I had my Lung doctor appointment last Thursday and he said he wanted to do several tests. He said he wasn't going to do a sleep apnea test, until after the surgery but was going to recommend they put me on the c-pap machine when they pull the ventilator tube out. I have to go for several breathing tests on the 18th. I understand they are being very cautious, but I don't understand the whole c-pap and why they would put me on that. I don't have any breathing problems now and just thought it was kind of weird.

I think it's because a lot of over weight people have sleep apnea and some surgeons make their patients wake up on their machines. Not sure why but I know my surgeon said there was a possibility that one I'd either wake up with the tube down my throw still or I'd wake up on my cpap. No need to panic either way though, it's just a precaution.