Sleep apnea gone?

Since RNY surgery I'm down 50 lbs and have quit using my c-pap machine. I sleep through the night and am well rested. Using the machine I had a terrible time with a severe dry mouth. Has anyone else quit using the c-pap and done all right? I feel fine, and don't want to go back to the sleep doctor for another expensive test. Thanks. Hugs, Rudie2

I know the study can be expensive, but sleep apnea can lead to other serious problems. I truly pray that you are rid of the apnea, but I recommend going to get some concrete results. You can sleep through the night and feel just fine with sleep apnea. I did it for years while in denial (while thinner) and am now only feeling the pains of severe apnea since gaining an extra 100 lbs. I would want you to be safe.

I stopped using mine for awhile as the pressure was too much. I went back to see my pulminologist and she changed my machine. I now have one that has a variable pressure. It changes settings as I sleep instead of just bumping itself to the highest setting. I too quit using mine for ahile before I saw my doctor. It was bothering me more then helping me. I've had a cpap for several years. In fact, I couldn't fall asleep without it for a long time. My doctor expects I will be off of it sometime this summer. She is waiting for my weightloss to stabilize before sending me for another sleep study. Talk to your doctor. Thee are options.

Hi there. I sleep with a BiPap machine myself. I used to not be able to sleep at all, less than 10 minutes at a time, without it. Since the surgery, I have found that I'm taking it off in the middle of the night. And I wind up with an extremely dry mouth/throat after wearing it for a while, even with the humidifier on it. I can now sleep without it, but still not sure how the quality is. I will probably get another follow up study this summer, once things settle down. Good luck!! ~Kat