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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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