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I asked the CPAP company to give me a trial before I purchased so that I could decide what mask would work for me and they did. I received a trial for 2 months and then ended up not needing it as mine was mild. They did quote me about $350-450 after ohip paid depending on the mask I got. If you have insurance they may assist as well. Good luck!
I only had to pay for the mask, the rest was paid by OHIP, but the masks are $200 - 300.
If you have a healthcare plan at work, some have coverage for this kind of thing.
IMO it is worth it. I cant remember when I slept so well and actually felt rested.
- Good luck.
I would eat more then the amount they allowed. Some days I ate no vegetables some days I had a little extra. There was no issue.
I got the results from my sleep study that my family doctor referred me for. Turns out I have moderate sleep apnea and require a CPAP.
Does anyone know what the cost of these machines end up being after OHIP coverage?
I'm so glad I did this test early, so it didn't hold me back later in the process!
Referral: Nov. 9/18 HRRHOrientation: January 29, 2019Met Surgeon: May 27, 2019Nurse & Dietician: June 10, 2019Internist: June 12, 2019Social Worker: June 28, 2019Surgery Date: October 7, 2019
on 1/27/19 7:48 am - Bumfuknowhere, Canada
Volume is going to matter greatly moving forward so may as well get used to it. You are lucky you are allowed some veggies as most are allowed none. I would start following the rules now as it will just set you up to keep doing it when it truly matters even more.
You know docs make money when they are doing surgeries? And getting a new patient to visit. It is called business. Most good surgeons - good ones - would advise conservative approach, and avoiding surgery if that is possible. Not all docs are like that IMO.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
I agree with some of the things said here. However if the surgeon feels this is your best option then I say go for it! Good luck!
Ref to Sudbury July 4/17 Sleep study July 29/17 Orientation Sept 13/17 1on1's Feb 2/18 OTN Feb 27/18 Pre op Mar 13/18 Surgery Mar 22/18 St. Michael's w Dr. Grantcharov Opti-10lb M1=-24lbs M2=-11.5 M3=-7.5 M4=-8 M5=-9 M6=-8.5 M7=-6.5 M8=-8 M9=-5 M10=5.5 M11=-2.5 M12=-5 M13=-4
What happens if you eat more than the recommended volume of permitted vegetables? Since they are basically calorie-free and I'm just eating raw vegetables, does volume really matter?
I'm trying to figure out how diligently I have to measure them.
TIA.
Dr. Hagen is amazing. Very experienced. You are very lucky :) I wish I had him. I had Dr. Huynh. He was okay.
RNY Oct. 27/17. HW 289; SW 285; GW 144; LW: 161 CW: 196 FML: Fighting regain :(
Thank you- sounds yummy :)
RNY Oct. 27/17. HW 289; SW 285; GW 144; LW: 161 CW: 196 FML: Fighting regain :(
