Are there any low bmi's who talk often?

[JamieNP 20]

You will go to the hospital's sleep study clinic about 9 pm. They will hook you up to EKG monitors, O2 saturation monitors, EEG monitors and then they will watch you sleep. Call your physician that ordered it if you can get some Ambien to take before you go, as I was not able to sleep well my first night. You will also wear a monitor around your nose and mouth to measure how bad you snore. When you wake up in the morning you will want to take a shower, as all of the EEG monitor leads are basically "glued" to your scalp. Then you leave. The results take about a week. If you have sleep issues, you will return for another study, with a CPAP or BiPAP machine. They will basically do the same kind of monitoring, but will tweak the machine while you sleep (by remote control) so that you have enough positive airway pressure to keep your airway open. Personally, I have never slept better. The mask (I use the nose mask) can be uncomfortable and takes awhile to get used to, but I have yet to sleep with out it.

Good luck!

[honeyLoves_1028 0]

You said you have htn what is that? Have you heard anything about what happens when you can't sleep at all? I can't image sleeping at 9pm

[honeyLoves_1028 0]

You will go to the hospital's sleep study clinic about 9 pm. They will hook you up to EKG monitors, O2 saturation monitors, EEG monitors and then they will watch you sleep. Call your physician that ordered it if you can get some Ambien to take before you go, as I was not able to sleep well my first night. You will also wear a monitor around your nose and mouth to measure how bad you snore. When you wake up in the morning you will want to take a shower, as all of the EEG monitor leads are basically "glued" to your scalp. Then you leave. The results take about a week. If you have sleep issues, you will return for another study, with a CPAP or BiPAP machine. They will basically do the same kind of monitoring, but will tweak the machine while you sleep (by remote control) so that you have enough positive airway pressure to keep your airway open. Personally, I have never slept better. The mask (I use the nose mask) can be uncomfortable and takes awhile to get used to, but I have yet to sleep with out it.

Good luck!

Have you heard anything about Insomnia?

[JamieNP 20]

HTN=hypertension...sorry, I am a nurse and use medical lingo. I have not heard about insomnia. If you snore loudly, chances are you have some degree of sleep apnea.

If you have painful weight bearing joints, like knees, it should be stressed to the physician for insurance purposes also.

[honeyLoves_1028 0]

thanks your information was very helpful.

[honeyLoves_1028 0]

HTN=hypertension...sorry, I am a nurse and use medical lingo. I have not heard about insomnia. If you snore loudly, chances are you have some degree of sleep apnea.

If you have painful weight bearing joints, like knees, it should be stressed to the physician for insurance purposes also.

JWRN

Do you have to have more than 1 health issue to get lap band at a low bmi? I'm 5 '1 and 195 lbs with asthma, joint, knees, and ankle pain, and some form of arthritis that begin with oses, and the on-set of type II Diabeties, depression, and daytime sleepiness and insomnia. I'm afraid my insurance will disqualify me because of the insomnia.

[JamieNP 20]

the insomnia could be linked to sleep apnea. You could have an airway obstruction and when your muscles in the back of your throat relax, it wakes you out of your sleep cycle. You feel like you can't fall asleep, but then you are tired all day long.

Each insurance company is different. Sounds to me like you have several comorbidities, so your insurance will look at that. Most of the ones you have are obesity related. Research shows that a majority of patients are able to come off of their insulin/diabetes medications and HTN meds after weight loss surgery, therefore decreasing the risk of heart disease.

[abrouill 0]

Just an update on my progress or lack thereof. I completed my dietary eval. and my pre-bariatric surgery education class. I actually met a fellow lapbandtalk"er" at the class. Hello "aprettyface"! It was good to put a face to a name. It was a long couple of days in Lincoln by myself. A girl always thinks it will be so nice to have some time to herself but when it comes down to it, it's a little too quiet! Anyway, I'm home again, but I will be returning to Lincoln (2 hours away) on Monday for my psychological exam. Check another hoop off my list! I'm looking forward to an early August surgery date, but have heard nothing so far. Nothing too earth-shattering to speak of! Just taking this experience one day at a time. Take care,:thumbup: everyone!

[Areynolds1025 0]

I had my surgery May 19th and have only lost 7 pounds. I am waiting to have my 2nd fill - July 22nd. Not the quick fix I was hoping for,

[lynlynkr 0]

I hope your 2nd fill provides you with the restriction you want. Good luck.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I just found this thread. I just want to encourage all of you lower bmi

people. I was a self pay because my insurance company has "no WLS

of any kind is covered" in their little booklet.

Lower BMI people tend to lose slower than those people who have

a lot more weight to lose. If I can be of any help, let me know. I don't know anything about insurance, but I can sure help with any questions you have with living with a lap band! It took me 16 months to get to goal.

[annestoy 0]

Lynlynkr,

Are you getting excited? My surgery is scheduled for the 14th!! and I see you are scheduled for the 16th! I've made some frozen fruit smoothies with Protein Powder and yogurt and put them in the freezer already. I hope I don't have a problem with cold things. My husband has a lap band and he has a hard time with cold things in the mornings. I am also going to buy some V-8 Splash that is mostly fruit and also made with carrot juice and make some smooties in order to get in my vegs. How about you? Are you getting ready for the big day?? - Anne (Dr. Aveces in Mexicali)

[littlebit181818 0]

Hi all,

I am being banded on July 22nd and have a BMI of 25. (Currently but will get higher again if I wait any longer.) I keep going up and down and was able to show this trend through my Weight Watchers info. I do have to self pay as my insurance wants me to gain lots of weight before they will even talk to me about it.

Today I am off to the stress test and have only blood work and the scan left.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

A bmi of 25? Isn't that in the normal range? I would have to go and look at a bmi calculator.

I am pretty sure there aren't any insurance companies that will pay with a bmi of 25. If you can afford it, that's great! It's certainly the best money I have ever spent.

[lynlynkr 0]

I have been working out, dieting, wearing my cpap, reading everything I can get my hands on, going to the store to buy post op supplies. I am pumped. I am going with my friend tomorrow for her second fill. I am curious and she likes the support.

Annestoy, I wish you the greatest success.

Edited July 8, 2008 by lynlynkr