Just got BiPap machine today

Some progress last night - the alarm went off at 2am - i tried readjusting a few times then gave up and took it off. Had a hard time getting back to sleep.
But from 11-2 it seemed to be working just fine!
I really appreciate the encouragement!

Last nite the alarm went off at 2 am again. It said "apnea" so i turned it off and tried to sleep but then it went off again about 2:20 saying apnea again but this time I was awake and not having apnea. So I am kind of discouraged. I did get a nice sleep from 11 - 2 though which is more than I would have guessed.

I have had a Cpap for about 3 months.During my 2nd night of the sleep study the tech tried each type of mask to see what I was most comfortable with.I felt clastrophobic and like I would suffocate on any mask but the full face.I was adamant that was the mask I wanted.After 2 weeks of waking multiple times with no seal and feeling worse than ever, I switched to the nasal pillows,which was my least favorite of the ones I had tried.I can't believe how much better I feel .I used a chin strap at first to keep my mouth closed.I don't need it any more.I am more comfortable and able to switch positions easier and  can lay on my side.The pillows from the respiratory therapist was  slightly different from the sleep center and I was able to get used to it after a couple of nights.I had the incentive of knowing that going back to the full mask was not an option for me.I was lucky my insurance would pay for a second mask during the 1st month.Be open to trying something different and don't give up until you find what's best fro you.Good luck.

I am so glad you persisted and got the right one.
I had a great nite last nite! The apnea alarm went off once at 4 am but i went back to sleep and slept til almost 8am! A full nite's sleep - I am thrilled!
The mask the tech brought is full face but I have been using the gel nose one that the sleep center gave me and it seems to be fine now that i am getting used to it.
I see it only getting better and I am so appreciative of all the info and support I have had while adjusting!
Thank you all!
Maggie

I got a new machine without an alarm and that is wonderful!. However I am still having trouble with the mask - i have a sore on the bridge of my nose and my cheekbones hurt - sigh. I tried the full face mask last night but that kept leaking air. I have to get the nose to fit better. I am sure there must be a way.

They do take a while to get used to.  I remember my cheekbones hurt too and I had sores on my nose.  Wear a bandaid over the sore place until it heals - that really helped me.  I mean a bandaid at night - I didn't wear it during the day, didn't want to look like a freak.  LOL

It takes a while to get the adjusting right, etc.  I've had mine for 9 months now and I think I adjust it in my sleep now when it leaks, I barely remember it.

Good luck!  I'm hoping to get rid of mine after surgery too though.  :)

I will give the bandaid a try! Thanks - hopefully after the surgery we can both have a mask burning party :)
Maggie

I have sleep apnea and I hate sleeping with the machine and mask.  I hope it works out for you and I do need to start using my mask as well.  I also snor really bad.