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Respiratory data; 0 obstructive apneas, 0 hypopneaSjO mixed apneas, 0 central apneas are noted. The average rate is 0.0 per hour (normal is less than 5). Supine rate is 0.0 per hour with a non-supine rate of 0.0 per hour. The non-REM rate was 0.0 per hour and the REM rate was 0.0 per hour. Minimum oxygen saturation with events is 0. Total supine time is 86.6 min. with anon-supine time of 222.8 min. (3.7 hrs.). This is what will tell you or should tell you how many epidsodes of apnea you had during the night. My doc showed this to me and i had like one every 30 seconds. this says none . But your doc should bring you in to discuss the results , i would not go on what im saying ! Mindy

from what it looks like you dont have sleep apnea but im not a doc. did they come in and put the cpap on you during your study ? mindy

Hi Kendra how are you feeling ? Any word on MD Anderson or Am i gonna have to break knee caps somewhere LOL mindy

Yes I agree that is a good way to put it . now its not im fat its my stomach is saggy my boobs are hanging and my arms wave back at me . good way to put it ! Thanks snow bird Mindy

Pash... I think getting a consult because of scarring is a good idea. I personally would look at the scars this way , what would be better the excess skin issues or the scars ? maybe think of it that way ? the scars now the way they do them are usually out of site with undies on . But the doc will be able to tell you more, i would even go to more than one to get different opinions. Some docs can do things others cant, some docs scars look better, pay attention to their scars when your looking at them . Im more sensitive to the "fat' comments myself as well. A friend of mine put it well a while ago she said " your mind has not caught up with your body yet " speaking of the weight loss. I asked a man to move this weekend to give me more room to pass him when I had a Football field between him and the wall ! My friend laughed and said i even went thru Side ways when i had LOTS of room to walk through " normal" that's the fat person in me coming out @ Feel free to PM me if you need support or someone to talk to Mindy

are the dog ears caused by the drains hanging ? Mindy

I would call your doc , sometimes anesthesia can cause headaches, Also be VERY careful taking someone else's meds espically migraines meds , I have had migraines most of my life and most of the migraine abortive s have a LONG list of meds that can interact with them and a long list of conditions that counteract with the meds , they can also cause heart issues if you have existing ones or do not know you have one . So be careful doing that espically right after surgery . I would call your doc have HIM call in something for YOU . HTH Mindy

Totally understand what you mean . I am the same size you are now as well. I went from a 22/24 to a 14 ( Like you said depending on why you ask LOL) Although i cant say I like myself LESS, because i am pleased with my weight loss, I dont like the way I look either. if that makes sense ? I Like parts of me i should say . I dont like my stomach " apron" that has gotten smaller but is still there and will need to be removed, I dont like my boobs that are getting smaller and are hanging lower. I dont like my arms that are getting smaller and hanging lower ! What gets me "through" or tides me over is I KNOW im having plastic surgery when im done. Also I dont know about you but i still feel like a fat person out place in the "normal" stores. I was just at Rue 21 this weekend ( its more of a teen store but their sizes go to 14) i was there with my son , i was trying things on , mainly just to see if i could , i bought 2 pairs of pants, I sort of still felt like the "Fat girl in the little store" do you ? A friend of mine and I were talking about this very thing this weekend. Body image issues. she said she was not happy when she was 140 pds "back in the day " I told her " I was not happy when i was 110 pds Back in the day " But what i would give to BE 150 again . One thing i said though is MAYBE JUST Maybe being over weight and going back down again will make us appreciate the 150 pds again ? Or what ever our final end Goal is ? Maybe not but its a thought. Anyway , i totally understand what you feel and your not alone ! Mindy

Well I would think that being in Israel the prayers would have a Shorter route to take ! how Lucky Kendra is to have everyone and to have you bandpal with a shorter route being in Isreal ! Mindy

I agree with WASA I would like to know what went wrong. Not my favorite doc either. But would like to know what happened exactly ? Mindy

Kendra, I know im on a NN but im going to sub to this thread so you dont have to give me updates when you dont feel like it . I am wishing you the best and like I said tonight let me know if you need ANYTHING ! Mindy

By chance would you plan on having one of these events on a friday or Saturday anytime soon ? I would love to come but I live in Austin . If not I will make arrangements closer to goal . Thanks Mindy

Can you please explain what happened in a little more detail ? I personally think its important to hear the good and the bad about docs ? What exactly happened ? Mindy

Welcome to the board ! Jump in with any questions you might have. Good luck i hope you have good news soon ! Mindy

you do not make sense. My doctor does my fills. However there are nurses who do fills as well as PA's that do fills. Personally i feel more comfortable having my doc doing my fills. Mindy

Really is it really needed to start this again ? Its pretty much gone away , leave it alone ! Mindy

Thanks, If i remember right the problem with that group was they ALWAYS met up in north austin . Since I live in Buda that was not always convienent. I dont mind going North every now and then , but to go there EVERY meeting was annoying to me LOL Thanks Mindy

My latest Down 70 LBS !!!! Before 250 pds 223 209 Now 180 ( im actually 177 as of today ) From a size 24 to 14 and those are getting too big now ! Mindy

Can we get a last call for the meeting tomorrow night ? Just wanted to remind everyone about it . Its fine with me as well if there is only 1 or 2 people. Also if you would like to bring your favorite band friendly dish/snack ect feel free or if you would like to bring it on a recipe card feel free. I will provide drinks. This wont be a big spread this time since i am low on cash this week. ( Sorry ) Anyway .. Let me know if your coming Mindy

I think we have hit on an important point. If your doc chooses the size band for YOUR anatomy that he feels will work for you then in my opinion the patient will then be successful . I do not think a 10cc band across the board or a 4 cc band across the board will work for everyone there for not everyone will have the same success, which is why i dont believe the patients should be choosing the band size . I am not sure if this has been addressed i didnt read through the entire thread. But Like i said I dont think the patients should be left to make that choice i think its irresponsible. NOW If there is say a 4cc band made by one company and a 4 cc band made by another company and you want to chose which company ? then maybe. Mindy

That being said if your going to come onto message boards and make hostile statements and call DOCTORS "morons" I would highly suggest you back UP those statement with links and other Cold hard fact along with the things spewing off your finger tips ! Why would someone believe what you are saying over their own doc ? Should I take your word for it ? do you not think your word would have more merit behind it if it was followed by facts, places to research those facts instead of hostile post after hostile post and name calling of doctors who people have put their trust and lives on the line with ? you want us to believe YOUR real deal ? Im not saying what you are saying is true or false, im simply saying PROVE what your saying , back it up if you believe in what your saying so strongly , it will go further than the way you are going about things now !! Mindy

Good point. That is what i meant to say I just did not say it very well LOL Mindy

You sure can Shoot me an email if you can if not i'll send you a PM Mindy

Im just going to try to set a DATE and do this this way LOL Ive been a loser about setting things up and lots of people have been emailing me . SO Here we go ! If your on the list and you dont want to be im very sorry , i'll take you off. How is Saturday March 1st 6ish For everyone ?? We can do a get together , get to know everyone ... Everyone bring your favorite Recipe on a Recipe Card to Exchange ? How does that sound ? Email me for my address !!! Mindy

First of all it cant be your band if your actually feeling it by touch , if that is what i understand your saying. The band is so far inside your body you will NEVER feel it. It is around your Espophgus . You simply CAN NOT Feel it. NOW you MAY be feeling your port, after 50lbs weight loss, I could start to feel my port and it did become sore on occasions , it did hurt, espically after waking up . I tend to sleep on my side though . I can feel my port when i walk, i feel a "tugging' or a tightness in that area, its just because there is not as much "Mass" around it anymore. BUT When in doubt call your doc to have him check everything out to make sure things are ok . HTH mindy