I had one doctor telll me NOT to use the machine for fear of it blowing open my new tummy. What have you all done/been told to do? It's dangerous for me not to use it as my apnea is severe yet so is developing a leak in my newly formed stomach. Thanks for any feed back. I know I will be asking my new surgeon about this, but everyone here is always so helpful.

I could barely stay awake during the day.  I would fall asleep doing things, watching tv, listening to someone talk. yes....right in the middle of a conversation. All I wanted to do was sleep!!. I was told I stopped breathing 111 times in one hour. I use the cpap now and I have gotten used to it but some nights I just don't want that thing on my face. My sleep is better as I used to fall asleep on and off through out the day but at night I would wake up quite often. Now I sleep for a good 5-7 hours a night trying to work it up to 8 hours. I have had this for years. I was tested years ago , used the cpap for a few weeks and gave up for a few years till I was sleeping more than being awake during the day.  I hope that WLS takes care of this.

I called the pharmacist at a CVS pharmacy and she told me I could use lip balm. Most people lick their lips and ingest some lip balm, so she thought it would be okay. Just thought I'd post this in case it might help someone else.

Blessings,

Carolyn

Hi,

I guess what I have is the nasal pillow. The sore is on the inside of my nostril. I was thinking about vaseline, but, wasn't sure if that is something that could be used "internally."

Thanks for your help!!

Blessings,

Carolyn

I have been using my CPAP machine with a nasal mask for three weeks now. I've developed a sore in one of my nostrils. My guess is, the mask sits or rubs on this same spot night after night.

Has this happened to anyone else? Does anyone know of any type of over the counter remedy that would help/heal this sore spot?

Thanks for all advice!

Carolyn