I sleep on my stomach and have not had any problems.

I had my sleep study on 5-15-07 and met with the pulmonary specialist on 05-16-07 and was told go downstairs and get your CPAP- had it 05-16-07. I got the one with a humidifier- it is needed!!! Otherwise ouch for dry mouth and it has c-flex which helps. My experience has been blessed. It helps that my pulmonary specialist is the best in the city and is a partner in the sleep center and the medical office doing the CPAP. They are all in the same building. Even I was surprised how easy it was. The sleep study receptionist said it would be 7-10 days for my results and my doctor had them the next day. He said go downstairs and get your mask and someone had cancelled their appt at the medical CPAP supply and I was in. Can you say BLESSING? I pray that you get yours soon and not only meet your pre-surgery requirement, but feel better using it.

About the CPAP, the one I got is a respironics with a humidifier. You do have a choice but I think most get one with a humidifier because of dryness. Your medical supply company should work with you.. talk to your primary care as they write the script.

Once you have been diagnosed with apnea, what is the usual procedure for getting your cpap at home and how long does it take? I am supposed to be on the CPAP for at least 2 weeks before surgery, so I am concerned about how long all of this takes. Its already been a month since my first sleep test and I have a second one scheduled tonight with a CPAP. Oh also, do you usually get the lowest-grade product (no humidifier, no bipap, etc) at first, and then you have to prove that isn't working for you? or do you get some choice in the matter from the beginning - because I already wake up with a very dry nose and throat, and I live in a very humid place. I can't imagine waking up any dryer. Also, if it helps, I am on United Healthcare. Has anyone else gone through this with them? Thanks!

I was real nervous for my 1st sleep study. The tech wasn't very nice and didn't care how I felt. I didn't sleep well and the wired made me feel like I was being strangled. (I have a photo in my profile, just scroll down a little) I went on May 17th for my 2nd sleep study to try cpap. I had a wonderful teck, who was very compassionate about wire placement, my comfort and made sure I understood why I was there. She even went over the results from my 1st study that the respiratory therapist didn't explain(she's a major nasty person...B****). Anyway, she pulled all of the wires back and attached them all together like a pony tail. They moved with me and not a single one came loose all night. Just try to get as comfortable as you can. If you can tolerate it, I recommend leaving the tv on low volume all night. My 1st study I set the timer, and it went off before I was asleep. I woke up a few times to voices of the staff in another room. WHEN YOU GET HOME>>>>>when you wash your hair, run some conditioner through first....it'll loosen that tacky glue and make it easier to get out.