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Every male bodybuilder friend I have tends to be big, have sleeping problems, and all have sleep apnea. One got his uvula chopped out and tonsils/adnoids removed which luckily did the trick. btw: this was a horribly painful experience...He's a tough guy and says he was in excruciating pain for 2 weeks while things shrunk, stretched, and healed.
The second guy is trying to wear the cpap mask and nap sitting up. He's been told he needs to have his jaw shaved and moved a few millimeters, another doctor says don't do it, and another recommends shaving the tongue. Nobody has a great answer.
The third guy is younger and hasn't done anything about it yet.
The problem gets to be the lack of oxygen during sleep. This deprives the heart of the oxygen it needs, and could lead to a heart attack or other health concerns in the future when the body is older and less resilient.
Why this post? You guys are big, strong. You like to be big. I can't say I don't enjoy the large physiques or feeling small next to a nearly indestructible man. But at what cost? Having a leaner frame with a more GQ physique may be healthier. The shear weight of the soft tissue in your throat when you lie down to sleep is a problem with a thick bodybuilder. Couple that with the sleeping disorders...
If anyone has had a useful treatment please post it here. I'm sure there are a lot of big guys who would appreciate some guidance. Its a terrible feeling to know there's something wrong with you, something has to be done, but even the doctors can't provide the best option.
The second guy is trying to wear the cpap mask and nap sitting up. He's been told he needs to have his jaw shaved and moved a few millimeters, another doctor says don't do it, and another recommends shaving the tongue. Nobody has a great answer.
The third guy is younger and hasn't done anything about it yet.
The problem gets to be the lack of oxygen during sleep. This deprives the heart of the oxygen it needs, and could lead to a heart attack or other health concerns in the future when the body is older and less resilient.
Why this post? You guys are big, strong. You like to be big. I can't say I don't enjoy the large physiques or feeling small next to a nearly indestructible man. But at what cost? Having a leaner frame with a more GQ physique may be healthier. The shear weight of the soft tissue in your throat when you lie down to sleep is a problem with a thick bodybuilder. Couple that with the sleeping disorders...
If anyone has had a useful treatment please post it here. I'm sure there are a lot of big guys who would appreciate some guidance. Its a terrible feeling to know there's something wrong with you, something has to be done, but even the doctors can't provide the best option.
