Co-Morbidity Factors

adventure-rider · June 20, 2007

I was a relatively low BMI patient at just under 40. The main reasons I chose the band is that I wanted to permanently lower my BP and cholesterol enough to get off of my meds. I also have sleep apnea and have used a CPAP every night for over 5 years and I would like to lose enough weight to be able to sleep without it.

Does anyone have experience with being able to accomplish these goals?

Adventure-Riser

NDPrairieLover · June 21, 2007

Adventure-Rider:

I too have a CPAP I am tired of living with and I desperately want to get rid of it. My respiratory therapist said to make sure and go in after every 20 pound loss to have them make sure you are at the right pressure. I have one with the memory card and they can read it quickly and adjust right away.

She also said that there is a big chance I will eventually be able to live without it. Of course, she cannot promise as she said even 90 lb. people can snore, but most cases are solved by losing weight. I am very excited at the possibility of getting rid of this cumbersome thing. I hate it!

edieparks · June 21, 2007

I was taking 12 pills and 2 shots.

Now 1 pill a day for anxiety. 1 hormone pill first 12 days of month.

I am so happy.

edie

joanne1970 · June 21, 2007

I was taking a BP bill and one for GERD and a mear 2 1/2 weeks post op they have already taken me off the BP pill and I only take the one for reflux as I need it. My advice is weight loss is a major way of healing th ebody. My BMI was also low and I had to fight for the insurance to pay but they did and it took appeals and frustration, so if your not banded get banded ! Good luck.