PrupleSleeve

Thank you for sharing this.......it helps to hear first hand how it went and makes us pre-surgery people less apprehensive.

Thank you for sharing this.......it helps to hear first hand how it went and makes us pre-surgery people less apprehensive.

I start the liquid diet today. I only have one week. I was going to start Sunday... but hey... that was part of the weekend!! I'm hoping by the weekend I'll be used to it! Where are you having yours?

I am scheduled March 21st!!

I am scheduled March 21st!!

I couldnt do the full mask......was too confusing to figure out which to breathe out of....mouth or nose.
the small nose mask was much easier for me. Have you tried that one?

Hi. I have been on CPAP now for about 3 weeks. The issue I had in the beginning was it made everything smell burnt. I roamed around my office looking for wires that were burning!!.. But, eventually, after increasing the moisture level, its ok now. I feel so much better and am having 1-2 episodes a night vs. 90+ an hour. So, keep with it, it can be adjusted!. Good Luck.

I am a March Sleever (21st) ...going to Mexico and hoping to enjoy the scenery afterwards!!

HI.
Sounds very similar to my gall bladder issues. My dr did everything and discounted gall stones. Finally, only after blood work ,did they do an ultrasound and they discovered how damaged my gall bladder actually was. I was not allowed to leave the hospital and they did surgery the next morning. I had excruciating pain around my shoulder blade, and once it started I immediately headed to the bathroom with B/M (who would have thought they were connected) and then I would have to just "walk it off". After the surgery, I felt like a ton of bricks had been lifted out of my stomach. The surgery was nothing compared to the pain. I wish you well!

I have used mine for about a month now.... and amazed at how much better I feel. I'm down to about 2 episodes a night and looking forward to seeing how the surgery changes this. Would love to get off of it, but feeling so much better (no daytime naps) makes it worth the effort.

I have used mine for about a month now.... and amazed at how much better I feel. I'm down to about 2 episodes a night and looking forward to seeing how the surgery changes this. Would love to get off of it, but feeling so much better (no daytime naps) makes it worth the effort.

I am a March Sleever (21st) ...going to Mexico and hoping to enjoy the scenery afterwards!!

I am going in March, but a week later. Please keep us posted on how you do. I am having the sleeve by Dr. Illan as well.

Hi. I have been on CPAP now for about 3 weeks. The issue I had in the beginning was it made everything smell burnt. I roamed around my office looking for wires that were burning!!.. But, eventually, after increasing the moisture level, its ok now. I feel so much better and am having 1-2 episodes a night vs. 90+ an hour. So, keep with it, it can be adjusted!. Good Luck.

Hi.. I am new to this group. Having sleeve surgery in late March. Going out of the US for this, and was wondering if after released (day 4) would I feel like a little sight seeing before flying home?
Also, starting to look at options for the liquid diet and wondering?? which am I trying to avoid...fat or sugar?
Many of the Protein Drinks I checked had sugar, and I thought I was supposed to be sugar free, but also have fatty liver disease, so I know its important to get that shrunken down.
Any input would be appreciated!