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I had my sleep study last night. It was ok I was just nervous not being at home and in my routine environment. I have to go back for a second night on Thursday and she said they are gonna put the CPAP on me to sleep this time. Does that mean I have sleep apnea? She said the doctor will do his report after second visit and call me back in for an appointment. I am gonna ask Thursday does it look like I have sleep apne.

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I didn't sleep with CPAP THIS TIME BUT SHE SAID I WILL NEED IT FOR MY NEXT STUDY THURSDAY.

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Oh I was thinking you did it last Thursday not tomorrow.

From the tiny photo you don't look overweight; if you in fact have apnea it should improve after weight loss.

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Thanks for the compliment. I am 5'7 and 239 lbs. my bmi is 37.1 so I'm not as high of a BMI as some but I am considered obese unfortunately. I went to my study part 1 on Monday and I go for the second part tomorrow. So I will keep you posted.

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I am here at the sleep center and she has confirmed that I have sleep apnea. I have to sleep with CPAP tonite. I want to know what all does this mean? I'm so nervous and I don't wanna be 55 at 34 years of age.

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I'm done with sleep study and slept with the CPAP , which was very uncomfortable. I have an appr with the dic on June 7 and ws told report shud be given to my surgeon in one week so hopefully they will submit it then.

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I'm done with sleep study and slept with the CPAP ' date=' which was very uncomfortable. I have an appr with the doctor on June 7 and ws told report should be given to my surgeon in one week so hopefully they will submit it then.[/quote']

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Has anyone in mobile used dr. christopher dyas if so what was your experience.

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Hi there, I am in Daphne.

PLEEZE share your stories with me!!!

I need to find a Doctor in our area. I would drive within a 100 mile radius.

Thanks so much!!!!!!!!

Vicki

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I have yet to decide on a surgeon.

Would any of you please share your experiences?

Im considering :

Dr Avara

Dr Weinstien

Dr Richards

or Pensacola

Im soooo confused.

Also, does anyone know if you can get approved with various dr visits over 6 months while on Weight watchers?

Thank you all SO much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I have yet to decide on a surgeon.

Would any of you please share your experiences?

Im considering :

Dr Avara

Dr Weinstien

Dr Richards

or Pensacola

Im soooo confused.

Also' date=' does anyone know if you can get approved with various dr visits over 6 months while on Weight watchers?

Thank you all SO much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/quote']

Who is your insurance through? Dr. Avara is my surgeon.

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I have blue cross of AL.

Do you like Dr Avara?

I have an appt with him next week.

Ive heard good things about Dr. Richards also.

Thanks so much!

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I have blue cross of AL.

Do you like Dr Avara?

I have an appt with him next week.

Ive heard good things about Dr. Richards also.

Thanks so much!

I had 3 months from other weight loss programs. I completed 90 consecutive days with SMSWLC/ Dr. Avara. I don't think that weight watchers will qualify. I like Dr. Avara because he's easy to approach and down to earth.

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