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I just started using my cpap two nights ago. I am very curious to hear the answers to your questions. I think I can answer #3...for me the sweet smell is fabric softener, but I'm not sure why it's so overwhelming right after I take the mask off.

So sorry to hear about your insurance problems. If I were you I would talk to you primary care physician and/or your insurance company. As for the office that said they don't take your insurance anymore, maybe you could work something out with the insurance company that they will reimburse you for the costs or something since they were the ones who told you to go to that surgical group. Don't give up! Good luck!!!

I have to get my cpap on Thursday. I have borderline-moderate sleep apnea and have to use the cpap for 2 months prior to surgery. I'm sort of anxious about it, I found that I slept better with the machine, but don't want to need it at the same time. Can't wait until I don't need it anymore! How do you know when you're ready to get rid of it?

Thank you so much for all of your kind words. I know this site will be a fantastic source of support!

Hi Everyone, I am 30 years old and am preparing for the gastric sleeve surgery. I just had my pre-op appointments today and am waiting for a surgery date. The surgeon told me that they are scheduling for March, 2011. It's been such a long journey already! I started this process in January 2010 after thinking about having wt. loss surgery for several years. It wasn't something that I initially wanted to do, but the glaring reality of the situation is that I can not lose the weight without help. At my highest weight I weighed 444 pounds. Since going through the Options classes through Kaiser, I have lost 26 pounds! My current goal is to be under 400 pounds before my surgery date. I was very excited to find this forum, it's going to be so helpful to hear from other people who have had the gastric sleeve. Here's to a very happy New Year filled with new adventures!