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Wow faithMD...I read all of the posts...thank you...great info and points to ponder... At the support meeting I went to, they said the guidlines had changed and some thought it was because people couldn't deprive themselves so they lessend the time on full liquids...I will most certainly ask my doc at my preop visit these questions... Thanks again

KCV..I'm glad you are listening to your body and slowing things down...it shows that you are really trying to "listen" to your body. I am still in the loose 10% phase which I think I have done but now I have to keepit off until I weigh in with the Doc on May 20th! So, this is the real test for me... Good Luck all of you... By the way, as routine I drink 1 Protein shake everyday for Breakfast...that is how I have lost some weight and anytime I keep to this I do well...

I never got into REM in 2 different nights! The wires didn't even bug me the second time...it was the mask!!! If and when I go again....because I will have lost enough weight...HOPEFULLY I will sleep...

I hear everyones frustrations on it all.... My sleep study was in a nice new place and I know they tried to make it as "homey" as possible... I know that sleep is important and the one thing no one has mentioned here is....I am not a dr.... If you have sleep apnea it is hard on the left ventrical of your heart... Well, I can tell you my very healthy Dad has had the snore for years and guess where his 3 heart attacks were...Left Ventrical!!! We talked about this and decided that it is a great thing that at my age now we know this and I won't be putting the years of stress on my heart...I've done enough damage with my morbid obestiy.... So, even I know the importance of trying to resolve this...the cpap is quite barbaric but HOPEFULLY someday they will invent a better treatment... Until then I will keep trying to wear mine...I really want to be able to...so I just keep trying every night...course with my current cold it has been harder.... Later friends

Congrats Laura MD!!!

Been there, done that too...Only because I did not sleep much and they never put the cpap on me I had to go 3 weeks later (that is how long it took them to get back to me) again for 1 more night. I am mild apnea...I now have a machine...it was my choice to try it??? I am not doing to well but keep trying... The bad part was I never hit REM sleep which is when most apneas occur...so... Hang in There!!! It makes for a good story???

Jack..you are lucky!

Me too! Thanks...off to bed with my c-rap friend...LOL

OK that scares me since I have 2 college age kids at home...I thought I knew everything...LOL Just kidding...

Also gas...you know how they say the average person expells gas x amount of times a day....Calories are like KAL in chemistry...you burn them for energy...fat is stored energy...it is what is burned to even keep up your body temperature...when you have a fever...you burn even more calories...the waste products of the fat then go into the blood stream and them get absorbed into the gut and we "flush" it out in our waste products.... Watch a wooden log burn in the fire...some is gas, flame, heat, some is smoke or ash...that is its waste product...make sense? No question is dumb!

Kat225...I am so glad that you had such a good experience...hang in there with your recovery! I'll be praying for you and all my band friends...it is a strong network!

I found that once I started the process it was like...gotta win...gotta win...gonna do it...etc... And now I am and am more sure of my decision everyday that I learn more!

Thanks to all of you who have shared your insight...I slept some with it on last night and then couldn't stand it anymore...I even have a fan that blows on my face too because I get hot with it on... NO... I AM NOT "HOT" WITH IT ON...UNLESS YOU HAVE A THING FOR ASTRONAUTS! LOL anyway, I forgot to call the doc today so I'll try again tonight...maybe some Afrin would help... OK...now ...here is my whine....get the violins ready.... I am really trying to wear this (I call it the c-crap) thing....I know, a positive attitude is important...it is just so uncomfortable for me and I don't sleep well as it is...I doubt it is my mild apnea that keeps from not sleeping...I haven't slept solid through the night in like 30 years!! Even as a kid I wondered around the house and would finally fall asleep on the living room couch...UGH!!! On a positive note...I try and pretend that it is my special clean and filtered air that will enhance my beauty and keep me younger...like when Michael Jackson slept in that oxygen tube...I know it is filtered air and it will keep me healthier so...I keep trying...any tips would be great! Thanks for listening

TXCHELSEY...I am thinking about you..let us know how you are doing???

I am glad all of you are doing so well and getting ready for our Band days!!! Allison, I am so impressed that living at home you were able to seek this out and not tell your Mom sooner! Wow...I am glad the secret is out though and she can be a support. Talk about old fashioned Dad's? Mine has always been well meaning but honestly brutal about my weight...He played football for college! So, now after 40+ years, I finally am at peace about the overweight...ok obesity...thing...I am not going to torture myself anymore because I know how hard I have tried and my genetics are just that much stronger! With the band as a tool, my hard work can show off!

OK...I'm jealous...I kept mine on for about 4 hours...I was asleep though...then I woke up and felt all hot plus I had post nasal going on and had to cough!!! Gold starts for you BANDFAN!

protein shakes are my favorite...in fact I mix a few mean ones!

Thanks for responding... Mine covers my mouth but it is so hot and hard to wear...The only plus would be in having the humidity setting turned up for my lungs???

OK, I found out I have to go caffine free...not just decaf...until a month after the band...I'm trying

Hi! My plans are to keep exercising, follow the plan I have for eating...and not have last suppers...OK...I've blown that a few times so enough is enough! I am a teacher so it will be crazy between now and then...and now I just woke up with the dreaded allergy chest congestion...so I need to get HEALTHY!!! I have to practice my breathing in the funny blow spirometer and also they gave us a cd to practice relaxation...I could use some of that! I know this list is all about me...of course I still have all my other duties as a Mom and wife... Thanks for asking.....

I don't have to do a pre liquid diet except two days before...eat light and then do my clean out??? They want us off sugar and caffine though before...and bad carbs. Good Luck everyone...I think I will do a real modified diet the whole week before so clean out is easier...

Hi all you CPAP friends...:regular_smile: I am still trying to get used to the dang thing...I am on the mild APNEA side, my setting is 8. Yesterday I came down with a chest tightness and drainage- post nasal which makes me cough... Should I still be trying...I emphasize trying since I've never made it through the whole night with it...?? My mask is my full face...Martian man...so I can open my mouth but??? Help please:sad:

Hi you all! I live pretty close to the 60 and Gilbert road, so no problem with me getting together... Hey Erik...I have worked for the same company for 24 years! I know that is rare! Have agreat week everyone!

Hang in there everyone...just don't stress eat.....LOL Texchelsey Keep us informed and good luck to you!!!

Hi ERIKMESA and everyone else....I'm in Mesa too! Sounds like you are doing great...I know it hasn't been a picnic but hang in there...remember your body is healing and it is OK to give in to it.... Are you walking? you never mentioned having any gas pains from surgery...good for you!