Question:
Has anyone been told that having the sleep study will help you lose weight?
I am writing on behalf of my father, Bill Miller, who is scheduled for Open RNY 4/3/02. I am having my LAP RNY 3/20/02. My Dad visited with pulmonary doctor yesterday only to be told by this guy that he needs to have a sleep study and that the machine during the test will help him lose weight and he doesn't think surgery is necessary. My Dad is diabetic II, has high BP, heart problems, and has a BMI over 45. Has anyone out there been told this junk? Sorry for going on, we are just so frustrated with this Doctor (who was actually referred to by our surgeon!). Your input is appreciated. Debbie — Deborah F. (posted on January 15, 2002)
January 15, 2002
Yes, I was told that I would lose weight after using a CPAP
because my body would start functioning better. I was also
told I would lose weight on an antidepressant that I took
for a while. I did not lose any weight. I think that is
wishful thinking on the medical community's part. I'd be
curious as to where the doctor got his info - a real study
or just what "everyone" knows.
— JoSyrNY
January 15, 2002
I was also told this because supposedly with the Cpap I would be more
active and therefor lose more weight.. I never qualified for the Cpap but
I would agree it's junk when you have REAL health problems you need a REAL
solution..Go with your instincts and continue with surgery if that's what
your father deams appropriate for him.. Good luck in yuor journey..
— Elizabeth D.
January 15, 2002
i was told the same thing doctor said dont have the surgery you will loss
the weight you will start feeling better and you will loss the 100pds.
without the surgery and here i am 8months later still no weight loss the
machine is a life saver for sure i needed it bad but i have not had the
bypass surgery yet try 2times but maybe i will go for a 3time praying about
it but no way can you loss with the machine i dont care what anyone saids
it does not work i thay are making money from my ins. company each month
for the rent of the machine so you know the sleep study doctor is going to
said that but you sure do feel better i know i do i get a good sleep and
even thou i am over weight i still can clean house and do things i feel
better but i know i need the surgery too so i am back at work trying to get
in with another doctor to do the lap surgery on me pray for me all goes
well and i can make it thur this time
— [Anonymous]
January 15, 2002
The theory is that if you have severe sleep apnea, then you are too tired
all the time to be able to exercise. Thus, if you start getting a good
night's sleep, you'll have more energy, thus more exercise, thus weight
loss. I'm with the previous poster. The CPAP machine has been a life
saver for me, but I think the claims of being able to lose large amounts of
weight are WAY exaggerated.
— [Anonymous]
January 15, 2002
Yep, told me that, too. Lucky me, at least I SLOWED DOWN gaining for a few
weeks. Some could lost 10#, maybe, never seen it in real life, though. Good
theory, not real life for us, apparently. Just take yet ANOTHER opinion
with a grain of salt. Just because something comes from the mouth of a doc
does not make it medical fact. It is his OPINION.
— vitalady
January 15, 2002
Hey I stumbled onto a IDIOT pulmonologist too. Same missinformed info that
could of killed me. Call your surgeon about the problem, and find a new
pulmonologist.
— bob-haller
January 15, 2002
Hey I stumbled onto a IDIOT pulmonologist too. Same missinformed info that
could of killed me. Call your surgeon about the problem, and find a new
pulmonologist.
— bob-haller
January 15, 2002
Debbie - My pulmonologist, Dr. Jay Blum in AZ, told me this as well. He
said I might lose weight because I would have more energy, and because my
metabolism would change. To be honest, I haven't lost weight while using
the CPAP, but that's just because I eat too much. My pulmonologist seems
well informed about weight issues, because he told me he used to be 100
lbs. overweight. He has offered to support me in getting my WLS approved.
Claire
— Claire C.
January 16, 2002
Hope this helps answer your question. July of 1993 I got my cpap machine.
I started sleeping like a baby and my energy increased because I was
sleeping better. My weight at that time was about 340#. After being on the
cpap machine for over 8 years I weight 450# and hoping to have WLS.
— blank first name B.
January 24, 2002
I have used a CPAP since 1996. I then weight 340#. After almost 6 years I
now weigh 430#. I am having RNY Mar 4, 2002.
I felt a lot better using the CPAP and wasn't so sleepy, but I never lost
weight using it, even though they told me that I probably would.
— Dell H.
August 24, 2002
i have sleep apnea i wear the c-pap and i havent lost a pound and i
still have sleep apnea the machine is doing me no good at all sorry
— michele D.
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