Using a CPAP machine with a stoma

Hello Jbel59

I'm sorry I can’t advice you on a CPAP machine.

I wanted to wish you all the very best with your operation 

Im sure they’ll take care of you in hospital with your apnoea and although I had an Ileostomy which is higher mine gurgled along when it felt like it. My family thought it hilarious

Best wishes 

Hi Jbel59 

Sorry I don’t have experience of using a CPAP machine, but I do have a permanent colostomy. Wind just comes out of the stoma as it used to come out of your bum and as with normal wind it depends on what you have been eating or drinking and how much air you have swallowed. I find I have less wind with a colostomy to be honest. I’m not sure what connection this might have with your CPAP machine, but, if you’re concerned, then it’s a good question for your doctor.

Hope everything goes well with your surgery.

Sarah xx

Hi Jbel59,

I use a CPAP machine and had my cystectomy 18 April, I had further surgery in May due to complications so was in hospital 5 weeks, tried the CPAP whilst in hospital but having a NG tube through the nostril, wasn't working lol, been home now just over one week and started using the CPAP again with no problems, just needing to remember I am attached to CPAP and night back before I move, as for wind I imagine will pass through the stoma and not affect your CPAP use, best of luck with the surgery.