Hi! Quick question for those who were on CPAP on the day of surgery. Did you take your CPAP machine for the hospital stay. Did you use it while at the hospital? Thanks!

I took mine, but I never used it while in the hospital

I took mine and used it. I slept in the recliner in my hospital room and put the CPAP on the tray that they would place my food on.

My surgeon required I had the CPAP with me the day of surgery. When I got to my room I never even gave it a thought since I was so out of it. I ended up using it for maybe an hour or so.

I don’t use a cpap but I do recall that being on the list of things to bring to hospital.

Perfect! Thanks!

I took mine and came round from surgery withit hooked up to the air at the side of the bed because my sats kept dropping down so they hooked it uptoy CPAP machine

I was told to bring my mask and hose, but not the machine. I didn't use it at all (I was in and out the same day). I did sleep and somehow I managed to sleep without it, and apparently I wasn't snoring.

Yes, take your CPAP. If you are kept overnight you will use it.

Yes I took mine, and used mine. The Respiratory therapist will set it up for you because they have to give you your spirometer

Thanks for all replies! I will take mine. I've been using mine for years every night. I am one of those that had apnea before gaining weight.. not hopeful that mine will go away after surgery .

I dont use one anymore

Lucky you. I hope it's because you no longer have apnea and not that you just quit using your CPAP.

Lucky you. I hope it's because you no longer have apnea and not that you just quit using your CPAP.

I just quit using it because it gave me an electrical shock

34 minutes ago, Lisa LoVuolo said:

I just quit using it because it gave me an electrical shock

You should call your DME (durable medical equipment) provider who sold you the CPAP so they can replace it with one that doesn't.

2 hours ago, Lisa LoVuolo said:

I just quit using it because it gave me an electrical shock

Apnea kills. It causes progressive damage. If you have been prescribed a CPAP, you need to use it nightly. If the CPAP machine is defective, the provider should replace it. If your mask is uncomfortable or leaks, experiment until you find a mask that work well for you. This is serious business.

I was prescribed a CPAP many years ago and tried and tried to adjust to it. After about six months I just quit. Ten years later I had another sleep study and my apnea was much worse because I had neglected it.

For help adjusting to a CPAP, the nice contributors at CPAPtalk.com are very knowledgeable and helpful. These users often know more than the techs at Durable Medical Provider companies.