Guest guest Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Before I had the band installed I was on 17 meds including injecting insulin. Since surgery I am on NONE. Unfortunately sleep apnea was not corrected for me by the weight loss. The good news, however, is that for many, if not most, it is. I have severe obstructive apnea and have had 2 surgeries to correct this. I was trached for 14 years before bi-pap was able to take over. I lost all of the weight once before and it didn’t make any difference with the apnea so I really didn’t think it would this time either. The list of things it HAS helped is tremendous, however, so I can’t really hold the apnea against it J The causes of apnea are still not fully understood and there are several different forms. For the most part weight loss can contribute greatly to correcting, if not stopping, the symptoms. Craig Carothers DOB 3-9-06 354/239/200 PS Janice and I will be in Mexicali on Tuesday the 20th and look forward to meeting any new or old bandsters then. PPS YOU DIDN”T HEAR IT FROM ME BUT GABYS BIRTHDAY IS THE 20TH and NINAS is the 21st From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of burr Burr Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 1:36 PM Subject: Severe Sleep Apnea Hi, I'm very new to this and am researching the lap band surgery with Dr. Aceves. I'm new to group messages and chat rooms and all of those kind of things. I have a really BIG question? Has the lap band surgery helped those of you with severe sleep apnea? I am about at my wits end with the lack of sleep and the headaches that I am experiencing with the sleep apnea. I am using a C-Pap nightly but still never sleep 8 hours more like 2-3 hours then up for 4 hours then back to sleep for 2-3 hours. I have changed my diet, sleeping quarters, etc. etc. Please advise if you have / are going through this and if the surgery has helped. THANK YOU!!!!!! SpiceyNut __________________________________________________________ Get a FREE Web site, company branded e-mail and more from Microsoft Office Live! http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Dear Spicy Nut I have been told that the loss of weight will help with snoring and sleep apnea. One of my children has been diagnosed and sleeps wtih a C-Pap. Because of your difficulty sleeping, I would suggest, just my child's doctor suggested, that you take yourself off all caffeine. You might also restrict yourself in order to minimize any physical activity in the evenings in order to give yourself tme to " settle down. " I don't know how long this cycle of sleep interruption has lasted, but you may need an additional sleep study to analyze your difficulty. You may have already taken steps to make sure your mattress and pillow are the best to provide you with a good night's sleep. I use a sleep number bed and a wonderful new and expensive pillow from the sleep store. Both of those have improved my nighttime rest tremendously. If your spouse (or sleep partner) is a snorer or someone who flails their arms or have disturbing dreams, that may also be interrupting your sleep. Do you have a pet that jumps on and off your bed at night? Little things like this can interrupt your sleep patterns. Street noise, light in a window are also other things that can contribute to sleep disturbances. Take an inventory of your sleep quarters to eliminate everything that may be disturbing you. I need peace, quiet, and darkness. I also make sure that which ever postion I am in that no LED clock or light is shining within close proximity to my face. There is one other thing that might be disturbing your sleep and that is that you may be pre-menopausal. I was just speaking with an ARNP about her sleep disorder today that she is attributing to her " stage in life. " Best of luck in your research and in getting a good night's sleep. C Tampa >From: " burr Burr " <historicalmarker@...> >Reply- > >Subject: Severe Sleep Apnea >Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2007 20:35:58 +0000 > >Hi, I'm very new to this and am researching the lap band surgery with Dr. >Aceves. I'm new to group messages and chat rooms and all of those kind of >things. > >I have a really BIG question? Has the lap band surgery helped those of you >with severe sleep apnea? I am about at my wits end with the lack of sleep >and the headaches that I am experiencing with the sleep apnea. I am using >a >C-Pap nightly but still never sleep 8 hours more like 2-3 hours then up for >4 hours then back to sleep for 2-3 hours. I have changed my diet, sleeping >quarters, etc. etc. > >Please advise if you have / are going through this and if the surgery has >helped. > >THANK YOU!!!!!! > >SpiceyNut > >_________________________________________________________________ >Get a FREE Web site, company branded e-mail and more from Microsoft Office >Live! http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 I never experienced that myself but I have read posts on various message boards from tons and tons of others who DO experience this. They say losing weight has made a complete difference in their sleep patterns. They don't even use their C-Pap anymore becaue they no longer need it. They sleep well at night and overall they feel so much better. So to answer your question, yes. This surgery will lead you to lose weight and your breathing will be much more stable. On 3/15/07, burr Burr <historicalmarker@...> wrote: Hi, I'm very new to this and am researching the lap band surgery with Dr. Aceves. I'm new to group messages and chat rooms and all of those kind of things.I have a really BIG question? Has the lap band surgery helped those of you with severe sleep apnea? I am about at my wits end with the lack of sleep and the headaches that I am experiencing with the sleep apnea. I am using a C-Pap nightly but still never sleep 8 hours more like 2-3 hours then up for 4 hours then back to sleep for 2-3 hours. I have changed my diet, sleeping quarters, etc. etc.Please advise if you have / are going through this and if the surgery has helped.THANK YOU!!!!!! SpiceyNut__________________________________________________________Get a FREE Web site, company branded e-mail and more from Microsoft Office Live! http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 CORRECTION Nina’s Birthday is the 20th and Gabys is the 21st. From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Craig Carothers Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 3:45 PM Subject: RE: Severe Sleep Apnea Before I had the band installed I was on 17 meds including injecting insulin. Since surgery I am on NONE. Unfortunately sleep apnea was not corrected for me by the weight loss. The good news, however, is that for many, if not most, it is. I have severe obstructive apnea and have had 2 surgeries to correct this. I was trached for 14 years before bi-pap was able to take over. I lost all of the weight once before and it didn’t make any difference with the apnea so I really didn’t think it would this time either. The list of things it HAS helped is tremendous, however, so I can’t really hold the apnea against it J The causes of apnea are still not fully understood and there are several different forms. For the most part weight loss can contribute greatly to correcting, if not stopping, the symptoms. Craig Carothers DOB 3-9-06 354/239/200 PS Janice and I will be in Mexicali on Tuesday the 20th and look forward to meeting any new or old bandsters then. PPS YOU DIDN”T HEAR IT FROM ME BUT GABYS BIRTHDAY IS THE 20TH and NINAS is the 21st From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of burr Burr Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 1:36 PM Subject: Severe Sleep Apnea Hi, I'm very new to this and am researching the lap band surgery with Dr. Aceves. I'm new to group messages and chat rooms and all of those kind of things. I have a really BIG question? Has the lap band surgery helped those of you with severe sleep apnea? I am about at my wits end with the lack of sleep and the headaches that I am experiencing with the sleep apnea. I am using a C-Pap nightly but still never sleep 8 hours more like 2-3 hours then up for 4 hours then back to sleep for 2-3 hours. I have changed my diet, sleeping quarters, etc. etc. Please advise if you have / are going through this and if the surgery has helped. THANK YOU!!!!!! SpiceyNut __________________________________________________________ Get a FREE Web site, company branded e-mail and more from Microsoft Office Live! http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 YOU MEAN OF THIS MONTH 03/20 AND 3/21!!!! rOSY > > CORRECTION Nina's Birthday is the 20th and Gabys is the 21st. > > > > _____ > > From: > [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Craig Carothers > Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 3:45 PM > > Subject: RE: Severe Sleep Apnea > > > > Before I had the band installed I was on 17 meds including injecting > insulin. Since surgery I am on NONE. Unfortunately sleep apnea was not > corrected for me by the weight loss. The good news, however, is that for > many, if not most, it is. I have severe obstructive apnea and have had 2 > surgeries to correct this. I was trached for 14 years before bi- pap was able > to take over. I lost all of the weight once before and it didn't make any > difference with the apnea so I really didn't think it would this time > either. The list of things it HAS helped is tremendous, however, so I can't > really hold the apnea against it :-) The causes of apnea are still not fully > understood and there are several different forms. For the most part weight > loss can contribute greatly to correcting, if not stopping, the symptoms. > > Craig Carothers > > DOB 3-9-06 > > 354/239/200 > > PS Janice and I will be in Mexicali on Tuesday the 20th and look forward to > meeting any new or old bandsters then. > > > > PPS YOU DIDN " T HEAR IT FROM ME BUT GABYS BIRTHDAY IS THE 20TH and NINAS is > the 21st > > _____ > > From: > [mailto: ] On Behalf Of burr Burr > Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 1:36 PM > > Subject: Severe Sleep Apnea > > > > Hi, I'm very new to this and am researching the lap band surgery with Dr. > Aceves. I'm new to group messages and chat rooms and all of those kind of > things. > > I have a really BIG question? Has the lap band surgery helped those of you > with severe sleep apnea? I am about at my wits end with the lack of sleep > and the headaches that I am experiencing with the sleep apnea. I am using a > C-Pap nightly but still never sleep 8 hours more like 2-3 hours then up for > 4 hours then back to sleep for 2-3 hours. I have changed my diet, sleeping > quarters, etc. etc. > > Please advise if you have / are going through this and if the surgery has > helped. > > THANK YOU!!!!!! > > SpiceyNut > > __________________________________________________________ > Get a FREE Web site, company branded e-mail and more from Microsoft Office > Live! http://clk.atdmt. > <http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/> > com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Yes as in next week J From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of rosy2637 Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 10:09 PM Subject: Re: Severe Sleep Apnea YOU MEAN OF THIS MONTH 03/20 AND 3/21!!!! rOSY > > CORRECTION Nina's Birthday is the 20th and Gabys is the 21st. > > > > _____ > > From: > [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Craig Carothers > Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 3:45 PM > > Subject: RE: Severe Sleep Apnea > > > > Before I had the band installed I was on 17 meds including injecting > insulin. Since surgery I am on NONE. Unfortunately sleep apnea was not > corrected for me by the weight loss. The good news, however, is that for > many, if not most, it is. I have severe obstructive apnea and have had 2 > surgeries to correct this. I was trached for 14 years before bi- pap was able > to take over. I lost all of the weight once before and it didn't make any > difference with the apnea so I really didn't think it would this time > either. The list of things it HAS helped is tremendous, however, so I can't > really hold the apnea against it :-) The causes of apnea are still not fully > understood and there are several different forms. For the most part weight > loss can contribute greatly to correcting, if not stopping, the symptoms. > > Craig Carothers > > DOB 3-9-06 > > 354/239/200 > > PS Janice and I will be in Mexicali on Tuesday the 20th and look forward to > meeting any new or old bandsters then. > > > > PPS YOU DIDN " T HEAR IT FROM ME BUT GABYS BIRTHDAY IS THE 20TH and NINAS is > the 21st > > _____ > > From: > [mailto: ] On Behalf Of burr Burr > Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 1:36 PM > > Subject: Severe Sleep Apnea > > > > Hi, I'm very new to this and am researching the lap band surgery with Dr. > Aceves. I'm new to group messages and chat rooms and all of those kind of > things. > > I have a really BIG question? Has the lap band surgery helped those of you > with severe sleep apnea? I am about at my wits end with the lack of sleep > and the headaches that I am experiencing with the sleep apnea. I am using a > C-Pap nightly but still never sleep 8 hours more like 2-3 hours then up for > 4 hours then back to sleep for 2-3 hours. I have changed my diet, sleeping > quarters, etc. etc. > > Please advise if you have / are going through this and if the surgery has > helped. > > THANK YOU!!!!!! > > SpiceyNut > > __________________________________________________________ > Get a FREE Web site, company branded e-mail and more from Microsoft Office > Live! http://clk.atdmt. > <http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/> > com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Dear : Thanks for taking time out of your schedule to respond to my question it means a lot to me! I think it really is boiling down to the peri-menopausal thing from what I have been able to read and what you just said as well. I have eliminated everything else and done all of the other things that you have suggested. One additional thing to, is I am not watching any type of violence on TV before bedtime. No news, No CSI shows like em but their graphic. , thanks again for your time it is SINCERELY appreciated. Spiceynut (Mardy) >From: " " <ldccox@...> >Reply- > >Subject: RE: Severe Sleep Apnea >Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2007 19:39:17 -0400 > >Dear Spicy Nut >I have been told that the loss of weight will help with snoring and sleep >apnea. One of my children has been diagnosed and sleeps wtih a C-Pap. >Because of your difficulty sleeping, I would suggest, just my child's >doctor >suggested, that you take yourself off all caffeine. You might also >restrict >yourself in order to minimize any physical activity in the evenings in >order >to give yourself tme to " settle down. " I don't know how long this cycle of >sleep interruption has lasted, but you may need an additional sleep study >to >analyze your difficulty. You may have already taken steps to make sure >your >mattress and pillow are the best to provide you with a good night's sleep. >I use a sleep number bed and a wonderful new and expensive pillow from the >sleep store. Both of those have improved my nighttime rest tremendously. >If your spouse (or sleep partner) is a snorer or someone who flails their >arms or have disturbing dreams, that may also be interrupting your sleep. >Do you have a pet that jumps on and off your bed at night? Little things >like this can interrupt your sleep patterns. Street noise, light in a >window are also other things that can contribute to sleep disturbances. >Take an inventory of your sleep quarters to eliminate everything that may >be >disturbing you. I need peace, quiet, and darkness. I also make sure that >which ever postion I am in that no LED clock or light is shining within >close proximity to my face. There is one other thing that might be >disturbing your sleep and that is that you may be pre-menopausal. I was >just speaking with an ARNP about her sleep disorder today that she is >attributing to her " stage in life. " >Best of luck in your research and in getting a good night's sleep. > > C >Tampa > > >From: " burr Burr " <historicalmarker@...> > >Reply- > > > >Subject: Severe Sleep Apnea > >Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2007 20:35:58 +0000 > > > >Hi, I'm very new to this and am researching the lap band surgery with Dr. > >Aceves. I'm new to group messages and chat rooms and all of those kind >of > >things. > > > >I have a really BIG question? Has the lap band surgery helped those of >you > >with severe sleep apnea? I am about at my wits end with the lack of >sleep > >and the headaches that I am experiencing with the sleep apnea. I am >using > >a > >C-Pap nightly but still never sleep 8 hours more like 2-3 hours then up >for > >4 hours then back to sleep for 2-3 hours. I have changed my diet, >sleeping > >quarters, etc. etc. > > > >Please advise if you have / are going through this and if the surgery has > >helped. > > > >THANK YOU!!!!!! > > > >SpiceyNut > > > >_________________________________________________________________ > >Get a FREE Web site, company branded e-mail and more from Microsoft >Office > >Live! http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/ > > > > _________________________________________________________________ Interest Rates near 39yr lows! $430,000 Mortgage for $1,399/mo - Calculate new payment http://www.lowermybills.com/lre/index.jsp?sourceid=lmb-9632-18466 & moid=7581 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Hi Spicey, I had severe sleep apnea before the surgery and I now sleep like a baby. Before the surgery I would get up about 3 or 4 times a night gasping for air, I would have to sleep with 3 pillows with my head rised up, because if not I would get up gasping for air. Not only would I have trouble sleeping on back, but because I was so heavy when I would sleep on my side my arms would fall asleep and that would wake me up. My PCP always said if I would loose weight I would sleep much better. I have lost 72 lbs since July 1, 2006. I've been stuck for a while now and am in need of another fill, but I think I will do it after I celebrate the BIG 40. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TO ALL OF US ARIES. Vegas here I come. I can't believe I'm turning 40, March 27, but feel like a whole new person. Spicey, good luck with your decision. Happy Friday to everyone. burr Burr <historicalmarker@...> wrote: Hi, I'm very new to this and am researching the lap band surgery with Dr. Aceves. I'm new to group messages and chat rooms and all of those kind of things.I have a really BIG question? Has the lap band surgery helped those of you with severe sleep apnea? I am about at my wits end with the lack of sleep and the headaches that I am experiencing with the sleep apnea. I am using a C-Pap nightly but still never sleep 8 hours more like 2-3 hours then up for 4 hours then back to sleep for 2-3 hours. I have changed my diet, sleeping quarters, etc. etc.Please advise if you have / are going through this and if the surgery has helped.THANK YOU!!!!!!SpiceyNut__________________________________________________________Get a FREE Web site, company branded e-mail and more from Microsoft Office Live! http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/ Michel Bullhead, AZ TV dinner still cooling?Check out "Tonight's Picks" on TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Dear Craig: Thank you SO MUCH for your honest responses. It sounds as if you have been through a lot with your own story. Thank you for being there and sharing your story with me. I'm truly grateful to have found this website and to be able to connect with others who are in similar situations. It took me a little while to figure out the terms you were using on the bottom of the page but the light bulb went off and I got it! You had your surgery just a little over a year ago and you've lost 154 pounds!!! Way to go Craig. Thanks for being an inspiration to me and making me realize that A: No matter how bad you think that you have it there is someone that has it worse. B: There may be a light at the end of the tunnel then again there may not be. C: Perhaps you were put here to be a Guardian Angel. Thanks again for taking your time to respond. Love & Peace Spiceynut (Mardy) >From: " Craig Carothers " <ccarothers@...> >Reply- >< > >Subject: RE: Severe Sleep Apnea >Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2007 15:45:09 -0700 > >Before I had the band installed I was on 17 meds including injecting >insulin. Since surgery I am on NONE. Unfortunately sleep apnea was not >corrected for me by the weight loss. The good news, however, is that for >many, if not most, it is. I have severe obstructive apnea and have had 2 >surgeries to correct this. I was trached for 14 years before bi-pap was >able >to take over. I lost all of the weight once before and it didn't make any >difference with the apnea so I really didn't think it would this time >either. The list of things it HAS helped is tremendous, however, so I can't >really hold the apnea against it :-) The causes of apnea are still not >fully >understood and there are several different forms. For the most part weight >loss can contribute greatly to correcting, if not stopping, the symptoms. > >Craig Carothers > >DOB 3-9-06 > >354/239/200 > >PS Janice and I will be in Mexicali on Tuesday the 20th and look forward to >meeting any new or old bandsters then. > > > >PPS YOU DIDN " T HEAR IT FROM ME BUT GABYS BIRTHDAY IS THE 20TH and NINAS is >the 21st > > _____ > >From: >[mailto: ] On Behalf Of burr Burr >Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 1:36 PM > >Subject: Severe Sleep Apnea > > > >Hi, I'm very new to this and am researching the lap band surgery with Dr. >Aceves. I'm new to group messages and chat rooms and all of those kind of >things. > >I have a really BIG question? Has the lap band surgery helped those of you >with severe sleep apnea? I am about at my wits end with the lack of sleep >and the headaches that I am experiencing with the sleep apnea. I am using a >C-Pap nightly but still never sleep 8 hours more like 2-3 hours then up for >4 hours then back to sleep for 2-3 hours. I have changed my diet, sleeping >quarters, etc. etc. > >Please advise if you have / are going through this and if the surgery has >helped. > >THANK YOU!!!!!! > >SpiceyNut > >__________________________________________________________ >Get a FREE Web site, company branded e-mail and more from Microsoft Office >Live! http://clk.atdmt. ><http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/> >com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/ > > > _________________________________________________________________ Exercise your brain! Try Flexicon. http://games.msn.com/en/flexicon/default.htm?icid=flexicon_hmemailtaglinemarch07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Mardy: Close J The number convention is Date of Banding DOB 3-9-06 354 (Starting weight) 239 (Current Weight) 200 (Goal Weight) I believe that for the majority of people apnea is cured or at least greatly reduced with weight loss. In my case that isn’t true but I don’t think that is the norm. The number of conditions that DO ease up with weight loss are great. You won’t be sorry. I am far far far from an angel J but I, like everyone else here, am always available for anyone that needs me. Craig From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of burr Burr Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 2:47 PM Subject: RE: Severe Sleep Apnea Dear Craig: Thank you SO MUCH for your honest responses. It sounds as if you have been through a lot with your own story. Thank you for being there and sharing your story with me. I'm truly grateful to have found this website and to be able to connect with others who are in similar situations. It took me a little while to figure out the terms you were using on the bottom of the page but the light bulb went off and I got it! You had your surgery just a little over a year ago and you've lost 154 pounds!!! Way to go Craig. Thanks for being an inspiration to me and making me realize that A: No matter how bad you think that you have it there is someone that has it worse. B: There may be a light at the end of the tunnel then again there may not be. C: Perhaps you were put here to be a Guardian Angel. Thanks again for taking your time to respond. Love & Peace Spiceynut (Mardy) >From: " Craig Carothers " <ccarotherssuddenlink (DOT) net> >Reply- >< > >Subject: RE: Severe Sleep Apnea >Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2007 15:45:09 -0700 > >Before I had the band installed I was on 17 meds including injecting >insulin. Since surgery I am on NONE. Unfortunately sleep apnea was not >corrected for me by the weight loss. The good news, however, is that for >many, if not most, it is. I have severe obstructive apnea and have had 2 >surgeries to correct this. I was trached for 14 years before bi-pap was >able >to take over. I lost all of the weight once before and it didn't make any >difference with the apnea so I really didn't think it would this time >either. The list of things it HAS helped is tremendous, however, so I can't >really hold the apnea against it :-) The causes of apnea are still not >fully >understood and there are several different forms. For the most part weight >loss can contribute greatly to correcting, if not stopping, the symptoms. > >Craig Carothers > >DOB 3-9-06 > >354/239/200 > >PS Janice and I will be in Mexicali on Tuesday the 20th and look forward to >meeting any new or old bandsters then. > > > >PPS YOU DIDN " T HEAR IT FROM ME BUT GABYS BIRTHDAY IS THE 20TH and NINAS is >the 21st > > _____ > >From: >[mailto: ] On Behalf Of burr Burr >Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 1:36 PM > >Subject: Severe Sleep Apnea > > > >Hi, I'm very new to this and am researching the lap band surgery with Dr. >Aceves. I'm new to group messages and chat rooms and all of those kind of >things. > >I have a really BIG question? Has the lap band surgery helped those of you >with severe sleep apnea? I am about at my wits end with the lack of sleep >and the headaches that I am experiencing with the sleep apnea. I am using a >C-Pap nightly but still never sleep 8 hours more like 2-3 hours then up for >4 hours then back to sleep for 2-3 hours. I have changed my diet, sleeping >quarters, etc. etc. > >Please advise if you have / are going through this and if the surgery has >helped. > >THANK YOU!!!!!! > >SpiceyNut > >__________________________________________________________ >Get a FREE Web site, company branded e-mail and more from Microsoft Office >Live! http://clk.atdmt. ><http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/> >com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/ > > > __________________________________________________________ Exercise your brain! Try Flexicon. http://games.msn.com/en/flexicon/default.htm?icid=flexicon_hmemailtaglinemarch07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Yeah, there is hope! Thank you so much for your response!!!!!!!!!! I wanna sleep like a baby : > ) >From: Michel <mchlanna@...> >Reply- > >Subject: Re: Severe Sleep Apnea >Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 14:42:07 -0700 (PDT) > >Hi Spicey, > > I had severe sleep apnea before the surgery and I now sleep like a >baby. Before the surgery I would get up about 3 or 4 times a night gasping >for air, I would have to sleep with 3 pillows with my head rised up, >because if not I would get up gasping for air. Not only would I have >trouble sleeping on back, but because I was so heavy when I would sleep on >my side my arms would fall asleep and that would wake me up. My PCP always >said if I would loose weight I would sleep much better. > I have lost 72 lbs since July 1, 2006. I've been stuck for a while now >and am in need of another fill, but I think I will do it after I celebrate >the BIG 40. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TO ALL OF US ARIES. Vegas here I come. I >can't believe I'm turning 40, March 27, but feel like a whole new person. > > Spicey, good luck with your decision. Happy Friday to everyone. > > > burr Burr <historicalmarker@...> wrote: > Hi, I'm very new to this and am researching the lap band surgery >with Dr. >Aceves. I'm new to group messages and chat rooms and all of those kind of >things. > >I have a really BIG question? Has the lap band surgery helped those of you >with severe sleep apnea? I am about at my wits end with the lack of sleep >and the headaches that I am experiencing with the sleep apnea. I am using a >C-Pap nightly but still never sleep 8 hours more like 2-3 hours then up for >4 hours then back to sleep for 2-3 hours. I have changed my diet, sleeping >quarters, etc. etc. > >Please advise if you have / are going through this and if the surgery has >helped. > >THANK YOU!!!!!! > >SpiceyNut > >__________________________________________________________ >Get a FREE Web site, company branded e-mail and more from Microsoft Office >Live! http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/ > > > > > > > Michel > Bullhead, AZ > > > >--------------------------------- >TV dinner still cooling? >Check out " Tonight's Picks " on TV. _________________________________________________________________ It’s tax season, make sure to follow these few simple tips http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/PreparationTips/PreparationTips.aspx?\ icid=HMMartagline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Mardy: I hope your interrupted sleep is a cycle that ends soon. From my own experience, I offer one other comment: If you are having trouble sleeping or you wake up and can't get back to sleep, get out of bed and go to another room. Don't struggle with the inability to sleep while you are lying in bed. There is a psychological factor here and you don't want to set up some type of association with lying in bed with an inability to " get to sleep. " When this has happens to me, I get out of bed, go to a recliner and watch TV. If I fall asleep in the chair, so be it. Some rest is better than none. Grab it when you can, whether in a comfortable chair or in an afternoon nap. Best of luck. C Tampa >From: " burr Burr " <historicalmarker@...> >Reply- > >Subject: RE: Severe Sleep Apnea >Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 21:25:35 +0000 > >Dear : > >Thanks for taking time out of your schedule to respond to my question it >means a lot to me! I think it really is boiling down to the >peri-menopausal >thing from what I have been able to read and what you just said as well. I >have eliminated everything else and done all of the other things that you >have suggested. One additional thing to, is I am not watching any type of >violence on TV before bedtime. No news, No CSI shows like em but their >graphic. > >, thanks again for your time it is SINCERELY appreciated. > >Spiceynut (Mardy) > > > >From: " " <ldccox@...> > >Reply- > > > >Subject: RE: Severe Sleep Apnea > >Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2007 19:39:17 -0400 > > > >Dear Spicy Nut > >I have been told that the loss of weight will help with snoring and sleep > >apnea. One of my children has been diagnosed and sleeps wtih a C-Pap. > >Because of your difficulty sleeping, I would suggest, just my child's > >doctor > >suggested, that you take yourself off all caffeine. You might also > >restrict > >yourself in order to minimize any physical activity in the evenings in > >order > >to give yourself tme to " settle down. " I don't know how long this cycle >of > >sleep interruption has lasted, but you may need an additional sleep study > >to > >analyze your difficulty. You may have already taken steps to make sure > >your > >mattress and pillow are the best to provide you with a good night's >sleep. > >I use a sleep number bed and a wonderful new and expensive pillow from >the > >sleep store. Both of those have improved my nighttime rest tremendously. > >If your spouse (or sleep partner) is a snorer or someone who flails their > >arms or have disturbing dreams, that may also be interrupting your sleep. > >Do you have a pet that jumps on and off your bed at night? Little things > >like this can interrupt your sleep patterns. Street noise, light in a > >window are also other things that can contribute to sleep disturbances. > >Take an inventory of your sleep quarters to eliminate everything that may > >be > >disturbing you. I need peace, quiet, and darkness. I also make sure >that > >which ever postion I am in that no LED clock or light is shining within > >close proximity to my face. There is one other thing that might be > >disturbing your sleep and that is that you may be pre-menopausal. I was > >just speaking with an ARNP about her sleep disorder today that she is > >attributing to her " stage in life. " > >Best of luck in your research and in getting a good night's sleep. > > > > C > >Tampa > > > > >From: " burr Burr " <historicalmarker@...> > > >Reply- > > > > > >Subject: Severe Sleep Apnea > > >Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2007 20:35:58 +0000 > > > > > >Hi, I'm very new to this and am researching the lap band surgery with >Dr. > > >Aceves. I'm new to group messages and chat rooms and all of those kind > >of > > >things. > > > > > >I have a really BIG question? Has the lap band surgery helped those of > >you > > >with severe sleep apnea? I am about at my wits end with the lack of > >sleep > > >and the headaches that I am experiencing with the sleep apnea. I am > >using > > >a > > >C-Pap nightly but still never sleep 8 hours more like 2-3 hours then up > >for > > >4 hours then back to sleep for 2-3 hours. I have changed my diet, > >sleeping > > >quarters, etc. etc. > > > > > >Please advise if you have / are going through this and if the surgery >has > > >helped. > > > > > >THANK YOU!!!!!! > > > > > >SpiceyNut > > > > > >_________________________________________________________________ > > >Get a FREE Web site, company branded e-mail and more from Microsoft > >Office > > >Live! http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/ > > > > > > > > >_________________________________________________________________ >Interest Rates near 39yr lows! $430,000 Mortgage for $1,399/mo - Calculate >new payment >http://www.lowermybills.com/lre/index.jsp?sourceid=lmb-9632-18466 & moid=7581 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 Mardy, I have a question. Do you have fibromyalgia? I thought I had a sleep problem but later found out is was fibromyalgia which, as many people know, has a horrible effect on your sleep. Once I got on some medication for that, I slept MUCH better. Now, since my surgery and losing so much weight, I don't take any more medicine for the sleep problems I had due to my fibromyalgia. Jenni DOB 2/23/06 247/231/151/145 3 fills 2 unfillsburr Burr <historicalmarker@...> wrote: Dear :Thanks for taking time out of your schedule to respond to my question it means a lot to me! I think it really is boiling down to the peri-menopausal thing from what I have been able to read and what you just said as well. I have eliminated everything else and done all of the other things that you have suggested. One additional thing to, is I am not watching any type of violence on TV before bedtime. No news, No CSI shows like em but their graphic., thanks again for your time it is SINCERELY appreciated.Spiceynut (Mardy)>From: " " <ldccox@...>>Reply- > >Subject: RE: Severe Sleep Apnea>Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2007 19:39:17 -0400>>Dear Spicy Nut>I have been told that the loss of weight will help with snoring and sleep>apnea. One of my children has been diagnosed and sleeps wtih a C-Pap.>Because of your difficulty sleeping, I would suggest, just my child's >doctor>suggested, that you take yourself off all caffeine. You might also >restrict>yourself in order to minimize any physical activity in the evenings in >order>to give yourself tme to "settle down." I don't know how long this cycle of>sleep interruption has lasted, but you may need an additional sleep study >to>analyze your difficulty. You may have already taken steps to make sure >your>mattress and pillow are the best to provide you with a good night's sleep.>I use a sleep number bed and a wonderful new and expensive pillow from the>sleep store. Both of those have improved my nighttime rest tremendously.>If your spouse (or sleep partner) is a snorer or someone who flails their>arms or have disturbing dreams, that may also be interrupting your sleep.>Do you have a pet that jumps on and off your bed at night? Little things>like this can interrupt your sleep patterns. Street noise, light in a>window are also other things that can contribute to sleep disturbances.>Take an inventory of your sleep quarters to eliminate everything that may >be>disturbing you. I need peace, quiet, and darkness. I also make sure that>which ever postion I am in that no LED clock or light is shining within>close proximity to my face. There is one other thing that might be>disturbing your sleep and that is that you may be pre-menopausal. I was>just speaking with an ARNP about her sleep disorder today that she is>attributing to her "stage in life.">Best of luck in your research and in getting a good night's sleep.>> C>Tampa>> >From: "burr Burr" <historicalmarkerhotmail>> >Reply- > > > >Subject: Severe Sleep Apnea> >Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2007 20:35:58 +0000> >> >Hi, I'm very new to this and am researching the lap band surgery with Dr.> >Aceves. I'm new to group messages and chat rooms and all of those kind >of> >things.> >> >I have a really BIG question? Has the lap band surgery helped those of >you> >with severe sleep apnea? I am about at my wits end with the lack of >sleep> >and the headaches that I am experiencing with the sleep apnea. I am >using> >a> >C-Pap nightly but still never sleep 8 hours more like 2-3 hours then up >for> >4 hours then back to sleep for 2-3 hours. I have changed my diet, >sleeping> >quarters, etc. etc.> >> >Please advise if you have / are going through this and if the surgery has> >helped.> >> >THANK YOU!!!!!!> >> >SpiceyNut> >> >__________________________________________________________> >Get a FREE Web site, company branded e-mail and more from Microsoft >Office> >Live! http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/> >>>__________________________________________________________Interest Rates near 39yr lows! $430,000 Mortgage for $1,399/mo - Calculate new payment http://www.lowermybills.com/lre/index.jsp?sourceid=lmb-9632-18466 & moid=7581 The fish are biting. Get more visitors on your site using Search Marketing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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