dreading getting a cpap machine

Greetings all, TGIF!  
I had 2 sleep studies, where I didnt sleep but maybe an hour or so....but it was enough to let my Dr. know that I have severe sleep apnea.  So, I have to get the machine..my issue is...the only way I sleep is on my belly...cant stay on my side for too long,  and never never never on my back.
I am curious as to how I am going to be able to sleep with an elephant trunk on my face in that positon.  
Does anyone else have this problem? have others been successful in sleeping on your belly with this contraption on your face?
Thanks for your input! 
Betty

I sleep on my stomach with my CPAP.  It is possible.

I too have found a way to sleep on my stomach.  I do use a full face mask and have tried nasal pillows as well.  FF mask works best in various positions. Good Luck, in no time you will appreciate a good nights REST!.

Hi,
I've seen many patients sleep on their stomach with all types of masks. It takes sometime to get used to though. Did you chose a nasal pillow type mask?

Hi Betty,

I went through 3 masks in less then a month and finally got the Sleep Weaver cloth mask it is great for sleeping on your belly,side or back. There is no marks or redness on you face in the morning with it.  Love Love me Sleep Weaver.  It is Wonderful.
Good luck with your new machine and mask.  You will feel so much better when you have a great night sleep.

Wendy

they brought my cpap machine today...I have to have a full face mask because I guess I am a "mouth" breather, and the nose mask wont work for me....I am not going to try it until Friday nite, when I have the time and not have to worry about being up all nite and going to work.  We will see how the weekend goes....thanks everyone for your support and suggestions....I will let you know how I am doing...!!!!!
Take care,
Betty

How did you do with the mask? I have a FF mask and love it. I sleep on my belly - I actually find it more comfortable now because I don't wake up with a crink in my neck. .. and it may sound silly, but I can plant my face straight into the pillow without getting smothered LOL.

Its hard to get use it but it works I sleep on my stomach but mostly I sleep on my back now because of the machine.

hi all,
Haven't done well like I should, but I am going to try and just sit in the recliner with it on, even if I have to sleep there...The good news is I just got my surgery date from Barix....October 29th, this should give me enough time to get those hours logged in before surgery.  Barix requires at least 160hrs before PATS. (preadmission tests) 
Wish me luck...I hate that damn machine!!!
Thanks to eveyone for your support and ideas!
Hugs,
Betty

I am totally frustrated and disgusted with this mask. I am calling the Dr. tomorrow to let him know. I cannot deal with this. This damn thing causes me to hyperventalate and have panic attacks. I warned the Dr. that I am highly claustraphophic. I have fought so hard to get this surgery, and now I feel like this is going to prevent me from getting the bypass done.  I am so upset with the whole situation.