12-02-2009, 10:10 PM
I need to shed about 35 lbs. I believe shedding that weight would help me eliminate my sleep apnea to my pre-heavy days. I took the sleep study and slept like I hadn't in years for the latter part of the test with the CPAP on. I have been on the CPAP religiously for over three years now.
I hate the thought of surgery. My doctor said that surgery was nearly ~80% unsuccessful. Therefore, I agree with the earlier post where someone said go with the least invasive option. It may seem to be a hassle to carry that unit all around where ever you go, but you will sleep well. Took me about 3 weeks to finally get comfortable sleeping with it. My oxygen saturation levels are too low during sleep to even consider sleeping without it. So, until I get my weight back under control (assuming it is the source of my apnea), then CPAP it is... even for naps.
By the way, I use an unheated humidifier on my CPAP. Without it, the CPAP will dry my throat out. Love using my CPAP in hotels where the air is typically always dry. The CPAP with humidifier keeps my throat moist. Oh, be sure to keep that CPAP clean on a regular basis.
http://www.cpapusa.com has some information too.
I hate the thought of surgery. My doctor said that surgery was nearly ~80% unsuccessful. Therefore, I agree with the earlier post where someone said go with the least invasive option. It may seem to be a hassle to carry that unit all around where ever you go, but you will sleep well. Took me about 3 weeks to finally get comfortable sleeping with it. My oxygen saturation levels are too low during sleep to even consider sleeping without it. So, until I get my weight back under control (assuming it is the source of my apnea), then CPAP it is... even for naps.
By the way, I use an unheated humidifier on my CPAP. Without it, the CPAP will dry my throat out. Love using my CPAP in hotels where the air is typically always dry. The CPAP with humidifier keeps my throat moist. Oh, be sure to keep that CPAP clean on a regular basis.
http://www.cpapusa.com has some information too.