Hey guys! I've been lurking and enjoying reading everyone's post and approvals! what a way to start the new year

Got diagnosed with sleep apnea - never been more excited to hear I have a disease LOL.

Well now with sleep apnea qualifying me for the surgery, I officially have a case manager and will speak with her on Friday to get more information about this procedure, next steps, etc. The UHC Bariatric resource services representative was very helpful too - nice to get information and all of that good stuff with no pressure.

Woooot! Totes excited and hope this is a relatively quick process!

Just wanted to share that lil tidbit...

HI, I just had my sleep study even though I didn't feel as though I have sleep apnea. I haven't got he results yet. Did you feel like you had it? Just curious since I need it for my comorbidity.

Sharon

Sharon, do you wake yourself up snoring? If you do, chances are you have at least mild sleep apnea.

I have sleep apnea, a very bad back, have just been diagnosed as diabetic, plus few other issues. I go to the seminar this Thursday, then get to see the program director to see what is next.

Congrats on the start of your journey.

HI, I just had my sleep study even though I didn't feel as though I have sleep apnea. I haven't got he results yet. Did you feel like you had it? Just curious since I need it for my comorbidity.

Sharon

Sharon if you have ever awaken yourself from from sleep because you heard yourself snoring that's one of the signs you have sleep apnea.

Another sign off sleep apnea is feeling like your spinning in your sleep. Imagine when you were a kid and youd spin in circles until you fell down it feels like that but you never fall down just keep spinning

HI, I just had my sleep study even though I didn't feel as though I have sleep apnea. I haven't got he results yet. Did you feel like you had it? Just curious since I need it for my comorbidity.

Sharon

I woke up gasping and choking but I didn't think there was anything to it. Doc said that daytime exhaustion, moodiness, confusion, etc are signs of apnea too

I wake myself up sometimes....maybe I should ask to have the sleep study done. I was pre-diabetic when they did my blood work. My doc said it wasn't worrisome yet but just to be aware of what I am eating. Maybe it will be enough to make them lean my way! Can't wait til Tuesday to get more information!!

I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and have a CPAP machine. I can tell I'm less tired than I use to be but it can be a challenge to use the machine every night. I go to my first Dr consult for my WLS on 2/12/16.

Thanks for the responses. I will find out soon ????

Hi yall. I have sleep apnea too, but for a long long time now. I'm sooooo tired of sleeping with a mask (believe me I'm happy it help) breaking my hair, having the bad headache if I don't sleep right, having a cold is awful when dealing with this problem. I've had enough. Lol I can't wait till I'm smaller to sleep on my own.

My journey starts tonight (finally)! I go to the seminar, then in the next couple of weeks will meet with the program director.

I start my journey tonight. I go to the seminar, then see the program director within the next couple of weeks. I've used a CPAP machine for about 11 years. I've taken it on trips on my motorcycle in the RV when we go camping, and had it at the hospital through 2 major surgeries. I will be glad to not have to use it.

I am so looking forward to feeling good again and not hurting. I can't wait to not carry all of this weight around. Riding a bike is hard because of the weight.

I start my journey tonight. I go to the seminar, then see the program director within the next couple of weeks. I've used a CPAP machine for about 11 years. I've taken it on trips on my motorcycle in the RV when we go camping, and had it at the hospital through 2 major surgeries. I will be glad to not have to use it.

I am so looking forward to feeling good again and not hurting. I can't wait to not carry all of this weight around. Riding a bike is hard because of the weight.

Good luck! Keep in touch and I hope your surgery is quick and uneventful

Went and saw the surgeon for the 1st time last Friday. He gave me a check list to complete prior to my next appointment in March...basically I have to get clearances from my doctors, bloodwork, psych eval and nutritionist (only one NUT session though). I had 5 months of supervised weight loss done so my pcm will do this last one so I can submit it as well.

My March appointment will be when we submit to the insurance for approval so please send some approval vibes, prayers and thoughts my way please