had 6 month c pap check to day i am done to 12 for 18 it feels so great

USE VINGER ON IT THR CAT WILL NOT LIKE IT

I am getting ready to schedule a surgery and I have been using a CPAP for over 3 years.  I want you to understand something about the CPAP before you decide NOT to use it.  First of all, when a person is diagnosed with SA its because you stop breathing during the night.  I would wake up at all hours of the night completely out of air and start coughing....I decided I had to use the machine. Make sure you only put it on when you are ready to fall to sleep.  It can be a little weird at first but you know what...when you actually get a full nights rest and wake up refreshed, there is no better way to start the day.

I was told once I have the surgery and lose some weight (currently at 275) then I can be retested for SA. 

I hope this helps. Please don't shy away from it because it looks weird or might first start off as uncomfortable. 

A few  years ago after my sleep study, I was diagnosed with sleep apnea. I did try the CPAP machine but I hated it immensely... so I decided to send it back and tough it out.

I had my surgery in the end of 08 and my sleep has gotten much better! I personally don't regret not using the CPAP machine....however, I do have a hard time staying asleep so I use a prescribed sleep aid.

I'm glad you posted this as I've been wondering when do you know you can stop?  I'm only set on 7 but it should probably be higher as I've gained over the past 5 years of using it.  I'll be so glad to get rid of that appendage...