Did anyone use their c-pap in the hospital after surgery? Do you take it to the hospital with you? Just wondering.

So you do have the humidier attached? I found that this helped me. I no longer use it, though, and I'm fine. Dryness could also be because your mouth is opening. Some people use a chin-strap to stop this. But I found that after about 2 weeks, I adjusted, and my mouth was staying closed on its own (I think!). ~~ Leslie

Hi Beth - How high is the cpap machine relative to your bed? I was having trouble with condensation (spitting water at me****il I found out from my pulmonary therapist that placing the machine and humidifier at the same level as my head would solve the problem. He was right. It's worth a try. Judy

I switched to an Autopap about 2 years ago, and I loved it! It adjusts just to your needs, instead of staying at one pressure all night. From looking at the downloads, I could see the pressure changing often, all night long! Since my surgery last December, I have gone from 238 to 152. My Autopap has adjusted, all along the way. My average pressure has gone from 15 to 9 ... and I just had the lower pressure changed from 9 to 7, since I suspect that actually I should be even lower! As I get to my goal, I realize that I probably will always have to use the machine, but at least the pressure will be less! And that makes it all more tolerable, somehow! So ... anyone who is doing the surgery, especially, get an AUTOPAP! The only alternative is to have another sleep study every month or so, as you are losing weight, and who want to go thru that!? But even for those who are not losing weight, the autopap is a great idea! My pressure before ranged from 9 to 21 during the night ... so you know that my Cpap that was 'set' at 13 wasn't really as effective as the Autopap! ~~ Leslie

Please do stick with it! I've been using it for years, after trying about 6 others, and I wouldn't use anything else! You do need to try adjusting the bands ... the headgear helps the most, but I personally don't like anything on my head so I do without it. As for the air, the ramp is necessary. Also, were you fitted properly? The air should NOT be escaping like that! I got mine on ebay, for a decent price, if your insurance won't cover it. (Most will only do one every 6 months.) Also, is this the Nasal Aire II, or the original? The II is much better for noise, I have found! Please don't give up on it yet! ~~ Leslie