Status Since Weight Loss

As most of you know, I have been on a weight loss journey since March thanks to Diabetes. It's my own fault for not trying to do something about my weight BEFORE it became critical that I do so. It's all on me.

But, I have lost 75 pounds (although Christmas allowed me to put on 1-2 pounds). I do feel better and get around better not hauling that 75 extra pounds. And no, I am NOT done yet. I have a goal of another 40 pounds IF I am able.

I already posted about my mask woes thanks to a skinner face. I am making the F&P Simplus work MOST nights, but there are still some nights that sucker just will not stop leaking.

I saw my Pulmonologist last week and it was very gratifying when the first words out of his mouth were "Have you lost weight??!!??" and then he said "I was expecting a much larger woman. I thought I had the wrong patient!!"

Anyway -- all is well for the most part. He and I both noticed that my PTB is actually DOWN from where it was when I was heavier. He's not concerned because that's why I'm on the Trilogy, but I've gone from an average of 95 - 100% PTB to 90 - 94% average, with a few nights down into the middle 80%. I would have thought losing weight might have helped that, but apparently, it has not.

After all the Christmas Eve festivities, with more to come Christmas evening, I decided to lay down on the bed just to rest. No sleeping, just resting. I was also trying to determine IF it was easier to breathe now that I've lost weight. I can say that perhaps a little, but I still felt I had to struggle to breathe laying down without the Trilogy.

So I guess weight loss, for me, is not going to fix the underlying neuromuscular issues and I still need the Trilogy. But on the bright side, I already have it, have a very cooperative doctor and know how to make my own adjustments if need be. Things could be a whole lot worse!!

Congratulations - you have done a great job at the weight loss.

For many people it is probably as difficult as adjusting to the mask.

Fantastic job Madalot....hope this weight loss helps with some of your other ailments.

Most excellent!!!

That is a lot of weight to lose and I know it wasn't easy.

Congratulations!

Yes! Fantastic accomplishment!

Thank you. I was a bit surprised to find that my PTB was WORSE at the lower weight. It is what it is and as my doctor said - we're not worried about it because the Trilogy takes over when need be.

Congrats on the weight loss! With your physical activity so limited that is an especially remarkable feat. I feel motivated to try harder myself. Glad your machine is giving you any changes in support you may need. Thanks for sharing.