Yes, I'm definitely going to ask about a machine that can give me some data about my sleep. I've been told that I may have to use a CPAP permanently, but I'm still holding out a little hope that once I get in shape and stop smoking, I may not need one anymore. I never had breathing issues before I l...

Thanks for all of the input. I'm looking forward to getting my CPAP and some decent sleep. Hopefully, after dropping some weight and quitting smoking, I won't need one any longer (I never snored or woke up often when I was in shape and a non-smoker) - but if I do, then I guess I'll have to get used ...