Just finished my sleep studies, will be getting a CPAP machine soon. Sleep apnea seems to be the disease of choice for those of us over fifty and weight. Supposedly it causes all kinds of badness.
Used a CPAP for years. Taking off over 100 lbs helped reduce the need, but still use it as it helps me get into REM sleep. Just got to be careful not to hang myself when I roll over. Being SCUBA certified helps get used to it...
Yes and no. If you snore loudly, good chance, even if you weigh 100 lbs soaking wet, you have apnea. Has to do with the size of your airway.
Been on a Bi-Pap for about 4 years now. I was literally a zombie before. My sleep study was interrupted by the tech saying, I don't want you to think you broke records but you came close! I'm putting a mask on you now”! The study was supposed to last two nights but he got concerned when I stopped breathing several times for almost a minute.
That study and my machine have given me a new lease on life.