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Topic: RE: ...and then she said" Renee, you stop breathing 30 times an hour"
I have had sleeep apnea for 15 years. I had 93 episodes in an hour. BOY was I tired. My CPAP is my best friend. I have a life now. It is an inconvience that you learn to live with.
Starting weight 336/surgery-288/current-180/nextgoal175#
Onderland feels and looks great!!
Topic: RE: Hello I just Found Out
if you have apnea you will need the machine when you go in for surgery. you better make sure your doctor knows about the apnea, if you have it, they have to have special concerns.
I've not had any major surgery, just had to be careful when they removed my tonsils and did a UPPP (remove the soft palatte tissue) for the apnea - i know that i had to stay over night
just thought i'd mention that
I've not had any major surgery, just had to be careful when they removed my tonsils and did a UPPP (remove the soft palatte tissue) for the apnea - i know that i had to stay over night
just thought i'd mention that
Topic: RE: ...and then she said" Renee, you stop breathing 30 times an hour"
I was a 47 times per hour person as well. 
It took me going thru three masks to fine the one that works best for me. Now if I even have it on for 6 hours at night, I feel much better in the morning
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It is an inconvenience but necessary. There is a correlation between obesity and apnea....
Good luck!
It took me going thru three masks to fine the one that works best for me. Now if I even have it on for 6 hours at night, I feel much better in the morning
.It is an inconvenience but necessary. There is a correlation between obesity and apnea....
Good luck!
Every morning in Africa
It knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed.
Every morning inAfrica
It knows that it must run faster than the slowest gazelle, or it will starve.
It doesn't matter whether you're a lion or a gazelle
when the sun comes up you'd better be running.
RNY 2/9/09 Buh bye Gallbladder 8/28/09; 100% EWL (181 lbs.) on 2/19/10;
It knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed.
Every morning in
It knows that it must run faster than the slowest gazelle, or it will starve.
It doesn't matter whether you're a lion or a gazelle
when the sun comes up you'd better be running.
RNY 2/9/09 Buh bye Gallbladder 8/28/09; 100% EWL (181 lbs.) on 2/19/10;
Topic: RE: I can't stand my Cpap Machine!!!
Try a "gel" mask. They are for mouth breathers. (I'm one, too". They are softer and cling to your face. You can even sleep on your side. I went through about 7 masks before I discovered this one. Hope this helps. Dianne
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Phil. 4:13
I'm learning to love myself and take better care of me.
I'm learning to love myself and take better care of me.
Topic: RE: ...and then she said" Renee, you stop breathing 30 times an hour"
I stopped breathing 47 times an hour, and my oxygen level went down to 79% at times. I have the cpap, and hated it at first, but now find I can't sleep without it. I will be glad when I no longer need it.
Topic: ...and then she said" Renee, you stop breathing 30 times an hour"
Are you kidding me???????
How does one live with this and not know it? I asked this and many other questions when she called. She continued to tell me how my oxygen saturation was dropping to 50 %!
I feel sentenced! I am in denial. She scared me vewry vewry bad!
So I am going back to get the Monster Mask and do another of those * all wired up and no where to go* nights.
So the more I freaked out, the more she said there was people who stop breathing up at a 100 times an hour! Awhh come on already I said. But oh yeah....that's what I was told.
At the Mid Ohio Sleep Center Inc. Columbus, Ohio!
Anyone else in this ~ Range~ ??
How does one live with this and not know it? I asked this and many other questions when she called. She continued to tell me how my oxygen saturation was dropping to 50 %!
I feel sentenced! I am in denial. She scared me vewry vewry bad!
So I am going back to get the Monster Mask and do another of those * all wired up and no where to go* nights.
So the more I freaked out, the more she said there was people who stop breathing up at a 100 times an hour! Awhh come on already I said. But oh yeah....that's what I was told.
At the Mid Ohio Sleep Center Inc. Columbus, Ohio!
Anyone else in this ~ Range~ ??
Each Blink~Each Breath~From Birth to Death,
Is a Gift....And I am Forever Grateful........
Is a Gift....And I am Forever Grateful........
Topic: RE: COLD NOSE
I had that problem until I added the humidifier to my machine. Now, the air is more comfortable.
Topic: RE: I can't stand my Cpap Machine!!!
Doesn't really address what to do preop, but I lost my need for CPAP like 2 weeks post op. Hang in there!
Topic: RE: Vertical Sleeve or Lap-Band regrets
Hi
I recently had VSG (Jan 15th). I feel good and had no complications. I think the type of surgery you choose is a very personal choice and consulting your doctor will help you make the right decision for you.
With that disclaimer over, I can say I selected VSG because I did not want to have a malabsorptive procedure and I did not want to risk all the complications that can occur with the band.
Most weight loss surgeons have seminars. The can tell you all the pro's and con's and you can apply them to your preferences and needs. You can also go to the procedure type forums to understand how the two procedures differ.
Good luck. I researched and sould searched for a year and then made up my mind and two weeks later had surgery.
Best Wishes,
BG
I recently had VSG (Jan 15th). I feel good and had no complications. I think the type of surgery you choose is a very personal choice and consulting your doctor will help you make the right decision for you.
With that disclaimer over, I can say I selected VSG because I did not want to have a malabsorptive procedure and I did not want to risk all the complications that can occur with the band.
Most weight loss surgeons have seminars. The can tell you all the pro's and con's and you can apply them to your preferences and needs. You can also go to the procedure type forums to understand how the two procedures differ.
Good luck. I researched and sould searched for a year and then made up my mind and two weeks later had surgery.
Best Wishes,
BG
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