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You will do great because you are prepared! Good luck and keep us posted.

This is an interesting topic. I have been on cpap for almost 10 years. About 2 years ago a really dump pulmonologist decided that it might be a good idea to up the pressure a little just to get rid of a couple of small blips that happened once in a while. Not even every night. He upped the pressure just one level. My pressures were fairly low to begin with at 7. Anyway, when he did that I started coughing everyday all day to the point that it was embarrassing at work and I would have to leave the room. This went on for 6 months when finally I decided to go to the doctor to figure out what was causing that. I was tested by an allergist, a pulmonologist for asthma, an ears nose and throat doctor all trying to figure out why I was coughing uncontrollably. I was put on inhalers, medications to stop post nasal drip, little yellow cough pills to help suppress it. Nothing worked. It was a year after it started and my husband who was frustrated with all these docs that could not figure it out decided to do some research on line. We had finally traced back when the cough started to when that doctor changed my setting and increased my pressure. My husband found a couple of studies where the cpap pressure if too high could cause Aeroflatia which would cause this uncontrollable coughing. It weakens the opening to the diaphragm which causes coughing. We started lowering the pressure, when it finally was corrected I was at the lowest possible setting for cpap. It was almost 18 months of uncontrollable coughing before we figured it out. In the last couple of months (I am 7.5 months post op and down 99lbs), my mouth is so dry regardless of how high my moisture is set. I use a chin strap and regardless the pressure is too high again and it can no longer be adjusted. About 1 week ago I tried sleeping with out it for the first time. I have not used it since. It has taken some getting used to but I think I am good to go at this point. Regardless, I am no longer using it.

I started really good Proteins at this stage. My favorite was chicken breasts that were cooked to just done so they were still juicy. I would sear them in a little olive oil and then use fat free gravy, cream of mushroom Soup, marinara sauce, low sugar BBQ sauce. Another way to get very tasty chicken was to marinate it in lemon juice, olive oil, crushed garlic, fresh chopped oregano, salt and pepper. The marinade kept it moist and delicious. I would also make homemade chili, meatballs, fish. The key is not over cooking your proteins and letting them rest before you slice them so the juices stay in. As far as toast goes I remember being excited about it and then trying it for the first time. Bread takes up too much room in my yummy, makes me feel uncomfortable and does not keep me full very long. I simply refrain now unless it is made into a good soaked French toast. Then I might be able to enjoy and tolerate it. I also loved vegetables cooked pretty soft during this stage. Carrots was my absolute favorite with a little butter, salt and pepper. I used to hate carrots, now we eat them all the time because they are my favorite vegetable.

Ugh! That is a doctor that should have his license revoked for many reasons. Hopefully you don't take any of his advice and find a new one. After finally getting a couple of different specialists who have outstanding bedside manners I will never tolerate an arrogant SOB doctor again and I have dealt with many over the years of being so sick. Good luck, please look for a new one!

Good luck today you guys! Hoping for safe and speedy recoveries!

Yes, your hunger will be gone after surgery and you will actually have to remember to eat. The liquid diet is rough but so worth it in the end. I found that if I sipped on homemade warm chicken broth, my hunger pains got much better. The canned stuff would not do it for me but delicious homemade broth that was savory and salty really helped a ton. Good luck! You are almost there an d you can do it!

I have pizza every once in a while. For me it has to be a thin cruse pizza with lots of delicious toppings. I can only eat 1 or 2 very small squares and I am full. I don't make a habit out of it but it is possible. I cannot speak to the beer thing as I have a 12 month alcohol free commitment and I am ok with that. Also I have not had a sip of a carbonated beverage for all the reasons others listed. When you work this hard you certainly don't want to self sabotage! In terms of food funerals, I had several the week before I started my liquid diet. Spaghetti was my absolute favorite dish. It was the last thing I ate the day before my liquid diet. I have had a bite of spaghetti just to see how my new tummy would react. Honestly, I did not like it. It was hard to chew chew chew and I have purposely avoided it because it would be a trigger for me. Good luck to you!

By the way, with your BMI you will qualify. Most insurance companies require either a BMI over 40 or a BMI over 35 with comorbitities. I don't think you will have any problem qualifying.

Hi there and welcome! You have taken the first step to better health. I was very much like you when I began my weight loss journey. My health was deteriorating very rapidly. I had type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, reflux/Gerd, hypothyroidism, psoriatic arthritis, sleep apnea, degenerative disc disease and I had just been diagnosed with stage 3 kidney disease. I was very sick and very miserable. I could walk for maybe 5 minutes on a good day. I thought I was going to die everytime I went up a flight of stairs. I also suffer from terrible Migraine headaches. The day I was told my kidney disease was going to probably kill me was one of the worse days of my life. I am 51 years old and way to young for all these health issues. It was my nephrologist who asked me if I had ever considered weight loss surgery. He gently suggested that this could put and end to many of my illnesses. I immediately went home and started researching WLS. I got online and took an online seminar that evening which taught you all about the different surgery options and the benefits. I then had what felt like a million questions and I was very stressed about taking this step. I have been on every diet you can think of since I had my second child when I was 19. I would lose 50, 75, 100 lbs and then gain it right back and then some. I attended an in person weight loss seminar offered by my clinic. A nurse who was very thin showed up and low and behold she had gastric bypass some 15 years ago. I could hardly believe she had weighed over 400lbs. I had the opportunity to ask all of my questions and learn about my options. From that moment on I got very excited about the possibility of losing this weight forever. Over the next 9 months of testing, nutritionist visits and surgeon visits we built a plan for me to have RNY. This particular surgery was the gold standard for someone like me who had severe reflux. The other options could make that problem worse. I had my surgery 7.5 months ago and it was the best thing I have ever done for myself! I am down 99lbs and have 45 to go. No more diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and most importantly no more stage 3 kidney disease! I can walk for miles, run up and down the stairs. I can keep up and in most cases out pace my family members. Please don't be afraid! Focus on the possibilities of a healthy future. I recovered do quickly from my surgery and have had no complications. It is worth it! My advice would be to take a deep breath and go to that seminar. Research your options and make a decision that will prolong your life and give you a better quality life. Please keep us posted on your progress. I am excited for you!

I have done it once in a situation where there were no other options that would work for me. What I learned is that I could barely eat it because it was actually gross. I am very sensitive to anything fried in oil. I do however eat chick fil a grilled nuggets with a side of fruit. That is probably one of the better fast food solutions. Mostly I stay away or now I can actually tolerate salad if I end up at a fast food place with other people.

@@Tierra T Tij, Please don't give up. I would follow up on Obamacare program and see what happens. It might take you a little bit longer but your dream of better health could still happen. Good luck to you. I will say a prayer that everything works out for you.

I have definately saved a lot, mostly because I prefer to eat at home vs. fast food restaurants. You are right, eating good Protein and vegetables does cost a bit more but your junk food costs go way down to make up for it. I would also recommend that you invest in a good quality vacuum sealer because you end up with way more leftovers. You can pop them into a vacuum bag in "me" sized portions and toss it in the freezer. When you want to warm it up, simply simmer in a bit of boiling Water and you have a very fresh moist meal. Now, when you do go out to eat, it is really great if you can share a meal with your significant other if that works for you. My problem is my hubby prefers crappy cheeseburgers to fabulous fish, chicken, turkey, shrimp or filet mignon. The good news is, I can always make at least 3 meals out of one using my vacuum sealer. Lots of tips and tricks to saving money.

Good luck to you! Hopefully they get to the bottom of this. I am guessing they are looking at your gallbladder?

LOL! I am rolling on the floor laughing. The funny part about that is I can actually roll on the floor now! Thanks for the chuckle so early in the am!

You clearly know what you need to do to get things moving in the right direction. You are the only one who can make it happen so get on it. not to be mean but you knew what you were signing up for. Why would you self sabotage so early in the process? You know exactly why you are not losing more rapidly or maybe not at all in the last couple of weeks. You may not be suffering any complications right now but give it a few weeks more of not enough Protein and too much sugar. You have to have enough protein for the rest of your life or you will actually become malnourished. You will not heal, your hair will fall out and you will get sick. By the way, you crave what you eat. If you were eating good Proteins and good carbs your body would want that type of food. Because you are eating too many carbs, your body will crave it and it becomes a vicious circle. The first thing I would do is get the crap food out of my house. Then I would go back to the liquid Protein for a few days, then start the soft proteins and good carbs like vegetables and some fruit. Only you can make this happen. The reason the rest of us are doing better is because for the most part we followed the rules. You can do this but you have to take the right steps. If you do that, the weight will come off faster and you will get healthy. Sorry if my words seem harsh but your post seemed as if you needed a kick in the behind to get going. It's time for you to make some serious changes to your habits if you really want to be successful. Good luck!

I will say a prayer for a safe and speedy recovery. Today is the first day of your new life! It is normal to be excited and nervous all at the same time! Good luck today!

Stop worrying so much. You always hear more about complications that you do about positive stories. I am 7.5 months post op from RNY. I have not had any complications and I am down 99lbs so far. Thank your lucky stars that you are coming along nicely. The other thing to remember is you are still on liquids and won't really know how you do until you start on soft foods and regular foods. It is too soon to tell and complications could happen further down the road. Be thankful and enjoy!

hi there and welcome! I will do my best to answer your questions. What procedure did you chose and why did you chose it over the other options? I chose Gastric Bypass RNY. I went this route because I suffered from reflux/Gerd and I was told RNY was my best chance of resolving this issues where the lap band and the sleeve could make it worse. I am 7.5 months post op and down 99lbs and have not had a single episode of reflux. My type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, sleep apnea and stage 3 kidney disease are all in remission as well. What was the general reaction from family and friends? My family and friends have all been very supportive. I have told everyone that asks that I have had WLS but I make sure to explain the hard work it takes to lose the weight. What was the biggest surprise during the process? This was easy. I was surprised that I have not had a single complication. I am one of those people that if there is a risk no matter how small I always fit into that group of people. I have had NO complications. No dumping syndrome and I can eat whatever I want just in very tiny portions. How long was your recovery? I had surgery on Monday evening, came home from the hospital Wednesday morning and was done taking any pain medication by Thursday night. I felt pretty weak for that first month post surgery but nothing I could not handle. I learned very quickly that the most important thing was to stay very hydrated, it made that weak feeling disappear. At 6 weeks I went to Vegas for 10 days and felt fantastic! How fast did you lose the weight? In the beginning the weight comes off very rapidly, as you start reintroducing regular foods into your diet the loss will slow down. I average about 2.5 lbs per week. Of course there are stalls to contend with. I define a stall as NO weight loss for more than 10 days. It happened for me around week 4 the first time. It lasted 3 weeks. I have had several stalls since but if you stick to the plan, they will resolve. How has your life changed since having the procedure? My life has changed so drastically that sometimes I cannot believe it. First I actually enjoy eating good quality Protein and vegetables. I don't like junk any more, it does nothing for me. That is a massive change. I can literally run up the stairs, walk for miles, sit cross legged on the floor, keep up with my family and most important my grand children. I exercise every other day for an hour a day. I fit in an airplane seat with no extender. I can shop in regular stores. All my comorbitities are gone which U.S. The reason I did this in the first place. Would you do it again? There is no question that I would absolutely do it again in a heartbeat. Any regrets? The only regret I have is not doing it 15 years ago before I did so much damage to my spine. I have severe arthritis and dusk degeneration that has caused spinal stenosis in my cervical spine. I am awaiting approval from my insurance to undergo a 3 level cervical spinal fusion. I have already had my lumbar fused in 2001. I am not looking forward to it but there is too much pressure on my spinal cord so I need to get it fixed. What should I be aware of? Be very aware of your part. I believe I had no complications because I follow the rules for the most part. Especially in the early months allowing your tummy time to heal. I gave seen a lot of people jump into some foods too fast and they cause themselves problems. What, if any, foods do you miss that you can no longer have? For me there is no such thing as foods I cannot have. There are a couple foods that make me uncomfortable and no longer satisfy me. eggs are too heavy for me. That would be the only good that I have given up that I wish I could eat more of. I keep trying though. Bread has been one food that makes me uncomfortable and if I eat it, I don't stay full for long. I choose not to eat it because of the way it makes me feel. Hopefully I answered your questions. Feel free to reach out if you have others. Good luck to you!

Definately go to the doctor and let them check your nutrients out just to be sure. I have this happen every day but mine is coming from severe spinal stenosis. I am having a 3 level cervical spinal fusion to correct the problem hopefully. Good luck!

For the first couple of weeks you will cut them or crush them. After that it will be ok to swallow. For me they stopped my metformin the day before surgery and we never started it up again. I take blood pressure meds once at night and have been able to swallow that one whole right after the first week. Everything will work out, try not to worry too much about it.

I am so sorry you are experiencing this! Glad to hear you sought out help immediately. I hope you feel better soon. Please keep us posted on your progress.

My drain was removed the morning of discharge as well.

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I am 7.5 months post op. I have had zero complications and no regrets. I am 1 lb shy of losing 100 and 46 more to go. The absolute only regret I have is not having this surgery 10 years earlier! I had gastric bypass and am very satisfied with my choice.

@@mmrennau, congratulations! I am sure everything will happen pretty fast now. I wish I had been turned on to premier Protein for my preop liver cleanse. I had horrible over sweet protein for my preop, after surgery it turned out I was allergic to lactose and my tummy does not tolerate whey protein. so they switched me to Premier Protein. Even 7.5 months post op, I have one every morning. Just a hint for the preop, make yourself some really good chicken broth now and freeze it. That broth is really the only savory thing during that diet if you are on a total liquid diet with no actual food. That good quality chicken broth will save you. It is warm, salty and satisfying. You will also use it the week after surgery assuming you will be on Clear liquids for a week. Some surgeons allow other things but many only allow clear liquids. Good luck to you! I hope you have a safe and speedy recovery!