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dwpersel
on 4/6/10 1:24 am, edited 4/6/10 1:25 am - Fredericksburg, VA
Topic: RE: cpap and summer weather coming need help
Hi Stephie,

I have been using my CPAP for over 3 years and still need it in spite of my weight loss. Four months ago I switched from nasal pillows to a full mask that goes over the nose and mouth. The only change I've made now that spring is here, is that I no longer use the humidifier option that I use during the winter months. Do you think that using some moleskin in between your face and the mask might help since it is absorbent? I find that I hate the silicone mask as it traps in all the moisture and causes me to sweat and seal my skin so that my skin doesn't breathe. In turn I break out excessively where ever the mask rests. Here is a link to a clothe mask that might help.

http://www.sleepweaver.com/category-s/3.htm

Diana

spooky104
on 4/4/10 1:41 am - London, Canada
RNY on 07/26/12
Topic: cpap and summer weather coming need help
So yes i live in Ontario Canada were just getting into Spring, but its been 20 degree C weather out and Ive found it really hard to wear my mask. i have the full face mask nose and mouth. this last week since the warmer weather I've been taking it off within 2 hours of falling asleep.  my head is covered in sweat and my face is dripping wet along with my chest..  my head is so wet i have to take it off to get "fresh air"  and cool off.. i notice it feels like I'm drooling more and with the full face mask obviously it stays in my mask..  is this normal.. its super hard to wear it and i find i take it off within 2 hours  because my head is soooo hot..   we have a fan blowing on us from the window but don't have air cond..  anyway has anyone else had probs like this?  during the winter was fine but now that the weather is warming it getting harder to wear because I'm sweating so much on my head..  normally i don't sweat this much in bed winter or summer..

Thanks for any help
Stephie

Referral Date: Feb 3,2010        Orientation Date: April 7,2011  Guelph
Nurse and Dietitian: July 4, 2011 they canceled my apt cause no one was ava :(
Rescheduled Date: August 24 2011  2nd Apts: October 4 2011
Nutrition Class: March 27 2012    Meet the surgeon: April 17 2012
  
Colonoscopy: June 4 2012   Surgery: July 26 2012
      

spooky104
on 4/4/10 1:21 am - London, Canada
RNY on 07/26/12
Topic: RE: CPAP and Cats
i actually bought the condesation cover.. i could of made it instead of paying 25 bucks for it but oh well.. anyway she hasnt touched it since. it was the hose rubbing my bed how it makes that sound i think thats what attractived her...  thanks for the help

Stephie

Referral Date: Feb 3,2010        Orientation Date: April 7,2011  Guelph
Nurse and Dietitian: July 4, 2011 they canceled my apt cause no one was ava :(
Rescheduled Date: August 24 2011  2nd Apts: October 4 2011
Nutrition Class: March 27 2012    Meet the surgeon: April 17 2012
  
Colonoscopy: June 4 2012   Surgery: July 26 2012
      

Pam M.
on 4/1/10 4:25 pm - WA
Topic: RE: SLEEP APNEA AFTER RNY SURGERY
There is no guarantee. Mine did not, and I am very nearly at goal. My pressure has not been lowered either. Looks like I will be on the CPAP forever.

~My story on my revision to RNY from the lap-band is in my profile~

 

     

Mishelle R.
on 3/30/10 4:03 pm
Topic: RE: CPAP and Cats
shove it under the covers with you
Mishelle R.
on 3/30/10 4:00 pm
Topic: RE: Sleep Apnea... Pouch Blow Up?????
I used my cpap while in the hospital for a week. I continue to use it. If you have apnea and don't use it, could be setting yourself up for issues down the line. Sleep is healing.

1 mos post op I had an auto pap trial for a week and went from a 12 to 7. I'm thinking its about time to have it checked again being 8mos post op
Mishelle R.
on 3/30/10 3:56 pm
Topic: RE: SLEEP APNEA AFTER RNY SURGERY
It can - some do- I'm 8 mos out still using cpap but pressure lowered from 12 to a 7 - one mos post op
(deactivated member)
on 3/30/10 9:59 am
AndreaH09
on 3/28/10 12:38 pm
Topic: RE: co-morbidity determination
Update --- got a copy of my report, which shows an AHI level of 7 which of coarse, does not meet insurance requirements to be counted as a co-morbidity.
Dora Cano
on 3/27/10 4:42 am - Fontana, CA
Topic: SLEEP APNEA AFTER RNY SURGERY
QUESTION: WILL MY SLEEP APNEA GO COMPLETELY AWAY AFTER SURGERY?
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