I had VSG surgery and took and used mine in the hospital and of course i continue to use it. no problems.

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Did u losing weight help your sleep apnea

Hello there! I have been on a CPAP for about 3 1/2 years. When I first got the mask it covered from the bridge of my nose down under my mouth, I had the same issue as you. If I tightened it so it didnt leak it hurt. I talked to my sleep dr and he gave me a new mask that has the nasal cushions and a mouth cushion as well since I am an open mouth breather. I would suggest seeing if theres a diff mask you can try. GL

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THANK YOU,

SHYREL BELL

Hi, Lupie,

I don't have an exact answer for you because every surgeon is different.   However, I do know for a fact you will be intubated with a breathing tube during surgery and they can increase your oxygen intake all the way to 100% if needed.  (the air we breathe in the room is 21% oxygen).  They'll be concerned about you after surgery as well, but again they should be able to monitor you and increase oxygen if needed.  Just make sure to have a long talk with your surgeon about the issues before surgery so they know how best to take care of you.

Melinda

Background - I am 40, have Lupus (autoimmune disease) which gave me a lung disease. I can absorb about 60% oxygen of a 'normal' person. I do not wear oxygen anymore since my situation has greatly improved. When i sleep, my absorption falls. btw - BMI is 40.

So I do a sleep study at HRRH (during hurricane sandy!). Of course they see my levels drop, now Internist wants me to do a 3 night test at home to measure my oxygen levels. i know how that is going to turn out.....low oxygen intake. To my knowledge no sleep apnea, although tech said i did snore (but not like a big old trucker snore), my hubby says its more like a soft purrr.

So my concern is that he will boot me out of the program! I know im probably jumping to conclusions, but im freaked out. The reason i am at 60 and not 80 is because of my weight.......takes a lot of energy for lungs to push my chest up if its heavy! My respirologist is always nagging me to lose weight and I see him next week anyway. People - at 40 BMI i would be considered a relative lightweight for WLS. Dont tell me other people dont have lung issues?? I have never even smoked. Cant they just put oxygen on me during surgery? Whats the big deal???? Anyone have a similar experience? What was the outcome?

Thank you for that information. I will definately be asking for nasal pillows because I cannot stand a mask over my face. Good luck with your surgery.