CPAP post-op

[KristenLe 5,979]

I would resume using your CPAP. Make sure to get enough Protein and water! Hope you feel better.

[BelgianGuy 350]

It really bugs me that some surgeons say you should not use it. sleep apneas are not to be played with, especially post-op...

[drmeow 323]

My guess is that they think it might cause you to swallow a lot of air since it's "forcing" air into you. But it seems absurd since it's used for breathing, and like most of us here, I was told I absolutely had to bring it with me to the hospital, although they never made me use it while there. Considering your body is already stressed out enough from surgery, it doesn't make sense to deprive it of oxygen every time you sleep.

[Qwalla 132]

Wow any surgery I have ever had made me bring cpap to the hospital. They wouldn't do mine either without it. Interesting!!!

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[Mary2016 55]

You have increased risk of pulmonary compromise postoperative when you have sleep apnea. The pulmonologist went over this with me pre sleep study. My surgeon told me they didn't want an undetected sleep apnea to not be treated and cause complications post op. At the very least I would ask their reasonsing. And then promptly check with your pulmonary physician. Surgeons operate and that is their expertise. Check what they give as reasoning with the physician who manages your Cpap- pulmonary.

[Qwalla 132]

Wow my doc told me it was mandatory to bring it to the hospital or I would not get my surgery. I don't think you should be off of it if you have bad sleep apnea.....

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Same here. Mandatory.

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