I'm Confused about the usage of

CPAP/BIPAP in the hospital during the first 24 hours after surgery for those of us who have severe sleep apnea. Some surgeons say to definitely use it and other surgeons say don't use it because it can harm your new pouch. If CPAP or BIPAP is NOT used in the hospital right after surgery, how are patients protected from going into Respiratory Arrest from the effects of the anesthesia and morphine on severe sleep apnea?

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