Sleep Apnea

Sleeveme2011 · May 10, 2011

So I had to do my sleep study on May 3rd. The way I felt the next morning, I felt like I had only one hour of sleep. The person in charge said i got about 4-5 hrs ( woke up a lot during the night and I tossed and turned a lot). Results could take 7-10 days. Got a call today and I have sleep apnea. I know it isn't the end of the world, but when he was talking to me my stomach sunk. I go back next week to have the cpap machine on while sleeping to figure out what pressure is the right one for me to stop the issue. Then I will be coming home with my machine shortly after, I think . I am very thankful to know. The start of my journey I was going for RNY with one Doctor. I did not get to meet. His staff did my first visit and one of the ladies asked my hubby " Does your wife stop breathing in her sleep" hubby says "No", the lady moves on with the next line of questions. After deciding to have the sleeve, I found a new Doctor and he ordered more test than the 1st including the sleep study.

I pray each and everyday that I am making the right decision. I ask for guidance. I truly believe deciding on WLS, changing to the sleeve, and changing surgeons was a part of God's plan. How else would I know I have sleep apnea, low Vitamin D, and H pylori. OHH and WLS can help eliminate sleep apnea (Whoo Hooo). I had no pains or issues to bring up to my PCP, so who knows how long I could have or would have gone without knowing.

Sorry for rambling on but I am just thrilled. The more I pray about it the more I know I am doing the right thing. Have a great day everyone.

Nancy Rivers · May 10, 2011

Good luck with the CPAP machine. The weight loss doctor that I went to about 3 years ago first suspected that I had sleep apnea and I went for the tests - sure enough I had it. However, I have stopped using my CPAP because I couldn't stand it. I did try different masks and tried it for a year, but no matter what, it felt like someone was trying to suffocate me with a pillow. I finally decided that I had slept just fine for 35 years without the machine, so I would go back to that.

However, I know a few others that it really does help - so I hope it helps you as well.

Candice · May 10, 2011

I'm one of those who loved my CPAP. I couldn't believe what a difference it made in how I felt during the day!

Since I've lost about 50 pounds, I don't really wear it anymore since I feel fine without it. At my 3 month follow-up, I'm going to ask if I can get another sleep study to see if I truly need it.

Wherever you get your machine, they will help you choose the right mask that you're most comfortable with. It will be fine!

Janae · May 10, 2011

I love my CPAP too! I was diagnosed a few years ago and it has made such a difference in my well-being. It took a few days to get used to but I found if I got that "suffocating" feeling, I could just break the seal between the mask and my face with my finger and the feeling went away. I knew that, even if I was breaking the seal with my finger, eventually I would fall asleep, my finger would drop, and the seal would reoccur. That is exactly what happened. After about a month or so, I was completely aclimated to it but it only took 3 days of using it before I felt so much better! I will keep using the CPAP until I know for certain that I no longer need it. Good luck to you!