c-pap thanks!

I wanted to thank all of you for your help with the c-pap machine. I have used it for the last 3 nights and kept it on. I have a Swift nasal pillows with humidifier (that is wonderful) and I as I am still adjusting to wearing the @#$ thing at least I know I am not alone! Thanks again for all your help and support! Sue

I am really glad it is working for you! I had one, hated it! Really gave me fits. I didn't want to post anything prior to you getting it, because I didn't want you to have any negativity clouding your attempt. There are lots of people who do very very well with them. I tried every face mask, nasal pillow they had. Nope, nada, etc... But, at least I tried. My coworker on the other hand (who has also had wls) couldn't sleep without it...she loved hers, traveled with it and everything!! I will tell you she functioned much better after a nights sleep with it. And the great thing is that if you have weight induced apnea, once your weight really rolls off you can get off that daggone thing! Neither Sandy or I have used one in a long time! My hubby needed one, refused to get one, snored like crazy. He is about 7 months out and sleeps great. So...happy cpap'ing! Amazing how good a few extra O's to the brain make you feel!! Take care, Valerie

Valerie, I can't say that it is really easy to sleep with the c-pap machine but.....so far it hasn't been too bad. This was the 4th morning of waking up with it and I really can say that I woke up much easier and wider awake this morning than I have in a very long time! I will see how long that lasts throughout the day! I am praying for the day when I can have the surgery, get rid of the weight, and get rid of the machine! Sue

Sue, I too use the C-Pap with the nasal pillow. I also hate the thing. Can't wait to get rid of it. I don't sleep well with it. I actually get less sleep with the thing. The doctor says he wonders why I wasn't tired without it. I didn't have any trouble sleeping before, but do now. I use it becasue I have to, but I will always hate it. The things we do to comply with insurance requirements. Hang in there. Kasey