POLL -- Which Came First?

General Discussion on any topic relating to CPAP and/or Sleep Apnea.

Which came first, SDB or weight gain?

I have never been overweight.
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20%
I was overweight before SDB but not since my diagnosis.
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No votes
I was overweight first, then developed SDB.
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23%
I think I had SDB first, then gained weight.
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50%
Other
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7%
 
Total votes: 123

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Mr Bill
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Re: POLL -- Which Came First?

Post by Mr Bill » Wed Apr 13, 2011 12:58 am

I've actually gained 10 pounds since starting therapy, but everyone says I look thinner. I think my physical strength is increasing, so maybe its muscle. I was really getting wimpy last fall and now it seems to be coming back. Maybe weight loss is going to finally start this summer. Also, I wonder if it correlates with sleep. The first 4 months my average was a bit under 4.5 hours a night. This last month I am averaging 6.5 and feeling quite a bit better. If I can add another hour on to that I will be doing great!
EPAP min=6, EPAP max=15, PS min=3, PS max=12, Max Pressure=30, Backup Rate=8 bpm, Flex=0, Rise Time=1,
90% EPAP=7.0, Avg PS=4.0, Avg bpm 18.3, Avg Min vent 9.2 Lpm, Avg CA/OA/H/AHI = 0.1/0.1/2.1/2.3 ... updated 02/17/12

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Re: POLL -- Which Came First?

Post by Dannzzigg » Wed Apr 13, 2011 1:33 pm

I'm 6' 4" and was about 230 lbs when I was diagnosed with OSA. 3+ years later and I am at 275 lbs.

I don't put much stock in there being a correlation in my xPAP treatment and my weight gain, though, as there have been other significant changes in my life that would likely have had as much if not more to do with my weight than anything else.