Does anyone have ideas to keep the mask on?

Kristy R.
on 6/28/11 3:43 am - Santa Clara, CA

On June 28, 2011 at 9:16 AM Pacific Time, Theresa Canonico wrote:

Kristy,

I have the same problem too, but I'm a newbie. I have had my machine for a week or so. I figured by now that I would be leaving it on for the night. I even tried taking a sleeping pill last night. I'm getting so good at taking the mask of in the night, that I not only take it off, but I hang it on it's designated hook on the side of my bed!!!

I hope you find a solution soon. I will keep trying to wear my mask for the whole night. In the mean time, I'll keep checking back in with this discussion.

Take care

Mumdeedum

LOL - yes, I am good at taking mine off and turning off the machine too. My Ambien doesn't help me keep it on, but it does help me fall asleep with the mask on. My husband has been helping me to keep it on lately, but I don't know if I will EVER be good at it. Good luck and keep me posted!

~Kristy~ VSG 3/29/11 ~ 15 pounds lost pre-op, SW - 240/GW - 150

Carpe_Diem
on 7/8/11 2:17 pm - Mississauga, Canada

VSG on 09/26/11

For several years I was taking my mask off in my sleep. It's irritating because I knew I needed to wear it. The folks at the sleep clinic just happened to call and wanted to retest me. I almost didn't bother. I was so fed up with it. But I went and they found my volume needed to increase about 40%. As soon as I tried the new setting, I was cured. The problem disappeared instantly. When I put the mask on now, it's like there is sleeping gas. Wonderful!! I'm convinced that the original setting was too low. See if you can get retested. You never know.

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