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Has anyone's sleep apnea improved with weight loss?

Pridgenization
Pridgenization Posts: 65 Member
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I didn't have sleep apnea before I put on weight. I am hoping that once I lose my weight that I will see improvement -- maybe even get rid of my CPAP. Has anyone else notice a difference?

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  • Deekay8008
    Deekay8008 Posts: 44 Member
    Hiya,

    I had a steady weight (which was only a little overweight) up until I started the CPAP treatment. Since starting it over three years ago I have put on more than 3 stone (42 pounds) This was partially because before CPAP I wasn't getting proper deep sleep for a long time and so was burning more calories during the night with all the tossing and turning e.t.c.

    My specialist has told me that losing weight will mean I can set the CPAP at a lower pressure level, however he has made it clear that even if I were to hit target weight I will still always have sleep apnea. :(
  • Pridgenization
    Pridgenization Posts: 65 Member
    That is so the opposite of what I was hoping to hear! I didn't think about the possibility of burning calories in my sleep.:laugh:

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