In October of last year, I discovered that my sleep apnea had not been resolved with weight loss. After experiencing fatigue and morning headaches, I regretfully was retested and returned to my CPAP machine.

With this disappointment, I had to realize that until further notice or future resolution of my sleep apnea, I would accept the fact that I had to return to my machine and commit to value my life and health over the discomfort. I did, however, get a new machine and try several new mask. I am convinced after the research I have done, that it is important to continue to treat OSA and avoid the life threatening illnesses associated with sleep apnea.

I have found in my research that those who make up their mind to wear the CPAP apparatus, have less trouble and are able to adjust more quickly. Partial use keeps your body from getting fully adjusted to the machine and also puts your health at risk.I can tell you from experience that the longer I wear the CPAP mask, the more I like it. I was diagnosed with OSA in 2004, about two years before weight loss surgery.

In all the research I have done, I have discovered that sleep apnea is improved by weight loss but seldom resolved completely. I have made several blog entries about sleep apnea since that time. (search sleep apnea in the search box to the left)

Now, I'm not a medical doctor, but I do have a passion for weight loss surgery success and seeing others regain their health, so with that in mind, let me encourage you if you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea that you get rechecked before giving up your CPAP machine.

Sleep apnea can put you at risk for liver disease, heart disease, diabetes, low metabolism, high blood pressure, and other health risk...find outmore in the next few post!

With a renewed mindset, a focus on life and health and maybe a new CPAP or new mask...you, too, can breathe easier....yes you can, you have many more miles to go!