I had the CPAP for 3 years, never really helped me any. I'm 1 year post op from having the facial reconstruction surgery, and I can say I don't regret it all...... Yes it sucked, but it never hurt. Just really uncomfortable, lost of swelling, and I'm just now eating solid foods (like steak) with relative ease..... I just happily donated my CPAP to a local charity last week... Man was I glad to see it go. If the CPAP works, use it. You will get used to it, and finally forget you ever have it on... But if all else fails, see a good surgeon, you won't regret it-----Fog