Hi all, I am going to brag a bit!!! Had my gastric by-pass surgery June 28, complication caused the dr. to take my spleen. So, instead of 7-9 small incisions, I had 9 small incisions and 1 HUGE incision. In intensive care for 4 days and regular hospital 4 more. I am now how and healing really well. ...

Hi all, My pressure on cpap is 15 - my rt has never heard of autopap I told her about this forum thinking maybe she might learn something from all the wonderful "experts" here, but I don't think she has ever logged on. That is her loss. I will say that the first 3 months on cpap were awful, but I st...

I also use the nasal mask and had a sore nose for a while but it (my nose) finally adjusted to the fit. Have been on cpap since March. I did not think I would ever adjust but now I can't seem to do without it. Strange as that may sound, the strangest thing of all is that I have always been a late-ni...

Alabama - I believe I am the only one - but everyone here snores. All you have to do is open your door at night

Thanks to all for your support. Mom was transferred to a nursing home today for 21 days. I will try to see her tomorrow. I do realize this is the best place for her right now. Just hope she sees it that way. She has always been a very forceful person and would - well nevr mind, you probably know how...

I was really out of breath so the O2 helped me lots. The cpap set at 15 was a little hard to tolerate with stomach cut open. I felt better with O2.

Helllo all, Had my gastric bypass surgery on June 28. A problem with my spleen caused me to have the big surgery, so I am just now able to get on puter to let ya'll know I am still among the living. Although I was in intensive care for several days, a regular room from several more, I am now home an...

I am female, 56 yrs. old, weight 254, height 5'1", insulin user for type II diabetes, rising blood pressure, thyroid surgery in 1975 but meds cover that, high everything else. NOW THE GOOD NEWS!!!!! I am finally having my gastric bypass surgery on Tuesday, June 28 - that is next week. I am so happy....

Well, here goes - Diabetic for 10+ years on Metformin (gluaphage) 2000 mg 2x a day, 15 units injection Lantus at night, Actos 30 mg 1xday, Lescol with meals, had Thyroidectomy due to tumor in 1972, hesterectomy in 1992, tumor removed from salivery gland, tumor removed from finger and wrist, triger f...

Ann, Just thought I would ask about a ring that I have. Instead of cameo it is a silloite (sp?). It was my late mother-in-law's grandmothers. It is made with the pink background and old gold ( the orangey looking gold). It is really beautiful. It is in my safety depoist box because I cannot wear it ...

Dear Linda - Please take your meds. Also, you may want to watch your salt intake. My late husband had high bp from kidney disease. The drs. harped constantly about his intake of salt. Just a suggestion. Hope you do better.

Becky, talk to us anytime you need a sholder.

Diabetes also causes dry mouth. If you are diabetic, check your sugar often. This is an indication that something may be a little off.

Becky, also a dry mouth diabetic

Everyone has heard my story about how I HAD to have the sleep study before I could be approved for gastric bypass surgery, but after coming to this forum, I have learned why I felt the way I did - naps, sleepiness when driving, etc. I agreed to the sleep study only because I had to to get the approv...

When I received my cpap , I was told to always use distilled water. When I have to go to the hospital for my surgery, they will not operate on me unless I bring my personal cpap with me - they will not furnish one. I was wondering if the staff of the hospital will clean and refill with distilled wat...

No, Janelle, I have to wait 2 more months before having my surgery. BC/BS will not approve until I have gone to GP for 6 months to check weight, bp, etc. I have tried to bribe them (lol) but they won't go ahead and ok me. I got a call Friday from ny nurologist (who also did my sleep study). He has p...