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I was told this too... that sleep apnea causes raised levels of cortisol in your body (stress hormone) which causes your body to accumulate fat. I was told I would probably lose quite a bit after just going onto the machine. Didn't help thaaat much, and I ended up gaining more over time anyway. I know a few people whose sleep apnea has gone completely after surgery... fingers crossed!

I am on day 3 after the sleeve. Day 2 was pretty tough with spasms when drinking, but after some meds it settled down. Still feel tight and uncomfortable, but today was a lot better than yesterday, and I hope tomorrow will be better still. I had a "hot sweat" yesterday when I had my first bit of yoghurt.. I think I had just drank before, or possibly after, so that's why. Wasn't pleasant, and wont be making that mistake again. 30min! Hope everyone else is going well and getting better!

I have fairly severe sleep apnea and had the sleeve done 3 days ago.. it was no problem. I use a machine, and brought it with me. The anesthetist made a note of it, and actually I think it made me sleep better afterwards too. They give you breathing exercises afterwards to keep your lungs clear and said that the machine actually helps a lot. You'll be fine.

Today is the big day! Fingers crossed..

So.. appreciate any suggestions.. my op is scheduled Monday 24th and I have been on my pre-op diet of Optifast from the 10th.. so on day 11. Was hard for a few days then got easier. Lost about 5 kgs (11 lbs) quickly.. then it all got hard this last week. First I caught a nasty cold going around and finally ended up visiting my GP on Wed and got an antibiotic to try and prevent any secondary chest infection. Took heaps of pain killers etc which stopped up my stomach now for 5 days. Heck. Saw my GP yesterday again who said I should be "ok" for Monday since my lungs are fairly clear (although I have been coughing so much my ribs hurt).. so hopefully that's ok.. but I am now worried about arriving at surgery looking like a big bloated animal with a weeks worth of protein shakes backed up inside ... [emoji50] Dang why don't they put lots of fibre in this protein drinks? I have tried Metamucil .. did squat.. now trying Senokot.. fingers crossed.. failing that I can see myself try suppositories over the weekend for the first time in my life..! Should I be worried.. or am I sweating the small stuff? Sent from my SM-G935F using BariatricPal mobile app

(Senokot worked!) Sent from my SM-G935F using BariatricPal mobile app

Wait... 11 years.. that would make you the longest person since sleeve surgery that I know.... pretty impressive. has anything changed over the years (other than putting back on a little) .. or is it much the same ?

Day 3 of liquid diet... pretty tough but committed..! Sent from my SM-G935F using BariatricPal mobile app

Anyone on 24th started pre-op diet yet? Decided 3 weeks seemed looong.. so now planning 2 weeks. Sent from my SM-G935F using BariatricPal mobile app

Amazing.. Sent from my SM-G935F using BariatricPal mobile app

Amazing.. Sent from my SM-G935F using BariatricPal mobile app

Is anyone else "eating liberally" prior to starting their pre-op diet? Or is it just me ? Sent from my SM-G935F using BariatricPal mobile app

In New Zealand. Hope it goes well for yiu. Start on 4th..... Sent from my SM-G935F using BariatricPal mobile app

What is it like to get ballooned? I am pre-op still but this one thing I am nervous about. Couldn't think of anything worse.. but never asked anyone what is actually involved? Sent from my SM-G935F using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm also 24th! There are a few of us. Can't wait.. still feels far away though. When do you start your pre-op diet? Sent from my SM-G935F using BariatricPal mobile app

Me too!!

Good luck! When do you start the prediet?

July 24th!

Mine's scheduled 24th July. Start Optifast on 4th July. Feels like so long to wait...! Would like to get it done tomorrow! Sent from my SM-G935F using BariatricPal mobile app