Sleep Apnea - Results of Post-Op Sleep Study

[SleeveSoon 191]

One of my primary goals for having the sleeve surgery was to resolve my sleep apnea and no longer need my Bi-Pap machine. My sleep doctor said that because I had severe sleep apnea (AHI of 125), it was possible that surgery might not completely cure my sleep apnea.

Apnea–hypopnea index (AHI)

■ Number of apneas and/or hypopneas per hour of sleep (or study time) ■ Re ects the severity of sleep apnea

AHI = 0–5 Normal range
AHI = 5–15 Mild sleep apnea
AHI = 15–30 Moderate sleep apnea

AHI > 30 Severe sleep apnea

My surgery was Sept 1st and I participated in the sleep study on Dec 30th. My weights have been:

- 327 Highest Weight

- 314 Weight I Started the WLS Process

- 290 Surgery Weight (9/1)

- 235 Sleep Study Weight (12/30)

- 226 Current Weight

The result of the sleep study was an AHI of 17, which puts me in the moderate sleep apnea category. This was a significant reduction from my prior AHI of 125, but unfortunately I still need to use the Bi-Pap machine. The doctor said that if I could get down to a weight of around 200 by June 2016, he would order another sleep study and hopefully the results would be an AHI of 5 or less (the score I need to get off the Bi-Pap machine).

So now my goal is to lose another 26 pounds or so by June to hit my new goal of 200 pounds. Weight loss has slowed recently, but I am confident that I will be able to hit this new goal by June.

[yerawizardamy 241]

That's awesome that you've had such a significant reduction! I believe my AHI was 70, my sleep apnea was a big reason for me to get the surgery and I'm really hoping it helps!

Keep us updated and let us know if you are able to go off of your machine!