I had my sleep study last night. They told me that I would have a split test. They would do the sleep first and then halfway through switch over and work on the mask. I did pick a mask. How ever the never did to the mask. They said that my numbers were below but that I had several issues. They were notsure if I needed a C-pap, V-pap or Bi-pap etc. Not really sure what all of it means. Will have to wait for the doctor.

I have some questions for every one

1) How many people have been put on the diffeant type of Pap machines?

2) How long after surgery was it before you could be taken off and did you have to have another sleep study? How much weight did you loose before getting off of the machine.

3) Did any one have jaw surgery instead of using the machine? I have read some information about this and just wondering.

Chris

Pre Band

St. Louis

I am a very bad example but I got the CPAP machine. I used it 3 times before surgery and just called to get it picked up. I actually did not see a difference, I am sure because I did not give it long enough but I think it helped me get the insurance company to pay for my surgery. They consider it another problem related to weight.

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I am a very bad example but I got the CPAP machine. I used it 3 times before surgery and just called to get it picked up. I actually did not see a difference, I am sure because I did not give it long enough but I think it helped me get the insurance company to pay for my surgery. They consider it another problem related to weight.

</p> <p> </p> <p>Why did you send your CPAP back? Do not assume that because you had surgery your apnea will go away. I was informed of this when I got my CPAP right before surgery. They said that there are some people who are thin who STILL have it and it doesn't necessarily disappear when you lose weight, thought there is a percentage of people who benefit from it. If you were diagnosed I'd be very careful until you have been tested once again. Apnea is extremely serious.</p>