I was just diagnosed with severe sleep apnea--2 wks prior to open rny and

it has complicated matters so much! I am glad to be aware that I have it but now I don't know what to do about pain relief. My doctor uses the morphine pump and although I am supplying him with all the information on my case, I am afraid I will push the pump too much and medicate myself to the point I won't wake myself up when I don't breath. I am getting a cpap today and the setting is 12. Does anyone know if this is terribly high and would hurt my new sutures after surgery? I have asked people in the sleep lab, my doctor, and every seems to kind of "glaze over" when I state my concerns. Now I am coming to the "experts"--all of you. Please any advice would be appreciated. What did most of you with sleep apnea use for pain control after surgery at the hospital and at home? Did you use your c pap at the hospital and at home? Or just at home? Thanks I am so confused!

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