CPAP

I have really been struggling on compliance with my CPAP. I have nights that I can use it easily, then nights I just fight it all night long. When am I supposed to send in the smart stick? Am I supposed to take my CPAP to the hospital next week when I go for my surgery?

You'll have to check with the doctor on the smart stick. That varies. Keep using it right up until surgery, and take it to the hospital.

I'll tell you a dirty little secret though: once you're in the hospital after surgery, they can't force you to use it. I refused my CPAP the night of surgery and haven't used it since. What were they going to do at that point, put my stomach back in?

I have been an ultra-compliant patient in every aspect but that one. I hated that CPAP and I will not use it. At this point I doubt I need it any more - hubby says I no longer even snore.

It helped me early on, I slept so much better. As I've lost weight, it had been harder to use. I think my apnea is gone though. My kids say I don't snore.

Take it to the hospital, they will require it but as the other said, use as you see fit. I did not want to disturb my roomie with snoring so I used mine.

Thankfully, my local hospital only has private rooms. No roomy, so clear conscience!

I was required to take mine, and they took it and checked something on it.  I have no idea what though.  They didn't even offer it to me while I was there.  (I stayed one night.)  I used it for about a month after I came home, but I have been without it ever since.  I get the best sleep of my life now!! I

 I twas required to take mine to the hospital on surgery day, but I swear they never took it out of the bag.  It lived with me in my room, but was never mentioned by me or anyone else.  It lives in my closet now.