Hi Jennifer, I am brand new to this board because my doctor just told me he thinks I have sleep apnea and has referred me for a sleep study. Anyways, I was reading through the posts here to try to get some info on sleep apnea and came across your post. This is a link to a sleep apnea quiz I found that may be helpful to you if you are still needing this info. http://www.sleephelpusa.com/quiz.phtml Take care, Tammy

hi, I am 7 weeks post-op. I use my cpap machine religiously, but I have noticed that since the surgery, my mouth gets extremely dry. It is so dry that it wakes me up in the middle of the night. I tried sleeping without the cpap, it isn't so bad. Has anyone else experienced this, and do you think if I got a machine with a humidifier it would solve the problem?

Mary, I believe sleep apnea can cause a whole host of problems. Using your CPAP will help you feel so much better. I know it is a pain at first but trying to use it every night and keeping it on longer and longer will help you adjust. I have been using one for eight years now. I don't lay down to close my eyes without putting it on. I take it with me if I am ever going to be sleeping away from home. I have had lap band surgery a bit over 3 months ago. I have lost 25 pounds. And of all the things I have hoped for as a result of losing weight, getting off my BIPAP never has occured to me. I don't mind using it at all, and would feel lost without it. Maybe someday I won't need it, but I am not worried about that. If your mask isn't fitting right or isn't a good kind for you that could be why you aren't tolerating wearing it. Have your home health person fit you for a new or different mask. Keep trying them till you find one you like. I use one that is called SIMPLICITY. It is small and just fits over my nose. It is a mask not the nose cannulas. But it is small. THe headgear is comfortable. Please try to use your CPAP. I am here for you if I can do anything to help you. Even if you want to email me each day and tell me how many hours you used it. Sorta like an accountablity thing. Hugs and Support Vicki in Indy

I agree with the earlier post, your best bet is to talk with your physician. I have to use a c-pap and I don't snore. I have sleep apnea and am hypoxic when I sleep. My sister said I hold my breath and then let the air out. A sleep study is going to be the only way you can make sure it's sleep apnea.

With my cpap machine the Dr. sent a Technician to the house to change the settings. Good luck