3 wk liquid pre-op and can't use my cpap after surgery?

[Sleeved_Lisa 0]

Met with the surgeon today. He wants me to do a 3 week liquid pre-op diet. 3 weeks! That will be absolutely brutal. Also, he mentioned that I can't use my bi-pap for a few days after surgery so I don't swallow too much air. But my AHI is 137 so that seems dangerous and I literally can't fall asleep without it anymore. These things are making me nervous so I'll review more with the office but is this very common?

[hmills653 365]

Hmmm. I was told I had to have it with me in the hospital to wear immediately. He said it was not safe between the sleep apnea, anesthesia, and pain meds. However I wondered if that did contribute to some of my gas problems, my belly was always rumbling, IDK.

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[angelgloria 11]

I am due to have my surgery on July 19th and I was told to remember to bring my Bypap with my when going to the hospital. Its very dangerous not to wear it every day. I would check with your doctor once again before you to to surgery. Best of luck to you...

[cajun_queen 94]

I also was told to bring my cpap to the hospital, and continue using it at home. I would bring it if I were you.

[rainyann 118]

That is odd... I used the cpap machine the night after surgery in the hospital... The pulmonologist even visited me in the hospital to ensure I was using it