Scared

[ashjo 0]

I really want to do the sleeve I am petrified of the risk of death!!!! I had emergency gall bladder surgery 2 weeks ago and stopped breathing, so I am freaked about going under

[letsdothis!!! 42]

why did you stop breathing?

[ashjo 0]

They think it's because I have sleep apnea

[letsdothis!!! 42]

how long did you stop for? I will say a prayer for you! That is a situation I would just really sit down with my doctor and discuss the risks and the chance it will happen again. I don't know too much about sleep apnea but I think you are put on a cpap? machine or something during surgery, maybe I am not too sure you'd have to ask someone, anyway so maybe you can get tested for it and then if you do have it you can go from there.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

There are absolutely no guarantees in life. However, your sleep apnea can kill you with or without the surgery. This surgery is a cure for your sleep apnea. Everyone is scare when going in for surgery. For me, I was so scare I really wanted to run away and almost did. But it was like a deep sleep and before I knew it, it was over and I was in recovery. So happy I did it. It would be a great idea to talk with the doc about your experience and the anesthesiologist to make the best decision for the surgery.

[ashjo 0]

I definitely will consult with my Dr. I have a sleep apnea test in June

[ashjo 0]

Very true Dorrie its just taking the step

[karenb4729 309]

I was diagnosed with sleep apnea during all the testing for the WLS. I'm now on a CPAP machine and have to bring it with me to the hospital for the recovery room. My understanding from the sleep study Dr is that it can have a huge impact on anesthesia.

[ashjo 0]

Oh good so your breathing stays steady