Lori228

I am a year out and still use mine. Part of that could be that I have not been checked out by a physician regarding my sleep apnea and the other part is I LIKE MY SLEEP. I took it off a few nights back and had those weird dreams again and woke up to go to the bathroom, etc. So I am thinking that maybe I still need it. Why, I don't know for sure, but I have gotten off 3 medicines and my numbers are great in regards to those problem areas so if I have to keep my CPAP in order to sleep, I am okay with that.

I was diagnosed with sleep apnea before I had surgery, in fact, it was my pulmonologist that suggested I check into surgery so he was instrumental in me checking into and eventually getting my surgery. I originally had the face mask and the second go around I got just the nasal pillows and they work well for me now and I don't feel so covered up. There is the noise but I love getting a good night's sleep. Makes a big difference really sleeping.

I don't know what you lost before surgery, but 48 pounds in 3 months is, I am sure, more than you had lost presurgery and it has got to feel pretty good. I think that it fluctuates and depends on how you are eating, the Protein, etc. Be diligent on getting in what you are supposed to, and it happens. Don't get too discouraged. It will happen.

I have not done that but need to get back to being good and finish out the year strong. Keep me posted and I think you have done well. Just imagine where we would be had we not done this.

I am almost a year out, February 28, 2013, was my date, and I am not where I want to be yet, but have lost 84 pounds and am feeling pretty good from where I was at the beginning. I know I am still overweight but it is really nice to get the compliments that I do and I know that I will get where I need to go. You are doing well and you have done amazing things to help your health by losing what you have. Be proud and enjoy the success you have made so far. We have a year celebration coming up!!

Hey Sheldon, I feel your fear. I was pretty scared prior to surgery, too, but I felt very ready for the new me and I am almost 10 months out and I am so glad I did it. There are changes on the horizon but they are good changes and healthier ones. I feel so much better and can function so much better. I was worried about drinking lots of Water, and that is not an issue but rather getting enough in. I love water and now I can even drink lots when I am thirsty. Some of my tastes have changed but it really is the unhealthy stuff that I used to love (like pasta) that has less appeal to me. As far as people go, I work in a hospital and it just felt right, for a lot of reasons, to be honest. There have been a lot of people commenting to my weight loss and ask how I did it, and I told them. Some are very interested and want more information. Others are a little surprised but not rude. There has not been one person who has said anything since surgery about it after seeing the weight loss. There were those ahead of time that had those rude comments or looks, but I knew what I wanted and was not going to let them stop me. Since then there have been no rude comments (at least not to my face) but they cannot really say much when they see the change. Anyway, I hope your fears are eased and you are happy with whatever decision you make. I just thank God that I made the choice I did. Good luck.

Welcome to the club!! It is a new exciting journey and so worth it. Enjoy your rest. Good luck on the new you.

I am no doctor but I cannot imagine the recumbent bike being harmful. I would think as long as you did not overdo it it would be fine. Just make it a comfortable position and not straining on your stomach at all.

Not sure what is going on but I hope you will do better than it sounds like you have. It is hard when something does not work out when you are just trying to get healthy. Good luck. Will say a prayer for you.

Cannot remember exactly but it was not long, so that comment about 30 days makes sense.

I was able to eat more than a couple bites, more like you are talking. Think about it. How much could you eat before? Did a half a can of tuna and a little applesauce do it for you before? I am about 5 months out and eating less than a cup a sitting, depends on what it is, but I do feel very full. Everyone is different so only time will tell.

I colored up real nice, had a great big bruise before it was all over. Bruising looked much worse than it felt. I was fine and it eventually went away.

Looking good!!

It sounds like you really want to go, so my suggestion would be to plan ahead at what issues there may be and work those out and go. This stage you may not be able to indulge in cake and such, but hopefully you won't be wanting it either and since you are trying to get healthy you will be able to deal with that. Don't dwell on what you can't have or do, but what you will be able to do shortly. Two weeks out hopefully you will be feeling better each day and by then it won't be what it is today. Just my thoughts. It is survivable. Just take it easy. If you decide not to go, don't beat yourself up. Guess I am not much help.

I do not know the statistics on cancer treatment after the sleeve, and that would depend on the type of cancer. What I do know is that obesity is one of those things that pop up as a risk for many different cancers. I hope you find the answers, or at least an idea, but I do know it was a good choice for me and I am glad that I have cut my risks down substantially by having it done. Good luck. Don't put it off too long. Go to a seminar and ask the surgeon these questions.