Sleeve Journey is officially underway

[Andi07 63]

Hey guys! I've been lurking and enjoying reading everyone's post and approvals! what a way to start the new year

Got diagnosed with sleep apnea - never been more excited to hear I have a disease LOL.

Well now with sleep apnea qualifying me for the surgery, I officially have a case manager and will speak with her on Friday to get more information about this procedure, next steps, etc. The UHC Bariatric resource services representative was very helpful too - nice to get information and all of that good stuff with no pressure.

Woooot! Totes excited and hope this is a relatively quick process!

Just wanted to share that lil tidbit...

[sharonsjourney 16]

HI, I just had my sleep study even though I didn't feel as though I have sleep apnea. I haven't got he results yet. Did you feel like you had it? Just curious since I need it for my comorbidity.

Sharon

[Skepford 16]

Sharon, do you wake yourself up snoring? If you do, chances are you have at least mild sleep apnea.

I have sleep apnea, a very bad back, have just been diagnosed as diabetic, plus few other issues. I go to the seminar this Thursday, then get to see the program director to see what is next.

[AnA92212 577]

Congrats on the start of your journey.

[Careysgirl 20]

HI, I just had my sleep study even though I didn't feel as though I have sleep apnea. I haven't got he results yet. Did you feel like you had it? Just curious since I need it for my comorbidity.

Sharon

Sharon if you have ever awaken yourself from from sleep because you heard yourself snoring that's one of the signs you have sleep apnea.

[Jessica Ellison-Correa 66]

Another sign off sleep apnea is feeling like your spinning in your sleep. Imagine when you were a kid and youd spin in circles until you fell down it feels like that but you never fall down just keep spinning

[Andi07 63]

HI, I just had my sleep study even though I didn't feel as though I have sleep apnea. I haven't got he results yet. Did you feel like you had it? Just curious since I need it for my comorbidity.

Sharon

I woke up gasping and choking but I didn't think there was anything to it. Doc said that daytime exhaustion, moodiness, confusion, etc are signs of apnea too

[RobynTurner 15]

I wake myself up sometimes....maybe I should ask to have the sleep study done. I was pre-diabetic when they did my blood work. My doc said it wasn't worrisome yet but just to be aware of what I am eating. Maybe it will be enough to make them lean my way! Can't wait til Tuesday to get more information!!

[flygyrl 4]

I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and have a CPAP machine. I can tell I'm less tired than I use to be but it can be a challenge to use the machine every night. I go to my first Dr consult for my WLS on 2/12/16.

[sharonsjourney 16]

Thanks for the responses. I will find out soon ????

[ychani 21]

Hi yall. I have sleep apnea too, but for a long long time now. I'm sooooo tired of sleeping with a mask (believe me I'm happy it help) breaking my hair, having the bad headache if I don't sleep right, having a cold is awful when dealing with this problem. I've had enough. Lol I can't wait till I'm smaller to sleep on my own.

[Skepford 16]

My journey starts tonight (finally)! I go to the seminar, then in the next couple of weeks will meet with the program director.

[Skepford 16]

I start my journey tonight. I go to the seminar, then see the program director within the next couple of weeks. I've used a CPAP machine for about 11 years. I've taken it on trips on my motorcycle in the RV when we go camping, and had it at the hospital through 2 major surgeries. I will be glad to not have to use it.

I am so looking forward to feeling good again and not hurting. I can't wait to not carry all of this weight around. Riding a bike is hard because of the weight.

[Andi07 63]

I start my journey tonight. I go to the seminar, then see the program director within the next couple of weeks. I've used a CPAP machine for about 11 years. I've taken it on trips on my motorcycle in the RV when we go camping, and had it at the hospital through 2 major surgeries. I will be glad to not have to use it.

I am so looking forward to feeling good again and not hurting. I can't wait to not carry all of this weight around. Riding a bike is hard because of the weight.

Good luck! Keep in touch and I hope your surgery is quick and uneventful

[Andi07 63]

Went and saw the surgeon for the 1st time last Friday. He gave me a check list to complete prior to my next appointment in March...basically I have to get clearances from my doctors, bloodwork, psych eval and nutritionist (only one NUT session though). I had 5 months of supervised weight loss done so my pcm will do this last one so I can submit it as well.

My March appointment will be when we submit to the insurance for approval so please send some approval vibes, prayers and thoughts my way please