I don't let the look and feel of the mask keep me from using mine. You must not be in the same boat I am in terms of need because it was affecting my life every day. You're lucky to be able choose not to use it.

Darryl

I have been just diagnosed with moderate sleep apnea and will have my surgery before my machine..... and i am already feeling, like being overweight isnt enough, now to have this damn thing stuck to my face! Urgg I get angry

I doubt compliance with CPAP therapy  is required,  but just the fact that you have been diagnosed with a comorbidity should increase the likelyhood that the they will approve the request for bariatric surgery.

--mitch

I've just completed my preoperative work up and waiting for the doctor's office to submit the paperwork to the insurance company.  In addition, just received my CPAP machine on Tuesday.  Have been too hummilated to use it yet.  My question is if anyone knows whether using it is required to get insurance approval?

Congradulations on your weight loss!! You should go back to your sleep physician and get reevaluated. 5yrs ago you were at a different weight and you needed that 14cm setting. Whats happening is your lungs are filling and the excess is going to your stomach. They will send you for another sleep study to see if you still have apnea and if you dont you wont need the machine.. If you do then you will have another titration study to reevaluate your setting. More than likely your pressure will be lower causing you to sleep comfortably again. When you lose another 50lbs go back for another sleep study to see if you still have it. Remember apnea is caused by some type of obstruction or partial blockage in your airway whether is excess weight or oral/nasal structure. The more you lose weight the more likely it will take this problem away if weight is the reason of your sleep apnea.