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Apnea & Gastric Sleeve??

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TKnDC    8

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Anyone here have Apnea and proceeding with the procedure?

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M@E    84

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I was diagnosed with very sever sleep apnoea and was actually the final straw that made me decided to go ahead with surgery. I no longer use the CPAP machine and I am now classes as mild and am going for a review again in 6 months once I hit my goal weight. I am 9 months post op and have lost 84lb. Start weight 240 current weight 156 goal 146 height 5' 5


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Actually it was one of my comobilities along with hp to getting me approved for the surgery. I use a cpap machine and just had surgery on the 11th.

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TKnDC    8

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Thanks everyone! Moms is worried about the apnea and anesthesia. I start CPAP in a few weeks before surgery late Sept/early Oct. Just needed a little "reassurance"

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MacNZ    15

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I have fairly severe sleep apnea and had the sleeve done 3 days ago.. it was no problem. I use a machine, and brought it with me. The anesthetist made a note of it, and actually I think it made me sleep better afterwards too. They give you breathing exercises afterwards to keep your lungs clear and said that the machine actually helps a lot.

You'll be fine.

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TKnDC    8

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Ballpark co pay amount for the CPAP????

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TKnDC    8

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Wow! I didnt know you can bring the machine with you to surgery. Im getting more educated everyday.

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DK    39

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I was recently diagnosed with sleep apnea. I'm pretty young (26) so it was difficult for doctors to take me seriously. I always woke up with a horrible headache and would trip over everything and can barely function in the morning. This has been going on for years and I thought it was just normal for me and I just wasn't a morning person. I'm still waiting for my CPAP and I'm hoping this will help me feel better. This diagnosis makes me qualify for the sleeve. My BMI is 37. I had my appointment with my surgeon and he said using the machine will increase my chances for success with WLS. They also have a theory that my sleep apnea caused my rapid weight gain because I had no change in my eating habits. Best luck to you on your journey. [emoji3]

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TKnDC    8

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Wow! Thanks for sharing. I needed to hear this so I can reassure my parents that everything will be ok......much success on your journey as well.

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On 7/27/2017 at 1:17 AM, DK said:

I was recently diagnosed with sleep apnea. I'm pretty young (26) so it was difficult for doctors to take me seriously. I always woke up with a horrible headache and would trip over everything and can barely function in the morning. This has been going on for years and I thought it was just normal for me and I just wasn't a morning person. I'm still waiting for my CPAP and I'm hoping this will help me feel better. This diagnosis makes me qualify for the sleeve. My BMI is 37. I had my appointment with my surgeon and he said using the machine will increase my chances for success with WLS. They also have a theory that my sleep apnea caused my rapid weight gain because I had no change in my eating habits. Best luck to you on your journey.

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I was told this too... that sleep apnea causes raised levels of cortisol in your body (stress hormone) which causes your body to accumulate fat. I was told I would probably lose quite a bit after just going onto the machine.

Didn't help thaaat much, and I ended up gaining more over time anyway. I know a few people whose sleep apnea has gone completely after surgery... fingers crossed!

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TKnDC    8

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Thansk everyone. I feel much better now! Endoscopy scheduled for late August

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gotime0810    71

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I have used a CPAP for years and had several procedures with full anesthesia. I have never had any issues. Just make sure the anesthesiologist knows.
Unfortunately I don't think my apnea is weight related but it qualified as a co-morbidity so I'm not complaining.


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TKnDC    8

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im not complianing either....whatever qualifies me for surgery, Im ok with it.

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jenique    26

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Anyone here have Apnea and proceeding with the procedure?

Yes. I am glad that you asked because of all the information that everyone is providing! Doctor said that I stop breathing 22 times an hour. I will be bringing my cpap with me when I have surgery on Aug 21.


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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

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        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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