By: margarette_200

margarette_200 — Mon, 29 Mar 2004 09:59:04 +0000

Hi,
My name is Missie, I am currently awaiting WLS surgery and maybe i can give
you some info. My mother had WLS 2 years ago. At that time she had severe
sleep apnea with her water pressure at 13. Before that she had had some kind
of throut surgery to help and it did nothing but cause pain. On the other
hand, since WLS she has lost 100 lbs and went from 13 pressure to 7. If she
could loose some more weight it may go away all together. Sleep apnea is
what may get your insurance to approve you for WLS. It is actually good
amunition for approval. Keep seeking surgery because that will help your
apnea more than anything!
Missie

By: Erna Blair

Erna Blair — Sat, 27 Mar 2004 21:23:23 +0000

Hi Tameria — I have been on CPAP for about 3 years, currently on 12 cms. Prior
to the CPAP I was sleeping in a recliner (for 7 years actually). I was able to
go directly to my bed with the CPAP but could only last about 3 hours before I
had terrible back spasms. Sleeping in the recliner as long as I did it shortened
my groin muscles and lengthened my behind muscles so when I laid down the
unbalanced muscles pulled my spine. Anyway, I was in physician therapy for
several months and found little bit by little bit I slept better and did better
with the CPAP. I think in about 2-3 months I was totally sleeping through the
night. Are you tightening the straps too tight. I did this when I first got my
mask. It does not need to be TIGHT. Also what kind of mask do you have? I went
through a few before I found one I really like, it is the “Mirage”. Needing
CPAP will actually help you get approved for WLS. Most insurances companies want
at least 2 serious medical conditions in addition to a BMI
approve WLS. Tonsils, my pulmonary doc actually told me they have had little
success with surgery as a correction for sleep apnea — really need CPAP then

weight loss. Good luck. Cindy W

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