baileymb

Hi there, Anyone on the board here have been diagnosed with sleep apnea? I am trying to learn more and more about it! More of expeirences then facts, I have read a lot about it, but would like to hear the experience of someone who has it. I have questions like: How many times total did you stop breathing during the test? How many times in 1 hour? How far did your blood ox level drop? What device are you using?? Any experiences like that would be really helpful! Thank you! Baileym

Can someone please explain some signs of sleep apnea? Also, I am a picky sleeper (ex: I use a fan, well actually 2) Do they accomodate at the sleep test? I am not sure yet if I will have to take this, but Iwas just curious. Thanks! Baileym

Penni: 4/6/04 -- 47 lbs Lisa: 5/5/04 -- 51 lbs Becky 6/03/04 -- 53 lbs Denice: 8/12/04--20 lbs Leatha 05/29/03 - 67lbs Michelle 4/6/04 -- 49.75 lbs Marie 5/26/04 -- 39 lbs Donali 1/23/03 -- 102 lbs Kathy 5/21/04 -- 41 lbs Cindy 7/22/04 -- 40 lbs Teresa 5/8/04--63 lbs Kelly 8/20/03 -- 65 lbs Kyleigh 9/23/03--60lbs Bright 10/28/03 -- 70lbs Michelle 6/14/04-- 20lbs Total Loss= 787.75 2nd fill finally kicked in!! Baileym

Hmmm, Been awhile since I have written, but I have been reading to catch up! I have a cold, one of those stuffy head, achy, chest cold things that really suck! Anywho, what the heck can I take? Especially for the cough?? My ribs hurt and my nose is sore!! Any help would be greatly appreciated! I was offered some Delsym for the cough, but don't know if I can take it!! Thanks! Baileym June 14th Dr. Deol

Do you think it would be ok if I took childrens cough medicine? Like trimedic or the deslym, or something like that?? Cough driving me crazy!! No sore throat, just headachy, body achy and stuffy runny nose. I am asthmatic (SEVERE) so any cold goes right to my lungs! Thanks for all the replies! I took some tylenol for the aches, but still have an annoying cough! Baileym

I am at 1200 mgs a day! Baileym ___________ June 14th

Sorry to hear about your pain, my thoughts are with you! Let us know how your doing! Baileym __________ June 14th Dr. Deol

After a fill? I told my work I will be in right after my appointment, will I feel bad?? Thanks! Baileym _____________ June 14th 1st fill 8/6/04

My Surgeon and Nutritionist said 2 days liquid, 2 days mushy then I should be fine! Thanks for the info, I feel a better about tomorrow!! Funny how it differs from doc to doc! Donali, thanks for your response, always good to hear from you! Baileym

Hmmm, Need some advice.... I believe I have been having allergies the last few days, either that or I have gotten a cold. I also have been getting a little headaches here and there... What can be taken over the counter? I broke down last week and took some advil for a headache, which worked great! Any help would be great thanks! Baileym _____________ June 14th

Hi, I had surgery on June 14th and penciled in returning to work on the 21st. When that Friday came around I realized I was not yet 100% and decided to take another week! I was soooo glad I did, when I went back to work, I was more accustomed to my new eating habbits and could concentrate 100% of my mind to work! I do not regret taking that extra week! I could have gone back after 1 week, but I am glad I didn't! Hope this helps!~ Baileym __________ June 14th

Hi There, I had the band done through Beaumont Troy. The surgeon is female and she was great! I am not the only one who has gone with her here on this board, peek around and I am sure you will read a lot about Dr. Zoe Deol! PM me if you are interested, if you like! Good luck to you! Baileym __________- June 14 Dr. Deol

So Sorry Deb, Didn't even know my PM box was full! Just cleared it out! I am doing fine, go in for my first fill on August 6th...Can't wait! Been gaining and losing the same 5 lbs since surgery! What a bummer!! How are you feeling? by your post sounds like your doing well!! Been really busy here at work and the weekend was an interesting one! Will have to post here when I get a few more min. You wouldn't believe what happened!! Not Band related.... Thanks for the shout out and concern, hope to catch up with ya soon! Baileym _________ June 14th

WHERE ARE YOU??????????? Ok, It has been 4 days since your surgery! I am a little worried, hope your ok and that everything went well!! Please PM me and let me know! Miss ya! Baileym ____________ June 14th

Hi Tina, My guess is the last thing you wanna do is bend down to tie, velcro shoes on , or anything else that would cause you to bend down that far! Going potty is interesting at first too!! Good luck! Baileym _________ June 14th

My thoughts....... I was told by my nutrionist that I did not need to purchase these and that I could get Protein for other sources. I did do stuff like broth and gatorade to keep me hydrated in the beginning. Now I have at least 2 cups of pudding a day along with other protein to get my daily amount. Since nothing is cut away the absorbtion is the same! So I was told to save my money!! Hope this helps! P.S. (Whey Nasty is WHEY to funny!! LoL) Baileym ___________ June 14th

Hi Debra, I second that! Can't wait to hear from you! Baileym ___________ Dr. Deol Too!!! June 14th

My Doc said soemthing that really worked for me! WALK!!! WALK,WALK, WALK I did that just about everytime I got up and I had no air pain what's so ever... Debra, I am not sure if I mentioned to you how much I walked. I had my helpers (mom, friends, daughter) walk with me. They were shocked on how much I walked, but I healed so much faster then I thought I would! Hope this helps! Baileym

Yes, I have been doing really well. Thank you so much for your thoughts....I am 1 month post op and have had not a one "knocking on wood" problem. I do find myself hungry, during my mushy phase. I am getting my 1st fill in about 2 1/2 weeks and I am excited and nervous about that too! I have been really busy and not able to post much, just popping on to read and quickly catch up on how everyone is doing! My thoughts are with you Debra for tomorrow, Dr. Deol will treat you great! So will Beaumont and you'll be home in no time! Baileym _____________ June 14th Dr. Zoe Deol

I have heard no straws, you swallow to much air when drinking through one and it can leave you VERY uncomfortable No corn because of digestion, or lack of.... Carrots I haven't heard! I also have been wanting salads, but I haven't heard about those and since it is not on my list I haven't been eating them! Hope this helps! Baileym ___________ Banded June 14th -13 lbs

Hi Lisa, I was not a self pay so I can not answer, I am suprised that no one else has because there have been quite a few on here that have traveled to Mexico. I would chalk it up to the holiday and wait a few more days. This board is by far the best out there! Hope you had a happy 4th! Baileym __________ June 14th

I was told by my doc that about 1 month after surgery, but she wanted to see me first! Baileym ____________ Banded June 14th

Hi Nanny, I am not sure if I can help, I have only been banded for 8 days and I would do it again in a heart beat! I feel revived and excited about my new adventure with the thin person in me trying to get out! This is the first time in years that I now have hope for success, this board has been a major part of that! I am now on mushies and enjoyed some mashed potato and gravy...it was fantastic! I was scared, that is a healthy feeling when having any surgery, I found myself weighing the pros and cons of doing this surgery and the pros far outweighed the cons. Hope this helps!! Take care! Baileym __________ June 14th

I am shocked and stunned!!!!! You have been a real mentor the last 6 months! I have looked for your posts and reply's for your insights and knowledge! I can not belive this is happening, I can only imagine how you feel! I still have a few questions for you. Please can you explain the process of an endoscopy? Are you awake during this? Also do you know of someone, or anyone here has had the band more then say 4 years?? I don't remember reading here that anyone has had it longer the about 2 years. Thanks and my thought and prayers go out to you! Baileym ___________ June 14th Dr. Deol

I didn't think I would be hungry so soon!! Can anyone suggest somethng to help with it? I am feeling real good, except when I have to burp, I can feel the air go through the band and it kinda ouches!! The incesions don't hurt at all, it is the muscles around it that hurt and I get a burning sensation well below my port incesion, feels like a nerve or something! These are minor ouchy's that last a sec or so. Other then that I feel pretty darn good! Will be taking an extra week of work just to be safe, I see the surg on Tuesday so I will have a better grasp on how I am doing. I also see the nutritionist in hopes to be put on more of a mushy food restriction!!! I have lost alomst 20 lbs since the start of the pre-surg diet, not to bad so far!! Baileym