Had no clue you had sleep apnea?

[100lbs2g0 14]

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

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[JKBtx 28]

I didn't know but found out for the work up I do have sleep apnea.

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[UCLA man 101]

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

[justme29 76]

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.

[100lbs2g0 14]

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

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[melbell2222 244]

Yes and now I'm on a cpap best thing ever!! I get better sleep and feel much better

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[gary5862 208]

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.

[anniebanana 167]

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.

[UCLA man 101]

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!

[Sophie74656 1,572]

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

[eliminnowp 113]

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).

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[jessielee 12]

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.

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[allsmilez 13]

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.

[Jane???? 63]

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.

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[100lbs2g0 14]

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?

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