Question:
This is to people who have used thier machine for years....

After you had your surgery did you get to stop using your c pap machine or just turn down the pressure. If you did what was your pressure setting to begin with.    — domestic G. (posted on March 20, 2002)

March 20, 2002
I used my C-Pap for about 5 yrs previous to my surgery. About 3 months post op I quit using it. The pressure was way too high. My doctor said to try sleeping with out it. I did- took getting used to at first. I am now 14 months post op and haven't used my C-Pap since. My husband says I don't snore or stop breathing. Hope this helps!
   — Cindy K.

March 20, 2002
I was a BIG chicken. Mine was at 15, so I borrowed my dh's at 10, mine was lowered to 7.5 and his was lowered to 5 (for him), and I used 'em all the way down. I was probably done after 6 months, but too scared to try it. HE was done in 60 days.
   — vitalady

March 20, 2002
I have been using mine for over 7 years. I am pre-op and plan on talking to the pulmonologist about it. The thing is, having it set to the wrong pressure can be just as bad as not using it at all.
   — garw