Fel

Thanks for the advise, I am 9 days post op and still nothing! Today was my first day that I was able to consume 64oz of Water, and I started on my full liquid phase, doc said if I keep my fluids <64 oz, then I should see it come out soon. He advised a med, I can't remember the name, but he said if your not taking in your fluids, then don't even bother, because not even taking the med will work. So, yes, water should be the key to success.

I have not tried nasal pillows, I think I'll try that. Thank's for that tip! I didn't think I needed to go get another sleep study done, but now I am realizing I should go back. I will also ask about the APAP. Thanks so much for your input!

Sometimes my CPAP gives me gas pains after I wake up. I tend to swallow too much air when I sleep and I wake up burping and passing gas for sometimes as long as an hour after I wake up. It doesnt happen every day, I guess it just depends on how I sleep. My CPAP does not have an option to change it's settings. But my sleep apnea doc just said this was normal for some people and to take gas-x if it was bothering me too much. I've learned to live with it for over 2 years now, but now that I"m going to have my WLS -VSG done later this month, now I'm worried it could really be painful after surgery. I told my surgen and he advised I may not want to use it right after surgery because my stomach may be sensitive. I wonder if I'll ever want to use that stupid CPAP machine after my surgery. I am hoping after I start to loose weight, my sleep apnea will not be that bad and I wont need it anymore.

I've always hated that machine, I mean really, you do not look sexy with that scuba mask on your face at night. I'm so self consious about it, and it's a big secret I dont tell anyone I have sleep apnea. But I've used it every night and I'm so used to it now, I dont know if it's going to be an easy transition to stop using it from one day to the next.

Anyone having a similar issue with their CPAP?

I was at 41 when I first started in January, but my insurance (Cigna) requires a 6 month diet and excersise regimin before approving my surgery. Now I am at about 37, and was concered because my insurance requires to be at least a 40. My doc said not to worry because the insurance will take my BMI at the start of the program, not after the 6 months. I'm scheduled for late July to get my surgery done.

Thank you for your motivation! I really needed to hear that!

Ok so the doc has be on an exercise and diet while I have to wait out the 6 months before my insurance will cover my surgery. That's fine, I've been rollercoaster dieting and rollercoaster exercising (some weeks better than others). I've lost about 18 pounds in 3 months because of this change, and I've very happy, but is it really true that the more "physically fit" you are, the better the recovery? On a good week, I will walk/jog 3-4 miles each day in about 4 days a week. This week I am trying to get motivated to get out there again. I just find it hard to find the time, I am worried if I'm having a hard time now, how will I have the time later after my surgery. Then I start to think, will I even have the energy to workout after I've recovered from surgery? Will I be weak because of the low carb/ low caloric intake?

Wow, I'm so sorry to hear. Well just keep in mind this is with any surgery- its not because you got sleeved, you have "done this to yourself". My father just had prostate surgery, and he had the same gas pains. Now I see what I have to look forward to when I am sleeved in a couple of months. But from what I've read, after the gas has 'passed', it is all better after that. I hope you feel better soon!

Hi Congratulations and good luck! I am a bit jealous since I have to wait a few more months for my big day, so I am very excited for you. Talk to you soon!

Fel

Hi, I am waiting the 6 month insurance approval. I'm about half way through. I am scheduled either late July or early August 2011. I keep wanting to read more and more of what to expect, but there just really not too much information out there. Which is a bit frustrating, and I realize, what other better research but to talk with others who are going or have gone through the same journey. I'm so excited and nervous all at the same time, but not scared, if that makes sence. I hope to make new freinds here and grow with others in our new life. Talk to you soon!

Felicia