New to this

Hi, I first went to a Pulmonary Dr on 6/10/07 for what I thought would be a simple clearance to get my Lapband done. As usual, nothing is that simple! I had a sleep study done 7/10 and got my results via phone yesterday. Now I am waiting to hear from the c-pap machine people, and my next visit to the Dr is August 23rd! I had no idea that I was having problems with my sleep. I guess now I wll have to learn all about this new program . Just one more small setback on my journey. Lisa

Hello Lisa, Same story, it just took me & my husband a little longer (sleep ctr. here was VERY busy). I knew my husband had apnea but I was shocked to learn mine was just as severe. I also had another appt. after the tests to go over the results & the treatment, THEN an appt. to receive the equipment. We have another appt. in 2 wks. (8 wks. after the results) & THEN I get to see my surgeon. Talk about a long drawn out process. I'm still getting used to the machine. I'm shocked to find out that when I do wake up in the morning that I'm clear-headed. I don't remember ever not being groggy. I wonder if everyone feels like this.

I don't know, but for me I had the opposite results of most people. I first started using a C-PAP machine in 1997 (not for WLS, but just because I was snoring and my then husband told me to get it checked out). I never ever for the first 9 or so years felt refreshed. The C-PAP machine with the calibration it was on was not helping me, but I thought that was the way it was. I then went to a Bi-PAP machine for a year and then back to a C-PAP machine. I had been feeling better, but still slow moving during the day. I still wake up now during the night having fitful sleep. I can't wait to be rid of that **@$#! machine. I have to relose the weight I had gained.