They do take a while to get used to.  I remember my cheekbones hurt too and I had sores on my nose.  Wear a bandaid over the sore place until it heals - that really helped me.  I mean a bandaid at night - I didn't wear it during the day, didn't want to look like a freak.  LOL

It takes a while to get the adjusting right, etc.  I've had mine for 9 months now and I think I adjust it in my sleep now when it leaks, I barely remember it.

Good luck!  I'm hoping to get rid of mine after surgery too though.  :)

When I went for my test, I had to bring toiletries (you want to have some soap to wash off the goop) and I brought my own comfy pillow. Expect the tech to hook about 16 wires to your body. Some on the legs, some on the chest area, most on your head. If you are a sleeper that uses the entire bed (like me, I sleep all over a queen sized bed.) expect to have restrictions in movement. Not sure how they would react. I did mine in the day time while the office was still open. That made things interesting. I kept waking up more than usual but I was not given a "mild" sedative to help me sleep.

When did you know that it was time to adjust or remove your C-Pap? Did you go back for another sleep study? Did you have symptoms? What kind?

It feels like mine is too strong now - and I notice that I have started opening my mouth after 6 years on the C-Pap, but I am also having a lot of day-time sleepiness now - much more that I have ever had since originally getting my C-Pap. 

I am a little over three months post surgery and have lost 65 lbs.  Do I need to talk to my doctor about another sleep study or wait a few months.

I am so glad you persisted and got the right one.
I had a great nite last nite! The apnea alarm went off once at 4 am but i went back to sleep and slept til almost 8am! A full nite's sleep - I am thrilled!
The mask the tech brought is full face but I have been using the gel nose one that the sleep center gave me and it seems to be fine now that i am getting used to it.
I see it only getting better and I am so appreciative of all the info and support I have had while adjusting!
Thank you all!
Maggie