BandMomsRock

I can truly feel pain. I just got my about 2 1/2 weeks ago. Things are finally getting better. First I had to switch to a different mask. I'm doing better on the new one, but at first I had it on too tight. It's seems like every other nigt I'm still taking the mask of in the middle of the night when I'm mostly asleep. Sometimes if I wake up again, I put it back on. I had to laugh when I read you post, though. I said almost the same thing to my husband on the 2nd night I had my CPAP. After tears and a mini tantrum I told him that I was just going to stay awake all night. Then there would be no way I could have sleep apnea. - I was so exhausted the first week or so. I definately wasn't getting enough sleep. - Things are not quite where I'd like them to be yet, but it's definately much better. Good luck - I hope it gets better for you soon.

I really don't know if it's all machines or not. I would definately ask the company that gave you your CPAP.

Hi Maddie. Hope it goes well for you. I've had mine about 2 1/2 weeks. It's getting much better now, but it was really awful at first. My surgeon actually checks the information downloaded from the machine to make sure you are being compliant. So I don't have a choice. If I want to have the surgery, I have to use it. - Good luck and keep us posted.

Sounds great, Rob. Keep it up!!!

If you think you could get a letter from your family doctor, you might include both with an explaination from you that you included it because you haven't been with your PCP very long. ??

Good luck with your last test. Prayers going up for you that all goes well. I'm doing all the testing now too. I see the cardiologist next friday and I'm scheduled for surgery on June 14th.

Congrats!!! That's quite an accomplishment. I hope I can join you someday and say the same. Right now, just waiting for my surgery date!!!

From what I've been reading, it's not totally the insurance company. (Don't get me wrong, as a rule I'm not a big fan of insurance companies.) I have UHC Choice also, and my plan covers the surgery 90% - no appeal necessary. I think it depends on the contract that your employer sets up with the Insurance Company. Our plan was set up to include the sleeve surgery. I think it all comes down to trying to keep costs down how much money the employer is willing to pay for premiums.

I know that this won't help you with the long wait and the anticipation, but I'd rather be having surgery from a surgeon who is booked for weeks ahead than one who doesn't have many clients and can schedule me right away. I'd feel comforted by the fact that he is in demand for his services!!! Congrats on the date, though and keep us posted.

I haven't had my surgery yet, but I have a maximum of $2500/year out of pocket. My insurance covers 90%. I'm expecting to pay all of the $2500.

Congrats. It's an exciting time. You're surgery date is just 2 weeks after mine. Good luck and keep us posted.

Hang in there. You can do it. Just think of all the good things you are doing for yourself and your health. It's gonna be great!!!

Congrats. That's awesome. I'll be having mine about 2 weeks behind you. Good luck, it gonna be great!!

Hey Maddie, Hope it goes well for you. They say it really helps. I just got mine 1 week ago. I'm still trying to get used to it. Good luck to you

Congrats!!! Glad to hear you are doing well. Keep up the positive attitude and keep us posted on your progress!!!

Congrats!!! I'm so happy for you and I'm glad to hear you are doing well. Keep us posted.

I'm excited for you. Sending up prayers. Try to relax and keep thinking about the new you. Keep us posted!!

Wow, that's awesome. Congrats. You must be so excited!!!! Keep us posted. I'll be about 3 weeks behind you.

Prayers going up for you. Good luck and keep us posted. I'm excited for you.

Maddie, I'm so happy that you are doing this for you!!! I'll be getting sleeved shortly after you. (June 14th). Can't wait to swap success stories with you!!

Yay, got my surgery date today. I'm scheduled for June 14th - I'm sooooo excited.

Hey SParkle, Just got my surgery date today. I'm scheduled for June 14th !!!! Can't wait. Now I'm really excited.

Congrats. I'm scheduled for June 14th !!!!

Hooray, I just got my surgery date. June 14th !!!!! Yeah.

Still struggling with the CPAP machine, but every night it's getting a little easier. My panicky feeling of not being able to breath is getting better. I'm really hoping that I get used to it soon. I'm not getting enough sleep yet!!! Very tired.