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Cindy, thanks so much for the suggestion. Unfortunately for Dh, his problem is that he has chronic catarrh and so breathing through his nose is just really difficult. But I will pass this on to him. Kate
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
Surgery March 2, 2010 - 5' 9" - HW 278 / SW 260 / CW 139 / GW 150
Here's my conundrum. I haven't seen anything in my research showing that CPAP is normally used for mild to moderate SA. I see that it is used for moderate to severe, so there is some gray area so I guess that would be left at the discretion of the pulmonologist? What I'd really like to know is if anyone else has had this happen -- mild SA and required to use CPAP for 30 days. Isn't there some other alternative?
Also, can anyone give me an average cost of CPAP? My insurance doesn't cover DME until my deductible has been met.
MelNo one can make you feel inferior without your permission.
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But, when I found out I had SA I had only been married for three years. I still considered myself a newlywed. I was so embarrassed to wear it. But, I did. My husband was very supportive and glad to not listen to me all night. He gets a better night's sleep now as well.
I encourage you to look at it as a possible temporary solution. And, SA can be life threatening so treating it shouldn't really be an option for you.
Good luck and best wishes.
~Connie
DH uses a CPAP machine, has done for about two years now. It has definitely helped him feel more awake and healthier during the day. This is with him for life - it is not weight related as he is not overweight. He has a few issues and I told him to go on line but, typical man!, he doesn't like to discuss his problems with people!
He uses a mask that covers both nose and mouth as he has chronic catarrh and the nose only ones just don't work for him as he mainly breathes through his mouth.
He HATES it, but then most CPAP users probably do! But the problem is he keeps on waking up feeling that he is suffocating. He isn't, it is more like a form of claustrophobia.
Any suggestions? Any masks better than any others? He can try any mask as we have the national health service and he can just go to the clinic and get a different one.
Kate
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
BW 232 CW 169 GW 150
I agree with going to see an ENT, mine also sent me to an allergist. Still in the process of getting testing and all done. But the meds the ENT gave me do help. If you cant get to an ENT right away I do have a suggestion that you can get over the counter, its Vicks Nasonex nasal spray. It really helps to open you up! I have to be off all my antihistamines for the allergy testing soon but the Vicks is a decongestant and man it really helps.
I am 38 yrs old and I took my second sleep apnea test last night. Four years ago it came back negative...now it' seem that I have SA. I have got such a hardened heart about this one. I've gained some weight over the last four years and I just don't think that I should be put on a CPAP automatically...and I will tell my doc this with passion. My surgery is scheduled for 3/29. I had a higher level of cholesterol and my cardiac dr. said he'd hold off on any meds until after surgery to see if my levels drop to normal. I think the same thing should be done with the SA.
Have any of you delayed getting/using your CPAP??
I couldn't see how I'd be able to sleep with that thing and how can my husband sleep with the noise versus the snoring (which may be more bearable)?
Help me.
My surgery, which was just last week, had cured my sleep issue for now. I no longer use my cpcp. But i go back for another sleep study next month to make absolutely sure that there are no signs of it! Its actually a blessing to find out now, rather than later. What If you Dr was unprepared for an sleep issue when you were in surgery! I try to find the good in everything! :-)
When I started my WLS journey, after I had my EGD 2 months ago, I had LOTS of cancer cells in my esophagus and part of the reason I have had so many health complications. My surgeon said that usually when its found its too late, but I was still in a very early stage and was completely removed, with no other issues!!!
Congrats on deciding to take a stand for your self and make a change!!!
Jess
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