For those of you diagnosed with sleep apnea, how much weight did you have to loose before the sleep apnea got better and you could stop using the CPAP? I've lost 47 pounds since I was banded July 9 of this year and when I use my CPAP lately I can't stand it. I was compliant before but it seems the last week or so its giving too much force when I have it on.

You might want to ask your doctor to switch your machine. I have not been banded yet but was recently diagnosed with sleep apnea. My doctor has ordered me the APAP machine, which is an auto adjusting CPAP. It will adjust the pressure according to your needs as you lose or gain weight.

Do you have this one?

No. I just have the regular cpap machine that doesn't adjust.

how old is it? maybe it is time for a new one that does adjust. sometimes mine just doesn't feel right and I cant sleep but most night its fine for at least 1/2 the night. mine is new as of aug this yr. the old one I had, had to be adjusted by the doctor the new ones are so much nicer and fit better. line dancer

I've only had it since June. It was brand new when I got it.

I have had mine for 10 months. I have lost 126 pounds and at about 80 pounds I went for my followup and did a pulse oximeter reading over night and then he cut the air pressure down. I was having the same problem. I can't stand it! It was waking me up after 4 hours and then I couldn't get back to sleep with the force of air. It still helps me to get to sleep quick, but I am hoping it goes away soon! Now I usually wear it half the night.

Suebee do u have the apap or reg cpap?

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New model of CPAP. It is pretty quiet, but I cannot adjust the airflow. I can only adjust the ramp up time. I have it set on 20 min so that I am asleep before the Hurricane starts!

Nonetheless communicate with your doctor. They may suggest another machine or course of treatment. Best of luck to you

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