Sleep Apnea

I've lost 110# since my surgery apx.5 months ago; I now weigh 235. With that said over the last two weeks I've slept without my CPAP but I'm not sure I should. When should I do another sleep study?

If you are not snoring and yo are sleeping through the night, maybe one pit stop with our water intake,...is OK. Sleep apnea is toast. Stick a fork in you, your done with that CPAP there Darth Vader.

Gerald, I agree with Joe, but depending on how severe your apnea was will dictate another study. Mine was so severe that I got the doctor to decrease the pressure over a year and then had a study done. It all depends on you and your doc. Tommy

If you are dreaming,not dreaming about NOT using your CPAP, real dreams you are probably ok without it. have you Dr order a sleep study to be safe

I would recommend getting a sleep study soon.  You shouldn't need the CPAP, but more importantly you should get it on your medical records that you no longer have sleep apnea.  That way if you have need for insurance it's off your medical history.  Just ask your primary doctor, he/she may say you don't need it.   My mask was falling off my face at night and actually keeping me awake, but my doctor wanted to make sure it wasn't a matter of just adjusting the rate, the mask, or removing the thing completely.  After the test, I was cleared of sleep apnea and turned in the CPAP. Good luck, Rob

Thanks Guys for all your help.

G-

I had the same thing. I stopped using mine after the WLS and didnt think I needed it. I have lost 112lbs. My nephews crashed at my house and they told me they snuck into the room and I was SNORING very loud.

I went back to my Dr and he decided to lower my pressure as I lost all that weight. I use it now and it is great.

If you are down to your goal weight, then get another study. If not see the Dr and see if he can lower the pressure until goal weight is reached.

Sean

I agree with Paul.....my CPAP helped me one night when I had HF....I would never stop using it unless I had a new sleep study done and doc said I need it anymore.  If you want to roll the dice then go ahead and stop using it. But if it were me I'd check first....

Dave