[on2wheels52]

Okay guys, my husband said to reply on this thread. Being a respiratory therapist for 25 years I might have some good input.
A sleep study will diagnose the need for CPAP or Bipap. The mask, nasal mask or pillows can take a MONTH to get used to, yet many people once accustomed to the mask of choice have a hard time sleeping with out it. Better sleep and oxygenation will improve ability to lose weight, improve alertness and energy. Excess weight makes sleep apnea worse along with neck circumference, alcohol use and also if you have a recessed chin (your nose sticks out further than your chin) with no excess weight involved.
If you have had a sleep study done, really try to be compliant with your Dr's recommendation. It can improve your quality of life and decrease mortality due to a decrease in oxygen to very important organs(heart, brain, kidney etc.) which when your oxygen drops puts much more stress on said organs.
Wish you luck and all the best.
C