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Re: Overcoming apnea with weight loss
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 6:47 pm
by palerider
michiganjim wrote: ↑Mon Sep 24, 2018 11:31 am
I lost 100 lbs and was able to put the machine away. I did regain the weight after 4-5 yrs,
Most likely *because* you "put the machine away".
Re: Overcoming apnea with weight loss
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 6:53 pm
by Julie
I think that's a little unfair... lots of people regain (maybe ? 80%) after losing and I doubt they all have apnea, though it's a valid theory, but blaming the 'victim' is a bit much.
Re: Overcoming apnea with weight loss
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 8:53 pm
by jnk...
That would be a different thread: "Overcoming weight loss with apnea."
Re: Overcoming apnea with weight loss
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 9:12 pm
by palerider
Julie wrote: ↑Mon Sep 24, 2018 6:53 pm
I think that's a little unfair... lots of people regain (maybe ? 80%) after losing and I doubt they alll have apnea, though it's a valid theory, but blaming the 'victim' is a bit much.
Are you trying to infer that weight gain isn't an often seen side effect of obstructive sleep apnea?
Re: Overcoming apnea with weight loss
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 5:01 am
by Julie
Not at all... and it happened to me, if not to a great extent... I also think that for women at a certain age it's as much hormonal as anything... maddening, and very chicken or egg.
Re: Overcoming apnea with weight loss
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 11:29 am
by palerider
Julie wrote: ↑Tue Sep 25, 2018 5:01 am
I also think that for women at a certain age it's as much hormonal as anything...
Not really sure how that applies to Michigan
JIM...
Re: Overcoming apnea with weight loss
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 12:25 pm
by Julie
It doesn't, directly, but just sharing general principles.
Re: Overcoming apnea with weight loss
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 4:16 pm
by chunkyfrog
Losing excess weight is always a good idea.
The downside is that it can affect your mask fit, but not your need to wear one.