Sleep apnea

That's the boat I'm in so that makes me feel a lot better. ..

5 years ago I lost 150lbs and my apnea completely went away, as did my snoring. As I gained weight back it came back :(  

I know not everyone gets cured but I've read that many lower their pressure significantly. Hopefully you'll be cured. Good luck

While WLS is good at curing sleep apnea, it isn't effective 100% of the time.

My dh had the DS 3 1/2 years ago, still has sleep apnea altho his settings have gone down dramatically. Being obese just made his worse.

Sleep apnea DOES have a genetic component and if it is in your genetics, weight loss isn't always the answer. Dh's dad had it, was always skinny as a rail.

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/sleepap nea/atrisk.html

Obstructive sleep apnea is a common condition. About half of the people who have this condition are overweight.

Men are more likely than women to have sleep apnea. Although the condition can occur at any age, the risk increases as you get older.  A family history of sleep apnea also increases your risk for the condition.

People who have small airways in their noses, throats, or mouths are more likely to have sleep apnea. Small airways might be due to the shape of these structures or allergies or other conditions that cause congestion.

Small children might have enlarged tonsil tissues in their throats. Enlarged tonsil tissues raise a child’s risk for sleep apnea. Overweight children also might be at increased risk for sleep apnea.

About half of the people who have sleep apnea also have high blood pressure. Sleep apnea also is linked to smoking, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and risk factors for stroke and heart failure.

Race and ethnicity might play a role in the risk of developing sleep apnea. However, more research is needed.

LONG before WLS, I had a UPPP to cure my sleep apnea...after I had my DS, the surgeon's office wanted me retested...discovered it was back (and I was a NORMAL BMI). Apparently I have a very tiny airway. I underwent jaw surgery to fix that and cured mine again.

So while WLS has a very high cure rate, it does NOT cure everyone.

I am about 4.5 months post surgery and have lost 80 lbs. I have not been rediagnosed, but let's put it this way: after 5 years of someone (usually me) being exiled to the guest room, I am finally able to "sleep"(actually sleep) with my boyfriend again. So many things have improved in the last few months and my snoring has been one of them.  Congratulations and good luck!!

I know what you mean.  I snore so loud and even though I havemt been actually diagnosed with sleep apnea im sure i have it.  Ive been told i basially stop breathing alot in my sleep.  Im so ready for the changes im about to go through with the surgery. So its been 4.5 months...and 80lbs...was it hard to get off..What type of surgery did u have...i have my pre op tomorrow...im so nervous...

So I actually lost 20 lbs pre surgery so I lost 60 post surgery. It was "easy" to get off. The first few weeks are not as east, but once you feel like you can go to eating normal food and go back to real world it was easy. Cravings gone, obsessing gone, an the feeling of being full and satisfied after a normal sized meal! Then as weight decreases, life increases. Easier to go up stairs, walk, keep up with friends, etc

I still have moments when I stress eat... But I don't have a bottomless pit to make it too dangerous.  I see a therapist to help me with that stuff.

best of luck!

Thank you!!!  Good luck to you too...

Mine isn't as bad after a year, headed back to dr, I bet I won't have to use that mask now

Congratulations!  Yes, I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea during all the pre-op testing whi*****luded a sleep study.  I didn't even know I had it but it explained the other symptoms I was experiencing.

I purchased the CPAP machine & started using it & slept SO much better (even with the hose).  

I had my gastric bypass on Jan 25, 2011 & after I lost 60 lbs, it went away completely!  The sleep specialist told me I would need to continue to use it until I had lost 50-60 lbs or 1yr, which ever came 1st.  The weight came off 1st! :)

My husband said he kept checking on me at night because he thought I wasn't breathing, let alone snoring, because I was SO quiet!!  He was so used to the sound of my snoring & then the rhythm of the CPAP machine that he was having a hard time sleeping without the noise. LOL

I have been sleeping even better without the CPAP machine & sold it a few months later! :)

Good luck & keep a positive outlook! You have lots of support here!  :)

Keep Smiling! 
Tickie

My sleep apnea went away soon after the surgery, I think it was about two weeks. It has been a little over 3.5 years since my surgery and it has not returned. My apnea was weight related, so when the pounds went away so did the apnea. Good lock with your upcoming surgery!