I was wondering if you folks who were on a cpap machine if you were able to get off of it after losing weight?

I'm still on my bipap, my doctor and I hope to be off my machine by November, December time frame. I will retake the sleep study then, to hopefully not have to use the machine anymore.

I was sleeved on August 26th this year.

I am not completely off mine, after 9 months post-op. But, I am able to sleep some nights without it and I've had to adjust the air-pressure down. If I lose another 20 - 30 lbs. I think I may be able to get off of it permanently.

I was wondering if you folks who were on a cpap machine if you were able to get off of it after losing weight?

I'm almost 4 months postop and I had to dial down the pressure on mine because of air being forced out the sides of my mouth. It was set at 14, I brought it down to 9. I don't know when a good time is to attempt a sleep study as I almost had to pay for the last one ($3000).

Saw the doctor the end of August. Am trying off the bipap, and will be tested to see if I'm getting enough oxygen. Waiting for my turn to use that machine at home and then the doctor will decide. I've lost 85 pounds, but he said weight alone is not the only factor. I have been on it since 2003 so I am really hoping!!!