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Topic: RE: Dry mouth
for me when I had lost about 30 pounds I started waking up with the direst mouth ever - then hubby figured it out. he said that when i was sleeping my lips were parting. See turned out the pressure was too strong for me, causing my mouth to open> I was not a mouth breather for all the various years i've been on a cpap. At that point I went from a 12 down to a 7. (I have a previous post on this board, so click on my name see latest posts and it will show you what I'm talking about)
Contact your DME provider and see about doing an auto pap trial for a week. Will probably need for them to get a script order from your PCP - then when they download the data they can tell where you need to have your pressure set to. Doing an auto pap trial is a lot cheaper than bothering with a sleep study. You already know that you have sleep apnea, just need to know where your pressure needs to be. I just recently started having the same issue again, and I'm down to a 6 on my cpap. I still need it, but wow, nice to be down and sleeping so much better!
Contact your DME provider and see about doing an auto pap trial for a week. Will probably need for them to get a script order from your PCP - then when they download the data they can tell where you need to have your pressure set to. Doing an auto pap trial is a lot cheaper than bothering with a sleep study. You already know that you have sleep apnea, just need to know where your pressure needs to be. I just recently started having the same issue again, and I'm down to a 6 on my cpap. I still need it, but wow, nice to be down and sleeping so much better!
Topic: RE: Will Sleep apnea hold up surgery?
I've had a CPAP for about 3 years and sleep significantly better with the mask.
I'm guessing my sleep apena is moderate - my pressure is at 10.
The weight loss for the RNY I've heard comes faster (I just got a lap band), but I'm willing to bet that you'll sleep better and feel better in the mornings/afternoons for exercise.
Have you checked in to renting a machine? Also did they tell you if you have Obstructed Airway apena or Central Sleep Apnea, or the combination?
Oh, and to answer your question - I suppose you'd have to ask your doctor if it'll hold up your surgery.
I'm guessing my sleep apena is moderate - my pressure is at 10.
The weight loss for the RNY I've heard comes faster (I just got a lap band), but I'm willing to bet that you'll sleep better and feel better in the mornings/afternoons for exercise.
Have you checked in to renting a machine? Also did they tell you if you have Obstructed Airway apena or Central Sleep Apnea, or the combination?
Oh, and to answer your question - I suppose you'd have to ask your doctor if it'll hold up your surgery.
Top Weight: 264 // Information stage: 254 // Day of surgery: 238 // Two weeks post-op: 232 // first checkup 229.9 // current 205.5
Topic: RE: Will Sleep apnea hold up surgery?
Thanks, Lois. I appreciate your support. I am giving my self the deadline of June 30th to get comfortable with the CPap mask. I am going to give it a very strong effot.
Mark
Mark
Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.
Topic: RE: Will Sleep apnea hold up surgery?
Hi Mark,
I am in the very beginning stages of preparing for Lapband surgery. I have mild to moderate sleep apnea and have been told my pulmonologist that after 30-40 lbs of weight loss I should be able to get rid of the machine. Like you I have had the hardest time getting a mask that I can live with. I have a drawer filled with maybe 10-12 masks that I could not wear. I fall asleep with no problem but I pull the mask off every night no matter what and I do not even know I am doing it! My pulmonologist told me it is a very common problem. I have one now that has nasal pcs only and it is the best of the worst for me. I feel your pain!! We have to just look forward to the day that we can chuck that dreaded machine... Good luck....
Lois
I am in the very beginning stages of preparing for Lapband surgery. I have mild to moderate sleep apnea and have been told my pulmonologist that after 30-40 lbs of weight loss I should be able to get rid of the machine. Like you I have had the hardest time getting a mask that I can live with. I have a drawer filled with maybe 10-12 masks that I could not wear. I fall asleep with no problem but I pull the mask off every night no matter what and I do not even know I am doing it! My pulmonologist told me it is a very common problem. I have one now that has nasal pcs only and it is the best of the worst for me. I feel your pain!! We have to just look forward to the day that we can chuck that dreaded machine... Good luck....
Lois
Topic: RE: Will Sleep apnea hold up surgery?
My doctor has told me that I must use the CPap for 2 months prior to surgery, primarily because those with untreated (no CPap) sleep apnea have a hard time getting off of the ventilator after surgery. I sure don't want to wake up with a big fat tube down my windpipe and in the ICU. If your MD is not requiring the CPAP I would still get one because it will take time for you to lose the weight so that the severity of your sleep apnea is reduced. My insurance covered 80% - I had to pay $140.
My problem now is that I can't find a mask that I can sleep with. I have tried a nasal mask but I cant get enough air through my nostrils even with twice daily nasal rinsing. A full face mask has been to claustrophobic for me. I am now working with a oral mask that doesn't cover the nose. It is a little weird. The mask covers the mouth and there are two tubes that go up to the nose and getting them to seal around the edges of the nostril is tricky. We will see how this goes.
I thought losing the required weight before surgery was going to be my biggest issue, but I think it my be the CPap.
Good luck to you from a long-term sleep apnea sufferer.
Mark
My problem now is that I can't find a mask that I can sleep with. I have tried a nasal mask but I cant get enough air through my nostrils even with twice daily nasal rinsing. A full face mask has been to claustrophobic for me. I am now working with a oral mask that doesn't cover the nose. It is a little weird. The mask covers the mouth and there are two tubes that go up to the nose and getting them to seal around the edges of the nostril is tricky. We will see how this goes.
I thought losing the required weight before surgery was going to be my biggest issue, but I think it my be the CPap.
Good luck to you from a long-term sleep apnea sufferer.
Mark
Topic: RE: Will Sleep apnea hold up surgery?
I too was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea and told to bring my CPAP to the hospital the day of surgery. My surgeon had to have the pulmonary physician who diagnosed the apnea clear me before I could have the WLS. The CPAP machine will help to give you quality sleep in order to heal from your surgery. In addition, the anesthesiologist will need to know you have sleep apnea.
IN SPITE of my losing 120 pounds, I still have sleep apnea and have had my CPAP setting increased since my surgery and needed it! Sleep apnea kills!
Diana
IN SPITE of my losing 120 pounds, I still have sleep apnea and have had my CPAP setting increased since my surgery and needed it! Sleep apnea kills!
Diana
Generic User_Name
on 6/4/10 6:57 am
on 6/4/10 6:57 am
Topic: RE: I DON'T WANT A CPAP MACHINE!!!!
I too did not want to use a CPAP machine. However, I started using it when my ENT told me I might pass away without it and to start using it immediately.
The first night I used it I woke up with an "Oxygen Buzz" and had a surge in my energy level as a result of using the CPAP machine.
Hope it helps.
Regards,
Charles
The first night I used it I woke up with an "Oxygen Buzz" and had a surge in my energy level as a result of using the CPAP machine.
Hope it helps.
Regards,
Charles
Generic User_Name
on 6/4/10 6:41 am
on 6/4/10 6:41 am
Topic: RE: co-morbidity determination
Do you have any other co-morbids such as diabetes, hypertension, etc.?
Generic User_Name
on 6/4/10 6:38 am
on 6/4/10 6:38 am
Topic: RE: How long did it take you?
I noticed it the following morning. I woke up with an "Oxygen Buzz". Hang in there. It will get better.
On May 16, 2010 at 2:06 PM Pacific Time, esb1026 wrote:
I noticed it immediately but I have such severe sleep apnea anything was an improvement. It took me a long time to get my headgear right and still from time to time adjust it. My advice is stick with it because you will get to the point where you can't sleep without it.
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