How did you lose the weight, Bashie, and how long did it take you to lose 35 lbs?
I'm diabetic and on insulins and am on a veg diet with a small portion of chicken or fish once a month . No red meat. Weight loss is slow but not steady . I reach a plateau and stay there for weeks on end .

i did but after losing 35 lbs my sleep apnea went away thank g-d.

Please please use your cpap machine! I too refused to use mine several years ago and now I have pulmonary hypertension caused by severe sleep apnea untreated. It just takes time to get used to wearing the mask. There are several different types. Just keep trying.

I just started using a CPAP machine & it took some time getting used to the mask, but now I sleep much much better. Also, my morning BS numbers are down considerably

I got use to my cpap by putting it on and playing on my Kindle or reading for a while before settling down to sleep. It really does make a difference. It's still annoying, but in the long run, I sleep better.