There is now mouth guards for people with mild to moderate OSA that may be an idea if you can't get Cpap therapy working properly...
you could be having mouth leaks. Those do get worse after alcohol. It could also be humidity settings, or reflux. I had a similar issue with my throat and it did go away after NF. If the problem does...
Hi Droberts, I have severe OSA, and they had my machine on me when I woke up in the recovery room. I couldn't imagine going a night without it. Surgeon was fine with my using it. That said, it is...
Hi O-A, Doc told me to use the ppi's for 2 weeks after surgery, but since I was almost out, I just stopped. Had no issues....
Thanks Bill, it is good to hear that the itching and the soreness is normal...
So its been 6 weeks. Found I am still having lots of gas. Some of it I am sure is due to CPAP, but does the gas decrease over time? Started jogging this week. Only a couple miles a day. Only problem...
Hi CF149, Hiccups, I'm finding out are normal. Especially if you get something stuck in the wraps. That would also account for the burning sensation. My feeling is the wraps should be pretty strong...
You have been through a lot. That's really great that they are finally going to do something about it. Good luck with your surgery this Friday!...
Cydermilljulia, hi. Try prune juice. And walk. The prune juice is not very tasty, but it works, and quickly. Very quickly......
Hi momtwo3danes, So, to answer some of your questions, I have not been able to burp, but some can. Still the air does find it way out. Have had a few uncomfortable moments, but nothing bad. I use...
That's terrible that he is making you wait the whole weekend. That would be nerve racking. I hope everything works out for you. I'll pray for peace for you while this is all worked out....
Hi Jill,I guess by now you have had your surgery. Hope all went well. Keep reading. This is by far the best site for information on a NF....
Hi Ocean Girl, I wonder if the stomach pain around 5 weeks is just part of the recovery. It will be 5 weeks tomorrow and I am having similar symptoms. As for something getting stuck, usually I'll get...
Keith, Good luck with your surgery! I hope things go as well with you as they did for me. John...
It is a twilight, but I don't rember a thing until after it was over. Took about 20 minutes....
Thanks, So, It is coming up on 5 weeks and for the last 2 or 3 days I am starting to get fairly constant stomach pain. Right around the large incision. It is also becoming itchy. Maybe it is the...
Hi Kate, The upper endoscopy is fairly painless, (a little sore throat is all). Nothing to be worried about. A couple of my friends had it without even taking the drugs that virtually put you out....
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I used baking soda for years. Especially at night. I agree with jamosca don't eat food triggers, but sometimes that is hard to do. I used a teaspoon in water. It has an immediate affect and be ready...
Thanks bill, Yes I found taters especially difficult didn't expect that. I now drink some water with every bite. If something gets stuck I feel it pretty quickly. I found that straightening up or...
I have received so much help and information on HealingWell I thought that now, tomorrow being 4 weeks after NF I should post my Recovery Journal. This was not my first surgery, I have snapped both...
For the NF that I had last month, the Surgeon was $3500, the anesthiologist was $5500, the hospital was $15000 for the overnight, and there was 2000 - 3000 of misc. meds, etc. Luckily my part after...
Hi Heffitup, I had the same thing, after surgery and the surgeon told me that it is air caught in the esophagus. Evidently there can be quite a bit of air there. I figure he is correct since I cannot...
Good luck to the three of you!...
Good luck with the surgery! I just had nf done last month and use cpap (AHI of 90). I let the respitory guy know and gave it to the assistant before surgery. Woke up with it on in recovery. No...
Thanks Bill, I was hoping that would be the case. I was told after the surgery to walk as much as possible and I agree that does help. The pillow idea sounds good. I'll try that....
First, thanks for this great site! I wish I found it before surgery, I would not have been so woried no, terrified about it. I was still thinking of backing out when I was told to count to 2. So glad...