Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum

[magaines 0]

I have a copy of the two financing applications that they have at Dr K office. One is surgeryloans.com phone no. 1.888.502.8055, and the other is called medical financing solutions phone no. 1.800.728.9585.

The preop that I was on was a week of no carbs, which is a lot of Protein like in the Atkins.< /p>

[Losing 2 0]

Those are the two financing sources I applied for - did mine online & it was processed and accepted easily.

[lotzasunshine 2]

So a couple weeks ago I had an in home sleep study done, mostly because my DH had been bugging me to get checked out. He was worried because apparently I don't breathe too well when I sleep. So I wear this contraption all night so it can measure the levels of oxygen and my heart rate, how much I breathe etc. I figured the results would get back to my PCP and that would be the end because nothing was wrong.

But I got a call from my PCP this week informing me that I have sleep apnea related hypoxia (not getting enough oxygen when I sleep), so now they are making an appointment with a pulmonologist for me. I admit that now I am getting a little worried. Dang DH was right!! Now he is more worried than ever and is constantly waking up to check on me.

Though now this does explain why I am always feeling exhausted. Even with my usual 7-9 hours of sleep. Sometimes I even take naps. I wonder if when I get this taken care of if I will start to lose faster? Any of you ladies have this condition too?

[Losing 2 0]

When I first went to see a bariatric/weight loss doc early last year - after our conversation, he suggested a sleep study because I was always exhausted and fall asleep easily no matter where. Yep, sleep apnea - so, I was prescribed a CPAP machine. Ugly, but it gives you a better nights sleep. I've been terrible about wearing it - but, it's a serious illness. Both my sisters have it and only one wears hers everynight. She raves about how well it helps her sleep. Mine is going in this week for recalabration and a new mask... I am committed to doing better, because its needed. You'll be fine, just follow the instructions. Plus, I read that we are hindering our weight loss efforts by not wearing our machine. Your weight will probably begin melting after you get adjusted to it.

Good Luck

[minidriver 0]

Hi Lotza. I've been wearing a CPAP for years. It's been fantastic. I sleep better than ever before, and I can't stand to sleep without it now. It takes a little while to get used to it, but you'll feel so much better that you'll be happy to wear it.

[minidriver 0]

Here's our list with Sidann's loss included. GOOD JOB SID!

Adorkable Goal: 15/ wk 1: +5:laugh:

Bahotmomma Goal: 17/ wk 1: -1:laugh:

BellaPerdente Goal: 25/ wk 1: 0:laugh:

Bookholder Goal: 15:smile:

Brandymom Goal: 20/ wk 1: -3.5:laugh:

Deboregon Goal: 15

DenverGirl Goal: 8/ wk 1: -2:laugh:

Greenchrysalis Goal: 15 :smile:

Lifesaver Goal: 15 :smile:

Lotzasunshine Goal: 20/wk 1: -2

Marcyinak Goal: 16/wk 1: -4:laugh:

Minidriver Goal: 16/wk 1: -0:laugh:

Munchkin Goal: 15/wk 1: +1:laugh:

PrtyAntOvrYt Goal: 28/wk 1: +.8

ShelbiCallie Goal: 22/wk 1: 0:laugh:

Sidann Goal: 19/wk 1: -2:laugh:

[adorkbl 156]

Silly Dork!

A Stopcock (not what you think!) is a device that has three openings and a lever that allows you to change which opening is open -- so you can add fill, close that opening, then remove the needle, and add more fill -- this way you don't have to remove the catheter from the port. (sorry nurses, I was trying to explain it in lay terms) (no pun intended!)

:smile: Figures it is something boring and medical. hehehe.

Upcoming Bandito Events:

Body For Life challenge starting 9/17/08 - Lifesaver is our fearless leader! (thanks Life!) 1st 12 week - to end 12/10/08

Did I miss this? What is the B4L???

So a couple weeks ago I had an in home sleep study done, mostly because my DH had been bugging me to get checked out. He was worried because apparently I don't breathe too well when I sleep. So I wear this contraption all night so it can measure the levels of oxygen and my heart rate, how much I breathe etc. I figured the results would get back to my PCP and that would be the end because nothing was wrong.

But I got a call from my PCP this week informing me that I have sleep apnea related hypoxia (not getting enough oxygen when I sleep), so now they are making an appointment with a pulmonologist for me. I admit that now I am getting a little worried. Dang DH was right!! Now he is more worried than ever and is constantly waking up to check on me.

Though now this does explain why I am always feeling exhausted. Even with my usual 7-9 hours of sleep. Sometimes I even take naps. I wonder if when I get this taken care of if I will start to lose faster? Any of you ladies have this condition too?

I have sleep apnea and have a CPAP as well. I actually have not used it since my surgery... although I should get back into the habit. Might help me get better sleep. I am sleepy a lot lately and have been blaming it on changing shifts. Probably the apnea still.

Here's our list

Adorkable Goal: 15/ wk 1: +5:laugh:

Should change mine to a :ohmy: or or or or :smile: or :eek: def not a :laugh:

:wink:

[Cassy 0]

HI everyone, I am scheduled for surgery with Dr. K on the 24th of September. I am unbelievably excited!

[adorkbl 156]

HI everyone, I am scheduled for surgery with Dr. K on the 24th of September. I am unbelievably excited!

CONGRATS Cassy!

[minidriver 0]

HI everyone, I am scheduled for surgery with Dr. K on the 24th of September. I am unbelievably excited!

Welcome, Cassy!

[Losing 2 0]

Cassy... Congrats on your Sept. 24th Date!!!

[bookholder 0]

HI everyone, I am scheduled for surgery with Dr. K on the 24th of September. I am unbelievably excited!

Welcome Cassy!! You will be banded on my 1 year bandiversary.

I love to see all the newbys here it is such a helpful and friendly site.

Unfortunately I am up 1 lbs for the week :smile:. I had a mirena IUD put in last month and have been spotting every since. I also feel premenstral for the last week, UGH!! I know excuses, excuses. I will do much better next week!!:thumbup:

[Lowbmier 0]

Wow, eight more days to go before being banded. Feeling nervous and excited at the same time. This site is wonderful!:smile:

[minidriver 0]

Adding bookholder's data.

Welcome to all the amost-bandeds!

O' dorky one, I am NOT going to put a frowny next to your data. Geez. You know next week will be a whole different story. Silly.

Adorkable Goal: 15/ wk 1: +5:laugh:

Bahotmomma Goal: 17/ wk 1: -1:laugh:

BellaPerdente Goal: 25/ wk 1: 0:laugh:

Bookholder Goal: 15/wk 1: +1:laugh:

Brandymom Goal: 20/ wk 1: -3.5:laugh:

Deboregon Goal: 15

DenverGirl Goal: 8/ wk 1: -2:laugh:

Greenchrysalis Goal: 15

Lifesaver Goal: 15

Lotzasunshine Goal: 20/wk 1: -2 :smile:

Marcyinak Goal: 16/wk 1: -4:laugh:

Minidriver Goal: 16/wk 1: -0:laugh:

Munchkin Goal: 15/wk 1: +1:laugh:

PrtyAntOvrYt Goal: 28/wk 1: +.8 :thumbup:

ShelbiCallie Goal: 22/wk 1: 0:laugh:

Sidann Goal: 19/wk 1: -2:laugh:

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Adding bookholder's data.

Welcome to all the amost-bandeds!

O' dorky one, I am NOT going to put a frowny next to your data. Geez. You know next week will be a whole different story. Silly.

Adorkable Goal: 15/ wk 1: +5:laugh:

Bahotmomma Goal: 17/ wk 1: -1:laugh:

BellaPerdente Goal: 25/ wk 1: 0:laugh:

Bookholder Goal: 15/wk 1: +1:laugh:

Brandymom Goal: 20/ wk 1: -3.5:laugh:

Deboregon Goal: 15

DenverGirl Goal: 8/ wk 1: -2:laugh:

Greenchrysalis Goal: 15

Lifesaver Goal: 15

Lotzasunshine Goal: 20/wk 1: -2 :smile:

Marcyinak Goal: 16/wk 1: -4:laugh:

Minidriver Goal: 16/wk 1: -0:laugh:

Munchkin Goal: 15/wk 1: +1:laugh:

PrtyAntOvrYt Goal: 28/wk 1: +.8 :thumbup:

ShelbiCallie Goal: 22/wk 1: 0:laugh:

Sidann Goal: 19/wk 1: -2:laugh:

IF you put a frown next to Dork, you'll have to put one next to me!!! AND then I'll cry!!! :confused: