Any success stories with improved snoring or sleep apnea

sweetxsour35

Not sure if I had sleep apnea or not but once I lost about 10 pounds I realized I was sleeping better. I no longer had insomnia and I would fall asleep within 30 minutes of laying down. Also, I don't feel as exhausted during the day and don't take naps when I get home anymore.

MelissaSel

I'm a sleep tech and if you think you need a sleep study, or someone tells you that you snore loudly or stop breathing in your sleep you better get one. If you are currently on CPAP therapy, I would recommend having a repeat study with about every 40-50 lbs you lose... depending of course on your weight to begin with. Obstructive sleep apnea should improve with weight loss, but there may be other reasons for no improvement. In the case of the gentleman who lost weight and the pressure was increased instead of decreased, I'm guessing there are underlying areas.

If you are on narcotic pain medications or sleeping pills on a regular basis you should also have a sleep study. These types of drugs commonly cause central apnea, which is just as bad physically on your body.

If you don't understand what quitting breathing for a few seconds all night long does to your body... in a nutshell, your heart is working furiously to try to maintain normal breathing. Your heart can't continue to do this night after night, and eventually it will stop.

My 49 year old sister died on Christmas morning, and although we don't yet know the cause of death, I'm guessing it was probably her heart. And I'm guessing that was a result of years of central apneas caused by years of narcotic dependency.

If you have any concerns, don't hesitate to speak to your physician and DEMAND a sleep study. If anyone has questions feel free to message me and I will do my best to steer you in the right direction.

JuliesJourney

I am awaiting a sleep study and am glad to read the advice to recheck after 40 to 50 pounds lost.

rswood62

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