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Weight Loss Forum / General Topics / August 2004No more CPAP machine
Saw sleep doc today. On closer reveiw of my sleep study, he noted that while I stop breathing about 50 times an hour, down from three times that a year ago, I am getting far more oxygen. That is, even with the apnea, my oxygen intake is nearly normal. So I'm off the CPAP machine! (http://www.sleepapnea.org/cpap.htm) As always, YMMV. Kasey 365/248/??? > Saw sleep doc today. On closer reveiw of my sleep study, he noted that > while I stop breathing about 50 times an hour, down from three times [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Kasey > 365/248/??? Congrats Kasey! After taking a look at this I'm sure you're happy to be through with it. I'm sure the sleep doc was very pleased with your progress. Beverly > Congrats Kasey! After taking a look at this I'm sure you're happy to be > through with it. I'm sure the sleep doc was very pleased with your > progress. Thanks, Beverly. On rereading this, I guess should not assume that everyone knows what sleep apnea is and the role obesity plays in it. This is the biggest health improvement I've had since starting this WOL in October. Kasey 365/248/??? >> Congrats Kasey! After taking a look at this I'm sure you're happy to be >> through with it. I'm sure the sleep doc was very pleased with your [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Kasey > 365/248/??? Congrats on the improvement!! Funny you bring this up today. There was a segment on our local (small town) news about the new sleep clinic at the hospital and how they're treating sleep apnea. The options they listed for those affected by sleep apnea were the CPAP machine, surgery, and two other things I can't recall - but *none* of the suggestions were lose weight. I was appalled and hollering at the TV. Coincidentally, the woman they interviewed (who is being treated for apnea) worked at my school last fall as a substitute. When I mentioned that I made it a point to exercise 30 min a day, she warned me not to overdo it. Jenn P.S. My sleep apnea cleared up pretty quickly after losing weight too :) > Saw sleep doc today. On closer reveiw of my sleep study, he noted that > while I stop breathing about 50 times an hour, down from three times [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Kasey > 365/248/??? Hurray!!! This must be such a relief. >Saw sleep doc today. On closer reveiw of my sleep study, he noted that >while I stop breathing about 50 times an hour, down from three times [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >Kasey >365/248/??? Now that's an amazing accomplishment! Congratulations are well deserved here & enjoy your healthy sleep! :-) Ally 212/160/140 I would be delighted if I was freed from a machine like that. i > Saw sleep doc today. On closer reveiw of my sleep study, he noted that > while I stop breathing about 50 times an hour, down from three times [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Kasey > 365/248/??? > Saw sleep doc today. On closer reveiw of my sleep study, he noted that > while I stop breathing about 50 times an hour, down from three times [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Kasey > 365/248/??? WTG! Huge health improvement ... apnea is awfully scary. Teri > So I'm off the CPAP machine! Wonderful news Kasey! When my husband was put on a CPAP machine, I thought it would keep *me* awake. It turned out that I slept much better because I didn't have to worry about him not breathing anymore. He lost weight and has been off it over 2 years now.  SignatureWalking (but mostly biking!) on . . . Laurie in Maine 207/110 60 inches of attitude! Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03 >> So I'm off the CPAP machine! > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > >He lost weight and has been off it over 2 years now. Same with us. Also, DH used to snore really loudly and now he does not. The CPAP is a good thing for both of us (as long as we don't travel someplace without the right electric current :-) ). Chris > Same with us. Also, DH used to snore really loudly and now he does > not. My husband could shake the house snoring. SignatureWalking (but mostly biking!) on . . . Laurie in Maine 207/110 60 inches of attitude! Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03 >> Same with us. Also, DH used to snore really loudly and now he does >> not. > > My husband could shake the house snoring. When I was in college, the guy in the dorm room next to us snored so loudly we could hear him through the concrete wall. He and I were both in top bunks in our rooms on opposite ends of the same wall and it was as if we were in the same room. My roommate and I taped it one night and played it for everyone the next day. Jenn Yippee! That is great news, Kasey! Congrats! Your numbers are looking more and more impressive!! > Saw sleep doc today. On closer reveiw of my sleep study, he noted that > while I stop breathing about 50 times an hour, down from three times [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Kasey > 365/248/??? >Saw sleep doc today. On closer reveiw of my sleep study, he noted that >while I stop breathing about 50 times an hour, down from three times [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >Kasey >365/248/??? Excellent! My DH uses a CPAP, and it has been a Godsend for him, but I know he'd be pleased to be rid of it. He's quite heavy, but I have another friend who uses one for his sleep apnea and he's very thin, so it's not always weight-related. Chris > So I'm off the CPAP machine! Congrats Kasey!! That's an amazing achievement. Signature-- Boemsi 207 - 194 - 180 |
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