getting used to CPAP
I hadn't used my cpap since my surgery in Nov. After reading the stories on here, I decided to give it another chance. I have a husband and 2 young boys...........
I've been using it for a week now and I must say I feel so sleep deprived. I am not getting much rest, am crabby and tired all day.I feel worse than I have in months!!!
About how long does it take to get used to your mackine? I'm about to toss it out the window.
My Dr. approved for it to be "turned down" to 10 from 12 but still, I feel like the air is gagging me etc. Will I ever get used to it?
I've been using it for a week now and I must say I feel so sleep deprived. I am not getting much rest, am crabby and tired all day.I feel worse than I have in months!!!
About how long does it take to get used to your mackine? I'm about to toss it out the window.
My Dr. approved for it to be "turned down" to 10 from 12 but still, I feel like the air is gagging me etc. Will I ever get used to it?
Robin 
Hi Robin,
It took me almost a month to get used to my CPAP. I had to build up the time I used it nightly until I become accustomed to it. Part of the night I would sleep without it. I also had to add a rubber band to my headboard to hold the hose off my shoulder and also added moleskin to the nasal pillow part that goes on your upper lip, so I wouldn't sweat excessively. I would lie down for about a half hour in the afternoon to rest because I too was sleep deprived and used it for a short nap. I also use Vaseline in my nasal passages and on my upper lip.
Congratulations on having your number lowered. I've lost close to 100 pounds and had my number raised by 2! Go fig!
Diana
It took me almost a month to get used to my CPAP. I had to build up the time I used it nightly until I become accustomed to it. Part of the night I would sleep without it. I also had to add a rubber band to my headboard to hold the hose off my shoulder and also added moleskin to the nasal pillow part that goes on your upper lip, so I wouldn't sweat excessively. I would lie down for about a half hour in the afternoon to rest because I too was sleep deprived and used it for a short nap. I also use Vaseline in my nasal passages and on my upper lip.
Congratulations on having your number lowered. I've lost close to 100 pounds and had my number raised by 2! Go fig!
Diana
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