100lbs2g0 14 Posted July 4, 2016 Has anyone been diagnosed with sleep apnea thru this process and had no clue before hand? Just curious. I go for my sleep study Wednesday night and I have no idea what it will reveal. My husband says I snore loud almost every night. He sleeps with ears plugs Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JKBtx 28 Posted July 4, 2016 I didn't know but found out for the work up I do have sleep apnea. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UCLA man 101 Posted July 4, 2016 (edited) sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that can cause weight gain beside high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke & diabetes. It doesn't go away with ear plugs. I would be learning everything possible. Edited July 4, 2016 by UCLA man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justme29 76 Posted July 4, 2016 Yes, I did find out through the sleep study. I had no idea that I had it. I will tell you that I had the best sleep every once I got my CPAP. It is self regulated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
100lbs2g0 14 Posted July 4, 2016 sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that can cause weight gain beside high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke & diabetes. It doesn't go away with ear plugs. I would be learning everything possible. I'm aware Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melbell2222 244 Posted July 4, 2016 Yes and now I'm on a cpap best thing ever!! I get better sleep and feel much better Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gary5862 208 Posted July 4, 2016 I had no idea I had sleep apnea before my sleep study. I can't wait to get reevaluated after I lose more weight. I hate it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anniebanana 167 Posted July 4, 2016 I told my surgeon flat out that I didn't have it. I'm still not sure I really do, despite the fact I was diagnosed with it. The sleep study found that I had 6 incidences per hour. I think 5 or fewer is normal. I hate the CPAP, and I will be ditching it the moment I can. I have never slept as poorly as I have since I started wearing the mask. I clock watch constantly, waiting for the (insurance required) 4 hours per night to be up so I can pull the mask off and sleep without it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UCLA man 101 Posted July 4, 2016 The CPAP was never effective for me. I tried all 3 different types of masks. Never felt better in the morning after a night using the CPAP. Even went in for a 'titration' study where they adjust the settings throughout the night to find the optimal setting. sleep apnea was the medical problem I wanted most to be eliminated by weight loss surgery. Success!!! After a 30 pound (10%) weight loss the sleep apnea is gone. No more snoring and finally getting restful sleep after 5 years of being sleep deprived. I hope you have the same experience! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sophie74656 1,572 Posted July 4, 2016 I found out shorty before my surgery when on a weekend trip with my husband and parents. My father was super freaked out because of the horrible noises I was making in my sleep. I had no idea of course. I was so mad at my (soon to be ex) husband for knowing about it and never saying anything about it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliminnowp 113 Posted July 5, 2016 I had to have a sleep study as part of my preop requirements and they told me I have sleep apnea. I never would have guessed. I have zero symptoms other than some snoring if I lay on my back which I rarely do. I sleep soundly, wake up rested, no headaches or daytime drowsiness. I can't imagine that I will sleep better with hoses attached to my face, but they won't do my surgery unless I get an apap, so I plan on renting one just long enough for the surgery and a few weeks post op and then returning it. (My insurance covers a 2 month rental then converts to purchase). Sent from my Nexus 10 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessielee 12 Posted July 5, 2016 I had to do a sleep study as a requirement also. I swore up and down I didn't have it and that I felt fine. I've been on my cpap for two months now and I sleep wonderfully! No more headaches, not having any problems staying awake during meetings, and I don't wake up drenched in sweat anymore. Another plus is my hubby can sleep without listening to me snore. I hated it at first, but now I can't sleep without it. I will be very interested to see if I still need it after. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allsmilez 13 Posted July 6, 2016 I'm still waiting for my results ( I did the home study). I won't be surprised if I am diagnosed with sleep apnea. If my sleep will be improved then I'm hoping I have it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jane???? 63 Posted July 6, 2016 I was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea in June. I have to use my CPAP machine for at least 4 hours every night for 30 consecutive days prior to surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
100lbs2g0 14 Posted July 7, 2016 Had my sleep study last night... No apnea but I do have some obstruction and never entered deep sleep because of it. Wonder if insurance will consider it as comorbidity since I still need a cpap? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
