I tried to sleep with the cpap and then bipap , but I just finally gave up and returned it after 7 miserable months. I will say that lip tape did help some. My apnea is mild and my new physician is okay with trying a dental device. I can't get in to see the specialty dentist until March 2026 but am on a waitlist (with all the other waiters).

Anyway, I have been advised that my sleep study shows my events are much less on my side so I am to sleep on my side as much as possible while waiting for my oral appliance. I happily sleep on my side so that's just fine, except for when it hurts my shoulder . . .