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Just want to get comfortable :( *CPAP VENT*



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Hello all,

I am looking so forward to being banded and losing weight! I am fortunate enough not to have a lot of comorbidities except sleep apnea and my BMI. I just got my CPAP machine on the 22nd and this will be my third night wearing it and I am so sleep deprived from it. I know if I could just get comfortable, as I am a side/tummy sleeper, sort of on my tummy, but mainly on my side, I might get a good nights' sleep. But, I just cannot get comfy. I chose a face mask because I tend to be an open-mouth sleeper. So, last night, I tried to sleep on my side, but I woke up a couple of times because I was leaking air at the side of my cheek. So, I opted to sleep on my back and ended up with a crick in my neck, which was bad.

I do have 30 days to return the mask for another one if this one doesn't turn out to be successful.

Anyone have any suggestions that has sleep apnea and CPAP?

Thank you for listening. :thumbup:

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I got a C-pap lat summer. I tried a mask first, but had the same problem. I got a mask that is a strap around the head at the fore head and a tub that runs down the front , away from my face and turns under. It has nasal pillows that slip into your nose a short way. It is called a Respironics Comfort Lite II. I was a mouth breather too, but if you open your mouth, it makes a big sucking sound and feels weird. It would wake me up and in just a short time, I learned to sleep with my mouth closed. it has no cheek straps and I can sleep on either side. It also doens't leave pressure marks on my face with no straps. It looked like it would be hard to keep in place, but it actually is easier than the mask I had. One secret I learned is to use moisturizer, not petroleum products like Vasoline, and the plastic adhears better.

If you truly have apnea and get a mask you can be comfortable with, you will be anazed how much better you will feel. I never take even a nap without it now!

Good luck!

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