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Sleep Anea

kevintillack
kevintillack Posts: 13 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
I'll tell ya what, having bad sleep apnea sure makes things difficult when you just have no energy.

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  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    Do you use a CPAP machine? If so, you may need to get an adjustment made to how it is set up.
  • orpheus66
    orpheus66 Posts: 6 Member
    My apnea was one of the main motivators for me losing weight. It was so severe that I had to use a BiPAP machine because the pressure was so high I wouldn't have been able to exhale with a CPAP. Since I've lost what I have now, the pressure needed has been cut almost in half which is helping me sleep longer with less discomfort from the hurricane-force winds that used to blast my mouth.

    I totally understand where you're coming from... I'm hoping with more weight loss, more exercise, and better sleep I might start feeling more energy at some point.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Yes get it treated or see if the machine needs an adjustment. Keep in mind it's not just about sleep, apnea is a potentially life-threatening condition. Doctor took me off last year and said the apnea was cured after my weight loss.
  • CoachJen71
    CoachJen71 Posts: 1,200 Member
    I do not miss my VPap at all!!
  • kevintillack
    kevintillack Posts: 13 Member
    I do use a machine. It helps, but there are times when I just feel extra tired.
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