Another sleep apnea question...

Thank you all for posting a reply to this. It looks like most people do indeed get off cpap, but it is not guaranteed and would depend on the type of apnea you have.

 

I have had my cpap for about 6 years now and just last spring my sleep study showed I needed to raise the setting from 12 to 15. Now, 2 mos out from DS I'm down 50 pounds and already at 40-45 I was waking up with my mouth and throat totally dry and have huge scabs in my nose. I called the pulmonologist and they said this was definately the issue. I am now already down to 10 and at this pace, I hope to be off my machine in another 3mos or so.

I went from severe sleep apnea to no apnea.  I recommend seeing your sleep doctor throughout your weight loss so they can adjust your machine.  Once you stabalize on a "final" weight have another sleep study.  I think many people believe they no longer have apnea but never get it confirmed.  I swear I still have something sleep related.  I almost miss my CPAP.  Sometimes! 

Cheers,

Cathy