Can I lower my pressure after my weight loss?

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Julie
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Re: Can I lower my pressure after my weight loss?

Post by Julie » Mon May 18, 2015 4:14 pm

If your MD still equates weight with OSA across the board, you really need to find another doctor, pref. one in the 21st century.

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Janknitz
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Re: Can I lower my pressure after my weight loss?

Post by Janknitz » Mon May 18, 2015 6:01 pm

I lost 75 lbs. Still on CPAP, still the same pressures. I've had more difficulties with masks because my face lost weight first.

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