Tonight will be my first night with my bipap(!) at home. My dd came with me to the class/fitting and got to see me put it on and off, feel the air pressure and so is fine with it all. That's a big relief for me. Now to get used to this thing. Might be better after I lose this cold. Blech!

I don't know how or if this fits in around your WLS plans, but there are outpatient surgeries now that can help with obstructive sleep apnea.  One, they insert a small plastic device in the top of your mouth which holds the tissue up and away from your throat when you sleep.  Two, they go in and create scarring inside the tissue of your throat which likewise contracts and keeps your throat from closing when you sleep.  Both are outpatient procedures. 

I have had no luck with CPAP at all.  The mask is always askew and i get no sealed pressure.  I've been through so many masks it's not even funny.  nose masks, face masks,large masks, small masks... If i were not looking into WLS i would be getting one of those surgeries.  my surgical team is concerned about the apnea and asked me to try again with it, but didn't make my surgery contingent on a successful outcome, thank god.  they said i may have to spend an extra night in the hospital though b/c the anaesthesia and pain meds can depress your respiration and apnea adds additional risk of stopping breathing while you are sleeping (like, permanently) so they want to keep me under observation.

The cpap machine is not as big and scary as you might think for your kids though.  it was actually pretty small and pretty quiet.  they aren't like the used to be even a few years ago.

My sleep apnea is gone...yaay!
I have a remstar series M with humidifier and nasal cannula, extra filters, nice carry case, flannel hose cover (so you don't freeze)  only 571 hours on it.  Here is some info:

We invite you to experience the special features of the new M Series Sleep System starting with the small and sleek design that has true consumer appeal. The patient-friendly functions include lighted touch controls for on/off, ramp and C-Flex, and a covered LCD display and controls for advanced reporting and setup.

The redesigned humidification chamber features a new easy-turn dial for easy adjustment in the dark, and a new “hidden" water chamber that is easier to remove, fill and replace.

I need to get this sold, as I'm moving and broke.  Surgery co-pays can hit deep!!!
please PM me if you are interested.
betty

Last night my husband Mike had a sleep study, and the nurse woke him up at 1:00 a.m. and put a CPAP machine on him.  They told him he was only getting 70% oxygen when he slept.  I just knew he had it, even though I've never heard him stop breathing.  He snores alot, and I've heard him breathing sometimes like he's gasping for air.  Now the results will go to his doctor, who will probably order a CPAP machine for him, which I know our insurance will pay for.  I'm so relieved that he finally got a sleep study.

Denise Phares/kitties4

I have my mask and I have let both boys hold it and see what it was like.  They seem to be ok with it now.  We will see after I get the machine next week.

Kelly