Horrible Sleep Apnea!!HELP!!

Does anyone have any suggestions for me? I have sleep apnea so badthat one side of my head has dreadlocks in the morning or the hair breaks off so one side is short, everywhere else is long. i have never been diagnosed with sleep apnea, just know i have it. i have a surgery date for 7/15/04 so im not getting a cpap unless i need one after the surgery. any suggestions for a better nights sleep.....Thanks, Paige