Update here, I took your advice Dieana, well partly, I'm just getting adjusted to the mask on its own, then will try it with the machine, just one step at a time for me, I have the mask on (the pillows, may try the other mask tomorrow just to see how it feels), and so far, no problems, feels a bit weird, but if I want this surgery, I have to use the machine! Will keep everyone updated

Jules

When I first received mine...I'd wear it for a while during the day increasing the time each day.  Wear it while you're doing something that will distract you.  Also proping myself up into a semi sitting position while I was trying to sleep helped....along with a prescription sleeping pill.  Take slow deep breaths like you're doing yoga breathing and it will help.  It will feel like a lot of air for a while...but once you start to use it consistently you will get to the point where you don't feel like any air is coming out and you're just there.  The difference the cpap makes is amazing.   I use the mask that covers my nose.  For some reason the nasal pillows made me feel more claustrophobic.

Thanks Jules!  I went back to the Pulmo doc and the lady from the medical supply place also was there. They gave me a different nasal pillow mask, and also a chin strap in case I find I am breathing too much thru my mouth.  When she put it on, I did not freak out, and could breathe, so I am hoping for better results. I have to get these hours logged so I don't have to push my surgery date out.  I mean if it gets pushed back a couple of weeks, its not the end of the world, but I would like to keep it.  (Oct 29th) Many people have said you may go thru several different masks before you find one that works for you. Good luck to both of us!!!! 
Take care..I will post as to how things are going!
Hugs,
Betty

 Just a little info. It is important that you use your cpap. I know you now this,  my Dr wanted to up my pressure and I told her that when she does I take it off halfway through the night. So she said that she would lower it  and make me comfortable. She would rather see me using it all night at a lower pressure then not at all,  these darn machine are a real headache.... but they are give us a better nights sleep. If your still sleepy in the day time your probably not getting enough sleep at night. The mouth breathing is a sure sign that your not getting the right pressure, because your using your mouth to breath. Well I got a little over board Hooper this helps..doodlesll

Hi all,

I reallllllllllllllly need help getting adjusted to using the cpap machine, I cannot stand having anything anywhere near my nose, let alone having puffs of air up my nose. I totally FREAKED out at the sleep clinic when I was to test it, heck, they had me at  a high setting to begin with, and the fact that I wasn't even tired anymore, lol, but when I went back to try it out again, I got all tense for some reason, even when they were adjusting the mask, and it's the nasal pillows, geez, when I was getting the machine at VitalAire, I couldn't handle having it on for more than a few seconds, let alone all night. Heck, I couldn't stand having one that goes over my nose completely......

I don't want to miss out on a great opportunity for surgery by not using it, but I can't get comfortable AT ALL with it, any suggestions?

Thanks,

Jules