How long does it take to get used to a cpap machine?

Took me about a week when I first started using one.

And then I lost 40 pounds.

wow! That's certainly something to look forward to. What kind of mask do you have? I have the nasal pillows.

My Dad says he's had 3 different masks and now uses something called a nasal pillow. He said that one is the smallest but is only good if you aren't a mouth breather. There's also the full mask and then there's an intermediate kind which just goes over your nose. The nasal pillow (he showed it to me) is just kinda plugs that go in each nostril and then of course there's a big tube sticking out. He also said if he's up at, say, 5 AM, he'll often take it off and stop wearing it for the remainder of the night.

So -- essentially -- there's a light at the end of the tunnel and if you continue having problems maybe ask for a different mask as that may make a difference, assuming you can use one.

Well, I'm not a mouth breather, so that's good. Thanks, Jespah

I ahvwe been using a cpap for5 years now and I still have problems sleeping with it on. I wear a full mask and sometimes when I roll over to my side, the silicone seal leaks. The sound is like a fart and it always wakes me up. As for getting use to having the mask on your face, it took me almost a month.I usually read in bed first, so by the time I finally put the cpap on, I'm pretty drowsey. Hoped this helped.

I have a great deal of trouble falling asleep, cpap or no. So I am looking forward to getting a sleeping aid to help me fall asleep.