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How Many of Us Have Lost Weight After CPAP?
What I'd like to know is...how many people on this forum have lost weight after therapy?
- question from Bonesigh posted to another thread, but deserving its own space. . .
- question from Bonesigh posted to another thread, but deserving its own space. . .
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Permalink Reply by Martha Jones on
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On continuous CPAP therapy for 3 years.......female, 5'4" tall, currently 127 lbs. ....up 5 lbs from 122 lbs. when I started cpap. Walk 3 mi. 4-5 times a week and golf. Still tired :(
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I have lost a little more than 20 pounds after a little more than a year on CPAP. But remember, it's the not the CPAP that does it. It's having more energy as a result of using CPAP that enabled me to feel "up" for exercise.
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Permalink Reply by Gail Woodbury on
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No. About three years ago I lost 30 pounds and to my amazement my sleep apnea went away with the weight. I was free from the machine, those annoying lines on my face,etc... Then I gained the weight back and I am now a prisoner of the CPAP once again.
I am trying to lose it (the weight and the machine) again.
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Permalink Reply by Bruce C. Kaufmann on
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I have not lost any. In fact the Bi-Pap machine is not helping me completely. Part of my problem could be my depression. My medicines have been changed to try and help. I am still looking for an answer.
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I am certain I have sleep apnea and my appointment is coming up. I am probably the most athletic fat person you will ever meet. I am 5'6 and 209lbs. I run, do aerobic videos, lift weights, kayak, hike, you name it. I am on the P90X program too with almost no results. Diet is lots of veggies and protien. No salt, sugar, soda. Although I'm addicted to caffiene to get through the day. I gain 10lbs a year on average regardless of diet/excercise. I will let you know how sleep apnea treatment goes soon. Sleep study is next week! Fingers crossed!!
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This would count toward weight loss following implementation of proper treatment for sleep disordered breathing: I lost 25+ pounds in 5 months without trying following implementation of a mandibular advancement device to treat my UARS (symptoms did not improve on CPAP, but I had an immediate response to MAD).
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Sara just out of curiosity do you have an overbite? I am wondering if an oral appliance vs. a cpap may be right for me as my tongue seems to be a bit big for my jaw. I would love to hear about anyone's experiences with oral appliances as I am not exactly crazy about the CPAP idea. Either way, I am eager to get the situation under control, with my two biggest goals being to lose weight and to get through a day without longing for a three-day nap or a gallon of starbucks coffee :-) I know ultimately my doctor has to make the call, but the more info I have up front the faster I can ask those educated answers and get the right solution inplace!!
SaraLynn said:This would count toward weight loss following implementation of proper treatment for sleep disordered breathing: I lost 25+ pounds in 5 months without trying following implementation of a mandibular advancement device to treat my UARS (symptoms did not improve on CPAP, but I had an immediate response to MAD).
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