Anyone had bypass with sleep apnea?

[smoggie 11]

Hi all, I'm really worried about coming round from anaesthetic having sleep apnea as I have a habit of removing my mask when I'm asleep, anyone got any advice please?

[esskay77 785]

Most of us have sleep apnea and have gone through the surgery. I can't imagine that you would take off the mask when under anesthesia. That's different from sleeping and is very controlled. Plus you have a whole team of people that are there in the OR that will take care of you.

I understand your concern but this is something that should not be a problem.

Best of luck!

[smoggie 11]

Thanx @esskay that's put my mind at rest, my opp is on 7th jan so not long now, the nerves are kicking in haha ????

[esskay77 785]

I totally get why you have nerves!! I was scared, too. Now I look back and laugh! lol. You'll be fine. And make sure you are up and walking as soon as they let you. Walk as much as you can right away. It actually helps you heal better. But wait until they let you, of course.

These surgeons and their staff are extremely well educated and have a lot of experience, especially with this surgery. Or, at least the ones who specialize, which is most of them. Let them worry about this part. Your part to worry about and take care of is after the surgery but I know you will be fine and do great.

Best of luck and let us know how it went!

[James Marusek 5,244]

For several years I would snore so loud that it kept my wife awake at night. But after a couple weeks after surgery, that all went away. Now sometimes when I wake up at night, I find my wife hovering over me. Apparently I am sleeping so quietly that she is trying to determine if I am still alive.

[smoggie 11]

Lol James, I'm the same, thanx all for your advice it really is helping a lot

[MBM1Forever 107]

I will be having the surgery on the 8th and have a CPAP. I am supposed to bring it to the hospital for after the surgery. This part is the least of worries to be sure.

[smoggie 11]

What are your biggest worries? Tho whole thing is scaring the hell outa me.

[MBM1Forever 107]

The surgery itself leaves one with worry. Will I wake up, have a heart attack, have issues etc. Am I making the right decision etc. It is a lot of pressure and not considered lightly by me. The thing i keep holding on to is that I am doing this to improve my health.

[smoggie 11]

Those are the exact same fears I'm having also, I just wish it was over and done with.

[colorfulperson 14]

I have sleep apnea as well. My bariatric advocate informed me to bring my CPAP machine for post op. She said it helps with anesthesia for those on the machine. I just got approved for surgery by my insurance and I am waiting to set a surgery date. I'm getting excited and nervous at the same time.

[smoggie 11]

Thanx, I have 6 days to go before surgery and to be honest I'm absolutely petrified and kind of excited all at the same time, I've never felt so many different emotions all at the same time before but reading these support forums have helped me a lot! Thanx everyone for your help and I wish you all a very happy new year xx

[smoggie 11]

Thank you Coulorfullperson, I feel the same, I hope you get your date soon & all goes well