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First I found out I have sleep apnea in this process . Now I had to my echo and I have mild thickness left atrium and mitral valve.. no one has even called me.. I looked it up online.. I can check my progress.. what does this mean... what else??? I'm scared to go to my endoscopy appt.. will they find someone also.. I want to cry.. I feel defeated.. idk why but I do..

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When it was discovered that I had some thickness in my heart, I was told hat it came from chrnic high blood pressure. If your doctors are concerned, they should call you, but I would not wait very long without getting assertive and start asking about your results and prognosis. You are your own best advocate for your healthcare. Bug them about it and don't be shy.

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Wow! Good thing you are going through this process... sleep apnea can be life threatening! Whatever it is, it's always better to know. What's that phrase? Forewarned is forearmed.

Hopefully, you will get a chance to ask your questions at the endoscopy appointment.

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Be glad you decided to have the surgery. These problems might have been found too late if you were not taking these steps!

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The heart changes you were diagonsed with are classic for people with undiagnosed sleep apnea; Your OSA diagnosis was very recent, right? No worries, a healthy weight, managed blood pressure and a lot of cardio exercises will help your heart to heal. I think when you first posted about needing a sleep study I commented about heart issues that are typical with OSA.

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Thank you Bitter Sweet

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All the issues I am having are on the left side.. Makes sense know.. I really appreciate ur input.. Made me feel so much better... I have my endo and pulmonary to go.. And 3 more weigh ins.. I have faith I will be approved and have surgery in no time

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