NSV - no CPAP, no snoring

shivaslives

Anyone who has suffered from sleep apnea knows the health risks, hassles and discomfort that go with it. The leading risk factor for sleep apnea is, you guessed it, obesity. If you're overweight and not getting enough rest at night, you might want to talk to your doctor about a diagnosis. I've been sleeping with a CPAP (continuous positive air pressure) machine for the past 5 years. It's not a lot of fun sleeping with a mask on your face and a constant stream of air being pushed into your throat to keep it open but it's better than the alternative (no deep sleep). With my recent weight loss, however, I have been able wean myself off the CPAP. No tubes, no masks, and, much to my spouse's delight, no snoring either. What a gift: peaceful sleep for both of us without machinery. It's great to be healthy again.
A quick note to anyone who wants to ditch their CPAP: check with your doctor first!

beach_bum_gurl

That is an awesome NSV!

orleansmith

That is wonderful. I know how much of a hassle that can be!

tracym17

that's awesome. well done.

Angel1066

That's fabulous news so happy for you

staps065

Congrats! That is great news for you! It will certainly extend your life!

snookumss

Congratulations Thats a great NSV.

MamaBear57

Congratulations!!!!! That is a huge acccomplishment

valerian101

That is brilliant! Shows what weight loss can do.

My husband had a CPAP machine for 19 years and when he had surgery for bowel cancer, he could not use the machine as the air pressure was too high. At his next clinic appointment it was discovered that the sleep apnoea was no longer present. He initially had lost a lot of weight after the surgery but put most of it back on. He is only slightly overweight. Husband thinks the 'improvement' was due to slight damage of the trachea during the operation that has prevented the throat from collapsing. Whatever, it is fantastic for him to have no machine and no snoring. The clinic were absolutely amazed as it is almost unheard of for this to happen.

What is particularly interesting is that the clinic have had to invest in special chairs in the waiting room as some patients are too heavy for conventional chairs which pose a health and safety risk. Shows that obesity is a prime cause and we also know that lorry drivers are particularly prone to sleep apnoea.

Anyway, very well done on your weight loss.

BrentGetsFit

awesome NSV, congratulations

tootsanderson

that's super awesome. and i've heard that has worked for other people too. unfortunately i started having apnea when i was thin. however being fat has totally not helped. the best i can over hope for is to lower my number on my cpap. but you should be super proud of yourself for your much better health, much better sleep and no tubes all over

Gerald_King

Awesome

jennifersews

That's a HUGE victory! As I am sure you know the no 1 risk of untreated sleep apnea is heart failure. As a nurse I see the end result of untreated sleep apnea every day. You have added years to your life and life to those years. Congratulations!!!