Question:
How severe is my Sleep Apnea, my setting is at 13?
— Nora R. (posted on November 7, 2001)
November 6, 2001
Not nearly as bad as mine, my setting was 18. Most appear under 10, with 6
a common number posted here. I hear tyhe top number is 25 or 30
— bob-haller
November 6, 2001
Hi, My setting was at 9 and I had quite a few non breathing episodes a
minute. Do you know what your oxygen level was with you episodes and how
many per minute? 2 weeks post op I was off my machine. I am now
completely "snore" free with no episodes of non breathing. I am
3 months plus a few days post-op. Good luck and take Care.
— Karen Renee
November 7, 2001
Okey I am asking a question off of a question but.....How do those of you
that quit your cpap do it?.....Do you see your doctor and he/she takes you
off or do you just take yourself off?.....I sleep with one and am almost 6
months post....My setting is 6 and I find myself taking my mask off during
the night now...I have been waking up and find the mask thrown in the
floor...LOL...so apparently it is bothering me pretty bad.....anyhoo I see
alot of posters say they come off of them soon after surgery so how do you
know when the time is right?...My hubby said sometimes when I take it off I
still snore and sometimes I don't.....(forgive me for asking questions off
of yours)....I was told my 6 setting was very normal and low so your's is
not that bad...this is what my doctor told me, when your setting gets in
the 20's it's getting bad....God Bless!!!!
— Cindi V.
November 7, 2001
The only person that can answer this question for you is the doctor who
prescribed the machine. The number doesn't mean that much; a person who
weighs 125 and uses a setting of 13 is probably pretty bad off where a
person who weighs 400 and is set at 13 might have mild apnea. Does this
make sense? At 300 lbs, my setting was 10, and I had mild to moderate
apnea.<br><br>I just stopped using my machine post-op and had
no problems at all. However, I would consult with your sleep doctor before
taking that route for safety's sake. I am 7 weeks post-op, down 52 lbs, and
feel great!
— Julia M.
November 7, 2001
I and 23 days Pre-Op but I have had a cpap machine for 5 years
and my setting is on 18 , I don't know how I will make it without
my 2nd best thing next to my bed (First is my wife) after
my surgery. But I quess will find out .
— Rex C.
November 7, 2001
My BMI is 53.7. My CPAP machine is set on 16 and I've been told I have
severe sleep apnea. As much as I hate the "elephant mask", it
has helped me sleep these last 3-4 years. I will miss it as it has been a
part of my life for years though it will be nice to not have to pack it up
with me every time I stay overnight somewhere or bunk with other people
(embarrassing). Anyways, hope that helps. I would also like to know how
someone knows it is time to go off or not. My surgery is 11/20 and looking
forward to be CPAP free someday in the not-so-distant future. Take care
and God bless.
— Karen L.
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