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It takes a while to get used to the CPAP. I had a hard time at first but now love the restful sleep I get with it.

Can you use your machine after surgery or is there some time when you can't use it post op? You use it right away. I was on oxygen for a while and while on oxygen they would pump it through the machine.

I have sleep apnea and it is one of my health issues that allowed me to have the surgery. It isn't a problem for the sleeve. You are asked to bring your machine and mask to the hospital. I was bummed out when I found I had sleep apnea but now love my machine and find out I sleep so much better with it.

I had my husband's insurance. It was BCBS of IL and his company had all weight loss surgery excluded. I am able to have mine now because I am under Medicare. We paid a high premium for BCBS and always thought we had the best coverage. Never though surgery for obesity would be denied

Questions, I have questions. Not about the pre surgery diet or anything like that, but our Facebook group. Can our regular Facebook friends see our posts. I am hesitating saying anything there till I find out. I have some real life friends who are "Negative Nellies" and I don't need negativity before surgery. Lovely people but have a hard time saying encouraging words.Let me know if what I post or responses to your posts are private please. Sent from my iPad using VST

I bet you feel great. Sent from my iPad using VST

Help! My surgery date is Nov 11. I am trying to get all things in order and am wondering how people have handled thyroid meds after surgery. It is a medicine that has to be taken on an empty stomach. I am planning on crushing it an and adding to Water and just sip, sip, sip. No idea if this will work. Any thoughts from others? Sent from my iPad using VST

I feel the same way you do Tammy. I fear the issues with my head more than stomach hunger. I am hoping that 2 years from now I can be in control naturally and not want to eat anything that isn't completely beneficial to my body. Sent from my iPad using VST

I am so glad you went to the emergency room and got there on time. I have had many surgeries and often wonder about blood clots afterwards. Your experience will help us to realize and be cautious about the pains we feel while healing. I am glad you are doing well.

I would like to be part of the November Sleevers on Facebook. You said to leave email address? Where do I leave it? Sent from my iPad using VST

I am like Kasey. I fear going through all of this and failing in the end.

I am on day 5 and I am doing ok. My poor husband is not. He is grumpy and hostile. He says he can take care of his own meals but I wonder if that is true. I am trying to stay out of the kitchen as much as I can. His eating has always been a big trigger for me. He can eat anything he wants and stays within 15 pounds of high school weight, something I could never do.