Sleep Apnea

I found out a few years ago that I have sleep apnea. I was sooo tired all of the time, had weight I couldn't lose, couldn't remember things, etc. I got a CPAP, but after trying it a few times and finding it annoying, decided that I wasn't going to use it. Plus back then, my kids were younger and I sometimes slept in their rooms and didn't feel like hauling the thing around (like it was that heavy!)LOL But a few months ago..I read an article about sleep apnea and how it can cause heart disease, stroke, heart attacks, sudden death, etc. I didn't really think about that before..dumb, I know. I'm 42 now and overweight..I don't need more risk factors. So had another sleep study done and will be getting a new CPAP machine this week. I hate having to wearing a "darth vader mask" on my face at night, but am willing to do it if it makes me feel better, more awake, have more energy, remember things better and maybe even lose some weight. They put me on oxygen for this past month until I was able to get the CPAP, because they said I needed something right then. I stayed all night for the sleep study, but had to go back again, because even though I fell asleep that first night..it took me about 5-6 hours before I went into REM sleep..which isn't good. With the CPAP on (at the next one)..it only took me about an hour or so.