Hi hang in there ..i got my cpap machine a month ago ,i hate it!! i have the full face mask i am getting use to it, mine does not have alarm,  i lose suction in the middle of the nite and can hear air then i wake up re do my mask, you will find i think the full mask is better,what is the difference between cpap and bipap machine good luck on your surgery also,i am at the end of all the tests waiting for my date, takecare Deanna

Thank you so much for the encouragement. Last night I tried the nasal only mask and it was better - at least I fell asleep. But it started beeping during the night so i readjusted it but it kept beeping. I just took it off and will give it another try tonight. I wish there was a way to just silence the alarm permanently.
Thanks again!
Maggie

Hi,
I've seen many patients sleep on their stomach with all types of masks. It takes sometime to get used to though. Did you chose a nasal pillow type mask?

Good Luck! I felt the same as you do when  I first got my cpap.  But I got  use to it real fast.  I can't wait to get rid of mine after surgery.

I too have found a way to sleep on my stomach.  I do use a full face mask and have tried nasal pillows as well.  FF mask works best in various positions. Good Luck, in no time you will appreciate a good nights REST!.