Getting OFF the C-pap

I had gastric bypass in August - the same week I was put on the C-Pap. Originally, my doctor mentioned retesting me when I lost 50 pounds. Now she says she wants to wait until I'm DONE losing (which could be a year or more easily!). I'm not happy - obviously. 

But before I decide she's WRONG, I guess I should take an informal poll. If you got off your machine due to weight loss, how much do you think you lost before not needing it anymore? I realize there could be other causes and everyone is different, I'm just trying to gage if there's a good cut-off point to really push for another sleep study. 

Thanks!!

I've lost over 100 lbs since my lapband surgery 5 1/2 years ago and I'm still on a cpap machine although I have gone for two follow-up sleep tests and have had the pressure reduced from 11 to 10.  I am very disappointed that I'm not yet off it.

I was 382 lb pre-lap band and now I"m 264 so according to the healthy weight charts I'm considered obese but I feel so much healthier.  It is not realistic for me to get below 200 lbs -- I haven't weighed that since I was in elementary school 44 years ago!  

I've heard from a few bandsters that have been taken off their cpap machines so I wish you the best of luck.  I may be one of those few that will be a lifer!

I have lost 121lbs and will be having a study done in January. They lowered my pressure twice so I am down to 8 now. No rush for me, as I had a cardiac arrest due to undiagnosed SA.

take your time, I know cpap isn't fun but it can save your life.

I have lost 116 lbs, and am down to 143 lbs.  my CPAP settiing started out at 16 about 3 years ago.  And I have to say it changed my life, I felt amazingly bette

r after one night 

When I got to 145 I went to my sleep center and was told to try going without if for a couple of weeks and see how I felt. 
Well I slept ok but I started feeling tired during the day again. So resumed using the machine again and felt better.

My Dr. did decrease my pressure to 12 two days ago, the first night I didn't sleep very well, but last night i slept well and feel fine today.

I have another appointment in April and I am going to request to be retested so I know where I really am.

I know there is no more fat up around my neck area so if I still have to wear it so be it.  It is annoying to need it, but I am so happy with my new self that it is a minor thing for me right now.

Just remember, plenty of thin people have sleep apnea, it is just the way your anatomy is put together.

i lost about 190# originally nd am STILL on cpap. my pressure went from in the 20's to 13.