Question:
Has anyone had WLS With serious lung problems
I have had all my tests so far and passed them all. Then my pulmonary says I have to have sleep study and breathing test. He thinks I need to think hard and long before I have this surgery and I have done that. They just discovered I has some problems and most of my shortness of breath is from weighing so much. With prayers and support I will make it. Darlene R — pussycat61 (posted on August 4, 2008)
August 4, 2008
Your Dr must not know the benifits of WLS.....those with breathing problems
and sleep apena begin to lose that as they lose the weight....if you lose
as you should ....you should not have breathing problems anymore.......
— pphillips4720aol.com
August 4, 2008
I'm sorry you are having problems passing the sleep study and breathing
test. Maybe after losing some weight before surgery will help with your
breathing problems. I'm sure the doctor is trying to give you the best
advice to ensure less complications during surgery. Please don't give up,
but don't go against the docor's order until they feel you are ready for
the wls. Someone on this website can give you a much better answer, I'm new
to he losing side. These answers has helped me alot. May God bless you,
Hope things go well.
— Toby2
August 4, 2008
I certainly would not give up. Most of us are on CPAP or BiPAP machines
for sleeping. Many have asthma. WLS helps to lessen or eliminate many of
these problems. Don't give up. Educate your doctors if need be. Give
them appropriate web sites. Do you have a WL surgeon yet? Educate your
doctors about your WL surgeon. Good luck!
— waterlover
August 4, 2008
WLS is going to mostl likely eliminate your Sleep Apnea and shortness of
breath. These health problems are reasons to have the surgery. When you
have the surgery, make sure the Anethesiologist knows about your Sleep
Apnea, so that they can monitor your breathing closely during surgery. They
will most likely intubate you (put a breathing tube in) to ensure your
breathing just fine during surgery. Hang in there, WLS is going to vastly
improve your health!
— Gina S.
August 4, 2008
I have major lung problems. I have pulmonary fibrosis (harding of the
lungs). Was on Oxygen 24-7. I was even told I would need a double lung
transplant. With the help of my doctors they were one of the ones that
acually recomened surgery. It has been 10 months since surgery (rny) and
have lost 100#, a total of 120# from my heviest. Also I have sleep apnea.
Now I am off the oxygen and do not need a transplant. This did not cure my
disease but has helped very much. So please do not give up. If you can get
a second opinion. If you have any more questions or would like to talk my
e-mail address is [email protected]. Keep your head up. Jen
— jennylynnsch
August 4, 2008
I had sleep apnea before wls and i am 3 mos out. I no longer use the cpap,
although I never went back again to be tested. My hubby said i no longer
snore. i am also a smoker and my shortness of breath is gone (hope it
lasts). I am down about 86 pounds total since i started prediet in March.
— bikermama
August 4, 2008
I had pulmonary embolisms and my cardiologist said no to gastric by yes to
lap band and I have not had any problems since the surgery. I have lost 40
pounds and down lots of inches. I take warfarin sodium everyday and will
for the rest of my life. Good Luck, I will prayer for you, and you are on
a great support site.
— dyates2948
August 4, 2008
The sleep study tests are a good thing, you don't say why your pulmonary
doctor seems to be against WLS but maybe it is a matter of education as
others have suggested? I just finished a sleep study and yes I have to get
a mask. I am looking forward to it, seems it should help me cut down on my
fatigue and like others, I don't expect to have to use it after the
surgery. Good Luck, k
— simplykay
August 4, 2008
There are definitley risks associated with sleep apnea when you go into
surgery. If you can, go back and read some of my recent posts about my SIL
and her serious complications. The doctors believe most of them may have
been, at least partially, due to undiagnosed sleep apnea. WLS is not to be
taken lightly. I do believe, in the long run, it saved my SIL's life and
mine too, but people do need to fully understand the risks involved.
— corky1057
August 5, 2008
Darlene,
I had Sleep Apena, severe asthma, and reaccuring bronchitis. I had surgery
on July 1, 2008 and everthing is going well. I had to get everthing
undercontrol before surgery and I did. Good Luck! Lisa
— ldillabough
August 5, 2008
Hello! I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea about 2 months prior to my
Lap RNY (Sept 2006). I used my CPAP machine in the hospital during
recovery. I also had to go home with oxygen as well. I have lost 210
pounds and am at goal weight. I was able to leave the oxygen behind 2
weeks after surgery and my CPAP behind around 3 months after my surgery. I
was always short of breath too, but not any more. Keep pushing forward -
it is so worth it!
— waferqueen
August 5, 2008
You know, I just had all my tests done too and I have apnea and asthma.
Like you, I have thought long and hard about surgery too. As long as your
issues are treated and under control and as long as the doctor knows and
understands everything, you should be fine. Tell the doc everything! Good
luck.
— joi-joy
August 5, 2008
The pulmonologist that I went to, also did a sleep study and said that my
oxygen level fell for about 5 minutes. I don't have sleep apnea but he put
me on oxygen to sleep before the surgery and told my surgeon that I was to
be on oxygen at the hospital. I am still on it to sleep and I'm 6 months
post op, I see the pulmonologist this coming Tues. and hope that he says
that I don't need it.
— ericson414
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