's what I'm hoping...be able to lose enough weight that I don't need it anymore.

I found it odd that I've read and was told by a coordinator that I could t use it. She said it is possible that it could push air into the stomach and cause issues with the staple line

[crazzeescrapper 125]

I took my Cpap to the hospital and tried to use it. Fell asleep with it on but nurses woke me up every 2 hours for something. After trying to go back to sleep twice I took it off and stayed up. Thankfully I was released next day by 10am. Have been using it every night since I came home without any issues. Hopefully you will be able to get more sleep in the hospital then I did.

[macman 603]

My surgeon had ne bring the CPAP machine to the hospital. They even checkd it out to make sure it was working properly. This makes sense because we are all using a CPAP for a reason. It is true that with enough weight loss you made not need the machine, or you may need adjustments to the air flow. I have lost 140 pounds and according to my wife, I no longer snore. However, I was told that I will need another sleep study to confirm that I no longer need the machine.

[boccob81 244]

The surgeon hospital and Anastasia all required it they set it up for the surgery and after for the stat . For every surgery

[mommab4 2]

By all means take your cpap but all call your sleep specialist and let them know your are having wt loss surgery. They will want to monitor your wt loss to see if you need changes. Everyone's experience won't be the same, pray for no problems but always play it safe with something as simple as monitoring your cpap.

[Mustang2013 21]

I was told many times to make sure to bring my CPAP machine for the surgery. It is very important with sleep apnea as you can stop breathing through the night many times depending on the severity of your sleep apnea condition and without it can be very dangerous. Especially after surgery.

I am nine months out from surgery now and I haven't used my CPAP in four months as my sleep apnea was weight related.

My Specialist sent me for testing just to be sure this condition is gone. I can't tell you how awesome it is not have to wear my CPAP every night. I am 3 pounds from goal and hopefully when you get to that point you won't have to wear yours either. Good luck.

[lose4life2 152]

Hi there. This is my first post of probably many more to come. My question is...I have sleep apnea and have to use a CPAP machine because it is bad. I'm a truck driver and am also required to use it to keep my license. I was reading somewhere that patients are not allowed to use CPAP machines after surgery. Just wondering if that was true for everyone? Or if I misunderstood when I read that? Thanks

I don't have sleep apnea, but I've already had my pre surgical consultation with my hospital and the nurse said twice if I had a CPAP machine I was to bring it with me. Hope that helps you.

[Mustang2013 21]

Yes it is very important to have another test done to be sure the sleep apnea is gone. Not everyone's sleep apnea is weight related.