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Thank you for visiting the SleepGuide discussion forum. We are committed to allowing freedom of expression for our members, and that includes maintaining a safe space for people with opposing views to express themselves. We get posts from patients and pros all over the country and even the globe, so needless to say, people come with different viewpoints on Sleep Apnea. We see this diversity and variety as a real strength-- dialogue and debate are an integral part of the educational process, as well as an important tool in exploring different sides of complex issues.
SleepGuide Code of Conduct
Okay, I know we said we want you to have the freedom to express yourselves. And we do. But a few rules never hurt, right?
• Be nice! No flaming. Many posters come here for information, not to be called names.
• Please respect the different backgrounds and education of posters—especially when it comes to diverse perspectives on Sleep Apnea from patients and pros alike.
• No one needs to hear you correct them on proper grammar and spelling. Let’s talk Sleep Apnea, not the difference between affect and effect.
• Wanna talk about religion and race? Well, we don’t. We wanna talk about Sleep Apnea.
• Don’t gang up with other posters against one person. It’s not nice!
• Did I mention you should…talk about Sleep Apnea? Cool! Now get to it and have fun!
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Permalink Reply by Pam Rosterman on
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Hi - I am Pam
I was diagnosed in 2008 and used a cpap for a year. Actually I was so dumb and poor that I used a used machine and just replaced the tubes and mask. I didn't understand how serious it was or what it could do for me.
I lost 75 lbs while I used the machine and then I stopped using it. I told my Doc I didn't need it and he didn't argue.
Since then I've switched medical providers, had a radical right nuphrectomy, appendectomy and bowel re-section. It has been six months since that surgery and today i saw my NP to complain that I've gained 30 lbs, I am tired all the time, foggy, on and on. She said "we need to do a sleep study"
My first study showed I had 60 apenas an hour.
I wish someone had helped me understand the importance of taking this seriously. I am now reaching out here while I wait for my study and results.
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Pam, welcome, you probably now know that losing weight won't necessarily cure sleep apnea, in fact the chances of curing it are remote. Your Dr should have probably done the sleep study when you decided to go off it. Hopefully you can get a sleep study done as quickly as possible and get some results. Do you still have your CPAP? You could satrt using it again, it won't hurt. You probably just don't know what pressure you need. Keep us posted. I think you will find that thing have changed in the last few years and you can get support here if you do have to go back on CPAP permanently.
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Thanks! I did get the old machine out. It al makes sense now. Goodness I am glad I changed medical providers
Terry Vella said:Pam, welcome, you probably now know that losing weight won't necessarily cure sleep apnea, in fact the chances of curing it are remote. Your Dr should have probably done the sleep study when you decided to go off it. Hopefully you can get a sleep study done as quickly as possible and get some results. Do you still have your CPAP? You could satrt using it again, it won't hurt. You probably just don't know what pressure you need. Keep us posted. I think you will find that thing have changed in the last few years and you can get support here if you do have to go back on CPAP permanently.
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