Sleep apnea, anyone?

Yep! Me! I have severe sleep apnea. Normal Respiratory Index is 5, mine is 30.5, during regular sleep. 72 during REM sleep. I wake up 72 times per hour! My oxygen went down to 63%! They didn't wake me and put on a mask, because I didn't get to sleep until 12:30 am, and the REM occurred 2 hours later. I am sooo very thankful that they caught this! I will be going for my machine test Thursday night. Then next week, I will meet with the equipment company and get fitted for a machine and mask. I was worried sick that I had something terrible wrong with me, because I am so fatigued all the time. Now I know. I feel blessed that I started down the road to WLS. because this serious condition would have gone untreated. My surgeon referred me for the test, Thank God! The good news is that if I lose to my goal weight, the condition might go away, along with my other comorbidities. Ned soon to be a Super Sleeper

I was in just as bad a shape as you are now and had to use the C-Pap. When I lost all my weight my sleep apnea was cured except I am a little borderline when I am deep REM. My doctor told me I could still use the C-Pape when I have symptoms are could go without it. You will start to get a good night's sleep.

I also was in the same boat as you prior to VBG. I had 60-90 episodes per hour. I was severely depressed on top of the sleep apnea (is it any wonder?). I have not gone back in for another test however, I do not sleep with the c-pap any longer. I probably should go in and get rechecked just to be sure. I will have to make an appointment. Anyways... Hopefully you will find that the sleep apnea goes away for you as well. Best Regards, Sharon