Weight Loss, Week 11

Grr...

Earlier this week I actually dipped below 230, all the way down to 229.5! However, the official weight for the week is 232. Sigh.

Mostly due, I suspect, to yesterday's feeding frenzy--I was stuck at work until 1am (not a real big deal, they generally treat me well, and it was somewhat interesting work). However, when I work late, I also eat. A lot. Mostly crackers and candy.

Sigh.

Sleep Apnea update

Finally got the results of my CPAP.

( background for anyone new )

I was told that in my first sleep study, I suffered arousal (no, not that kind!) about 120 times during the evening, and only 8% of the sleep was stage 3 or stage 4 (stage 4 is deep sleep, you get REM and dreams and good rest). That means I had to return to consciousness, or almost consciousness, once every 3 to 4 minutes on the average so I could breathe.

The second sleep study was the CPAP test, they fitted me with a mask, and found the right level of air pressure. Tests showed that I need "level 12" which is a LOT of air pressure, but it meant I got about 21% deep sleep. This would probably improve with continued use of the CPAP, and I would eventually be able to reduce the air pressure. Unfortunately, sleep apnea is usually a life-long problem which can lead to heart problems, difficulty focusing, staying awake, learning, remembering stuff, etc. I think I don't mind wearing a mask to bed. I wonder if blueeowyn will mind having Darth Vader next to her at night...