Sleep Apnea c-pap/bi-pap

[tleg 31]

I'm wondering if anyone that has sleep apnea and sleeps with a c-pap or a bi-pap and uses a full face mask that covers their nose & mouth. Do you have any problems with inhaling too much air and causing gas problems? I know they say don't use a straw because you can get too much air...My surgery is tomorrow and I am planning on bringing my machine and not sure what to do.

[joatsaint 2,814]

My doc told me to bring my CPAP (I have the full face mask too) with me to the hospital. And I used it on and off during my 2 day stay.

I used it every day since surgery for the 1st year. Sometime around month 11 post-op (I was over 100lbs lost), I started waking up because I was filling up with air. And I was burping and farting so much it was waking me up. I tried putting tape across the air outlet to reduce the air flow, but it didn't help.

I started experimenting with sleeping without the CPAP. After a few weeks, I noticed I was sleeping just as well without the mask as I did with it. I haven't used my CPAP in about a year.

[JerzyTomato74 91]

Yes, I used mine every time I slept in the hospital and had no problems with gas from it. Be sure to check with your doctor if you are unsure about bringing it. Most surgeons will not perform the surgery if you do not bring your CPAP to the hospital with you.

[alwaysvegas 702]

My surgeon asked that I bring my BiPAP also. Like @@joatsaint, once I had lost about 60-70 lbs, I noticed the air pressure was too high on my BiPaP when I woke up. The pressure was actually blowing my mouth open. I consulted with my sleep doctor and they advised turning down the minimum pressure. I have an AutoPaP so it self-adjusts.

I often sleep without the machine altogether now, which I wasn't able to do for about six years. I'm planning on having a follow-up sleep study in the next few months to determine if I need it at all. Yay!

[tleg 31]

Thank you for all of y'all's responses. I also have an auto bi-pap and already have a check up with my sleep doctor 2 months out.

[mimi121880 33]

I have a cpap and I have no problem with gas.

[puttingme1st 143]

I was sleeved 10/22 and took my bipap with me. I did have gas, but I don't think any extra than I would have. Can't wait to be off my machine!

[I will what I want 271]

I have a cpap and I have had to lower the pressure several times since surgery. I wake up with a hurting stomach from air in my stomach. My settings started really high...ipap 19 and epap 16. I've lost 20 pounds since the pre-surgery liquid phase. My settings are now around 17/14. My advice is to pay attention and adjust your settings as needed. Good luck.