Snoring

ccpace4

Just curious, I know they say overweight people are more likely to snore (at least that's what I was told by everyone growing up)

Has anyone who lost weight, stopped snoring?

I have my whole life and I just wonder if it changes at all..because it's something I'm very insecure about..or am I always gonna be a snorer lol

Random..just curious

Cold_Steel

My wife says I breathe easier at night but thats all she is willing to admit too

imjustcheryl

You ever been tested for sleep apnea? I found out I had it, and being overweight isnt always the problem. I use to snore even as a teen and I was very fit back then. It later got so bad that I stopped breathing in my sleep, would freak out my boys and anyone that stayed over. Anyways I got tested and yes I have it, unfortunate I have to wear the "vadar mask" (me and my kids call it that cause when Im on it its like Im breathing like Darth Vadar.. just not as loud LOL) the rest of my life, but at least I dont snore anymore and I sleep through the night... mostly. Now I just wake from pain in my knee and back. thats another thing to deal with.

ccpace4

Aw I haven't been tested..but I never have a problem with waking up because of it..so I guess I rather snore then a mask for now..just hoping that one day I won't be so loud lol

LisaKyle11

all i know is that my husband snores *less* when he is at a good/healthy weight for his height, doesn't drink, gets some exercise and wears....Breathe Right Strips. i know....not the most attractive, but they do help to some extent. if any of these above are out of whack, i have to use the earplugs. :grumble:

ce47862

It is not about snoring ... If you do have sleep apnea it places huge stress on your heart ... You really might want to get it checked .... There can be many reasons for snoring from a slight deviation in your septum (Nose) .... To sinus issues Etc ...

fragilegift

when I used to fall asleep on my back, I'd wake myself up snoring, then turn on my side and stop. Now that I am not as heavy (and my neck isn't as fat), I haven't noticed myself snoring. This might be because I haven't been sleeping on my back though, so make of that what you will. (but I doubt I haven't once fallen asleep on my back for 8-ish weeks)

bcampbell54

Lost a lot of weight about 10 years ago. Snoring stopped, as did acid reflux. Looking forward to it happening again soon.

woou

Sleeping on your side to help with the snoring can also put too much stress on your neck and shoulders.

poisongirl6485

You ever been tested for sleep apnea? I found out I had it, and being overweight isnt always the problem. I use to snore even as a teen and I was very fit back then. It later got so bad that I stopped breathing in my sleep, would freak out my boys and anyone that stayed over. Anyways I got tested and yes I have it, unfortunate I have to wear the "vadar mask" (me and my kids call it that cause when Im on it its like Im breathing like Darth Vadar.. just not as loud LOL) the rest of my life, but at least I dont snore anymore and I sleep through the night... mostly. Now I just wake from pain in my knee and back. thats another thing to deal with.

Many people on here used to have sleep apnea and wore the mask. After they lost the weight, their sleep apnea went away.