Loretta, I can fall asleep without my CPAP but I try to never let that happen. It makes me too nervous. Seeing the date you first posted this, I can see that you are back to using the CPAP. How are you doing? Blessings, Susan

I'm with you Mary. I've just never been able to get used to it. I have a Bipap and use the Swift pillows rather than a full face mask, buy I just can't sleep with it. I end up staring at the ceiling all night. I've even tried Nyquil and all it did was make me "dopey" all the next day but still couldn[t sleep. Ive finally given up

I never did get an answer from them. They acted as if this was the first they heard of it. And my PCP just laughed at me (I can laugh at myself, so that's ok!) I did get an email from someone up here and she said that the problem could lie with my face mask. Since I have one that just goes on my nose, I am trying to breathe through my mouth. Even with the chin strap, I'm breathing through clenched teeth! I've ordered a full mask, but still wondering about whether or not swallowed gas can hurt the pouch. I figure I will just ask my surgeon when I see him the week before my surgery. I think I saw you on the October site, when is your surgery date? Blessings~ Nonny

Have you tried the Mirage Swift mask? Make sure you are keeping your mouth closed if you are not using a full fase mask. I personally could not stand a mask over my nose, so I use pillows. Do a google on the mirage swift. Also, make sure you have a heated humidifer. Does the air feel as if it is putting out enough air?

Hi, I have been on CPAP for about 5 years now. My problem is I can't even fall asleep, even for a nap without my CPAP. I've tried. I sometimes would just love to catnap in a recliner or bed without it but I can't. When I had my surgery, my doctor would not let me use it for 3 days. I had absolutely NO sleep. Does anyone else have this problem?