Getting CPAP

I don't really have a question...just needed to vent. During my pre-wls workup, I found out I have sleep apnea. I wasn't suprised--I sleep very badly, am often tired in afternoon, etc. In fact, before I really made up my mind, one of my thoughts was--at least i can get the sleep study...This past week I went back for the titration study, pretty much thinking,"no big deal--I can do this." It was awful. I'm trying not to think in negative terms, but I'm really thrown by how uncomfortable the mask is. Plus, they made me sleep on my back (not that I could turn over anyway, it felt like I was pinned to the bed). I haven't actually gotten the machine yet, and maybe doing this at home will be easier. I think I'm more angry at the fact that there is one more "co-morbidity". Just another thing taking a number, trying to kill me. Thanks for listening Karen

I couldn't stand the mask and switched to the Swift Nasal Pillows. Although I still hate the darned C-Pap (although I AM happy to be getting better sleep!) and hope to lose enough weight to get rid of it, I have to say that the nasal pillow mask is SO much better for me. Maybe you can ask them to bring one out to you when you get your machine. If they won't and you try the mask at home and don't like it, call within a week or so and ask for the Swift. Good luck!

I just got a call from the medical supply company. I'm going to see them tomorrow. I'll ask about the Swift. I've heard good things about them from others. Thanks for the encouragement.

I have the cpap Swift Mirage...with air pillows..my nostrils are really small. I can sleep on my side, back anything...nice and lightweight. Click here and check it out!!: http://resmed.com/portal/site/ResMedUS/?vgnCId=50d9020949b7bf00VgnVCMServerc60210acRCRD&vg nChId=d628cdc070a72010VgnVCMServerc60210ac____&vgnFormat=Patient&epi_menuItemID=5cb2042b9b c77986796046c06c2001ca&vgnReset=1&vgnPNum=null Good luck!