How does being overweight cause my problem??

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I'm new to computing. . .Be gentle

According to my doctor, when you are over weight, you have a better chance of having problems breathing while you sleep just like when you walk up stairs or strain. That doesn't mean that is a cure for everyone or that it effects everyone. But in my case, and my brother's,  it was an issue. I guess if you are concerned, you may want to talk with your doctor.

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thanks for answering

I am trying to use the C-pap machine.  It really can produce alot of air flow.  I have only successfully used it one time on my own.  The other times the vast amount of air and the noise made it so I would put on and feel like it has kept me awake and my husband awake too.  So Ihave given up on it after a couple hours.  I even called the lady who brought it to me to ask for a bigger mask.  I do not remember her saying that there was a book with information on how to use the C-pap machine.  So when I found it in the pocket in the bag that the machine came in, I felt stupid that I had called before I had looked over the bag that it had come in.  OH well.  As I said in that message I was not over weight and I fell asleep while I was driving about 3 times when I was not over weigt.  I left you 2 messages this AM or between Monday night and Tuesday morning.  Love, Mary Lou

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I'm new to computing. . .Be gentle

i dont know much about  the c pap but one of my g/f's have to use it and oxygen when she goes to bed but then she is over weight and she has cancer also and other medical problems  and now my son had to do that sleep test and they told him he needs it now and he will be the first in my family to have to have it . i guess i had better read up on it and learn more about it before i really speak out on the subject

its getting to be a natural thing to have to have now from what i have heard about it .

i wish you well on it mary lou and you also bear

hugs to you both

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Sassy_sandy

Sleep Apnea

Sassy andy, I have been reading up on Sleep Apnea and had the test and now have the C-pap machine.  One of my biggest problems is that my husband goes on trips all the time.  He just left yesterday again.  While he is away I can't use the C-pap machine.  WHY??  Because he is the one who puts it on me and fastens the places that need to be fastened.  The sleep apnea people did call todayand asked me if I have any problems with the machine.  I guess I will need to call the lady back and get information or have her come and show me how to put the C-pap on my face.
From what I have read about it, alot of men have a problem with it right now.  Alot of him have men snore.  They told me  my tongue falls over my esophagus And I have to have some results fily soon, becausase  they have  to explain to  Love, Meriand there favwere they admitted to us onorite plasses

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I'm new to computing. . .Be gentle

walterslady50 wrote: Sassy andy, I have been reading up on Sleep Apnea and had the test and now have the C-pap machine.  One of my biggest problems is that my husband goes on trips all the time.  He just left yesterday again.  While he is away I can't use the C-pap machine.  WHY??  Because he is the one who puts it on me and fastens the places that need to be fastened.  The sleep apnea people did call todayand asked me if I have any problems with the machine.  I guess I will need to call the lady back and get information or have her come and show me how to put the C-pap on my face. From what I have read about it, alot of men have a problem with it right now.  Alot of him have men snore.  They told me  my tongue falls over my esophagus And I have to have some results fily soon, becausase  they have  to explain to  Love, Meriand there favwere they admitted to us onorite plasses

SORRY TO HEAR YOUR HAVING PROBLEMS WITH YOUR CPAP MARY LOU , MY GIRLFRIEND THAT IS FIGHTING CANCER ALL OVER HER BODY HAD TO SLEEP WITH ONE BUT SHE HOOKS HERS UP HER SELF HER HUBBY WONT HELP HER PERIOD ON IT , SHE SAID IT WAS EASY AND SHE SLEEPS WITH OXYGEN ALSO , I DONT KNOW HOW SHE DOES IT OR ANYONE ELSE I DONT LIKE MY FACE COVERED UP PERIOD  . GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND YOUR HUBBY IN THIS . MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU

HUGS AND LOVE TO YOU

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Sassy_sandy

Changes due to using the C-pap machine

Sassy Sandy,  I am not in love with having that machine and a mask on every night BUT I can think and accomplish more rhings and NOT feel as tired as I used to.  Plus my mind is working in a good fashion.  Like it did when I was working in surgery trying to think faster than the Doctor.  To figure out what he would need for the surgery as I was going to the hospital because we were having emergency surgery.  And I was the one who was assisting the surgeon and handing him the tools.   
I switch topics like I used to do.  I could actually be planning for more than one topic at a time.  Sometimes as many as 3 or 4 problems solving each of them successfully.  For a long time now I have been getting bogged down with just 1 project.  Right now it is good because I have so many things I need to get done and so little time.  LOVE, Mary Lou

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I'm new to computing. . .Be gentle