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Sleep Apnea Tube Question

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Angi281    77

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If you have sleep apnea do they use the breathing tube during surgery?

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sifford1    27

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My husbands dr did, and he was monitered

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SoccerMomma73    1,867

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Absolutely! You're more likely to have a compromised air passage if you have sleep apnea so they need it as much, if not more, than those without sleep apnea.

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Angi281    77

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Crap. Was he conscious at any point that they used it?

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sifford1    27

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Crap. Was he conscious at any point that they used it?

No and he really didn't notice, it was easy breezy!

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SoccerMomma73    1,867

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You're out before they insert it....maybe a sore throat post-op but otherwise you'll never know it's there.

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Angi281    77

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Thank you I feel better. My surgery is in 9 days and overall I'm at peace with it all but I do have moments of omg this is my first ever surgery what if....

That was my last fear thanks for helping me get past it :)

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SoccerMomma73    1,867

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Oh just wait :). You'll get crazier. It's totally normal :D. I've had a c-section, gallbladder removal, 2 surgical repairs on an arm, lap band placement, lap band removal, and most recently an RNY. I'm also a medical professional, and absolutely a realist. I spent the weekend before my RNY crying and writing letters to those I love...just in case. :). Part of it is starvation brain, part if it is just fear of the unknown...it's normal but don't key it make you back down. You deserve a new and healthier you and you've gone through too much crap to give it up now :). Good luck!!!!!

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Angi281    77

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Starvation of the brain that's great! I've been doing my prep diet and that's how I feel (hating meat and eggs right now) before that it all quiet in there. Lol, I feel that this is the path that God put me on after I begged Him for months for solutions. I will not back out of it. for me backing out equals very early death because I have alot of obesity related problems. This is a new chance to live better and healthier I will hold onto to it like my life depends on it which it does.

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Bandista    7,466

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I brought my CPAP machine to the hospital and they hooked it up afterwards, monitored the oxygen levels (as they do for every one) and I was able to sleep on and off that night. It was definitely not a big deal. I am really hoping to be able to ditch the machine at some point after significant weight loss -- that would be so great! But meanwhile it's a love/hate relationship. Love it that I can actually reach a deep state of sleep but hate having the hassle of the apparatus. My husband calls me Aqua Girl.

Good luck with your upcoming surgery! Mine was a week ago and I am so happy! For me the absolute best thing was walking. When I had to get up to pee after the surgery I got my robe on and took that IV pole up and down the hallway each time. Continued walking at home, too, and now I am walking so much more in my life. I think this really helped with the healing and I know it's going to help significantly with the weight loss. Also I did not go the narcotics route. For me that's just more to recover from, the side effects, etc. And I don't like that out-of-it feeling. Was able to do fine on Ibuprofen and Tylenol. Best wishes to you!

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☠carolinagirl☠    18,722

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yes as we are put to sleep.....like band, i had to have my cpac in the hospital overnight w/me.....not a big deal....throat slightly sore but manageable.

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Angi281    77

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Thanks ladies.

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Angi281    77

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Thanks ladies. I don't have the cpap (yet) I was just nervous about the tube like would I be conscious with better now. And looking forward to next Friday I will be going the drug route because im awful about pain I will be walking as much as I can im hoping it will nice out so I can walk in,the neighbourhood.

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Jim1967    3,569

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I have (had? TBD) sleep apnea. They told me the breathing tube would go in shortly after I was asleep. I never knew though. Didn't even have a sore throat after it was all over. Slept like crap over night at the hospital even with my cpap because my O2 levels were yo yo'ing causing the alarm to go off and wake me up.

Old saying goes if you want rest do not go into the hospital

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