
The Daily Diary Of A Winning Loser
Can’t Ignore This Issue, YET ANOTHER Pound, The Tattoo Story, and More! That is way to long to visit between blog updates too. A record of sorts, that I’m definitely not happy about. I sincerely appreciate the support and understanding a lot of my friends have expressed during this incredibly busy time. Not merely has it been occupied, but I’ve been working with a medical concern that I’ve held very silent about.
The effects of sleep apnea experienced a profound effect on me lately. My needs have obviously changed in regards to the settings of my old “sleep machine,” and now–a restful evening’s sleep is hit and miss at best. I cannot waste any more time and do any more damage to my internal organs before receiving proper treatment. I must say I thought that my sleep apnea was 100% triggered by my obesity.
And it’s strange, because after shedding the first 100 roughly pounds, I was free to sleep—machines free, every morning and feel completely rested. But something changed. As I celebrated my freedom out of this disorder and continuing to lose more weight, the symptoms back came. It had been sometime after crossing the 200 pounds lost point, that I noticed the return of the old and familiar effects out of this exhausting killer. I’m happy to report: I’m scheduled for a sleep study on the night time of December 30th. I cannot continue to wish it away or convincing myself that I can lay down in a …