I'm one month out and my Surgeon told me that if I remain on my sleep apnea machine the pressure could blow up my pouch. I freaked out naturally and immediately stopped using my machine. which is very concerning to me... I'm afraid I will die in my sleep, if I don't use it. I'm afraid I'll blow up my pouch if I do. My doctor told me it is a controversial subject.... but, was fine with me going off my machine... I was set on a 12. I'm freaked out and don't know what to think.

I think I will re-post this and see what others think... I'm concerned

Are you sure his pressure is accurate or his mask fits good?  They only time I feel like I'm suffocating is if my mask loses suction and I therefore have an episode and stop breathing.  I also sleep with my mouth open and need a nose/mouth mask, the nasal one was worthless.  THey do offer a mouth sling to keep it closed, but I felt like my head was in a vice when wearing it.

Have you lost alot of weight.  I feel the same way about the pressure being too much.  I was told to come in for another sleep study if I gained or lost 25lbs. Because it can effect your pressure and mask fit.   But my insurance won't cover another one in less than a year.

Hi Stephie,

I have a cat and I have using the machine since 4 years ago. My cat never try to play or chew the hose.
I would recommend to give the cat an old hose to chew.

Chabela

 

My husband has mild SA and uses a CPAP every night and has for over a year.

As far as costs, our insurance covers the rental. I found a site that sells them and the range is huge.  (http://www.cpapsupplyusa.com/CPAP-Departments/CPAP-and-BiPAP-Machines/Auto-CPAP-Machines.aspx)  The type we both have are the automatic ones but our models have been discontinued according to this website.