moe_2175

Hi everyone! I couldn't find a specific group for January 2017 sleevers so decided to start this one (excuse me if one is out already)! I'm from NJ and I started this journey September 28th this year. My insurance is with Aetna and requires 3 months supervised exercise program. I've done all my labs, and appointments and my official date is January 16, 2017 (until today, I thought it was set for the 6th lol). Anybody else having their surgery during that timeframe? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and am required to use the cpap machine. I just received the machine this Monday and am having a horrible time with it. I have the mask that covers the nose only and I feel that the pressure is way too much for me, so much so that everytime I exhale there is no way out for the air to be released out of the mask (does that make sense?). The technician who came to help me set it up said that it will adjust according to my breathing so give it a few minutes and it should adjust before u fall asleep. That's the problem, I cannot sleep! Everytime I try to swallow, my ears pop. Sometimes I feel like I'm drowning in oxygen. I barely got any sleep that first night and last night I had it on for only an hour and took it off to get sleep. My surgery is set for Monday so I'm highly frustrated with this. Anybody else experienced this? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

No my machine does not have that option unfortunately Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm definitely going to try using it for a bit while awake just so I can get the hang of it. I'm usually so exhausted by the time I get to bed and having difficulty with the machine is the last thing I need. Yes, I will definitely be using the machine moving forward, thank you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Great tips here, thanks!! I'm going to have to try these tmw after I attempt to use it again. My doctor did very little to inform me about this sleep apnea and machine and when the technician came he just basically showed me how to use it and just left having to research apnea and the machines on my own. You're definitely right about it being a motivator on losing weight! Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you so much for this information especially regarding insurance!! The technician did say that the results will be going straight to my doctor and to my insurer. Good to know, appreciate it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I tried the mouth and nose- It felt too much, then again the machine was not on so I will have to keep an open mind next time I choose the variety of masks Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes!! I definitely felt so claustrophobic. I think with that, the anxiety I was having due to the thought of having to use a machine whilst sleeping, and the pressure- it all got the best of me. Hopefully you get good news on your appointment! I did read some old reviews about the nose pillow you're referring to so I might give that a try also. Thank you!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You're definitely right about having to use the mask as it can be harmful otherwise. That's the scary part. Initially when I did the sleep study at home I had the nose prong thing and it was so uncomfortable for me. I guess that's because it was my first time sleeping with a breathing machine! I did not sleep much at all during that sleep study and kept having nightmares everytime I actually did fall asleep (so strange I know lol). The machine I have is the philips dreamstation and it has two buttons. The power button and a ramp button (I'm assuming) that goes from 1-5. The technician who set it up told me I could increase/decrease but when he tried to it didn't work. He said it may be because the dr had prescribed it to that level. Still waiting for a call back from my dr to address these concerns Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi Annie!! Yes, it is totally uncomfortable. I'm going to try different masks as you suggested and see which works best for me. The material of the mask I have is also gel. I believe the major factor of my discomfort was due to the pressure being way too high for me. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! Yeah I will have to get mine adjusted, there is no way I can get used to that feeling. Hopefully I wouldn't need it long- fingers crossed. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm pre op- surgery 1/16 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

2.5 to 3 months. My surgery date is 1/16 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Welcome!! Embrace the journey Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Awesome job! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes, I'm from jersey Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats! I have Aetna as well and was approved right away. My surgery is scheduled for Jan 16 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sleeve buddies!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

To be fit enough to compete in the tough mudder Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck! I will be right behind you!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thank you, and likewise!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Mine is on January 16 and I'm beyond excited and so nervous at the same time. Good luck to us! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow congrats!! I'm looking forward to my surgery on the 16th Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My plan required 3 months obsv. with supervised exercise program or 6 months without. So joining a gym and having the personal trainer write up a training program and go at least once a week sufficed. My bmi is 38 and I have hypertension and pre-diabetic taking metformin. They put me on a sleep study and the result came back as having sleep apnea so it heightened my chances of approval. I was required to see the NUT once a month and had a chest X-ray and a couple of lab work. It went by pretty smooth and gone by fast! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look great!! Congrats Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App