Sleep apnea!! Diabetic!!Any advice!?!?

Shamrockgirl60 · 06-25-2008, 09:17 PM

LOL I call it my "CRAP" machine have only had it for a month and hate it so much. I am also a bit claustrophobic and it bothers me. I will get a new mask in 3 months and will go for the newest one that is very small nose only. I do feel better when I get 5-6 hours with it on. I usually wake up at 5:00 to P and then take it off and go back to sleep for an hour of nice...no mask sleep. LOL

I take two pills a day for my Type 2 Diabetes and hope to go off them too.

My main questions will be what drink to use since I have to have no sugar. I do drink Glucerna, not too great but OK

I may have to add plain protein powder to it and put in blender with ice.

Or make my own shake with powder and skim milk and splenda and flavorings.

Elayne · 07-24-2008, 04:02 PM

I have Diabetes II, sleep apnea, Hi BP, and a few more issues but these are the things I want the Lap Band to help me with.

(BMI "only" 36)

I am getting so psyched for this surgery -
I've read about so many good things that happen even BEFORE the weight starts to drop
Heck - even within 48 hours post-op health improvements have been noted
(medical articles and studies all over the Internet)

I just hope I don't expect too too much and get disappointed -
Just want to be pleasantly surprised along the way to a better life-style.

Like - run free without pain with my future grandchildren!

asimmons · 07-24-2008, 06:08 PM

I was banded on 6/10/08. I am on a bipap which I expect to go away very soon. My blood pressure was extremely high but I expect to be off the medication by the first of Aug. Some of my other issues were high cholesterol and high lipids. I am totally off the medication for both but the biggest thing is the insulin once a day and byetta twice a day. I have not had to take any shots since the day of my surgery. My A1C is down to 5.2 from 11.5. I cannot believe how good I feel. I love my band.

Anne

Shamrockgirl60 · 07-24-2008, 08:37 PM

I have two more weeks and can't wait. My insurance company had no problem with my approval. Since I had the co-morbidities.

I keep trying the CPAP but I end up ripping it off in the middle of the night.

I have another month before I can get a new mask or nose thing. I'll get the nose thing.

Hope that in a few months I won't even need it anymore.

I was advised to bring it to the hospital when I have my surgery. I am staying overnight. They make all Lap Banders stay one night.

TravelLady48 · Yesterday, 02:36 AM

Elayne:

I too have those comorbities, and am looking forward to being off the CPAP machine. I do sleep much better with it since I changed to the nasal pillows.

My surgery date is Oct. 13 and I can hardly wait.