Woman diagnosed with sleep condition after rapidly gaining 40 pounds despite diet, exercise

Nypost · Aug 03, 2026 · 688 words · By SWNS

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Add The New York Post on Google A woman who gained 40 pounds in six months, despite eating and exercising the same as before, was diagnosed with sleep apnea.

Common ground

Lex Banach, 29, felt like she was going “insane” when she began to rapidly put on weight, despite eating well and going to the gym regularly.

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Claim 1: “However, she had to return the CPAP machine in April 2024, and in May 2025, she began having symptoms of sleep apnea again.”

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Claim 2: “Symptoms include mood swings, difficulty sleeping and fatigue, and if not treated, it can lead to serious problems, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.”

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Multiple independent medical sources confirm that untreated sleep apnea can lead to heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

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web search NEUTRAL — Health Risks. Untreated sleep apnea can lead to: - High blood pressure - Heart disease - Type 2 diabetes - Stroke - Depression - Increased risk of accidents. Diagnosis at ENT Clinic Egypt. Our compreh…
https://entclinicegypt.com/en/blog/fsksriyq5ybv9kawgc6x606i-…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Health Risks of Untreated Sleep Apnea. Ignoring sleep apnea can lead to several severe health issuesThere is a strong connection between sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes. The hormonal imbalances ca…
https://kelleymingus.com/understanding-the-health-risks-of-u…

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web search NEUTRAL — There are three main types of sleep apnea: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): The most common type, OSA happens when the muscles in your throat relax too much, causing a blockage in your airway. This can …
https://www.calm.com/blog/sleep-apnea-symptoms-in-women?unde…

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Claim 3: “The test showed that Lex woke up 68 times during the night, and she was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea.”

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No evidence was provided in the search results regarding the specific number of times Lex woke up (68) or the specific 'mild' diagnosis.

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Claim 4: “Lex is extremely into fitness, and in 2020, she lost 20 pounds, taking her from 180 pounds to her goal weight of 160 pounds.”

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The specific weight loss details (180 to 160 lbs in 2020) are mentioned in the provided web snippets, but they appear to stem from the same original story/reporting source.

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web search NEUTRAL — Lex Banach, 29, gained 40 pounds in six months due to undiagnosed sleep apnea, but lost 60 pounds after she began using a CPAP machine.Lex is extremely into fitness, and in 2020, she lost 20 pounds, t…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/03/health/woman-diagnosed-with-sl…

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Claim 5: “Sleep apnea can contribute to weight gain because disrupted sleep affects your metabolism, causes hormonal imbalance, and affects your energy levels”

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Claim 6: “In February 2024, she did a repeat study and was told by doctors that her sleep apnea had reversed.”

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Claim 7: “Sleep apnea is when your breathing stops and starts while you sleep.”

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Multiple independent medical-related web sources define sleep apnea as a disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep.

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web search NEUTRAL — Sleep Apnea: Understanding this Sleep Breathing Disorder.This common sleep disorder is characterized by breathing that repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, leading to daytime fatigue and other he…
https://luxurydentistrynyc.com/sleep-apnea-sleep-breathing-d…

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web search NEUTRAL — Sleep apnea is a chronic breathing disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops during sleep.Loud snoring and pauses in breathing during sleep are common symptoms of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can cause…
https://www.verywellhealth.com/sleep-apnea-overview-3014774

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web search NEUTRAL — Sleep apnea can be a worrying sleep disorder where your breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep.Sleep apnea is characterized by interruptions and obstructions to regular breathing during sl…
https://apextn.rehab/mental-health/sleep/

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Claim 8: “Lex’s doctor ordered her a sleep study, which records your heart rate, oxygen levels and breathing whilst you sleep.”

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No evidence was provided in the search results regarding the specific components of the sleep study ordered for Lex Banach.

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Claim 9: “within a year, she had lost 60 pounds, bringing her weight down to 140 pounds.”

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Claim 10: “Following her diagnosis, Lex was given a CPAP machine in June 2023”

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Claim 11: “then in early 2021, she began to gain weight rapidly and put on 40 pounds in the space of six months.”

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Multiple web search snippets confirm the rapid weight gain of 40 pounds in early 2021 over six months.

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Claim 12: “The content creator, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, began using a CPAP machine and lost 60 pounds in a year.”

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Multiple sources confirm she is a content creator/fitness instructor from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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web search NEUTRAL — Lex Banach, a 29-year-old Wisconsin content creator, reported that over six months, she had jumped from 160 pounds to 200 pounds.
https://www.inquisitr.com/sleep-apnea-wisconsin-woman-depres…

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web search NEUTRAL — Shop recommended products from LEX BANACH on www.amazon.com. Learn more about LEX BANACH's favorite products.
https://www.amazon.com/shop/abanach11/list/T8IFTBEBND4K?ref_…

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web search NEUTRAL — Lex Banach – The Wellness Collective - fitness instructor and founder of The Wellness Collective. See below for additional programming detailsGet in touch with us. Milwaukee World Festival, Inc 639 E.…
https://www.milwaukeeworldfestival.com/about/press-releases/…

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Claim 13: “Confused, she decided to come off the birth control pill in 2022”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant Wikipedia entries for 'Lex' (leasing, football, etc.) and does not mention Lex Banach's birth control usage.

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Claim 14: “Lex Banach, 29, felt like she was going “insane” when she began to rapidly put on weight”

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Web search results explicitly identify Lex Banach as a 29-year-old.

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Claim 15: “A woman who gained 40 pounds in six months, despite eating and exercising the same as before, was diagnosed with sleep apnea.”

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Multiple independent web sources (Daily Mail and other news snippets) confirm Lex Banach gained 40 pounds in six months and was diagnosed with sleep apnea.

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