No more sleep apnea

I've been using a C-PAP machine for the last two years faithfully and frankly I loved the good night sleeps I got with the machine, I have dragged this machine all over the world even though the darn thing takes up 1/3 of my suitcase because I was scared to die in my sleep from sleep apnea.

Monday I was told I no longer have sleep apnea and I no longer have to use the machine. I have to call up the rental place to return it. I have to say it's weird but I miss it and I'm having trouble getting used to my old routine of sleeping without any mask on. But I'm thrilled too because it shows more progress towards better health which is my main goal, with weight loss my secondary goal.

Poor DH, he still has to use his machine, but he's getting his pressure cut in half (he had very bad sleep apnea whereas mine was mild) which means he can use a the newer nasal pillow mask which is more comfortable - so he still has good news.

Skylar

Congrats!!!  You are regaining your health!!!  That is awesome!!!!

Thanks Phatpanda00 - it does feel good to get healthier.

skylar

That's GREAT!  I'm glad for you.  Things just keep seeming to get better and better for you!

Thanks, I'm working hard at preparing healthy meals that are good to eat but still follow the rules and it's so nice to have real feedback that it's working.

Skylar

Good for you!  Regaining your health and seeing such positive results has to be very rewarding....so much more so even than what the scale shows.  You truly are an inspiration.

Thanks Sherrie. To be honest I get a lot of inspiration from this forum - I find it really helps to see what other's are doing - the good, the bad and the ugly.

Skylar

Congrats Skylar, that is definitely great news.  It's also good news your husband is able to lower his pressure.  I have severe OSA and at 376 used a pressure of 14-17 with nasal pillows.  Now that I'm down to 212 I still have severe OSA, though my pressure is now a 7-9. 

Thanks Melinda. Wow - you've done well - from 376 to 212 and down to a 7-9 pressure. That is sweet.

My pressure was 11 and it was very comfortable but DH's was 23 - which is wind tunnel pressure. Now his is will be changed to 13.

I must say that I miss my machine - I'm sleeping fine without it - no snoring, but I miss the whole routine of it, even then noise - LOL I must be nuts.

BTW, if anyone here snores loudly or falls asleep in front of the tv in the evening - you really should get tested for sleep apnea - it can save your live and you will feel so much better when you have agood night's sleep - and it makes dieting easier.

Skylar

Oh goodness your hubby definitely was in a wind tunnel situation.  It's so good to hear he'll be at a much lower pressure.

You know I actually worry that if I lose more weight (and I'm planning to) that I may not need my machine.  It's a comfort knowing this little machine is keeping my airway open and allowing me to get quality sleep.  I have a feeling though that I will always have OSA due to my physiology.

It's not weird at all to say you miss your machine, I understand.

Good advice Skylar...people definitely get checked if you have symptoms she describes.  It can save your life and even others as those with untreated sleep apnea are at great risk of falling asleep at the wheel.

Melinda