Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Sleep Apnea - Gone....not



Recommended Posts

sleep APNEA UPDATE...

Went to my primary on Monday to check the numbers for diabetes and blood pressure. And got results back this morning.

Here they are...couldn't have asked for better results Glucose 132; A1C 6.3; Diabetes under excellent control: don't need to restart meds. Bless the name of Jesus!

My lipids: Cholesterol 166; (normal range less than 200); HDL cholesterol 56 (normal range greater than 40). LDL cholesterol 91; (Normal range less than 100).

Triglycerides 95 (normal range less than 150).

Doc wants me to reduce the Fat in my diet...(take it to around 20g or less a day - that's right around where my WLS doc wants it too, which is about 5g a meal (minus the 'snacking' of course :D), sure hope the food still taste good. Hey numbers like these (that are foreign to me) I'll do it to bring the them down even more.

Well - I still have sleep Apnea :( but NOT as bad as I did Pre-Op so my Pulmonary doctor is encouraged that as more time passes I could be off (completely) the c-pap by early next year...YES! :P I still snore but not like I use to (whew). I don't frequent the bathroom like I use to, I'd go like EVERY 90 minuets. She would like it if I did not go at all during sleeping time :huh: - not too sure about that Doc, not with all the liquids (a half gallon minimum) we drink in a day. :lol:

THE JOURNEY CONTIUES...

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Best of luck with your journey. I am finally getting around to seeing my pulmonary doctor later this month. I am hoping to ditch my CPAP. I definitely needed it, but I am so sick of it now. I am hoping that after losing about 120lbs, that I can ditch the darned thing. :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Last night was my 1st night at home with CPAP machine and it was torture! In the hospital I frieked out there was so much attached to me, so they kept scaling down the mask until I was OK. I finally had a little 'pig snout' mask that wasn't so claustrophobic. They want me to stick w/face mask covering my mouth, too. Once I fell asleep I was ok(thank you Tylenol PM!) but when I woke during the night to use bathroom it's like I forgot it was on and I frantically rip it off my face like it's a jellyfish suctioned on me! Will I get used to that claustrophobic feeling? My surgeon explained how the apnea untreated could affect my healing so I appreciate how important it is, I still don't like it! (Lucy cry, "whaaaaaaa!!") Lucille Ball circa. 1950's.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Last night was my 1st night at home with CPAP machine and it was torture! In the hospital I frieked out there was so much attached to me' date=' so they kept scaling down the mask until I was OK. I finally had a little 'pig snout' mask that wasn't so claustrophobic. They want me to stick w/face mask covering my mouth, too. Once I fell asleep I was ok(thank you Tylenol PM!) but when I woke during the night to use bathroom it's like I forgot it was on and I frantically rip it off my face like it's a jellyfish suctioned on me! Will I get used to that claustrophobic feeling? My surgeon explained how the apnea untreated could affect my healing so I appreciate how important it is, I still don't like it! (Lucy cry, "whaaaaaaa!!") Lucille Ball circa. 1950's.[/quote']

That was the same with me too, I hated that mask, I still do. I tried the nose one that just fits inside your nose, but that was uncomfortable as well so I went back to the mask.

It does take some getting used to that's for sure. I had to bring mine to the hospital when I had my surgery just in case I needed it it was already calibrated so there was no adjusting and trying to figure out what the numbers were going to be.

Eventually you'll get used to it.... maybe.

I wear it but I don't think I'll ever be used to it.

CoolBreeze

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had to switch to the nasal pillows. That doesn't work for everyone, but i found it much more comfortable then the mask. I do think you get used to it, but it takes months.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Well, I've been bad, I haven't used my CPAP since Hurrucane Sandy! (excuses, excuses!) but my husband said my snoring has decreased 90%, and I haven't woken up gasping for air like I was 43 pounds heavier, so I'm hoping it's gone. The anxiety and feeling like I'm suffocating just doesn't seem worth it. But I'll try it again this week. I just can't stand the mask covering my face and how dry my mouth snd sinuses get, even with humidifier!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

A feeling I know all too well. I woke up this morning with dry mouth after having worn that mask all night long.

I had use vaseline on my lips as well b/c they felt like Mojave desert. I am hoping that it goes away by early next yr. We'll see.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Prdgrdma

      So I guess after gastric bypass surgery, I cant eat flock chips because they are fried???  They sell them on here so I thought I could have them. So high in protein and no carbs.  They don't bother me at all.  Help. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        It's possible for a very high fat meal to cause dumping in some (30% or so) gastric bypass patients, although it's more likely to be triggered by high sugar, or by the high fat/high sugar combo (think ice cream, donuts). Dietitians will tell you to never do anything that isn't 100% healthy ever again. Realistically, you should aim for a good balance of protein, carbs, and fat each day. Should you eat fried foods every day? No. Is it possible they will make you sick? Maybe. Is it okay to eat some to see what happens and have them for a treat every now and again? Yes.

    • NovelTee

      I'm not at all hungry on this liquid pre-op diet, but I miss the sensation of chewing. It's been about two weeks––surgery is in two days––and I can't imagine how I'll feel a couple of weeks post-op. Tonight, I randomly stumbled upon a mukbang channel on YouTube, and it was strangely soothing... is it just me, or is this a thing? 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        I actually watched cooking shows during my pre-op, like Great British Baking Show. It was a little bizarre, but didn't make me hungry. I think it was also soothing in a way.

    • Clueless_girl

      How do you figure out what your ideal weight should be? I've had a figure in my head for years, but after 3 mths of recovery I'm already almost there. So maybe my goal should be lower?
      · 3 replies
      1. NickelChip

        Well, there is actually a formula for "Ideal Body Weight" and you can use a calculator to figure it out for you. This one also does an adjusted weight for a person who starts out overweight or obese. https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/68/ideal-body-weight-adjusted-body-weight

        I would use that as a starting point, and then just see how you feel as you lose. How you look and feel is more important than a number.

      2. Clueless_girl

        I did find different calculators but I couldn't find any that accounted for body frame. But you're right, it is just a number. It was just disheartening to see that although I lost 60% of my excess weight, it's still not in the "normal/healthy" range..

      3. NickelChip

        I think it's important to remember that the weight charts and BMI ranges were developed a very long time ago and only intended to be applied to people who have never been overweight or obese. Those numbers aren't for us. When you are larger, especially for a long time, your body develops extra bone to support the weight. Your organs get a little bigger to handle the extra mass. Your entire infrastructure increases so you can support and function with the extra weight. That doesn't all go away just because you burn off the excess fat. If you still had a pair of jeans from your skinniest point in life and then lost weight to get to the exact number on the scale you were when those jeans fit you, chances are they would be a little baggy now because you would actually be thinner than you were, even though the scale and the BMI chart disagree. When in doubt, listen to the jeans, not the scale!

    • Aunty Mamo

      Tomorrow marks two weeks since surgery day and while I'm feeling remarkably well and going about just about every normal activity, I did wind up with a surface abscess on on of my incision sights and was put on an antibiotic that made me so impacted that it took me more than two hours to eliminate yesterday and scared the hell out of me. Now there's Miralax in all my beverages that aren't Smooth Move tea. I cannot experience that again. I shouldn't have to take Ativan to go to the lady's. I really looking forward to my body getting with the program again. 
      I'm in day three of the "puree" stage of eating and despite the strange textures, all of the savory flavors seem decadent. 
      I timed this surgery so that I'd be recovering during my spring break. That was a good plan. Today is a state holiday and the final day of break. I feel really strong to return to school tomorrow. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BeanitoDiego

      Now that I'm in maintenance mode, I'm getting a into a routine for my meals. Every day, I start out with 8-16 ounces of water, and then a proffee, which I have come to look forward to even the night before. My proffees are simply a black coffee with a protein powder added. There are three products that I cycle through: Premier Vanilla, Orgain Vanilla, and Dymatize Vanilla.
      For second breakfast on workdays, I will have a low-fat yogurt with two tablespoons of PBFit and two teaspoons of no sugar added dried cherries. I will have ingested 35-45 grams of protein at this point between the two breakfasts, with 250-285 calories, and about 20 carbs.
      For second breakfast on non-workdays, I will prepare two servings of plain, instant oatmeal with a tablespoon of an olive oil-based spread. This means I will have had 34 grams of protein, 365 calories, and 38 carbs. Non-workdays are when I am being very active with training sessions, so I allow myself more carbohydrate fuel.
      Snacks on any day are always mixed nuts, even when I am travelling. I will have 0.2 cups of a blend that I make myself. It consists of dry roasted peanuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pistachios, and Brazil nuts. This is 5 grams of protein, 163 calories, and 7 carbs.
      Breakfast and snacks have been the easiest to nail down. Lunch and dinner have more variables, and I prepare enough for leftovers. I concentrate on protein first, and then add vegetables. Typically tempeh, tofu, or Field Roast products with roasted or sautéed vegetables. Today, I will be eating leftovers from last night. Two ounces of tempeh with four ounces of roasted vegetables that consist of red and yellow sweet peppers, sweet potatoes, small purple potatoes, zucchini, and carrots. I will add a tablespoon of olive oil-based spread, break up 3 walnuts to sprinkle of top, and garnish with two tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese. This particular meal will be 19 grams of protein, 377 calories, and 28 grams of carbs. Bear in mind that I do eat more carbs when I am not working, and I focus on ingesting healthy carbs instead of breads/crackers/chips/crisps.
      It's a helluva journey and I'm thankful to be on it!
       
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×